Week 14
Week 14 Weight Loss = 3 pounds
Week 14 % Weight Loss = 1.16%
Total Weight Loss = 19 pounds
Total % Weight Loss = 6.93%
Well this week things are looking like they are going to get back on track. I lost some of the weight that I regained last week. Overall I had a great week when it came to my diet. I actually ate out quite a bit (I need to go grocery shopping!) but I chose healthy options the majority of the time and stuck to my calorie goals. It also helped that I got a major food borne illness TWICE this past week. The first time was on Wednesday/Thursday and I just had stomach pains. Friday it hit me like a rock after eating at Tickles Greek restaurant. I will never EVER eat there again and don't recommend it to anyone, even though I am pretty sure it was probably from something else I previously ate. I also did really well with my physical activity level too. So I am just going to try to stick to the plan this week and hopefully next week I will have a weight loss too. No more roller coaster weight loss ride!
This past week I went and saw Eat, Pray, Love. I really enjoyed the book and recommend you read the book even if you didn't care for the movie all that much. The movie storyline was pretty slow, but the cinematography was beautiful and the whole concept is very enticing. The food stylists did a really good job. If you haven't seen it yet, I don't recommend seeing it on an empty stomach. This was one of my favorite parts of the movie. I like her justification in eating pizza in Naples. I mean come on! You're in Naples! When I go to Italy (the overall prize/ goal for the end of the weight loss journey) I do plan on eating pizza (maybe a whole pizza to myself!). I've been learning how to enjoy the foods that I love without feeling guilty about eating them. All foods are allowed in my diet. It just takes a little bit of adjustments in other areas when I indulge. I'm still working out the kinks in the process, but so far I can tell it's going to work out in the long run. Luckily if my plan does work I won't be having to go buy big girl jeans very much longer! :) Enjoy the clip!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
ADVICE IS FLOWING..................
Well.......I have poor news to report once again. The roller coaster continues on. Once again I have to report a weight gain instead of a weight loss. In fact, the 5 pounds that I lost last week I regained this week. I am stuck in a plateau that I just can't seem to break out of. As friends and coworkers have asked me about how my weight loss is going over the past couple of weeks/month I have received quite the variety of advice. Most of the advice is based upon people suggesting that I take this supplement, try this diet (Atkins, South Beach, High Protein/ Low Carb), and the most frequently suggested is hCG diet. You know "The Diet 'They' Don't Want You To Know About" because the government and health officials don't want the U.S. population to be healthy and skinny. So I am about to step up onto my soap box and give many reasons as to why I would NEVER consider using the hCG diet/weight loss program. Your attention please.
#1 - YOU ARE STARVING YOUR BODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really shouldn't even have to explain this one. It's simple. Yes, on the HCG diet you will lose weight fast because you are starving on this diet. Yes, your body is living off of your fat stores - BUT your body is also living off of your lean body mass (muscles), depleting your bones (can we say osteoporosis?), and starving your brain when you are eating such a low calorie diet. "It is virtually impossible to meet your nutritional needs for carbohydrates, protein, fats, and fiber with less than 500 calories per day and the diet will most likely result in vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Minimum calorie levels are closer to 1200-1500 daily to satisfy hunger, fuel daily activities, and provide all the nutrients you need for good health each day." (Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD) The body uses carbohydrates first, proteins second, and fats last for energy production. So how is hCG reversing that process? How are you not burning through your lean body mass in the first phase of this diet? Yes, I would LOVE to lose 30 pounds in 30 days, but I would prefer not to kill my body in the process.
#2 - I would never start a diet that is NOT recommended by multiple medical organizations for decades.
The HCG diet has been around since the 50s. Dr Simeon's was the first person to make this dieting option public. From the good ol' Wikipedia site for Kevin Trudeau (the author who wrote, "Lose 30 Pounds in 30 Days! The Weight Loss Secrets "They" Don't Want You to Know About" which utilizes hCG and started the current hCG craze) states the following paragraph. "Critics say that as early as 1962, the Journal of the American Medical Association warned against the Simeon's Diet. In 1976, the FTC ordered clinics and promoters of the Simeon's Diet and hCG to inform prospective patients that there had not been "substantial evidence" to conclude hCG offered any benefit above that achieved on a restricted calorie diet. Clinical research trials published by the Journal of the American Medical Association and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have shown that hCG is ineffective as a weight-loss aid, citing "no statistically significant difference in the means of the two groups" and that "hCG does not appear to enhance the effectiveness of a rigidly imposed regimen for weight reduction." Kathleen Zelman, MPH RD LD, states "You will lose weight on the hCG diets but the weight loss will be the result of the very low-calorie or starvation-like diet, not the hCG injections." Kathleen goes on stating, "Although it may sound like a plausible weight loss plan, the scientific evidence for using hCG injections is lacking. In 1995, the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology published an analysis of research showing no benefit of hCG in promoting weight loss. A December 2009 position paper of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians concluded they did not recommend hCG as a weight loss aid. Quack Watch.org director Stephen Barrett, MD tells WebMD that "scientific studies have demonstrated that hCG injections do not cause weight loss.” The list goes on and on of various medical organizations, doctors, and dietitians that warn against using hCG and the hCG diet.
#3 - I don't want to participate in a weight loss program that has a list of possible side effects.
It is virtually impossible to meet your nutritional needs for carbohydrates, protein, fats, and fiber with less than 500 calories per day and the diet will most likely result in vitamin and mineral deficiencies. "The Truth About hCG for Weight Loss", By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-hcg-for-weight-loss
Side effects of hCG include: increased risk of blood clots, headaches, restlessness and depression. Increased pregnancy symptoms are also a common side effect: breast tenderness, water retention, swelling and nausea. When overused, hCG can result in more serious side effects such as ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome (OHSS). http://www.hcgdietinfo.com/
So why are there Md's recommending patients to try hCG? Maybe it's because we live in a society where all we want is the fast and easy fix for EVERYTHING. We want our hot and ready pizza, 15 minute oil change, high speed Internet, 3G/ 4G phone service, and to lose 30 pounds in 30 days. We are obsessed with instant gratification and would rather try a weight loss plan that most of us (I dare say 9 out of 10 of us) know deep down is unhealthy. Over half of the American population is considered overweight or obese and we are searching for weight loss solutions that are quick and easy. It's hard to put in the effort, energy, discipline, and blessed time to lose weight the healthy and natural way. We want to look good for that cruise, class reunion, wedding in a couple of months and we can't take the time nor have the patience to do it healthy. I feel most of our society is full of procrastinators too (including me, I am a number one offender in procrastination). We know we need to lose weight to be healthy but we wait to try to lose weight until there is a reason to get skinny (bathing suit season) or our health is at risk. Our entire society needs a shift in prospective about weight loss. If we could shift the prospective of weight loss to be towards a healthy and long term lifestyle change a lot of fad diets would be eliminated, including hCG.
So, how do we get past the fad diets and start living a healthy lifestyle? It's all about lifestyle changes that are obtainable and long term. Do you really want to be taking hCG shots the rest of your life? Do you want to eat a ton of grapefruits everyday for the rest of your life? Fad diets are not long term. I found a fantastic short article that I am going to copy and paste from the American Dietetic Association's website on how to identify a fad diet. The next time your reading a magazine article about the newest diet, look at these different criteria outlined by the ADA and decide for yourself whether this is a good diet for you. My education and professional background has definitely helped me decide whether a diet is good or bad, but unfortunately a lot of us can be persuaded very easily into unhealthy weight loss plans. So I want to help you be able to decipher the information a little bit easier. Like I have been saying week after week, my weight loss plan is to eat a balanced diet with foods from all five food groups within my specific calorie range, increase physical activity, and be consistent on a day to day and week to week basis (my biggest downfall so far!). I am not going to use any medications, eliminate any foods or food groups, etc. This is my plan for the rest of my life, it has to be healthy and obtainable. Here's the article:
"Staying Away from Fad Diets"
American Dietetic Association
Eatright.org website
http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6851
With all the focus on weight in our society, it isn’t surprising that millions of people fall prey to fad diets and bogus weight-loss products. Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called “experts” can confuse even the most informed consumers. The bottom line is simple: If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
There are no foods or pills that magically burn fat. No super foods will alter your genetic code. No products will miraculously melt fat while you watch TV or sleep. Some ingredients in supplements and herbal products can be dangerous and even deadly for some people.
Steer clear of any diet plans, pills and products that make the following claims:
#1: Rapid Weight Loss
Slow, steady weight loss is more likely to last than dramatic weight changes. Healthy plans aim for a loss of no more than ½ pound to 1 pound per week. If you lose weight quickly, you’ll lose muscle, bone and water. You also will be more likely to regain the pounds quickly afterwards.
#2: Quantities and Limitations
Ditch diets that allow unlimited quantities of any food, such as grapefruit and cabbage soup. It’s boring to eat the same thing over and over and hard to stick with monotonous plans. Avoid any diet that eliminates or severely restricts entire food groups, such as carbohydrates. Even if you take a multivitamin, you’ll still miss some critical nutrients.
#3: Specific Food Combinations
There is no evidence that combining certain foods or eating foods at specific times of day will help with weight loss. Eating the “wrong” combinations of food doesn’t cause them to turn to fat immediately or to produce toxins in your intestines, as some plans claim.
#4: Rigid Menus
Life is already complicated enough. Limiting food choices or following rigid meal plans can be an overwhelming, distasteful task. With any new diet, always ask yourself: “Can I eat this way for the rest of my life?” If the answer is no, the plan is not for you.
#5: No Need to Exercise
Regular physical activity is essential for good health and healthy weight management. The key to success is to find physical activities that you enjoy and then to aim for 30 to 60 minutes of activity on most days of the week.
If you want to maintain a healthy weight, build muscle and lose fat, the best path is a lifelong combination of eating smarter and moving more. For a personalized plan, tailored to your lifestyle and food preferences, consult a registered dietitian with expertise in weight management. A registered dietitian can help you find a realistic, flexible eating style that helps you feel and be your best.
Another good article is "Weight loss: Choosing a diet that's right for you" by the Mayo Clinic Staff @ http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/weight-loss/NU00616/METHOD=print
So I have my dietitian and my plan. I just need to keep working at it and be consistent. No more slacking off after a good weight loss week. It's important for me to work physical activity and healthy eating into my life on a day to day basis. If you want help with knowing how many calories you need, I can help you. Another great resource available to EVERYONE is the http://www.mypyramid.org website. You can put in your demographics and it can help you determine your daily caloric needs. Then you can find a way, I use a website called Fatsecret.com, to track your calories to see how many calories you are eating daily. That way you can keep eating a variety of foods on a daily basis and just adjust your options as needed. Plus a lot of the calorie tracking websites also have a database for activities, so you can compare your calories taken in verses your calories put out. As we all know, the more calories you burn the more weight you lose. And it can be done in a safe and healthy way, no expensive shots needed.
I am now stepping off my soap box. Sorry if I offended anyone. I just needed to vent some frustrations with fad diet suggestions. Also I really want everyone to be successful in weight loss without harming their body. You only get one body in this life, it's important to treat it well and take care of it.
Resources:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/weight-loss/NU00616/METHOD=print
The Truth About hCG for Weight Loss
By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD
WebMD Expert Review
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-hcg-for-weight-loss
The Weight Loss Cure 'They' Don’t Want You to Know About
By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD
WebMD Expert Review
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/weight-loss-cure-dont-want-you-to-know
http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/low-carb-diet/NU00279/METHOD=print
#1 - YOU ARE STARVING YOUR BODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really shouldn't even have to explain this one. It's simple. Yes, on the HCG diet you will lose weight fast because you are starving on this diet. Yes, your body is living off of your fat stores - BUT your body is also living off of your lean body mass (muscles), depleting your bones (can we say osteoporosis?), and starving your brain when you are eating such a low calorie diet. "It is virtually impossible to meet your nutritional needs for carbohydrates, protein, fats, and fiber with less than 500 calories per day and the diet will most likely result in vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Minimum calorie levels are closer to 1200-1500 daily to satisfy hunger, fuel daily activities, and provide all the nutrients you need for good health each day." (Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD) The body uses carbohydrates first, proteins second, and fats last for energy production. So how is hCG reversing that process? How are you not burning through your lean body mass in the first phase of this diet? Yes, I would LOVE to lose 30 pounds in 30 days, but I would prefer not to kill my body in the process.
#2 - I would never start a diet that is NOT recommended by multiple medical organizations for decades.
The HCG diet has been around since the 50s. Dr Simeon's was the first person to make this dieting option public. From the good ol' Wikipedia site for Kevin Trudeau (the author who wrote, "Lose 30 Pounds in 30 Days! The Weight Loss Secrets "They" Don't Want You to Know About" which utilizes hCG and started the current hCG craze) states the following paragraph. "Critics say that as early as 1962, the Journal of the American Medical Association warned against the Simeon's Diet. In 1976, the FTC ordered clinics and promoters of the Simeon's Diet and hCG to inform prospective patients that there had not been "substantial evidence" to conclude hCG offered any benefit above that achieved on a restricted calorie diet. Clinical research trials published by the Journal of the American Medical Association and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have shown that hCG is ineffective as a weight-loss aid, citing "no statistically significant difference in the means of the two groups" and that "hCG does not appear to enhance the effectiveness of a rigidly imposed regimen for weight reduction." Kathleen Zelman, MPH RD LD, states "You will lose weight on the hCG diets but the weight loss will be the result of the very low-calorie or starvation-like diet, not the hCG injections." Kathleen goes on stating, "Although it may sound like a plausible weight loss plan, the scientific evidence for using hCG injections is lacking. In 1995, the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology published an analysis of research showing no benefit of hCG in promoting weight loss. A December 2009 position paper of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians concluded they did not recommend hCG as a weight loss aid. Quack Watch.org director Stephen Barrett, MD tells WebMD that "scientific studies have demonstrated that hCG injections do not cause weight loss.” The list goes on and on of various medical organizations, doctors, and dietitians that warn against using hCG and the hCG diet.
#3 - I don't want to participate in a weight loss program that has a list of possible side effects.
It is virtually impossible to meet your nutritional needs for carbohydrates, protein, fats, and fiber with less than 500 calories per day and the diet will most likely result in vitamin and mineral deficiencies. "The Truth About hCG for Weight Loss", By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-hcg-for-weight-loss
Side effects of hCG include: increased risk of blood clots, headaches, restlessness and depression. Increased pregnancy symptoms are also a common side effect: breast tenderness, water retention, swelling and nausea. When overused, hCG can result in more serious side effects such as ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome (OHSS). http://www.hcgdietinfo.com/
So why are there Md's recommending patients to try hCG? Maybe it's because we live in a society where all we want is the fast and easy fix for EVERYTHING. We want our hot and ready pizza, 15 minute oil change, high speed Internet, 3G/ 4G phone service, and to lose 30 pounds in 30 days. We are obsessed with instant gratification and would rather try a weight loss plan that most of us (I dare say 9 out of 10 of us) know deep down is unhealthy. Over half of the American population is considered overweight or obese and we are searching for weight loss solutions that are quick and easy. It's hard to put in the effort, energy, discipline, and blessed time to lose weight the healthy and natural way. We want to look good for that cruise, class reunion, wedding in a couple of months and we can't take the time nor have the patience to do it healthy. I feel most of our society is full of procrastinators too (including me, I am a number one offender in procrastination). We know we need to lose weight to be healthy but we wait to try to lose weight until there is a reason to get skinny (bathing suit season) or our health is at risk. Our entire society needs a shift in prospective about weight loss. If we could shift the prospective of weight loss to be towards a healthy and long term lifestyle change a lot of fad diets would be eliminated, including hCG.
So, how do we get past the fad diets and start living a healthy lifestyle? It's all about lifestyle changes that are obtainable and long term. Do you really want to be taking hCG shots the rest of your life? Do you want to eat a ton of grapefruits everyday for the rest of your life? Fad diets are not long term. I found a fantastic short article that I am going to copy and paste from the American Dietetic Association's website on how to identify a fad diet. The next time your reading a magazine article about the newest diet, look at these different criteria outlined by the ADA and decide for yourself whether this is a good diet for you. My education and professional background has definitely helped me decide whether a diet is good or bad, but unfortunately a lot of us can be persuaded very easily into unhealthy weight loss plans. So I want to help you be able to decipher the information a little bit easier. Like I have been saying week after week, my weight loss plan is to eat a balanced diet with foods from all five food groups within my specific calorie range, increase physical activity, and be consistent on a day to day and week to week basis (my biggest downfall so far!). I am not going to use any medications, eliminate any foods or food groups, etc. This is my plan for the rest of my life, it has to be healthy and obtainable. Here's the article:
"Staying Away from Fad Diets"
American Dietetic Association
Eatright.org website
http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6851
With all the focus on weight in our society, it isn’t surprising that millions of people fall prey to fad diets and bogus weight-loss products. Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called “experts” can confuse even the most informed consumers. The bottom line is simple: If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
There are no foods or pills that magically burn fat. No super foods will alter your genetic code. No products will miraculously melt fat while you watch TV or sleep. Some ingredients in supplements and herbal products can be dangerous and even deadly for some people.
Steer clear of any diet plans, pills and products that make the following claims:
#1: Rapid Weight Loss
Slow, steady weight loss is more likely to last than dramatic weight changes. Healthy plans aim for a loss of no more than ½ pound to 1 pound per week. If you lose weight quickly, you’ll lose muscle, bone and water. You also will be more likely to regain the pounds quickly afterwards.
#2: Quantities and Limitations
Ditch diets that allow unlimited quantities of any food, such as grapefruit and cabbage soup. It’s boring to eat the same thing over and over and hard to stick with monotonous plans. Avoid any diet that eliminates or severely restricts entire food groups, such as carbohydrates. Even if you take a multivitamin, you’ll still miss some critical nutrients.
#3: Specific Food Combinations
There is no evidence that combining certain foods or eating foods at specific times of day will help with weight loss. Eating the “wrong” combinations of food doesn’t cause them to turn to fat immediately or to produce toxins in your intestines, as some plans claim.
#4: Rigid Menus
Life is already complicated enough. Limiting food choices or following rigid meal plans can be an overwhelming, distasteful task. With any new diet, always ask yourself: “Can I eat this way for the rest of my life?” If the answer is no, the plan is not for you.
#5: No Need to Exercise
Regular physical activity is essential for good health and healthy weight management. The key to success is to find physical activities that you enjoy and then to aim for 30 to 60 minutes of activity on most days of the week.
If you want to maintain a healthy weight, build muscle and lose fat, the best path is a lifelong combination of eating smarter and moving more. For a personalized plan, tailored to your lifestyle and food preferences, consult a registered dietitian with expertise in weight management. A registered dietitian can help you find a realistic, flexible eating style that helps you feel and be your best.
Another good article is "Weight loss: Choosing a diet that's right for you" by the Mayo Clinic Staff @ http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/weight-loss/NU00616/METHOD=print
So I have my dietitian and my plan. I just need to keep working at it and be consistent. No more slacking off after a good weight loss week. It's important for me to work physical activity and healthy eating into my life on a day to day basis. If you want help with knowing how many calories you need, I can help you. Another great resource available to EVERYONE is the http://www.mypyramid.org website. You can put in your demographics and it can help you determine your daily caloric needs. Then you can find a way, I use a website called Fatsecret.com, to track your calories to see how many calories you are eating daily. That way you can keep eating a variety of foods on a daily basis and just adjust your options as needed. Plus a lot of the calorie tracking websites also have a database for activities, so you can compare your calories taken in verses your calories put out. As we all know, the more calories you burn the more weight you lose. And it can be done in a safe and healthy way, no expensive shots needed.
I am now stepping off my soap box. Sorry if I offended anyone. I just needed to vent some frustrations with fad diet suggestions. Also I really want everyone to be successful in weight loss without harming their body. You only get one body in this life, it's important to treat it well and take care of it.
Resources:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/weight-loss/NU00616/METHOD=print
The Truth About hCG for Weight Loss
By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD
WebMD Expert Review
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-hcg-for-weight-loss
The Weight Loss Cure 'They' Don’t Want You to Know About
By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD
WebMD Expert Review
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/weight-loss-cure-dont-want-you-to-know
http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/low-carb-diet/NU00279/METHOD=print
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Good News ALL Around!!!!!!
WEEK 12:
Weight Loss: 5 pounds
% Weight Loss: 1.9%
Total Weight Loss: 21 pounds
Total % Weight Loss: 7.7%
This has been my best weight loss week so far. And of course, all I did was go back to the basics. I did exactly what I have been talking about needing to do from week to week. I tracked my calories, picked better options, and increased my physical activity. It feels good to be back to the 20 pound weight loss mark again.
One extra exciting thing that happened today was I found out that the scale I use to weigh myself on was more accurate than I thought! I've been using my roommate's bathroom scale for months now and I thought it was off by 6 pounds. So every time I weigh myself I add 6 pounds to what is reported on the scale. As I was telling my roommate about this, she informed me that the scale was only off by 4 pounds (WHAT????). To get down to the bottom of the situation, I got our scale and our other roommate's scale and did a comparison AND................................she was right (that's right, I admitted that you were right)! The difference was only 4 pounds, not 6!!!!! Just to double check, when I got back to work 10 minutes later I compared her scale to 2 scales at work and they were showing that it was only a 4 pound difference too. That means, I've been losing a little bit more than I thought. Yay!
Another exciting thing that happened this past week was the fact that I am wearing a pair of my skinnier jeans with comfort now. Woot woot! Those jeans have been sitting in my closet (on the skinnier clothes shelf) for a couple of years now. In addition to that, I can actually put on my skinniest jeans too, they just can't button up quite yet (they are ones that I was wearing when I was a lot skinnier about 5+ years ago). It's a good thing that fashion tends to revolve quite a bit back to old styles. Also a good thing that I buy a lot of my basics in classic trends that flatter my body so they never will go out of style. This is going to help me save a couple dollars as I change sizes with this whole weight loss thing. It also helps that Angie and I both have our skinnier shelves and we are swapping out clothes to share as we go along the downward trend. I just don't know what we're going to do when we get smaller than our skinnier clothes (and we will!). Okay, I DO KNOW......a little thing I like to call shopping. I think I can handle it. ;)
Tomorrow I head off to Idaho for the good ol' family reunion. Typically I am very worried about not doing well with the whole weight loss thing when going on vacation, but this time I'm not. My family is all VERY supportive of what I am trying to accomplish. Most of my family is also working on a healthier lifestyle and weight too, so hopefully we can keep it going together this weekend. We're already planning on running (I'm going to slowly jog/walk) a 5k. I'm sure my mom has figured out what days (early mornings) we'll go to the gym to work out. And we should have overall healthy food throughout the weekend. If not, I will just try to be conscious about what I eat and I give FULL LIBERTY to my family to comment to me if I do try to eat poorly. I need their help with this. So here's to the family reunion that won't inhibit my weight loss. I'll let you know how it goes next week.
P.S. Last time I saw my nephews they commented on how much bigger I was than their mom. Hopefully that won't be such a big temptation for them this time. But there's no guarantee on that considering we are going swimming. Got to love kids and their honesty. :)
Weight Loss: 5 pounds
% Weight Loss: 1.9%
Total Weight Loss: 21 pounds
Total % Weight Loss: 7.7%
This has been my best weight loss week so far. And of course, all I did was go back to the basics. I did exactly what I have been talking about needing to do from week to week. I tracked my calories, picked better options, and increased my physical activity. It feels good to be back to the 20 pound weight loss mark again.
One extra exciting thing that happened today was I found out that the scale I use to weigh myself on was more accurate than I thought! I've been using my roommate's bathroom scale for months now and I thought it was off by 6 pounds. So every time I weigh myself I add 6 pounds to what is reported on the scale. As I was telling my roommate about this, she informed me that the scale was only off by 4 pounds (WHAT????). To get down to the bottom of the situation, I got our scale and our other roommate's scale and did a comparison AND................................she was right (that's right, I admitted that you were right)! The difference was only 4 pounds, not 6!!!!! Just to double check, when I got back to work 10 minutes later I compared her scale to 2 scales at work and they were showing that it was only a 4 pound difference too. That means, I've been losing a little bit more than I thought. Yay!
Another exciting thing that happened this past week was the fact that I am wearing a pair of my skinnier jeans with comfort now. Woot woot! Those jeans have been sitting in my closet (on the skinnier clothes shelf) for a couple of years now. In addition to that, I can actually put on my skinniest jeans too, they just can't button up quite yet (they are ones that I was wearing when I was a lot skinnier about 5+ years ago). It's a good thing that fashion tends to revolve quite a bit back to old styles. Also a good thing that I buy a lot of my basics in classic trends that flatter my body so they never will go out of style. This is going to help me save a couple dollars as I change sizes with this whole weight loss thing. It also helps that Angie and I both have our skinnier shelves and we are swapping out clothes to share as we go along the downward trend. I just don't know what we're going to do when we get smaller than our skinnier clothes (and we will!). Okay, I DO KNOW......a little thing I like to call shopping. I think I can handle it. ;)
Tomorrow I head off to Idaho for the good ol' family reunion. Typically I am very worried about not doing well with the whole weight loss thing when going on vacation, but this time I'm not. My family is all VERY supportive of what I am trying to accomplish. Most of my family is also working on a healthier lifestyle and weight too, so hopefully we can keep it going together this weekend. We're already planning on running (I'm going to slowly jog/walk) a 5k. I'm sure my mom has figured out what days (early mornings) we'll go to the gym to work out. And we should have overall healthy food throughout the weekend. If not, I will just try to be conscious about what I eat and I give FULL LIBERTY to my family to comment to me if I do try to eat poorly. I need their help with this. So here's to the family reunion that won't inhibit my weight loss. I'll let you know how it goes next week.
P.S. Last time I saw my nephews they commented on how much bigger I was than their mom. Hopefully that won't be such a big temptation for them this time. But there's no guarantee on that considering we are going swimming. Got to love kids and their honesty. :)
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Ridin' the Roller Coaster!!!!!!
Previous Goal: 20 pound weight loss by my birthday on July 20th.
Week 10
Weight Loss = 4 pounds
% Weight Loss for Week 10 = 1.5%
Total Weight Loss = 21#
Total % Weight Loss = 7.66%
I was SO STOKED to meet my goal. In celebration I went and got my hair cut. Of course I also partied like a rock star, it was my birthday. So in birthday fashion, I didn't really care about what I ate that day. I did go to the gym for an hour that morning, but it definitely didn't help create a big calorie deficit by the end of the day. That day I went to lunch and had sushi followed by a trip to a French bakery for a delicious chocolate eclair. I went to dinner that night with the girls, but I picked a pretty good meal overall (halibut and orzo pasta with artichokes and mushrooms, yum!). Then we finished the night with a birthday party at my house, which included yummy sweets and ice cream cake. Too say the least, I was WELL above my calories. But calories don't count on your birthday, right?
That's right. They don't count on your birthday. But they do count the day after, the day after that, and the day after that too. We had birthday treats at work the day after my birthday and the day after that. Then I went to Las Vegas and St. George for the weekend. Road trips are never great for a weight loss plan. We ate out at every meal except for one, and it was mostly fast food. I also worked out only twice in the last week after my birthday. So, to say the least I have bad results to report for week 11. Here we go!
Week 11
Weight Loss = 0 (Gained 3 pounds instead)
% Weight Loss for Week 11 = 0%
Total Weight Loss = 18 pounds
Total % Weight Loss = 6.57%
So I had a bit of a roller coaster experience the past two weeks. I kicked it into high gear to make it up the hill to meet the goal of 20# and then quickly accelerated back down to my old ways once I got to the top. Luckily I know the different barrel rolls and loopy loops to work through to get ready to start the climb back to the top again. The barrel rolls to work through are going to be to start logging my foods again (I haven't tracked my calories for about 2 weeks, boo!), no more exceptions on foods (it's okay if I eat this since I worked out today), more consistent workouts (4-5 times/ week for an hour and a half). I know, I know! I go over these different things every time I have a bad week. It just goes to show that CONSISTENCY is key! Especially when riding the roller coaster. Life will always throw it's ups and downs during a weight loss plan, it's just important to hold on tight so you don't go off track. So it's time to buckle in, now that the barrel rolls are over, and prepare to climb to the top again. I WILL be back to a 20 pound weight loss by the next weigh in.
P.S. Sorry for not posting last week or on time this week. I was super busy all last week, especially Tuesday since it was my birthday. Then I decided to go to bed at 9pm last night instead of posting. But I will be better, especially since I know that people are following and interested in my results. It's a great motivation.
Week 10
Weight Loss = 4 pounds
% Weight Loss for Week 10 = 1.5%
Total Weight Loss = 21#
Total % Weight Loss = 7.66%
I was SO STOKED to meet my goal. In celebration I went and got my hair cut. Of course I also partied like a rock star, it was my birthday. So in birthday fashion, I didn't really care about what I ate that day. I did go to the gym for an hour that morning, but it definitely didn't help create a big calorie deficit by the end of the day. That day I went to lunch and had sushi followed by a trip to a French bakery for a delicious chocolate eclair. I went to dinner that night with the girls, but I picked a pretty good meal overall (halibut and orzo pasta with artichokes and mushrooms, yum!). Then we finished the night with a birthday party at my house, which included yummy sweets and ice cream cake. Too say the least, I was WELL above my calories. But calories don't count on your birthday, right?
That's right. They don't count on your birthday. But they do count the day after, the day after that, and the day after that too. We had birthday treats at work the day after my birthday and the day after that. Then I went to Las Vegas and St. George for the weekend. Road trips are never great for a weight loss plan. We ate out at every meal except for one, and it was mostly fast food. I also worked out only twice in the last week after my birthday. So, to say the least I have bad results to report for week 11. Here we go!
Week 11
Weight Loss = 0 (Gained 3 pounds instead)
% Weight Loss for Week 11 = 0%
Total Weight Loss = 18 pounds
Total % Weight Loss = 6.57%
So I had a bit of a roller coaster experience the past two weeks. I kicked it into high gear to make it up the hill to meet the goal of 20# and then quickly accelerated back down to my old ways once I got to the top. Luckily I know the different barrel rolls and loopy loops to work through to get ready to start the climb back to the top again. The barrel rolls to work through are going to be to start logging my foods again (I haven't tracked my calories for about 2 weeks, boo!), no more exceptions on foods (it's okay if I eat this since I worked out today), more consistent workouts (4-5 times/ week for an hour and a half). I know, I know! I go over these different things every time I have a bad week. It just goes to show that CONSISTENCY is key! Especially when riding the roller coaster. Life will always throw it's ups and downs during a weight loss plan, it's just important to hold on tight so you don't go off track. So it's time to buckle in, now that the barrel rolls are over, and prepare to climb to the top again. I WILL be back to a 20 pound weight loss by the next weigh in.
P.S. Sorry for not posting last week or on time this week. I was super busy all last week, especially Tuesday since it was my birthday. Then I decided to go to bed at 9pm last night instead of posting. But I will be better, especially since I know that people are following and interested in my results. It's a great motivation.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
It's Business, It's Business Time!!!!!!
Week 9 Weight Loss = 4 pounds
% Weight Loss for Week 9 = 1.46%
Total Weight Loss = 17 pounds
Total % Weight Loss = 6.20%
That's right! I did get down to business this last week to bust out another 4 pound weight loss week. It wasn't an option not to. My overall short term goal is to be down a total of 20 pounds by my birthday next Tuesday, and I knew I couldn't have a poor weight loss week again to reach that goal. So I watched my calories even more this last week than I have for the past two weeks. AND I have finally figured out how to eat out with friends and still stay in my calorie range for the most part. I ate out on Thursday night, Friday night, and twice on Saturday. I just tried to choose healthier options. So I thought I would list what I chose at each restaurant to show some options when eating out.
Thursday night - Pei Wei Restaurant
- Chicken Lettuce Wraps (YUM!) - 500 calories
- Edamame - 156 calories
- 1 crab cream cheese wonton - 50 calories
- Total Calories for Dinner = 706
Friday night - Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shop
- Beach Club Sandwich on Wheat (no cheese) - 730 calories
- Total Calories for Dinner = 730 calories
Saturday night - Chipotle
- Chicken Burrito (no cheese) These things are humongous! - 480 calories
- Total Calories for Dinner = 480 calories
Overall these are pretty good numbers for total intake @ dinner time. The one way I best kept in my calorie range while eating out was just to get the main dish. A lot of portions at restaurants are huge these days and can easily fill you up. So if you can, avoiding the side items can save you some calories while still enjoying eating out with friends and not going hungry. But you definitely have to assess that per restaurant.
I also tried to choose things w/ vegetables since they are lower in calories and have lots of fiber to help fill me up. Also I tried to make sure I got some protein in my meal too. I am not the biggest fan of most protein foods, so sometimes I slack on protein in my diet. But I do know I am not as hungry when I include protein in my diet.
Looking back now as the dietitian at my meals, there are some adjustments that I could have made to my selections to help save calories too without giving up the flavor of the foods. Here are some ways that I could have made my selections even better when I was eating out.
Sharing an entree: At Pei Wei I could have shared the Lettuce Wraps with Joy which would have cut their calorie amount in half. Sharing an entree with a friend is always an easy way to conserve calories. Plus it conserves money because you can split the cost. Also sharing an entree can help you from overeating, especially if you are one of those people with the "clean your plate" mentality.
Be more aware of the condiments: At both Jimmy John's and Chipotle my meals were sabotaged by condiments. My Beach Club sandwich at Jimmy John's had mayonnaise and avocado slices on it. I definitely could choose to not have one added the next time I get one to help save calories. At Chipotle I added the sour cream to my burrito, which was unnecessary. The burrito was flavored very well and I could have easily saved a 100 calories (more or less) if I would have left off the sour cream. High fat condiments such as mayonnaise, butter, guacamole, etc can definitely add unnecessary calories to foods. Most of the time it is best to try to add flavor to foods other ways (like spices) than adding the fat, sorry to disappoint you Paula Dean and Julie Childs (I know you both LOVE butter way too much!).
Another thing that helped my weight loss was my hard core workout with Angie on Saturday. STORY TIME! Saturday morning Angie and I decided to head up one of the canyons in the mountains surrounding SLC and explore and hike for exercise. We weren't planning to be gone TOO long but we did want to get in a worthwhile workout. After being confused about which canyon we were in, we ended up just stopping at the first trail head we saw off the side of the road. We stopped at the Ride Pine Lake trail head because there were a lot of people parked there, so we figured it must be a good hike.
We started up the mountain and did awesome for the first hour (to the point that we even did a small sprint of trail running). Then nature caught up to me. I didn't think our hike would be very long or strenuous and I don't like to eat before working out, so I didn't eat breakfast. After hiking at a steady quick pace for an hour and then starting to climb over rocks and at a higher % grade up the mountain for about a 1/2 hour, I lost ALL MY ENERGY! It was not very fun. I typically don't whine a lot during workouts but I started whining and having to stop frequently. All energy was vacant from my body and Angie could tell. So she came to my rescue! She stopped a couple of boy scouts that were heading down the mountain to get an estimate of how much further it would be to the top (we were determined to make it to that lake, especially Angie who ate breakfast). After they told us it was at least another mile and about an hour, Angie then bravely asked if they had any type of snack that they could spare us since "we" didn't eat breakfast. She didn't even call me out in front of the boy scouts, nice friend. Of course the boy scouts had a ton of food left over after their camp out and they were so nice to share it with us. They didn't even take my $5.00 that I offered. So I was saved by Angie, boy scouts, and some homemade trail mix that some young 12 year old's mother made for a camping trip.
After eating a little trail mix and resting a few minutes and along the way, we made it to the top in 2 hours total. (Not going to lie, that last hour was one of the worst I've experienced in a while.) The 4 hour hike and 6 miles was totally worth it! I would definitely recommended Red Pine Lake as a must do hike in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Just make sure you eat a good breakfast before you go so you don't deplete all your energy stores half way up the mountain. You don't want to be saved by a boy scout, do you?
SO, now all I have is 3 pounds to get to my 20 pound goal by my birthday next week. I can totally do it. And actually I am hoping for even more. Just going to stick to the basics again. A healthy diet within my calorie goal range or below and lots and lots of physical activity. Should be fun and totally worth it again! Till next time! Keep up all of your hard work!
% Weight Loss for Week 9 = 1.46%
Total Weight Loss = 17 pounds
Total % Weight Loss = 6.20%
That's right! I did get down to business this last week to bust out another 4 pound weight loss week. It wasn't an option not to. My overall short term goal is to be down a total of 20 pounds by my birthday next Tuesday, and I knew I couldn't have a poor weight loss week again to reach that goal. So I watched my calories even more this last week than I have for the past two weeks. AND I have finally figured out how to eat out with friends and still stay in my calorie range for the most part. I ate out on Thursday night, Friday night, and twice on Saturday. I just tried to choose healthier options. So I thought I would list what I chose at each restaurant to show some options when eating out.
Thursday night - Pei Wei Restaurant
- Chicken Lettuce Wraps (YUM!) - 500 calories
- Edamame - 156 calories
- 1 crab cream cheese wonton - 50 calories
- Total Calories for Dinner = 706
Friday night - Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shop
- Beach Club Sandwich on Wheat (no cheese) - 730 calories
- Total Calories for Dinner = 730 calories
Saturday night - Chipotle
- Chicken Burrito (no cheese) These things are humongous! - 480 calories
- Total Calories for Dinner = 480 calories
Overall these are pretty good numbers for total intake @ dinner time. The one way I best kept in my calorie range while eating out was just to get the main dish. A lot of portions at restaurants are huge these days and can easily fill you up. So if you can, avoiding the side items can save you some calories while still enjoying eating out with friends and not going hungry. But you definitely have to assess that per restaurant.
I also tried to choose things w/ vegetables since they are lower in calories and have lots of fiber to help fill me up. Also I tried to make sure I got some protein in my meal too. I am not the biggest fan of most protein foods, so sometimes I slack on protein in my diet. But I do know I am not as hungry when I include protein in my diet.
Looking back now as the dietitian at my meals, there are some adjustments that I could have made to my selections to help save calories too without giving up the flavor of the foods. Here are some ways that I could have made my selections even better when I was eating out.
Sharing an entree: At Pei Wei I could have shared the Lettuce Wraps with Joy which would have cut their calorie amount in half. Sharing an entree with a friend is always an easy way to conserve calories. Plus it conserves money because you can split the cost. Also sharing an entree can help you from overeating, especially if you are one of those people with the "clean your plate" mentality.
Be more aware of the condiments: At both Jimmy John's and Chipotle my meals were sabotaged by condiments. My Beach Club sandwich at Jimmy John's had mayonnaise and avocado slices on it. I definitely could choose to not have one added the next time I get one to help save calories. At Chipotle I added the sour cream to my burrito, which was unnecessary. The burrito was flavored very well and I could have easily saved a 100 calories (more or less) if I would have left off the sour cream. High fat condiments such as mayonnaise, butter, guacamole, etc can definitely add unnecessary calories to foods. Most of the time it is best to try to add flavor to foods other ways (like spices) than adding the fat, sorry to disappoint you Paula Dean and Julie Childs (I know you both LOVE butter way too much!).
Another thing that helped my weight loss was my hard core workout with Angie on Saturday. STORY TIME! Saturday morning Angie and I decided to head up one of the canyons in the mountains surrounding SLC and explore and hike for exercise. We weren't planning to be gone TOO long but we did want to get in a worthwhile workout. After being confused about which canyon we were in, we ended up just stopping at the first trail head we saw off the side of the road. We stopped at the Ride Pine Lake trail head because there were a lot of people parked there, so we figured it must be a good hike.
We started up the mountain and did awesome for the first hour (to the point that we even did a small sprint of trail running). Then nature caught up to me. I didn't think our hike would be very long or strenuous and I don't like to eat before working out, so I didn't eat breakfast. After hiking at a steady quick pace for an hour and then starting to climb over rocks and at a higher % grade up the mountain for about a 1/2 hour, I lost ALL MY ENERGY! It was not very fun. I typically don't whine a lot during workouts but I started whining and having to stop frequently. All energy was vacant from my body and Angie could tell. So she came to my rescue! She stopped a couple of boy scouts that were heading down the mountain to get an estimate of how much further it would be to the top (we were determined to make it to that lake, especially Angie who ate breakfast). After they told us it was at least another mile and about an hour, Angie then bravely asked if they had any type of snack that they could spare us since "we" didn't eat breakfast. She didn't even call me out in front of the boy scouts, nice friend. Of course the boy scouts had a ton of food left over after their camp out and they were so nice to share it with us. They didn't even take my $5.00 that I offered. So I was saved by Angie, boy scouts, and some homemade trail mix that some young 12 year old's mother made for a camping trip.
After eating a little trail mix and resting a few minutes and along the way, we made it to the top in 2 hours total. (Not going to lie, that last hour was one of the worst I've experienced in a while.) The 4 hour hike and 6 miles was totally worth it! I would definitely recommended Red Pine Lake as a must do hike in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Just make sure you eat a good breakfast before you go so you don't deplete all your energy stores half way up the mountain. You don't want to be saved by a boy scout, do you?
SO, now all I have is 3 pounds to get to my 20 pound goal by my birthday next week. I can totally do it. And actually I am hoping for even more. Just going to stick to the basics again. A healthy diet within my calorie goal range or below and lots and lots of physical activity. Should be fun and totally worth it again! Till next time! Keep up all of your hard work!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Recipe Time!!!!
Easy Vegetable Primavera
Ingredients:
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small/ medium sliced zucchini
1 small/medium sliced yellow squash
1 small diced onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
salt, pepper to taste
1-2 tbsp Basil (or to your taste preference)
1 jar of Marinara sauce (I typically use a Roasted Garlic and Onion sauce)
Parmesan Cheese
(May add any other vegetables you prefer. Other ideas are carrots, eggplant, etc)
Cooking Directions:
Step 1: Cut peppers in julienne strips.
Step 2: Slice mushrooms, zucchini, and squash.
Step 3: Dice onion.
Step 4: Combine in baking dish.
Step 5: Add basil, salt and pepper, minced garlic and stir so evenly distributed.
Step 6: Add Marinara sauce and stir to evenly cover vegetables.
Step 8: Sprinkle top w/ Parmesan Cheese.
Step 7: Bake in oven @ 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until vegetables are cooked to preference.
Can serve by itself, with chicken or fish. Yum Yum! Bon Appetite!
Ingredients:
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small/ medium sliced zucchini
1 small/medium sliced yellow squash
1 small diced onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
salt, pepper to taste
1-2 tbsp Basil (or to your taste preference)
1 jar of Marinara sauce (I typically use a Roasted Garlic and Onion sauce)
Parmesan Cheese
(May add any other vegetables you prefer. Other ideas are carrots, eggplant, etc)
Cooking Directions:
Step 1: Cut peppers in julienne strips.
Step 2: Slice mushrooms, zucchini, and squash.
Step 3: Dice onion.
Step 4: Combine in baking dish.
Step 5: Add basil, salt and pepper, minced garlic and stir so evenly distributed.
Step 6: Add Marinara sauce and stir to evenly cover vegetables.
Step 8: Sprinkle top w/ Parmesan Cheese.
Step 7: Bake in oven @ 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until vegetables are cooked to preference.
Can serve by itself, with chicken or fish. Yum Yum! Bon Appetite!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
The Dreaded Post.......
The time has come. Yes, it's time to post the dreaded post. Those of you who have followed the blog from the beginning probably already know what I am about to report without even having to read on further. Here's to those of you who haven't quite figured it out yet.
Week 8 = 2 pound weight gain
Week 8 % weight loss = 0
Total Weight loss = 14#
Total % Weight Loss = 5.12%
Yup, that sucks. So what happened? Well the weekend happened. This weekend I went on a road trip all weekend long for the 4th of July. I am not going to lie, it was WAY fun and totally worth it. It just sucks to get the repercussions of not working out and relaxing on the eating habits. But as said in the past, this is not the end. Just because I gained weight this week doesn't mean I have to give up and stop. Instead, it just reminds me that I can pick up the pace again and start posting the big numbers. And that is the plan.
Road Trip Downfalls:
- Not working out on a daily basis. We did go hiking in the Tetons by Jackson Hole one day and we
walked around Idaho Falls and Jackson Hole a little bit, but it didn't add up to my usual physical activity
level. Plus, there was a lot of sitting in the car.
- Not choosing the healthier option on the menu. The tater tots @ Taco Maker, the loaded sweet potato
@ Texas Roadhouse (yum!), drinking the whole bottle of Reed's Dairy Chocolate Milk (450 calories in
one bottle), the side of sausage patties @ breakfast in Jackson, the regular serving of Aggie Ice Cream
instead of the kiddie size (but admittedly, that was SO worth it!), getting the focacia bread and a
Chicken Club Sandwich @ Firehouse and eating it ALL! I could have definitely adjusted my choices
and serving sizes.
- Choosing unhealthy snacks for the trip. I didn't really have anything healthy for snacking on the trip.
Vanilla flavored Tootsie Rolls, Milk Chocolate Cinnamon Bears, Gummy Worms, Sunflower Seeds,
and Chex Mix = lots of sugar and lots of salt! Next time I need to be better about getting healthy
snacks to munch on.
Goal: Total Weight Loss by July 20th (my birthday!) is 20 pounds.
That means I need to lose at least 6 pounds in the next 2 weeks (14 days). I feel that is very possible. I am going to go back to the basics, which are:
- Work out daily for 60 or more minutes. Lots of cardio people!
- Choose healthy options @ meal and snack time. I already gave away my leftover milk chocolate
covered cinnamon bears from my road trip.
- Drink LOTS of water!
- Track calories EVERY DAY, I slacked off on that this weekend since I didn't have a computer
handy, even though I could have used the app on my phone. :(
- More sleep. It's been shown that the more sleep you get @ night can help with weight loss and
maintenance. I think it's related to reducing stress.
So I hope you all aren't too disappointed. I'm sure you all knew this day was coming when I would report a bad week. But if it makes you feel better, I am disappointed in myself. But I can turn that disappointment into motivation easily. I know I can do better than gaining weight, even with a road trip and holiday. My birthday and another 3 day weekend holiday are coming up later this month. I know it will go a lot better next time.
Week 8 = 2 pound weight gain
Week 8 % weight loss = 0
Total Weight loss = 14#
Total % Weight Loss = 5.12%
Yup, that sucks. So what happened? Well the weekend happened. This weekend I went on a road trip all weekend long for the 4th of July. I am not going to lie, it was WAY fun and totally worth it. It just sucks to get the repercussions of not working out and relaxing on the eating habits. But as said in the past, this is not the end. Just because I gained weight this week doesn't mean I have to give up and stop. Instead, it just reminds me that I can pick up the pace again and start posting the big numbers. And that is the plan.
Road Trip Downfalls:
- Not working out on a daily basis. We did go hiking in the Tetons by Jackson Hole one day and we
walked around Idaho Falls and Jackson Hole a little bit, but it didn't add up to my usual physical activity
level. Plus, there was a lot of sitting in the car.
- Not choosing the healthier option on the menu. The tater tots @ Taco Maker, the loaded sweet potato
@ Texas Roadhouse (yum!), drinking the whole bottle of Reed's Dairy Chocolate Milk (450 calories in
one bottle), the side of sausage patties @ breakfast in Jackson, the regular serving of Aggie Ice Cream
instead of the kiddie size (but admittedly, that was SO worth it!), getting the focacia bread and a
Chicken Club Sandwich @ Firehouse and eating it ALL! I could have definitely adjusted my choices
and serving sizes.
- Choosing unhealthy snacks for the trip. I didn't really have anything healthy for snacking on the trip.
Vanilla flavored Tootsie Rolls, Milk Chocolate Cinnamon Bears, Gummy Worms, Sunflower Seeds,
and Chex Mix = lots of sugar and lots of salt! Next time I need to be better about getting healthy
snacks to munch on.
Goal: Total Weight Loss by July 20th (my birthday!) is 20 pounds.
That means I need to lose at least 6 pounds in the next 2 weeks (14 days). I feel that is very possible. I am going to go back to the basics, which are:
- Work out daily for 60 or more minutes. Lots of cardio people!
- Choose healthy options @ meal and snack time. I already gave away my leftover milk chocolate
covered cinnamon bears from my road trip.
- Drink LOTS of water!
- Track calories EVERY DAY, I slacked off on that this weekend since I didn't have a computer
handy, even though I could have used the app on my phone. :(
- More sleep. It's been shown that the more sleep you get @ night can help with weight loss and
maintenance. I think it's related to reducing stress.
So I hope you all aren't too disappointed. I'm sure you all knew this day was coming when I would report a bad week. But if it makes you feel better, I am disappointed in myself. But I can turn that disappointment into motivation easily. I know I can do better than gaining weight, even with a road trip and holiday. My birthday and another 3 day weekend holiday are coming up later this month. I know it will go a lot better next time.
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