Okay, so after being sick for the last 5 days I'm back in the swing of things. I just did 8 minutes of a 10 minute work out video. Ugh. I'm so out of shape. But I am going to go walking this evening, so maybe that will make up for the 2 minutes I didn't do.
I'm having a harder time giving up Diet Coke than I thought I would, but I haven't had one yet today - yay me!
I hate working out. But the good news is that I think my appetite is going down. Maybe that's from being sick, or maybe it's from portion control, I don't know. I don't care. It helps.
Current Weight: 203 lbs.
This week's goal: Under 200 lbs.
Summer goal: 175 lbs.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
So Far So Good
Went to the grocery store and stocked up on healthy food.
Today I walked "vigorously" for about 45 minutes. I have no idea how far I went, so I'm going to have to get one of those pedometer doohickies so that I can figure that out. Curtis and I are going to go walk again this evening.
I'm not feeling awesome today ... lots of chest congestion and a sore throat, but I refuse to get sick. No way am I letting not feeling well get in the way of being healthy. Ha.
Gotta go make dinner!! :-)
Today I walked "vigorously" for about 45 minutes. I have no idea how far I went, so I'm going to have to get one of those pedometer doohickies so that I can figure that out. Curtis and I are going to go walk again this evening.
I'm not feeling awesome today ... lots of chest congestion and a sore throat, but I refuse to get sick. No way am I letting not feeling well get in the way of being healthy. Ha.
Gotta go make dinner!! :-)
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
And So It Begins
Okay, so here we have a new blog. I'm not always the best at keeping up with my blogs, but this one has a specific purpose.
This is my weight loss blog. It's mostly for me, and I don't necessarily intend to promote it to anyone, but if people read it, then that's fine.
Today is May 13, 2009. It is the official beginning of my summer schedule. The semester is over, Curtis and I are back from Alabama, and it's time to kick off the summer. I'm working 2-3 days per week at my current office job, and then 2 days per week at a day camp that our church puts on every summer. I'm not taking any classes - praise the Lord - just working and helping out with youth stuff.
But those are not the real goals of the summer. No, no ... the real goal is weight loss. Serious weight loss. Here's how I got here:
1. I saw a video of myself and said, "Who is that fat girl?"
2. I got on the scale this morning and the number was over 200 lbs. Not too much over, but over. What!? Never, ever, ever did I think that I would weigh anywhere near 200 lbs. Holy crap.
3. I think that my weight gain is causing me not to ovulate regularly and I want babies in the not-so-distant future.
4. I've watched The Biggest Loser all season, and I'm inspired.
5. I just visited my 50 year old aunt who has recently lost 50 lbs.
6. My husband and mom have offered me a shopping spree incentive if I lose 30 lbs by the end of the summer.
7. I don't want to be fat my whole life ... I really, really don't.
So, what's the plan? Good ol' fashioned diet and exercise. Specifically, a low glycemic index diet ... lots of lean protein and veggies. No sugar, no starches. I'll carefully add in some fruits and dairy after I lose the first 10-15 lbs.
And the big news of the day: I'm giving up Diet Coke. Man, this is going to be hard.
More blogging about the "feelings" to come.
Current Weight: 206 lbs.
Goal this week: UNDER 200 lbs!
Summer Goal: 170ish lbs.
Long Term Goal: At this point I'm too scared to write it down because it feels impossible.
This is my weight loss blog. It's mostly for me, and I don't necessarily intend to promote it to anyone, but if people read it, then that's fine.
Today is May 13, 2009. It is the official beginning of my summer schedule. The semester is over, Curtis and I are back from Alabama, and it's time to kick off the summer. I'm working 2-3 days per week at my current office job, and then 2 days per week at a day camp that our church puts on every summer. I'm not taking any classes - praise the Lord - just working and helping out with youth stuff.
But those are not the real goals of the summer. No, no ... the real goal is weight loss. Serious weight loss. Here's how I got here:
1. I saw a video of myself and said, "Who is that fat girl?"
2. I got on the scale this morning and the number was over 200 lbs. Not too much over, but over. What!? Never, ever, ever did I think that I would weigh anywhere near 200 lbs. Holy crap.
3. I think that my weight gain is causing me not to ovulate regularly and I want babies in the not-so-distant future.
4. I've watched The Biggest Loser all season, and I'm inspired.
5. I just visited my 50 year old aunt who has recently lost 50 lbs.
6. My husband and mom have offered me a shopping spree incentive if I lose 30 lbs by the end of the summer.
7. I don't want to be fat my whole life ... I really, really don't.
So, what's the plan? Good ol' fashioned diet and exercise. Specifically, a low glycemic index diet ... lots of lean protein and veggies. No sugar, no starches. I'll carefully add in some fruits and dairy after I lose the first 10-15 lbs.
And the big news of the day: I'm giving up Diet Coke. Man, this is going to be hard.
More blogging about the "feelings" to come.
Current Weight: 206 lbs.
Goal this week: UNDER 200 lbs!
Summer Goal: 170ish lbs.
Long Term Goal: At this point I'm too scared to write it down because it feels impossible.
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