Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Today's Update....
24:01 again. Paying for it today though. I did way too much yesterday. Kept those new shoes on while I did 2 loads of laundry, made a huge batch of fruit salad, cooked dinner and cleaned the kitchen twice due to all that food prep.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
New Recipe...
So tried a new recipe last night. It's something I printed out not long after my original start in this change in eating habits. I had printed it out when my father said he didn't know how to cook for me anymore. He's mostly a red meat man so I printed out a bunch of red meat recipes that he could do on his nights to cook. But since his heart attack, I've been doing all the cooking. So I gave this a shot last night. It's a Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin. I got the recipe from the Food Network website but it seems to have come to them via EatingWell.com.
My father seems to have found it to be a bit strange, but keep in mind he doesn't care for change. I on the other hand thought it was very good and my husband said it was the best piece of pork he'd ever had. I served it with the suggested Sweet and Tangy Watermelon Salad which my father and I enjoyed but my husband didn't as he doesn't care for cucumbers. I'll have to come up with another side that he'll enjoy when we eat the other half of the meat that was left.
My father seems to have found it to be a bit strange, but keep in mind he doesn't care for change. I on the other hand thought it was very good and my husband said it was the best piece of pork he'd ever had. I served it with the suggested Sweet and Tangy Watermelon Salad which my father and I enjoyed but my husband didn't as he doesn't care for cucumbers. I'll have to come up with another side that he'll enjoy when we eat the other half of the meat that was left.
Today's Walk...
Well the new shoes seem to have been money well spent. The added some difficulty to my walk, but not so much that I couldn't walk, just made me work harder to get it done. I'm now exhausted and sweaty. lol. Taking a short break, then going to shower and get started putting together the first batch of my fruit salad for the year. The family loves my fruit salad and it's a lot healthier for us than a lot of the snack stuff that's been in this house.
Oh. 24:01 just like yesterday.
Oh. 24:01 just like yesterday.
Baby Got A New Pair Of Shoes...
So I've been looking at those Shape Ups that Skechers has now. I just really have a problem paying $100 or more for a pair of shoes. Even though I do love the brand, that's just a lot to be spending on shoes right now.
A friend said she found some just like it at her local Kmart but unfortunately the one here doesn't seem to carry them. Was rather disappointed in that too because she said she got them for $20.
But yesterday I ran into a bit of luck. I happened to be in Target looking for a few things when I said their Trim Step line of shoes. They normally run for almost $30 but the pair I got was on sale for $25. I put them on when I got to the parking lot and wore them for the rest of the day.
My feet were a little crampy last night but that's not abnormal for me when I get a new pair of shoes. Going to try them on the treadmill today, see how that goes. That will be the big test.
A friend said she found some just like it at her local Kmart but unfortunately the one here doesn't seem to carry them. Was rather disappointed in that too because she said she got them for $20.
But yesterday I ran into a bit of luck. I happened to be in Target looking for a few things when I said their Trim Step line of shoes. They normally run for almost $30 but the pair I got was on sale for $25. I put them on when I got to the parking lot and wore them for the rest of the day.
My feet were a little crampy last night but that's not abnormal for me when I get a new pair of shoes. Going to try them on the treadmill today, see how that goes. That will be the big test.
Restart Weigh In...
So I picked up a scale yesterday. Wasn't going to but my father is supposedly trying to lose weight as well (he seems to be under the impression that not eating as much but still eating junk and sitting on his ass is enough. Go figure) so he wanted a scale in the house. I have requested that it be hidden from me and will only weigh myself once or twice a month so I do not obsess over the numbers as I have in the past.
Today I weighed in at 217.5 lbs. I don't know what I was at when I blew the diet during the last month and a half of stress that my life became, but I know when I went to my doctor around the first of march I was around 220. Wanna say 223, but I don't remember now. Either way though I didn't gain back as much as I thought I had. Plus I am probably a little heavy right now anyway just from monthly female stuff.
So I am considering this good news. I did blow my diet and I did gain back some weight but the damage wasn't as bad as I had feared. I felt sure I was somewhere between 220 & 230 again, which was very disheartening. It's not as bad as I thought and I can move forward from here.
Today I weighed in at 217.5 lbs. I don't know what I was at when I blew the diet during the last month and a half of stress that my life became, but I know when I went to my doctor around the first of march I was around 220. Wanna say 223, but I don't remember now. Either way though I didn't gain back as much as I thought I had. Plus I am probably a little heavy right now anyway just from monthly female stuff.
So I am considering this good news. I did blow my diet and I did gain back some weight but the damage wasn't as bad as I had feared. I felt sure I was somewhere between 220 & 230 again, which was very disheartening. It's not as bad as I thought and I can move forward from here.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Today's Walk...
Only updating on my walking from now on. Will continue to add good recipes from time to time but other than that I'm not going to update on food every day. I'll update that when I have something really good but good for me.
Day one of walking. Went 1 mile at 2.5 mph in 24:01. No stops. Pretty good for a day one. Last time it took me like 2 weeks to be able to go without stopping once or twice in the middle. Perhaps I didn't lose everything after all.
Day one of walking. Went 1 mile at 2.5 mph in 24:01. No stops. Pretty good for a day one. Last time it took me like 2 weeks to be able to go without stopping once or twice in the middle. Perhaps I didn't lose everything after all.
Restart...
So here it is, April 26th and I'm restarting my change in eating habits I guess. Last month and a half complete and utter hell. Husband is pushing me to start this again. To be perfectly honest though, I don't want to. Don't get me wrong. I want to change my ways, eat healthier, exercise and lose weight. Just not right now. Right now I have so much on my plate that it's really the last thing I seem to be able to focus on. Not to mention the fact I don't think we can really afford it. I'm cooking every meal and the groceries are completely coming out of our pockets right now. Eating healthier costs a lot more.
But I also don't want to disappoint my husband. Aside from a bit of stress I didn't really need in the last few days, he's been really good to me. I just wish I could make him understand I'm not ready yet. I need calm and preparation before I can do this right and I'm just not there yet. I know he means well, trying to motivate me and get me going even though I don't want to. Works better when I've already started though.
Anyway, guess this is day 1 once again.... here goes nothing.
But I also don't want to disappoint my husband. Aside from a bit of stress I didn't really need in the last few days, he's been really good to me. I just wish I could make him understand I'm not ready yet. I need calm and preparation before I can do this right and I'm just not there yet. I know he means well, trying to motivate me and get me going even though I don't want to. Works better when I've already started though.
Anyway, guess this is day 1 once again.... here goes nothing.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Quick Update...
So a lot has happened since my last post. First off, my laptop died while I was in Grand Rapids. My husband tried to fix it but it seems that it's just pooched. So instead of buying a new once, as that's the second one I've gone through in like 3 years, we updated our desktop computer instead. I'll be using that for a while, what little I am able to get online.
My dad is out of that horrible hospital and Grand Rapids finally. They just don't seem to care about their jobs or much of anything else in that hospital. He's been transferred to a physical rehabilitation facility in Southfield. It wasn't my first choice as it's an hour drive from our house but it was the only facility near any of the family that would take him.
Not speaking to some of my family right now. My Father's siblings as well as my Uncle's wife can't seem to get it in their heads that they do not have medical degrees and therefore they don't know what medications my father should and should not be on right now. They also can't seem to get it in their heads that any decisions while my father is unable to make them himself will be made by me and my siblings, not them. They also do not believe my father actually went through alcohol withdrawal, another reason they should be left out of his treatment decisions. I am no longer taking their calls as all speaking with them seems to do is raise my already high blood pressure.
The place my dad is in let me bring our dog to see him. I think it was really good for both of them. Have to get her into the vet before she can come back though as they need copies of the papers stating her shots are up to date and she's due for her yearly visit. Was going to get her in when dad got back from his trip, this just isn't how I saw that happening at the time.
My diet was completely blown by my time in Grand Rapids. The stress as well as the lack of my treadmill and the lack of healthy food choices in that horrible hospital did it in. Unfortunately right now I just don't have to time to do everything I was doing either so it's on hold until I get into the swing of things here or my father comes home so I have more time to myself again. I'm disappointed by this as I was doing so well. But all I can do is chalk it up as something that's out of my control. I know I can do it as I was doing it before. I just need to get some of the crap in my life under control so I can focus on it again.
My dad is out of that horrible hospital and Grand Rapids finally. They just don't seem to care about their jobs or much of anything else in that hospital. He's been transferred to a physical rehabilitation facility in Southfield. It wasn't my first choice as it's an hour drive from our house but it was the only facility near any of the family that would take him.
Not speaking to some of my family right now. My Father's siblings as well as my Uncle's wife can't seem to get it in their heads that they do not have medical degrees and therefore they don't know what medications my father should and should not be on right now. They also can't seem to get it in their heads that any decisions while my father is unable to make them himself will be made by me and my siblings, not them. They also do not believe my father actually went through alcohol withdrawal, another reason they should be left out of his treatment decisions. I am no longer taking their calls as all speaking with them seems to do is raise my already high blood pressure.
The place my dad is in let me bring our dog to see him. I think it was really good for both of them. Have to get her into the vet before she can come back though as they need copies of the papers stating her shots are up to date and she's due for her yearly visit. Was going to get her in when dad got back from his trip, this just isn't how I saw that happening at the time.
My diet was completely blown by my time in Grand Rapids. The stress as well as the lack of my treadmill and the lack of healthy food choices in that horrible hospital did it in. Unfortunately right now I just don't have to time to do everything I was doing either so it's on hold until I get into the swing of things here or my father comes home so I have more time to myself again. I'm disappointed by this as I was doing so well. But all I can do is chalk it up as something that's out of my control. I know I can do it as I was doing it before. I just need to get some of the crap in my life under control so I can focus on it again.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Things on hold for a bit...
I know it's been quite some time since I updated. There is good reason for this. Saturday the 13th my husband and I got together with our best friends. That night (around 1 am Sunday morning), I got a phone call from my uncle that my father had a heart attack while visiting him in Big Rapids, Michigan. He was taken to the hospital there and soon transferred to a larger hospital in Grand Rapids. Needless to say, my life has been turned a bit upside down since this event.
After sobering up and getting about 3 hours of sleep, my husband and I made the 2 1/2 hour journey to Grand Rapids. My father had to have a procedure done Monday the 15th to clear a blocked artery and to put a stint in that artery to keep it open. Unfortunately that evening he also went into Alcohol Withdrawals. Yes, my father is an alcoholic. He's also in denial about it. Most people don't know because he is what I call a functioning alcoholic. He goes about his life like he hasn't had a drink at all. He's not abusive. He's not falling down. But yet every day he has 3-4 drinks and they are very strong drinks at that.
Due to the withdrawals he kept getting out of bed even though he wasn't supposed to. He was trying to leave the hospital even though we told him he couldn't. At times he didn't even know who I was and tried to hurt me (yes I know this was the withdrawals and not him, but it is still a sign to me of just how far gone my father was as he would never do such a thing to me under normal circumstances).
After it took almost a dozen people to keep him in his bed, they sedated him. Because of the sedation he also had to be on a breathing machine. It's taken them almost a week to get him off the sedation and breathing machine. In the process of all this he has also developed Pneumonia. So now it's a waiting game. With luck he will be able to leave the hospital at the end of the week, but considering originally he was supposed to leave the hospital a day or two after the stint was put in, I'm not holding my breath.
I'm still keeping up with my change in eating habits as much as hospital food will allow. I've had a couple little slips due to lack of healthy choices or stress. But all in all, I'm doing the best I can. I will start posting regularly again once I'm back home.
After sobering up and getting about 3 hours of sleep, my husband and I made the 2 1/2 hour journey to Grand Rapids. My father had to have a procedure done Monday the 15th to clear a blocked artery and to put a stint in that artery to keep it open. Unfortunately that evening he also went into Alcohol Withdrawals. Yes, my father is an alcoholic. He's also in denial about it. Most people don't know because he is what I call a functioning alcoholic. He goes about his life like he hasn't had a drink at all. He's not abusive. He's not falling down. But yet every day he has 3-4 drinks and they are very strong drinks at that.
Due to the withdrawals he kept getting out of bed even though he wasn't supposed to. He was trying to leave the hospital even though we told him he couldn't. At times he didn't even know who I was and tried to hurt me (yes I know this was the withdrawals and not him, but it is still a sign to me of just how far gone my father was as he would never do such a thing to me under normal circumstances).
After it took almost a dozen people to keep him in his bed, they sedated him. Because of the sedation he also had to be on a breathing machine. It's taken them almost a week to get him off the sedation and breathing machine. In the process of all this he has also developed Pneumonia. So now it's a waiting game. With luck he will be able to leave the hospital at the end of the week, but considering originally he was supposed to leave the hospital a day or two after the stint was put in, I'm not holding my breath.
I'm still keeping up with my change in eating habits as much as hospital food will allow. I've had a couple little slips due to lack of healthy choices or stress. But all in all, I'm doing the best I can. I will start posting regularly again once I'm back home.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Something Happy...
So obviously my mood effects how well I do on a die.... I mean a change in nutritional habits. I fully admit if I'm upset I reach for the junk food. So to help combat that, here's a few things that have put a smile on my face today and hopefully they will do the same for those reading this.
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Today's Update....
Breakfast - Had a bowl of cheerios and a banana. Felt good to have cereal again since I haven't been able to in a while.
Exercise - 30:01.
Lunch - Ham Sandwich.
Dinner - Left over Breakfast Bake.
Nighttime Snack - Bag of Popcorn
Extra Exercise - Need to do laundry today. Also going to be cleaning house in case we have company over the weekend.
Exercise - 30:01.
Lunch - Ham Sandwich.
Dinner - Left over Breakfast Bake.
Nighttime Snack - Bag of Popcorn
Extra Exercise - Need to do laundry today. Also going to be cleaning house in case we have company over the weekend.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Today's Update....
Breakfast - The last of the damn muffins. Tomorrow I finally get to eat something else!!!!
Exercise - 30:01. Doing pretty good. Think I'll go at least one more week at this distance before I make any more adjustments.
Lunch - Turkey Sandwich on my homemade bread.
Dinner - Baked salmon patties with cheesey mashed potatoes and green beans. Sure the potatoes aren't exactly diet food, but I keep my portions low.
Nighttime Snack - Think I'll have another plum. Have one more that has to be eaten before it gets yucky.
Exercise - 30:01. Doing pretty good. Think I'll go at least one more week at this distance before I make any more adjustments.
Lunch - Turkey Sandwich on my homemade bread.
Dinner - Baked salmon patties with cheesey mashed potatoes and green beans. Sure the potatoes aren't exactly diet food, but I keep my portions low.
Nighttime Snack - Think I'll have another plum. Have one more that has to be eaten before it gets yucky.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Today's Update....
Breakfast - One of the last muffins. Can't wait for them to be gone so I can have something else.
Exercise - 30:01. Hard to push through today as I was having a 'I don't wanna get out of bed' day. I could have slept the day away.
Lunch - Another Turkey Sandwich. This time with the bread I made yesterday. For the first time making bread ever in my life, it wasn't bad. Next time I need to let it raise more though.
Dinner - Left over Chicken Börek.
Nighttime Snack - Think I'll have a plum.
Exercise - 30:01. Hard to push through today as I was having a 'I don't wanna get out of bed' day. I could have slept the day away.
Lunch - Another Turkey Sandwich. This time with the bread I made yesterday. For the first time making bread ever in my life, it wasn't bad. Next time I need to let it raise more though.
Dinner - Left over Chicken Börek.
Nighttime Snack - Think I'll have a plum.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
A Mental Update....
So I haven't really posted too much more than my daily updates lately. There is a reason for this. Truth be told, I haven't had much I really wanted to say. But I suppose I should.
For some reason I've been growing more and more agitated in the past week. Granted, it's been happening off and on since this change to my nutritional habits began but I just figured that to be natural. I've come to the conclusion this isn't the case any longer.
My agitation has been growing until I know want nothing more than to scream and yell and break things. I want to tell everyone in my life to go fuck themselves, lock myself in my room and never come out again.
The strange part of this is I don't know why. It's not like anyone is doing anything different than they were a few weeks or few months ago. It's not like I'm due for my monthly. It's not like I'm depriving myself so much that I have a reason to be pissy. I just am.
Now I fully admit it's been a rough couple of weeks. The change in nutritional habits has thrown our finances for a bit of a loop. I had no idea that taking on 2 more cooking days and cooking healthier would add to the grocery bill as much as it did. But things are looking up in that concern so that can't be what's wrong.
Lack of work hasn't helped my disposition much either. But I'm fully aware that I'm not the only one with that problem and I am taking steps to try and fix that issue one way or another. So that shouldn't be it either.
And yes my father is a big issue with my stress levels. But even at his worst, I've never been this irritable simply because the man opened his mouth to speak. He even looks at me right now and I want to rip him a new one. That's not normal.
Perhaps Spring Fever isn't helping? We have gotten warmer weather the last couple days and I'm pretty much home bound until payday. But that can't be the whole answer. I've had Spring Fever before and it's never been like this.
All I want right now is some peace and quiet. No questions from my father, no fox news blaring from the tv, no dog barking and every little thing that moves outside our front window, no cats meowing to get my attention...
I just wish I knew why I was like this right now. I hope it gets better... and soon so I don't go off on someone.
For some reason I've been growing more and more agitated in the past week. Granted, it's been happening off and on since this change to my nutritional habits began but I just figured that to be natural. I've come to the conclusion this isn't the case any longer.
My agitation has been growing until I know want nothing more than to scream and yell and break things. I want to tell everyone in my life to go fuck themselves, lock myself in my room and never come out again.
The strange part of this is I don't know why. It's not like anyone is doing anything different than they were a few weeks or few months ago. It's not like I'm due for my monthly. It's not like I'm depriving myself so much that I have a reason to be pissy. I just am.
Now I fully admit it's been a rough couple of weeks. The change in nutritional habits has thrown our finances for a bit of a loop. I had no idea that taking on 2 more cooking days and cooking healthier would add to the grocery bill as much as it did. But things are looking up in that concern so that can't be what's wrong.
Lack of work hasn't helped my disposition much either. But I'm fully aware that I'm not the only one with that problem and I am taking steps to try and fix that issue one way or another. So that shouldn't be it either.
And yes my father is a big issue with my stress levels. But even at his worst, I've never been this irritable simply because the man opened his mouth to speak. He even looks at me right now and I want to rip him a new one. That's not normal.
Perhaps Spring Fever isn't helping? We have gotten warmer weather the last couple days and I'm pretty much home bound until payday. But that can't be the whole answer. I've had Spring Fever before and it's never been like this.
All I want right now is some peace and quiet. No questions from my father, no fox news blaring from the tv, no dog barking and every little thing that moves outside our front window, no cats meowing to get my attention...
I just wish I knew why I was like this right now. I hope it gets better... and soon so I don't go off on someone.
Today's Update.
Breakfast - Another stupid muffin and a banana. Only like 2 of them left. Thank god!!!
Exercise - 30:01. Rough one as I snuck it in while in the middle of making some bread. Too long on my feet.
Lunch - Turkey sandwich. Banana cream pie yogurt.
Dinner - New Recipe.... Chicken Börek. Wasn't bad, but I need to to do some modifications to the recipe. First off, the way they had me close it made it really doughy on the bottom. Second, father and husband weren't happy about the raisins in it. Peas were suggested for next time.
Exercise - 30:01. Rough one as I snuck it in while in the middle of making some bread. Too long on my feet.
Lunch - Turkey sandwich. Banana cream pie yogurt.
Dinner - New Recipe.... Chicken Börek. Wasn't bad, but I need to to do some modifications to the recipe. First off, the way they had me close it made it really doughy on the bottom. Second, father and husband weren't happy about the raisins in it. Peas were suggested for next time.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Daily Update...
Breakfast - Yet another crappy bran muffin and 2 Clementines.
Exercise - 30:01. Went 1 1/4 miles at 2.5 mph. Felt rather good.
Lunch - Turkey sandwich with a yoplait yogurt in the red velvet cake flavor.
Dinner - Grilled salmon with lemon basil spaghetti. Salmon was great.... spaghetti not so much.
Nighttime Snack - Felt like popcorn again.
Exercise - 30:01. Went 1 1/4 miles at 2.5 mph. Felt rather good.
Lunch - Turkey sandwich with a yoplait yogurt in the red velvet cake flavor.
Dinner - Grilled salmon with lemon basil spaghetti. Salmon was great.... spaghetti not so much.
Nighttime Snack - Felt like popcorn again.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Low Cal Recipes... Raspberry - Barley Pudding
Raspberry - Barley Pudding
Courtesy of Betty Crocker's Whole Grains Cookbook
1 3/4 Cups Water
1/2 Cup Uncooked Hulled Barley
1 Container (6 oz) French Vanilla Low-Fat Yogurt
1/4 Cup Maple-Flavored Syrup
1 Cup Frozen (Thawed) Reduced-Fat Whipped Topping
1/3 Cup Chopped Walnuts, Toasted
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 Cup Fresh or Frozen (Thawed & Drained) Raspberries
Dash Ground Cinnamon
Additional Chopped Walnuts, If Desired
In 2 quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in barley; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 1 hour or until tender. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. In medium bowl, mix yogurt and maple syrup. Gently stir in whipped topping. Stir in barley, walnuts and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours. Stir raspberries into pudding. Sprinkle pudding with dash of cinnamon and additional walnuts before serving.
Courtesy of Betty Crocker's Whole Grains Cookbook
1 3/4 Cups Water
1/2 Cup Uncooked Hulled Barley
1 Container (6 oz) French Vanilla Low-Fat Yogurt
1/4 Cup Maple-Flavored Syrup
1 Cup Frozen (Thawed) Reduced-Fat Whipped Topping
1/3 Cup Chopped Walnuts, Toasted
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 Cup Fresh or Frozen (Thawed & Drained) Raspberries
Dash Ground Cinnamon
Additional Chopped Walnuts, If Desired
In 2 quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in barley; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 1 hour or until tender. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. In medium bowl, mix yogurt and maple syrup. Gently stir in whipped topping. Stir in barley, walnuts and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours. Stir raspberries into pudding. Sprinkle pudding with dash of cinnamon and additional walnuts before serving.
Today's Update...
Breakfast - Yet another crappy bran muffin. They're almost gone thank god, will never make them ever again.
Exercise - 24:01
Lunch - Dad was nice enough to go get some lunch meat so I had a turkey sandwich.
Dinner - Dad's night to cook. He made this breakfast bake thing. Eggs, ham, mushrooms, on top of this dough stuff. It wasn't bad.
Nighttime Snack - Felt rather hungry most of the day for some reason so I had a bag of popcorn to help fill me up.
Exercise - 24:01
Lunch - Dad was nice enough to go get some lunch meat so I had a turkey sandwich.
Dinner - Dad's night to cook. He made this breakfast bake thing. Eggs, ham, mushrooms, on top of this dough stuff. It wasn't bad.
Nighttime Snack - Felt rather hungry most of the day for some reason so I had a bag of popcorn to help fill me up.
Yesterday's Update....
Sorry but I got into a good book and forgot to update...
Breakfast - Another crappy bran muffin.
Exercise - 24:01.
Lunch - Bowl of Cereal. Not ready for in the mornings yet but we're out of lunch meat and I couldn't find anything else I wanted to eat.
Dinner - Dad's assortment of leftover items that are about the worst thing I could be eating. Kept my proportions low and stayed away from the gravy.
Splurge - For my Saturday splurge I made Barley Pudding. It's low cal, healthy due to the barley and very similar to rice pudding.
Breakfast - Another crappy bran muffin.
Exercise - 24:01.
Lunch - Bowl of Cereal. Not ready for in the mornings yet but we're out of lunch meat and I couldn't find anything else I wanted to eat.
Dinner - Dad's assortment of leftover items that are about the worst thing I could be eating. Kept my proportions low and stayed away from the gravy.
Splurge - For my Saturday splurge I made Barley Pudding. It's low cal, healthy due to the barley and very similar to rice pudding.
Friday, March 5, 2010
A bit more humor....
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Today's Update...
Breakfast - One of those not so great muffins and a glass of ginger ale. Will be glad when my infection is gone and I can get off the ginger ale again.
Exercise - 24:01. Still looking to up my distance soon.
Lunch - Made a sandwich out of some whole wheat bread and a piece of left over salmon from last night. Having a plum with it.
Dinner - As usual, dad made one of his supposedly healthy meals that really aren't all that healthy. Pan fried meatballs in cornstarch gravy with box potatoes and canned green beans. Kept my portions as small as possible. Best I can do on his nights to cook.
Nighttime Snack - Think I'll have a bag of popcorn later since I really didn't get much dinner.
Exercise - 24:01. Still looking to up my distance soon.
Lunch - Made a sandwich out of some whole wheat bread and a piece of left over salmon from last night. Having a plum with it.
Dinner - As usual, dad made one of his supposedly healthy meals that really aren't all that healthy. Pan fried meatballs in cornstarch gravy with box potatoes and canned green beans. Kept my portions as small as possible. Best I can do on his nights to cook.
Nighttime Snack - Think I'll have a bag of popcorn later since I really didn't get much dinner.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Today's Update...
Breakfast - Tried a recipe for Zucchini Bran Muffins. Pretty much a doctored box mix thing from Sandra Lee of the Food Network. They're kinda heavy and too many flavors competing for my taste. I'll eat them, but probably won't make them ever again.
Exercise - 24:01. Once again my mile felt really good. Thinking of walking further starting next week.
Lunch - Had a sandwich and a plum. Unfortunately the only lunch meat we had was salami. Only used 2 slices.
Dinner - Grilled Salmon, Butternut Squash Risotto & a frozen veggie mix.
Exercise - 24:01. Once again my mile felt really good. Thinking of walking further starting next week.
Lunch - Had a sandwich and a plum. Unfortunately the only lunch meat we had was salami. Only used 2 slices.
Dinner - Grilled Salmon, Butternut Squash Risotto & a frozen veggie mix.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Today's Update.
Breakfast - Last piece of my low cal coffee cake.
Exercise - 24:02. Still feeling good. May up my distance next week if this continues.
Lunch - Another turkey sandwich. Killed both the turkey and the pumpernickel so will have to find something else to eat tomorrow. lol
Dinner - Tried another new recipe tonight. Chicken with mushrooms and a slightly creamy sauce over whole wheat fettuccine.
Exercise - 24:02. Still feeling good. May up my distance next week if this continues.
Lunch - Another turkey sandwich. Killed both the turkey and the pumpernickel so will have to find something else to eat tomorrow. lol
Dinner - Tried another new recipe tonight. Chicken with mushrooms and a slightly creamy sauce over whole wheat fettuccine.
Yesterday's Update...
My apologies once again. Never made it back online after dinner so ended up forgetting to post.
Breakfast - My low cal coffee cake and a glass of ginger ale.
Exercise - 24:02. Felt really good for the first time in about a week.
Lunch - Turkey Sandwich.
Dinner - Tried a new recipe. Swordfish with Mediterranean Flavors and Risotto on the side. The fish was good, the 'Mediterranean Flavors' weren't. Artichoke was either under ripe or too old, not sure, and I found out I really don't like Olives. Risotto was okay.
Snack - Had a mini bag of smart pop popcorn.
Breakfast - My low cal coffee cake and a glass of ginger ale.
Exercise - 24:02. Felt really good for the first time in about a week.
Lunch - Turkey Sandwich.
Dinner - Tried a new recipe. Swordfish with Mediterranean Flavors and Risotto on the side. The fish was good, the 'Mediterranean Flavors' weren't. Artichoke was either under ripe or too old, not sure, and I found out I really don't like Olives. Risotto was okay.
Snack - Had a mini bag of smart pop popcorn.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Daily Update...
Breakfast - Last night I made a low cal mixed berry coffee cake. Had a slice of that and a glass of ginger ale for breakfast.
Exercise - 24:01 for my walk today. Still not pushing myself as hard as I had been, but at least I got through the whole mile today. Couple days and hopefully I'll be back to the normal routine.
Lunch - Quick sandwich when I got back from the doctor's office.
Dinner - Left over Chicken Jalousie from last week as well as a mix of brocoli and cauliflower.
Nighttime Snack - Think I'll have a plum and call that it.
Exercise - 24:01 for my walk today. Still not pushing myself as hard as I had been, but at least I got through the whole mile today. Couple days and hopefully I'll be back to the normal routine.
Lunch - Quick sandwich when I got back from the doctor's office.
Dinner - Left over Chicken Jalousie from last week as well as a mix of brocoli and cauliflower.
Nighttime Snack - Think I'll have a plum and call that it.
Health Update...
So I got into my doctor's office today. Seems my nausea has been caused by a sinus/bronchial infection that's been agitated by having milk in the morning. So I'm off milk for a few days, have some antibiotics and sinus meds to take and hopefully then I'll be able to go back to normal.
I went without milk this morning and already saw a bit of a difference. Was able to fully get through my walk today with out the gagging or just feeling out right horrible.
I went without milk this morning and already saw a bit of a difference. Was able to fully get through my walk today with out the gagging or just feeling out right horrible.
Yesterday's Update...
My apologies for the lateness of this post but I was barely on the computer at all yesterday. Spent most of the day either grocery shopping, watching the end of the Olympics or working on a new jigsaw puzzle with my husband.
Breakfast - In an effort to have less milk in the morning and not having much in the house due to the need for a grocery run, I had scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast along with 1 glass of ginger ale. Tummy still felt rather icky but not as bad as it has been.
Exercise - 24:03. Made it through my mile. After the last few days I felt really good about that.
Lunch - I kind of forgot about lunch due to running errands, but once I got home I had a yogurt, a clementine and a banana to hold me over until dinner.
Dinner - Dad's night to cook which meant his Sunday night pot roast with potatoes. Instead of doing a full gravy he did a brown sauce. I kept my proportions small, got rid of as much fat from the meat, and took very little of the brown sauce. Just enough to moisten my potatoes so they were edible. Not what I would have chosen for dinner, but then it wasn't my night to cook so I made the best of the situation.
Nighttime Snack - Had some popcorn during the closing ceremonies of the Olympics. But then Hubby had to pull out the prosciutto and that made me want some. Instead I had a Popsicle so that I was having something but yet not something I probably shouldn't.
Breakfast - In an effort to have less milk in the morning and not having much in the house due to the need for a grocery run, I had scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast along with 1 glass of ginger ale. Tummy still felt rather icky but not as bad as it has been.
Exercise - 24:03. Made it through my mile. After the last few days I felt really good about that.
Lunch - I kind of forgot about lunch due to running errands, but once I got home I had a yogurt, a clementine and a banana to hold me over until dinner.
Dinner - Dad's night to cook which meant his Sunday night pot roast with potatoes. Instead of doing a full gravy he did a brown sauce. I kept my proportions small, got rid of as much fat from the meat, and took very little of the brown sauce. Just enough to moisten my potatoes so they were edible. Not what I would have chosen for dinner, but then it wasn't my night to cook so I made the best of the situation.
Nighttime Snack - Had some popcorn during the closing ceremonies of the Olympics. But then Hubby had to pull out the prosciutto and that made me want some. Instead I had a Popsicle so that I was having something but yet not something I probably shouldn't.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Today's Update....
Breakfast - About Half a bowl of Cherios. Unfortunately my stomach wouldn't let me have any more than that. Splurged slightly by having a handful of saltines and a glass of ginger ale to settle my stomach.
Exercise - Not a good day in this aspect. I got half way through my walk and almost threw up so that was the end of that. We've decided either milk is agitating my sinuses or I might be some what lactose intolerant. I've never been much of a milk drinker in the past yet I've been having cereal for breakfast every day for the past month.
Lunch - Stomach was a bit better so I had a small sandwich with a left over piece of trout.
Dinner - My left over Chinese with just a bit of chicken broth to moisten the rice and add some flavor.
Extra Exercise - Once my stomach was better I did a couple more loads of wash. Finally done for a while.
Nighttime Snack - Just had a plum.
Exercise - Not a good day in this aspect. I got half way through my walk and almost threw up so that was the end of that. We've decided either milk is agitating my sinuses or I might be some what lactose intolerant. I've never been much of a milk drinker in the past yet I've been having cereal for breakfast every day for the past month.
Lunch - Stomach was a bit better so I had a small sandwich with a left over piece of trout.
Dinner - My left over Chinese with just a bit of chicken broth to moisten the rice and add some flavor.
Extra Exercise - Once my stomach was better I did a couple more loads of wash. Finally done for a while.
Nighttime Snack - Just had a plum.
Nausea Sucks!
So I really got hit with the nausea today. Before anyone suggests it, pregnancy test came back negative (had to verify due to a late period and my IUD putting me at risk of tubal pregnancies). It's just my sinuses draining.
I have to say though. Whatever pregnant woman realized ginger ale and saltines help with nausea is a saint in my eyes. Yes my husband has informed me it was actually sailors that came up with it, but ya know what, I say the credit still goes to a pregnant woman. lol
I have to say though. Whatever pregnant woman realized ginger ale and saltines help with nausea is a saint in my eyes. Yes my husband has informed me it was actually sailors that came up with it, but ya know what, I say the credit still goes to a pregnant woman. lol
Friday, February 26, 2010
In Need Of A Laugh...
And as usual, Lolcats has come to the rescue.
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Today's Update.
Breakfast - Bowl of Cherrios and a Banana.
Exercise - Walked my mile in 24:03. Didn't use my gloves today because my sinuses were bothering me again. Had to stop and start a couple times so I didn't get sick. Trying some new sinus meds tomorrow, hopefully they will help. Damn weather.
Lunch - Had a bit of the left over curried chicken salad from last night. Still not that great, but better than throwing it away in a couple days.
Dinner - Got some rice with steamed chicken and veggies from the local Chinese place. It needs some juice/broth or it's just a bit dry. Otherwise it tasted good.
Extra Exercise - Finishing my laundry.
Night time snack - Probably a plum. Having a cup of jasmine green tea as well.
Exercise - Walked my mile in 24:03. Didn't use my gloves today because my sinuses were bothering me again. Had to stop and start a couple times so I didn't get sick. Trying some new sinus meds tomorrow, hopefully they will help. Damn weather.
Lunch - Had a bit of the left over curried chicken salad from last night. Still not that great, but better than throwing it away in a couple days.
Dinner - Got some rice with steamed chicken and veggies from the local Chinese place. It needs some juice/broth or it's just a bit dry. Otherwise it tasted good.
Extra Exercise - Finishing my laundry.
Night time snack - Probably a plum. Having a cup of jasmine green tea as well.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Walking Playlist...
So I've set up a playlist on my old iPod that I have been playing when I walk. Hubby gave me his old iPod touch but my old one fits better in my arm band thing. Plus I don't worry so much about dropping it when I'm walking. Anyway, I set up a list of the songs that seem to be pushing me the best right now. It's 9 songs for a total of 33.9 minutes. Since I'm walking 24 minutes a day it means there's always 2 songs I don't hear each day so I'm rotating through. Here's my current playlist:
1. Whataya Want From Me by Adam Lambert
2. Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce
3. Sexy Back (Dirty Edit) by Justin Timberlake
4. Just Dance (feat. Colby O'Donis) by Lady Gaga
5. Bad Romance by Lady Gaga
6. Supermassive Black Hole by Muse
7. So What by Pink
8. Misery Business by Paramore
9. Breakin' Dishes by Rhianna
As my walk gets longer I'll add songs to the list. If anyone has any suggestions, feel free to add them here. I'm looking for songs with a good beat to them.
1. Whataya Want From Me by Adam Lambert
2. Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce
3. Sexy Back (Dirty Edit) by Justin Timberlake
4. Just Dance (feat. Colby O'Donis) by Lady Gaga
5. Bad Romance by Lady Gaga
6. Supermassive Black Hole by Muse
7. So What by Pink
8. Misery Business by Paramore
9. Breakin' Dishes by Rhianna
As my walk gets longer I'll add songs to the list. If anyone has any suggestions, feel free to add them here. I'm looking for songs with a good beat to them.
I Don't Wanna Walk...
That's how I feel this morning, unfortunately. My sinuses are in an uproar and I had to take an allergy pill.
But then I found this... It's called 'I don't WANNA walk this morning, you can't MAKE me!' And I found it over on Getting 2 Goal.
It put a smile on my face and I'm going to go walk now.
And one more smile before I post this and go walk my ever widening behind off...
But then I found this... It's called 'I don't WANNA walk this morning, you can't MAKE me!' And I found it over on Getting 2 Goal.
It put a smile on my face and I'm going to go walk now.
And one more smile before I post this and go walk my ever widening behind off...
Routines...
So it seems that there's been an interesting 'side effect' to this whole change. I seem to be falling into routines that I always struggled with previously. Every day after I exercise and take my shower, while I'm picking out my clothes for the day I set out my exercise clothes for the following day. I've never been a morning person but lately I've been getting up between 9 & 9:30. Also, I'm having an easier time remembering medications. I take my blood pressure pill with breakfast in the morning as well as a multi-vitamin that's supposed to help with metabolism and energy. And I have a powder I have to take at night due to some rather uncomfortable side effects of my gallbladder removal. I've had a hard time remembering these for as long as I've been on them. Yet they have worked themselves into my routine and are now a part of daily life.
Today's Update.
Breakfast - a bowl of the cranberry ginger cereal I found at Whole Foods over the weekend, a banana and a glass of water.
Exercise - Made it a half mile before I had to pee. Took a couple sips of water and started up again. Made it another 8th of a mile before my sinus issues made me stop again. Had to wait about an hour for the nausea to pass but finished the mile for a total time of 24:03. Disappointing but as I said in Rule #3, Any exercise is better than none. All I have to say other than that..... is it spring yet so my sinuses will straighten out?
Lunch - No soup like I wanted. So just having a light sandwich on pumpernickel since my stomach is still a bit flaky. Having a Yoplait light yogurt with it in the Red Velvet Cake flavor.
Dinner - Tried a new recipe for Curried Chicken Salad. We weren't impressed. It wasn't bad per say, but it just wasn't what you think of when you hear curry and chicken in the same sentence.
Exercise via Chores - Meant to do laundry today but with all the ups and downs of my stomach I forgot about it. Oops. Guess I'll have to do it tomorrow.
Nighttime Snack - Having a cup of Jasmine Green Tea and a mini bag of Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop Kettle Corn.
Exercise - Made it a half mile before I had to pee. Took a couple sips of water and started up again. Made it another 8th of a mile before my sinus issues made me stop again. Had to wait about an hour for the nausea to pass but finished the mile for a total time of 24:03. Disappointing but as I said in Rule #3, Any exercise is better than none. All I have to say other than that..... is it spring yet so my sinuses will straighten out?
Lunch - No soup like I wanted. So just having a light sandwich on pumpernickel since my stomach is still a bit flaky. Having a Yoplait light yogurt with it in the Red Velvet Cake flavor.
Dinner - Tried a new recipe for Curried Chicken Salad. We weren't impressed. It wasn't bad per say, but it just wasn't what you think of when you hear curry and chicken in the same sentence.
Exercise via Chores - Meant to do laundry today but with all the ups and downs of my stomach I forgot about it. Oops. Guess I'll have to do it tomorrow.
Nighttime Snack - Having a cup of Jasmine Green Tea and a mini bag of Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop Kettle Corn.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Low Cal Recipes... Fish in Parchment Paper
Every so often I'll try and add a yummy recipe. If someone else has one they really like, feel free to share! Most of my recipes will be for chicken or fish as that's mostly what I cook in my house but I will try to add others when I can.
Fish In Parchment Paper
3-4 Fish Fillets or 1 Fillet Large Enough for 3-4 People
1/4 Cup White Wine
McCormick Gourmet Seafood Seasoning Blend
Lemon Juice
Kosher or Sea Salt
Pepper
Preheat oven to 350. On a cookie sheet that I have covered with tin foil for easy clean up, I lay out one sheet of Parchment Paper. I cut the sheet and 1 other sheet 1-2 inches larger than the cookie sheet on each end. Lay the fish on the parchment and drizzle with wine. If you don't have a decent puddle around the fish, you may need more wine. Use a wine you're willing to drink. Using any wine because it's cheap could result in yucky fish. If you're willing to drink it, it should cook well. Drizzle with lemon juice to add a bit of flavor. Sprinkle fish with salt, pepper and seasoning to taste. Do not fully coat. You want to add flavor, not over power. Cover with second pieces of parchment and fold edges to form a sealed package. Bake for 30 minutes. Open package and serve.
My family absolutely adores fish cooked this way. You can serve almost any side with it.
Fish In Parchment Paper
3-4 Fish Fillets or 1 Fillet Large Enough for 3-4 People
1/4 Cup White Wine
McCormick Gourmet Seafood Seasoning Blend
Lemon Juice
Kosher or Sea Salt
Pepper
Preheat oven to 350. On a cookie sheet that I have covered with tin foil for easy clean up, I lay out one sheet of Parchment Paper. I cut the sheet and 1 other sheet 1-2 inches larger than the cookie sheet on each end. Lay the fish on the parchment and drizzle with wine. If you don't have a decent puddle around the fish, you may need more wine. Use a wine you're willing to drink. Using any wine because it's cheap could result in yucky fish. If you're willing to drink it, it should cook well. Drizzle with lemon juice to add a bit of flavor. Sprinkle fish with salt, pepper and seasoning to taste. Do not fully coat. You want to add flavor, not over power. Cover with second pieces of parchment and fold edges to form a sealed package. Bake for 30 minutes. Open package and serve.
My family absolutely adores fish cooked this way. You can serve almost any side with it.
Today's Update....
6 posts in one day, what am I thinking! lol. Not every day will be like this but I wanted to get a lot of the who what and why out there before I started on the updates.
That said, here's my update for the day....
Breakfast - Had a bowl of this light bulk cereal that hubby and I found at Whole Foods on Sunday. I only got 2 bowls worth. Don't think I'll get it again at least for a while. Just a little too 'grainy' for me to be honest. Had a banana and a glass of water with it. Remembered my multi vitamin and blood pressure pill for a change.
Exercise - Did my mile in 24:02. Had to stop at the half mile mark to catch my breath as I was feeling light headed. It's amazing what adding those 2 pound weighted gloves has done. By the end I'm sweating like a pig and my legs and arms are really feeling the burn. Hopefully next week I can push through the full mile, or at least three quarters without a break. Continued to take 2-3 gulps out of a rather large bottle of water at every eighth of a mile. I go through about half a bottle a mile.
Lunch - Had a turkey sandwich with very light mayo and one slice of colby jack cheese on this multi grain bread we got at Whole Foods over the weekend. Also had one yoplait light yogurt in the banana cream pie flavor. Very nummy.
Dinner - Making my fish in parchment paper that we all love so much. Trying this box of wild porcini mushroom risotto with it. Having a bag of frozen peas with it.
Misc. Exercise Via Chores - Doing laundry today. Several loads of clothes. Means lots of trips up and down the basement stairs.
Nighttime Snack - Had a plum while watching TV.
That said, here's my update for the day....
Breakfast - Had a bowl of this light bulk cereal that hubby and I found at Whole Foods on Sunday. I only got 2 bowls worth. Don't think I'll get it again at least for a while. Just a little too 'grainy' for me to be honest. Had a banana and a glass of water with it. Remembered my multi vitamin and blood pressure pill for a change.
Exercise - Did my mile in 24:02. Had to stop at the half mile mark to catch my breath as I was feeling light headed. It's amazing what adding those 2 pound weighted gloves has done. By the end I'm sweating like a pig and my legs and arms are really feeling the burn. Hopefully next week I can push through the full mile, or at least three quarters without a break. Continued to take 2-3 gulps out of a rather large bottle of water at every eighth of a mile. I go through about half a bottle a mile.
Lunch - Had a turkey sandwich with very light mayo and one slice of colby jack cheese on this multi grain bread we got at Whole Foods over the weekend. Also had one yoplait light yogurt in the banana cream pie flavor. Very nummy.
Dinner - Making my fish in parchment paper that we all love so much. Trying this box of wild porcini mushroom risotto with it. Having a bag of frozen peas with it.
Misc. Exercise Via Chores - Doing laundry today. Several loads of clothes. Means lots of trips up and down the basement stairs.
Nighttime Snack - Had a plum while watching TV.
Why I Am Doing This...
Some people will say 'why bother, big is beautiful too' or 'be happy as you are' or 'why be concerned with what others think', etcetera. And on average I would agree. That said, I still have come to the decision that I need to lose weight and there are many reasons for that. First off, I don't like myself as I am. Yes big can be beautiful, I just don't feel like ME big is beautiful. Now that's not to say that with my personal hangups I won't find skinny me beautiful either but that's an issue to tackle at a later date.
Also, the weight added to my metal rods is not good. I've been told for years that there's a chance I could bend my rods and have to go through the surgery all over again, even longer this time as they would have to remove these and put new ones in. I don't want that to happen. I've never wanted it to happen but no one ever said this would be easy either.
On top of it being bad for my rods, I'm finding that the combination of the rods and the weight is making certain things more difficult. I won't go into details on this as to be blunt some of it is just TMI and fricken gross. I will say that between the two I just can't move certain ways and we'll leave it at that.
Another reason is clothing. I'm tired of having to shop in big girl departements or big girl stores or online because not every place carries my size. I want to be able to walk into the Gap or walk into Lord and Taylor or some random store and buy a cute top and not get upset when they don't have my size. I don't want to walk into a store and ask a sales girl if they carry my size and have them look at me like a gross fat cow just because I don't wear a size 2. Not saying I'll ever wear a size 2, but I'll be honest.... size 22 isn't always easy to find.
Slight TMI here but another reason I'm doing this has to do with my husband. I'm not doing this for him, and I don't recommend that anyone do anything like this for anyone but their self. That said, sexual relations just aren't as fun when you feel like a beached whale. I love my husband, I love being with my husband that way, but the weight just doesn't help the possibilities or the desire to do so. Enough said, moving on. lol
Another reason for doing this is my father. I'm not doing this for him, I'm not doing this for his approval. But I sit here and I look at him and he's 77 years old, sits on his behind most days and looks like he's pregnant with quadruplets and perhaps a beach ball. He doesn't exercise because 'it hurts his hips and knees' and he consumes more red meat, salt and alcohol on a daily basis than one human should. I don't want to be like that. If my husband and I ever actually adopt children like we've talked about, I want to be able to do things with those children. And I don't want those children to be like I am now simply because the house is constantly full of Hostess, Ben & Jerry's & Oreos.
Most of all, I'm doing this for my self esteem. I've never been anything more than 'the stupid little fat girl' in the eyes of so many people that it's how I've come to see myself. I want to be more than that. Granted the weight is only part of the issue there, but it's something I have the choice of changing and I'm doing my best to do just that.
That said, I welcome anyone who reads this blog to this journey of mine. I hope you will find it informative, encouraging, maybe even funny at times. Whatever you take from this, feel free to send me a message. If it's negative, don't bother as I get enough of that in my life. But helpful hints and encouragement are always welcome and appreciated!
Also, the weight added to my metal rods is not good. I've been told for years that there's a chance I could bend my rods and have to go through the surgery all over again, even longer this time as they would have to remove these and put new ones in. I don't want that to happen. I've never wanted it to happen but no one ever said this would be easy either.
On top of it being bad for my rods, I'm finding that the combination of the rods and the weight is making certain things more difficult. I won't go into details on this as to be blunt some of it is just TMI and fricken gross. I will say that between the two I just can't move certain ways and we'll leave it at that.
Another reason is clothing. I'm tired of having to shop in big girl departements or big girl stores or online because not every place carries my size. I want to be able to walk into the Gap or walk into Lord and Taylor or some random store and buy a cute top and not get upset when they don't have my size. I don't want to walk into a store and ask a sales girl if they carry my size and have them look at me like a gross fat cow just because I don't wear a size 2. Not saying I'll ever wear a size 2, but I'll be honest.... size 22 isn't always easy to find.
Slight TMI here but another reason I'm doing this has to do with my husband. I'm not doing this for him, and I don't recommend that anyone do anything like this for anyone but their self. That said, sexual relations just aren't as fun when you feel like a beached whale. I love my husband, I love being with my husband that way, but the weight just doesn't help the possibilities or the desire to do so. Enough said, moving on. lol
Another reason for doing this is my father. I'm not doing this for him, I'm not doing this for his approval. But I sit here and I look at him and he's 77 years old, sits on his behind most days and looks like he's pregnant with quadruplets and perhaps a beach ball. He doesn't exercise because 'it hurts his hips and knees' and he consumes more red meat, salt and alcohol on a daily basis than one human should. I don't want to be like that. If my husband and I ever actually adopt children like we've talked about, I want to be able to do things with those children. And I don't want those children to be like I am now simply because the house is constantly full of Hostess, Ben & Jerry's & Oreos.
Most of all, I'm doing this for my self esteem. I've never been anything more than 'the stupid little fat girl' in the eyes of so many people that it's how I've come to see myself. I want to be more than that. Granted the weight is only part of the issue there, but it's something I have the choice of changing and I'm doing my best to do just that.
That said, I welcome anyone who reads this blog to this journey of mine. I hope you will find it informative, encouraging, maybe even funny at times. Whatever you take from this, feel free to send me a message. If it's negative, don't bother as I get enough of that in my life. But helpful hints and encouragement are always welcome and appreciated!
Exercise
Exercise is one of those words that should be added to a list of bad words. But it's a necessity. Over the years I've had people say 'oh you should job 4 miles a day' or 'do some sit ups' or whatever. For the most part I've ignored the statements because plain and simple, I can't. I'm not one of those active outdoorsy types who put on short shorts and run for days or participate in a billion sports. Never have been, never will be. I've also found gym memberships to be useless. If they work for you, that's awesome. Personally, I find that I feel like I'm being judged and I also easily find excuses not to go. That said, I went to our local Walmart and spent almost $300 to get a nice new treadmill. It's not 'top of the line' by any means. But it works, it holds my weight and I can walk on it.
I started on February 1st walking 1 mile a day. That first day my mile clocked in at 25 minutes. Over the course of the next 2 weeks I increased my speed until I was walking anywhere from 2.5-2.7 mph and doing the mile in 23:08. On February 18th I added a pair of 2 pound weighted gloves to the mix, really getting my arms into the walk. I've had to slow down just the 2.5 mph, but my legs work harder to keep me walking straight and I feel like I've gotten an overall better walk in. All this has been cronicled on my Facebook and I'll start doing so here as well. With the addition of the gloves I have gone from walking the full mile with no breaks to having to pause in the middle and catch my breath again. I hope next week I can do the full mile again. And once I'm able to do that I will start planning to walk further.
I realize that walking 1 mile is no huge accomplishment. But as I said in my rules, any exercise is better than no exercise. And everyone has to start somewhere. This is my start. In 24 days I have not missed walking a single day. That's progress in my eyes and I plan to keep it up. Hopefully in a week or two I can add a quarter mile to my walk and keep adding from there.
When I added the gloves on the 18th I clocked in at 24:03 and did on the 19th & 20th as well. For the last 4 days I've come in at 24:02. My best time was 23:06 on the 10th & 12th. But I will take the minute difference in favor of what feels like a harder better workout.
I started on February 1st walking 1 mile a day. That first day my mile clocked in at 25 minutes. Over the course of the next 2 weeks I increased my speed until I was walking anywhere from 2.5-2.7 mph and doing the mile in 23:08. On February 18th I added a pair of 2 pound weighted gloves to the mix, really getting my arms into the walk. I've had to slow down just the 2.5 mph, but my legs work harder to keep me walking straight and I feel like I've gotten an overall better walk in. All this has been cronicled on my Facebook and I'll start doing so here as well. With the addition of the gloves I have gone from walking the full mile with no breaks to having to pause in the middle and catch my breath again. I hope next week I can do the full mile again. And once I'm able to do that I will start planning to walk further.
I realize that walking 1 mile is no huge accomplishment. But as I said in my rules, any exercise is better than no exercise. And everyone has to start somewhere. This is my start. In 24 days I have not missed walking a single day. That's progress in my eyes and I plan to keep it up. Hopefully in a week or two I can add a quarter mile to my walk and keep adding from there.
When I added the gloves on the 18th I clocked in at 24:03 and did on the 19th & 20th as well. For the last 4 days I've come in at 24:02. My best time was 23:06 on the 10th & 12th. But I will take the minute difference in favor of what feels like a harder better workout.
My Goals.
In my rules I already mentioned my goals. Here I'd like to talk about some of the short and long term goals I have. I may add some over time but here's what I have thought of at this time. Also, I am not looking to accomplish these goals in any order, I'm simply using numbers to help me keep the goals straight.
1. Stand up straight, look down and not see my belly sticking out past 'the girls'. This goal has already been accomplished. It always bothered me to see that belly sticking out past my breasts. It's really rather depressing. But now when I look down, all I see is 'the girls'.
2. Have some room in my jeans for a change. This is another already accomplished goal. I have gotten really tired of most of my jeans being tight and having some that I can't wear at certain times of the month, etcetera. As of right now, I can wear every pair of jeans I own comfortably. Some have more room than others, but they all fit without me being afraid to pop a button or something.
3. Get under 200 lbs. I don't know what I weighed when I started this change. I don't own a scale and I refuse to buy one as I get too obsessive over the numbers and it disheartens me. That said, I know courtesy of a doctor's visit that I was around 230 before the holidays. I know I gained weight around the holidays so I'm guessing myself to be at approximately 240 when I started. When I have a doctor's visit where I'm at 199 lbs or less, I'll consider this goal achieved and not a moment sooner.
4. Get to my high school weight. I believe I was around 175 in high school. Still rather big but no where near as big as I am now. When I go to a doctor's and weight in at 174 or less, I'll consider this goal achieved.
5. Get to my 'recommended' weight. Depending who you ask, my recommended weight is anywhere from 110 - 140 lbs. That's a rather large range. So I'm shooting for somewhere in the middle. I figure 125 sounds healthy to me. If I find that to be too thin for whatever reason, I may adjust by 5 or 10 pounds at a later date. Time will tell.
6. Stick to my changes for 1 year. I started on February 1st, 2010. Come February 1st, 2011 I hope to still be making these changes and reaching my goals.
7. Make it through the holidays without the 10-20 lb weight gain. I would like to make it through Thanksgiving and Christmas without overindulging for 2 months straight and gaining so much weight. This past holiday season was really bad for that.
These are the goals for now. I'm sure more will come at a later date.
1. Stand up straight, look down and not see my belly sticking out past 'the girls'. This goal has already been accomplished. It always bothered me to see that belly sticking out past my breasts. It's really rather depressing. But now when I look down, all I see is 'the girls'.
2. Have some room in my jeans for a change. This is another already accomplished goal. I have gotten really tired of most of my jeans being tight and having some that I can't wear at certain times of the month, etcetera. As of right now, I can wear every pair of jeans I own comfortably. Some have more room than others, but they all fit without me being afraid to pop a button or something.
3. Get under 200 lbs. I don't know what I weighed when I started this change. I don't own a scale and I refuse to buy one as I get too obsessive over the numbers and it disheartens me. That said, I know courtesy of a doctor's visit that I was around 230 before the holidays. I know I gained weight around the holidays so I'm guessing myself to be at approximately 240 when I started. When I have a doctor's visit where I'm at 199 lbs or less, I'll consider this goal achieved and not a moment sooner.
4. Get to my high school weight. I believe I was around 175 in high school. Still rather big but no where near as big as I am now. When I go to a doctor's and weight in at 174 or less, I'll consider this goal achieved.
5. Get to my 'recommended' weight. Depending who you ask, my recommended weight is anywhere from 110 - 140 lbs. That's a rather large range. So I'm shooting for somewhere in the middle. I figure 125 sounds healthy to me. If I find that to be too thin for whatever reason, I may adjust by 5 or 10 pounds at a later date. Time will tell.
6. Stick to my changes for 1 year. I started on February 1st, 2010. Come February 1st, 2011 I hope to still be making these changes and reaching my goals.
7. Make it through the holidays without the 10-20 lb weight gain. I would like to make it through Thanksgiving and Christmas without overindulging for 2 months straight and gaining so much weight. This past holiday season was really bad for that.
These are the goals for now. I'm sure more will come at a later date.
My Rules....
This is the rules I'm following on this journey. Some may change over time and some may be added.
Rule #1 - Don't call it a diet. The word diet just puts you in a mindset for failure. Find a word or phrase that works for you. I like "Change In Nutritional Habits".
Rule #2 - Don't count the numbers. Society as a whole is too OCD when it comes to numbers. I am a woman. My weight fluctuates based on things like menstrual cycle. Obsessing over numbers will only dishearten my attempts to lose weight and make me more likely to fail. The same goes for calorie counts. I don't have the patience to count each and every calorie that goes into a meal. The exception to this rule is that I will compare calorie counts between the items I am buying.
Rule #3 - Exercise but don't over do it. Know your limitations. If you have played couch potato most of your life, don't think you can run 10 miles your first day. Pick a reasonable goal and extend that goal as your body allows. Any exercise is better than none.
Rule #4 - Moderation not deprivation. If there is something you can't live without, have it but in moderation. I can't handle a sandwich without mayo. To me a sandwich is bland, dry and not enjoyable to eat in the least without it. So I have mayo. I just go light on the amount of it. I get the flavor & moisture but less calories than I used to.
Rule #5 - Pick a day to splurge. Saturday is my day to splurge. That doesn't mean I have pancakes for breakfast, cheesecake for lunch and roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy for dinner with chocolate cake for dessert. That would just ruin all the progress of the week. What it means is I might have something special for dinner. Or perhaps a dessert. And I won't take that huge piece of chocolate cake that could feed a small country with just the 3 inches of frosting alone. Instead I will have a single serve torte with a dab of custard in it and fresh fruit on top. It's sweet, I feel as if I've splurged, but it's not as bad for me as some things would be. Is it a fattening dessert, hell yes. But still not as bad for me as some things. You have to treat yourself once in a while or you'll get disheartened, just do it with Rule #4 in mind.
Rule #6 - Find ways to "trick" yourself. I suffer from cravings, just like most people. Sometimes it's something sweet, sometimes it's salt, but there's always something I crave. Find ways to make yourself feel like you've fulfilled that craving without completely blowing the diet. One of my favorite tricks is popsicles. I get some really good popsicles by Edy's that have only 45 calories and I feel like I've had a sweet treat. Fresh fruit will also work in that instance. And instead of reaching for the bag of chips when I want salt, I've started popping a mini bag of low fat popcorn. Sprinkle a minimal amount of salt when you open the bag and it will curb any salt craving in a way that's not adding to the waistline.
Rule #7 - Make allowances for what's not in your control. Also known as 'you don't have to eat it'. You can not control everything, it's just not possible. Sometimes you can't completely stick to the diet because of outside influences. That's okay. Just don't over do it if possible and get back on the horse so to speak as soon as you can. One of my biggest obstacles in this respect is my father. We share cooking duty in this house. I've recently tried to take on more of the duties but I just can't take over all of them. And unfortunately some little fairy decided to whisper in my father's ear once upon a time and told him that gravy isn't fattening. The man just has no concept of low calories or low fat. But just because he makes it doesn't mean I have to eat it. Yes it irritates him and yes I might get complaints from the chef that I'm not enjoying all he cooked, but SO WHAT! That's right. So What! Is not hurting his feelings by eating gravy more important than my health and sticking to my change in nutritional habits? No way! He'll get over it, my waistline and health won't.
Rule #8 - Oily Fish & Chicken are your friend and less is more when it comes to Red Meat. This I can't take credit for in the least. It's something I've learned from a recent episode of Alton Brown's show Good Eats over on The Food Network. Alton was starting to pack on the pounds a bit and made some changes in his eating habits that has helped him lose weight. I've taken his changes into consideration and incorporated them into mine as much as I can. I do my best to get at least 3 meals containing oily fish each week and am eating a lot more chicken. Since my father is the big red meat chef in the house, I've left him 2-3 dinners a week to make whatever red meat dish strikes his fancy. It's still more red meat that Alton recommended, but it's what I can live with in this household. There's already been complaints about limiting that much, I can only imagine what it would be like if we cut it more.
Rule #9 - Just because someone famous or on some program recommends something doesn't make it true or make it work for you. Yes above I said I took advice from Alton Brown, that said, I'm not following it 100% either. I've taken it as advice but not as a 'you must do this'. Just because Celebrity X is on the cover of People Magazine saying 'I lost blah pounds eating nothing but fish flakes and you can too' doesn't mean it will work for you. Most celebrities have personal trainers and nutritionists and what not in their corner keeping them healthy and pushing them to work out 20 hours a day and what not. The average Joe like myself doesn't. I have 1 person I can count on 24/7 to push me to meet my goals and that's myself. Not to say I don't get help and encouragement elsewhere, but the only one guaranteed to be around and see everything I eat and do every day is me.
Rule #10 - Know who you can count on. There will be people in your corner helping and encouraging and people who just won't. Know who those people are and do what you can to avoid the rest as much as possible. My husband is my best source of encouragement with my mother being a close second. I know that when I need someone to say 'you're doing great, keep it up' or 'don't eat that, you know it's no good for you', I go to them. My best friend Alissa is also a good source for this, as well as some of the people I know on Facebook. I also know that my father is not someone to go to for these things. I fully admit to being one of those women who still have a little girl in them seeking daddy's love and approval. Unfortunately I've also learned I'm not likely to get it. So for the most part I've stopped talking to him about my exercise goals and my eating habits because I will only get negativity from him and all that does is upset me and make me want to eat a box full of Hostess products.
Rule #11 - Don't be afraid to try new things. I fully admit to being one of those kids that would only eat this or that (white bread) or who went ewww when someone tried to get me to eat something new (fish). That said I have grown up and my tastes have changed. In this effort to eat healthier I'm also trying new things. To me bread used to come in White and That Other Crap. Now I'm actually eating some of that 'other crap' and am finding that not only is it better for me, but I actually like it. Another big thing was fish. Fish used to be crappy sticks or crappy patties with gobs of tartar sauce. Now I'm finding recipes for tons of different kinds of fish and I have stopped using the tartar sauce. Keeping with my 'eat more oily fish' goals, I keep a list of what are oily fish in my purse to take with me when I grocery shop. This week we tried Red Snapper for the first time and I like it a lot! I also recently tried Sardines for the first time. Now I'm a bit picky about them. One thing that's a must is boneless and skinless, but they're really not as bad as I thought they would be. Recently I also tried Sushi for the first time and found it rather enjoyable. I wouldn't want to eat it every day but once in a while is fine and it's a great way to get in my oily fish quota.
Rule #12 - Set reasonable, attainable, short and long term goals. Many times I've said 'My goal is to get down to blah pounds' or I want to lose blah pounds'. And within a few weeks I'm back on the couch eating cake and ice cream and the goal is long forgotten. Long term goals are a good thing. But you need short term goals as well. I have a variety of goals, some I've already reached and some I have yet to reach. But each time I reach one it's an achievement. I'm 5'2". Or as some people would say 'a short shit'. The recommended weight for someone my height varies anywhere from 110-140. It all depends on who you ask. My first goal was for my jeans to not be so tight. I've reached that within a month. I can actually pull my jeans out from my body without sucking in my belly. Another goal I've reached is I wanted to be able to stand up straight and look down without seeing my belly stick out past 'the girls'. I've also reached that goal. One of my longer term goals is to get down to the weight that I was in high school (approximately 175). I'll talk more about my goals in another post but I think you get the idea.
More rules may come but that's all I can think of for now.
Rule #1 - Don't call it a diet. The word diet just puts you in a mindset for failure. Find a word or phrase that works for you. I like "Change In Nutritional Habits".
Rule #2 - Don't count the numbers. Society as a whole is too OCD when it comes to numbers. I am a woman. My weight fluctuates based on things like menstrual cycle. Obsessing over numbers will only dishearten my attempts to lose weight and make me more likely to fail. The same goes for calorie counts. I don't have the patience to count each and every calorie that goes into a meal. The exception to this rule is that I will compare calorie counts between the items I am buying.
Rule #3 - Exercise but don't over do it. Know your limitations. If you have played couch potato most of your life, don't think you can run 10 miles your first day. Pick a reasonable goal and extend that goal as your body allows. Any exercise is better than none.
Rule #4 - Moderation not deprivation. If there is something you can't live without, have it but in moderation. I can't handle a sandwich without mayo. To me a sandwich is bland, dry and not enjoyable to eat in the least without it. So I have mayo. I just go light on the amount of it. I get the flavor & moisture but less calories than I used to.
Rule #5 - Pick a day to splurge. Saturday is my day to splurge. That doesn't mean I have pancakes for breakfast, cheesecake for lunch and roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy for dinner with chocolate cake for dessert. That would just ruin all the progress of the week. What it means is I might have something special for dinner. Or perhaps a dessert. And I won't take that huge piece of chocolate cake that could feed a small country with just the 3 inches of frosting alone. Instead I will have a single serve torte with a dab of custard in it and fresh fruit on top. It's sweet, I feel as if I've splurged, but it's not as bad for me as some things would be. Is it a fattening dessert, hell yes. But still not as bad for me as some things. You have to treat yourself once in a while or you'll get disheartened, just do it with Rule #4 in mind.
Rule #6 - Find ways to "trick" yourself. I suffer from cravings, just like most people. Sometimes it's something sweet, sometimes it's salt, but there's always something I crave. Find ways to make yourself feel like you've fulfilled that craving without completely blowing the diet. One of my favorite tricks is popsicles. I get some really good popsicles by Edy's that have only 45 calories and I feel like I've had a sweet treat. Fresh fruit will also work in that instance. And instead of reaching for the bag of chips when I want salt, I've started popping a mini bag of low fat popcorn. Sprinkle a minimal amount of salt when you open the bag and it will curb any salt craving in a way that's not adding to the waistline.
Rule #7 - Make allowances for what's not in your control. Also known as 'you don't have to eat it'. You can not control everything, it's just not possible. Sometimes you can't completely stick to the diet because of outside influences. That's okay. Just don't over do it if possible and get back on the horse so to speak as soon as you can. One of my biggest obstacles in this respect is my father. We share cooking duty in this house. I've recently tried to take on more of the duties but I just can't take over all of them. And unfortunately some little fairy decided to whisper in my father's ear once upon a time and told him that gravy isn't fattening. The man just has no concept of low calories or low fat. But just because he makes it doesn't mean I have to eat it. Yes it irritates him and yes I might get complaints from the chef that I'm not enjoying all he cooked, but SO WHAT! That's right. So What! Is not hurting his feelings by eating gravy more important than my health and sticking to my change in nutritional habits? No way! He'll get over it, my waistline and health won't.
Rule #8 - Oily Fish & Chicken are your friend and less is more when it comes to Red Meat. This I can't take credit for in the least. It's something I've learned from a recent episode of Alton Brown's show Good Eats over on The Food Network. Alton was starting to pack on the pounds a bit and made some changes in his eating habits that has helped him lose weight. I've taken his changes into consideration and incorporated them into mine as much as I can. I do my best to get at least 3 meals containing oily fish each week and am eating a lot more chicken. Since my father is the big red meat chef in the house, I've left him 2-3 dinners a week to make whatever red meat dish strikes his fancy. It's still more red meat that Alton recommended, but it's what I can live with in this household. There's already been complaints about limiting that much, I can only imagine what it would be like if we cut it more.
Rule #9 - Just because someone famous or on some program recommends something doesn't make it true or make it work for you. Yes above I said I took advice from Alton Brown, that said, I'm not following it 100% either. I've taken it as advice but not as a 'you must do this'. Just because Celebrity X is on the cover of People Magazine saying 'I lost blah pounds eating nothing but fish flakes and you can too' doesn't mean it will work for you. Most celebrities have personal trainers and nutritionists and what not in their corner keeping them healthy and pushing them to work out 20 hours a day and what not. The average Joe like myself doesn't. I have 1 person I can count on 24/7 to push me to meet my goals and that's myself. Not to say I don't get help and encouragement elsewhere, but the only one guaranteed to be around and see everything I eat and do every day is me.
Rule #10 - Know who you can count on. There will be people in your corner helping and encouraging and people who just won't. Know who those people are and do what you can to avoid the rest as much as possible. My husband is my best source of encouragement with my mother being a close second. I know that when I need someone to say 'you're doing great, keep it up' or 'don't eat that, you know it's no good for you', I go to them. My best friend Alissa is also a good source for this, as well as some of the people I know on Facebook. I also know that my father is not someone to go to for these things. I fully admit to being one of those women who still have a little girl in them seeking daddy's love and approval. Unfortunately I've also learned I'm not likely to get it. So for the most part I've stopped talking to him about my exercise goals and my eating habits because I will only get negativity from him and all that does is upset me and make me want to eat a box full of Hostess products.
Rule #11 - Don't be afraid to try new things. I fully admit to being one of those kids that would only eat this or that (white bread) or who went ewww when someone tried to get me to eat something new (fish). That said I have grown up and my tastes have changed. In this effort to eat healthier I'm also trying new things. To me bread used to come in White and That Other Crap. Now I'm actually eating some of that 'other crap' and am finding that not only is it better for me, but I actually like it. Another big thing was fish. Fish used to be crappy sticks or crappy patties with gobs of tartar sauce. Now I'm finding recipes for tons of different kinds of fish and I have stopped using the tartar sauce. Keeping with my 'eat more oily fish' goals, I keep a list of what are oily fish in my purse to take with me when I grocery shop. This week we tried Red Snapper for the first time and I like it a lot! I also recently tried Sardines for the first time. Now I'm a bit picky about them. One thing that's a must is boneless and skinless, but they're really not as bad as I thought they would be. Recently I also tried Sushi for the first time and found it rather enjoyable. I wouldn't want to eat it every day but once in a while is fine and it's a great way to get in my oily fish quota.
Rule #12 - Set reasonable, attainable, short and long term goals. Many times I've said 'My goal is to get down to blah pounds' or I want to lose blah pounds'. And within a few weeks I'm back on the couch eating cake and ice cream and the goal is long forgotten. Long term goals are a good thing. But you need short term goals as well. I have a variety of goals, some I've already reached and some I have yet to reach. But each time I reach one it's an achievement. I'm 5'2". Or as some people would say 'a short shit'. The recommended weight for someone my height varies anywhere from 110-140. It all depends on who you ask. My first goal was for my jeans to not be so tight. I've reached that within a month. I can actually pull my jeans out from my body without sucking in my belly. Another goal I've reached is I wanted to be able to stand up straight and look down without seeing my belly stick out past 'the girls'. I've also reached that goal. One of my longer term goals is to get down to the weight that I was in high school (approximately 175). I'll talk more about my goals in another post but I think you get the idea.
More rules may come but that's all I can think of for now.
A Bit About Me....
I suppose I should start this blog off with a bit of the 'who and why' stuff. First off, my name is Kristen Staubitz. I'm 32 years old and live in Michigan with my wonderful husband Marc, my senior citizen father John and our 3 cat (Kira, Cory & Midnight) and 1 dog (Milly). I am currently unemployed but have been searching for a job for a while now (damn economy). I like to read and write. I'm not exactly an outdoors/active type. And I tend to suffer from a good amount of medical issues.
The biggest of those medical issues is that I have scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and had to have 2 metal rods put in my back when I was 11 years old. A whole butt load of issues has come with that. I get arthritis like a little old lady and feel the weather changes. I don't bend and move the same way other people do. And it makes some things that other people can do easily just plain hurt.
As if that's not enough, I suffer from high blood pressure, depression and anxiety, my gallbladder was removed a few years ago and I just recently had to have a procedure to get rid of my second kidney stone. Yes, when it rains it pours.
Between all of this, as well as a love of junk food and some not so helpful family members, I've spent most of my life overweight. I was that rather round girl in school that people liked to make fun of. As if the back surgery and the special treatment I needed from that didn't put enough of a bulls-eye on me.
You might be wondering at this point, why should you care about any of this. In truth, you don't have to. I'm simply trying to give some background before I get into the real reason for this blog.
After almost 30 years overweight, I've finally got determined to lose it once and for all. Enough of the crash diets and the yo yo diets. In fact, to hell with 'diets' at all. No I'm going for a change to my nutritional habits. And coming up on the end of my first month, it's working for me.
My goal in making this blog is to keep track of my progress in this goal. If by some chance someone reads this and finds it helpful in their own goals, that's awesome. If not, then maybe they'll find some humor in this fat girl's attempt to be thin for a change.
Oh and P.S.... please excuse the typos. Sometimes my hands just can't keep up with my brain. lol
The biggest of those medical issues is that I have scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and had to have 2 metal rods put in my back when I was 11 years old. A whole butt load of issues has come with that. I get arthritis like a little old lady and feel the weather changes. I don't bend and move the same way other people do. And it makes some things that other people can do easily just plain hurt.
As if that's not enough, I suffer from high blood pressure, depression and anxiety, my gallbladder was removed a few years ago and I just recently had to have a procedure to get rid of my second kidney stone. Yes, when it rains it pours.
Between all of this, as well as a love of junk food and some not so helpful family members, I've spent most of my life overweight. I was that rather round girl in school that people liked to make fun of. As if the back surgery and the special treatment I needed from that didn't put enough of a bulls-eye on me.
You might be wondering at this point, why should you care about any of this. In truth, you don't have to. I'm simply trying to give some background before I get into the real reason for this blog.
After almost 30 years overweight, I've finally got determined to lose it once and for all. Enough of the crash diets and the yo yo diets. In fact, to hell with 'diets' at all. No I'm going for a change to my nutritional habits. And coming up on the end of my first month, it's working for me.
My goal in making this blog is to keep track of my progress in this goal. If by some chance someone reads this and finds it helpful in their own goals, that's awesome. If not, then maybe they'll find some humor in this fat girl's attempt to be thin for a change.
Oh and P.S.... please excuse the typos. Sometimes my hands just can't keep up with my brain. lol
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