I purposely didn't write anything yesterday because I think it will be better if I do this in the morning. Each night I have been ready for bed and then remembered I was supposed to write something. I don't want to feel like this is a chore. This way I am fresh in the morning.
This is the week of Thanksgiving. I have a few good follow up appts. and some good artwork to finish before Thursday. I really want to take the whole week off, but I'm not going to. I'm not to worried about Thursday food-wise because as long as I take my meds, I won't be too hungry. Yesterday at Tina and Bobby's I was really hungry, but not craving the taste of food. It was more that I needed fuel to keep going. I had a cookie that Tina and Molly had made. Normally I would have wanted several, but I could barely eat one. That was a good sign! The same thing happened with dinner. I had a plate of yellow rice and chicken and salad. When I was done, I went back for more rice. After I finished, I felt awful. I definitely ate too much food and was kicking myself. The good thing is that I still didn't eat as much as I normally do!
So today is Monday and I'm back on a routine. Hopefully I will be able to go walking this afternoon when Robert gets home.
Fontaine
Monday, November 22, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Saturday NIght's All Right...
Saturdays are usually very hard for me. I handled things pretty well today. No exercise but that's ok. I never exercised on Saturdays anyway.
I made a real effort to have some protein this morning. I fixed two eggs and had plenty of water. I went to the Fall Festival with Molly where we usually have cheeseburgers, chips and sodas plus candy. I drank water! I sure wanted a soda. I would have taken a Diet Coke, but I opted for water. I didn't eat much food. I wasn't totally hungry so that made it easier. FYI, I had a little chicken and a little rice - no cheeseburger!!!
I went to Outback for dinner with Robert and Molly. They had cheese fries for an appetizer. I didn't want any, but they weren't going to give me any anyway. I had steak, salad, broccoli and half of a potato. It was perfect! I actually felt good leaving the restaurant! I love that feeling.
Right now I feel great! I have definitely lost some weight because I wore some older jeans today that fit very nice. What a great feeling! If I can just stay in this state I will definitely make my goal. I have to order dresses for Sam and Carly's wedding. That is really my first goal - to lose enough weight before the wedding that I feel confident in the pictures!
Bring it on Sunday!!!
Fontaine
I made a real effort to have some protein this morning. I fixed two eggs and had plenty of water. I went to the Fall Festival with Molly where we usually have cheeseburgers, chips and sodas plus candy. I drank water! I sure wanted a soda. I would have taken a Diet Coke, but I opted for water. I didn't eat much food. I wasn't totally hungry so that made it easier. FYI, I had a little chicken and a little rice - no cheeseburger!!!
I went to Outback for dinner with Robert and Molly. They had cheese fries for an appetizer. I didn't want any, but they weren't going to give me any anyway. I had steak, salad, broccoli and half of a potato. It was perfect! I actually felt good leaving the restaurant! I love that feeling.
Right now I feel great! I have definitely lost some weight because I wore some older jeans today that fit very nice. What a great feeling! If I can just stay in this state I will definitely make my goal. I have to order dresses for Sam and Carly's wedding. That is really my first goal - to lose enough weight before the wedding that I feel confident in the pictures!
Bring it on Sunday!!!
Fontaine
Friday, November 19, 2010
Day Three
Fridays have always been difficult for me. The weekend is usually a free-for-all with food. I had a real busy day today so I really didn't have time to eat. I was disappointed when Sam told me he and Charlie were at Jason's Deli - I really wanted to be there. But then I remembered my quest! I stayed true all day!
I can tell I have lost water weight. What's different this time is that I do not have my scale so I can't weigh myself every day. I will wait until a week from Wednesday to weigh when I see the doctor.
I went to the movies tonight. We saw Megamind - it was great! I was not hungry but I did miss the popcorn. I kind of miss the motion of eating it. I guess it's just a habit...one that I want to change and get a hold of.
Tomorrow is IDS's Fall Festival. Molly and I are going. It should be fun!!!
Fontaine
I can tell I have lost water weight. What's different this time is that I do not have my scale so I can't weigh myself every day. I will wait until a week from Wednesday to weigh when I see the doctor.
I went to the movies tonight. We saw Megamind - it was great! I was not hungry but I did miss the popcorn. I kind of miss the motion of eating it. I guess it's just a habit...one that I want to change and get a hold of.
Tomorrow is IDS's Fall Festival. Molly and I are going. It should be fun!!!
Fontaine
Thursday, November 18, 2010
One Day at a Time...
Well, here I am on the second day. I feel really good. I walked 1.5 miles yesterday and did lots of crunches. I love the feeling of being sore from working out. Today was a little hectic so I wasn't able to exercise, but I stayed the course with my food. It feels so good to NOT be stuffed with food. I drank lots of water too!
I'm looking forward to each day now to watch myself make this transformation. I am going to take "before" pics, but I am not going to post them until I have something to really brag about. I'm sure everyone will really want to see the before pics...lol
I have a busy day tomorrow so I hope I will be able to get some walking in. My biggest challenge tomorrow will be avoiding the movie popcorn. We're going to the movies with Dad. I think in the beginning it will be a good idea to skip the popcorn because it is a trigger food for me. It is also loaded with salt...I think down the road I will be able to have it - when I have lost a good amount of weight. Eating that would be like taking one step forward and two steps back!
That's all for now. I'm looking forward to tomorrow - something I haven't said in years!
Fontaine
I'm looking forward to each day now to watch myself make this transformation. I am going to take "before" pics, but I am not going to post them until I have something to really brag about. I'm sure everyone will really want to see the before pics...lol
I have a busy day tomorrow so I hope I will be able to get some walking in. My biggest challenge tomorrow will be avoiding the movie popcorn. We're going to the movies with Dad. I think in the beginning it will be a good idea to skip the popcorn because it is a trigger food for me. It is also loaded with salt...I think down the road I will be able to have it - when I have lost a good amount of weight. Eating that would be like taking one step forward and two steps back!
That's all for now. I'm looking forward to tomorrow - something I haven't said in years!
Fontaine
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Here We Go...
I decided that I needed to document my weight loss. Otherwise, I would start slacking off and lose all motivation.
I currently weigh 223 lbs. This has become unacceptable. When you wake up in the morning and hate the way you look even before you look in the mirror then you have a problem. I have learned that I have the power to change things. I have the power to be in control of what I eat - the food is NOT in control.
My goal is to weigh 175 lbs. That means I need to lose 48 lbs. I can do this, but I have to realize that it is not going to happen overnight. Too many times I have tried "quick fix" diets. These do not work. In fact, "diet" isn't even the right word. I have to think of this as just "changing things" - making different choices - staying in control. I have realized that I do not have to give up everything I love. It's just that I have to learn to eat in moderation. Food tastes so good, and I am programmed that I need LOTS of it. In reality, I do not need so much. This is going to be my challenge.
Exercise is the other factor in this equation. I know for a fact that if I exercise then the following will happen:
1. I sleep better
2. It's easier to get up in the morning
3. My mind is more clear
4. I don't crave food
5. I get hooked on exercise
It's frustrating that I already know these things. I cannot say "Oh, I didn't know that would happen." I know but I choose to ignore it...until now. I am vowing to get into a regular routine and enjoy it.
So, my purpose of this blog is to be accountable to myself and keep a journal. I promise that I will write something every day regarding my weight loss adventure. :)
I currently weigh 223 lbs. This has become unacceptable. When you wake up in the morning and hate the way you look even before you look in the mirror then you have a problem. I have learned that I have the power to change things. I have the power to be in control of what I eat - the food is NOT in control.
My goal is to weigh 175 lbs. That means I need to lose 48 lbs. I can do this, but I have to realize that it is not going to happen overnight. Too many times I have tried "quick fix" diets. These do not work. In fact, "diet" isn't even the right word. I have to think of this as just "changing things" - making different choices - staying in control. I have realized that I do not have to give up everything I love. It's just that I have to learn to eat in moderation. Food tastes so good, and I am programmed that I need LOTS of it. In reality, I do not need so much. This is going to be my challenge.
Exercise is the other factor in this equation. I know for a fact that if I exercise then the following will happen:
1. I sleep better
2. It's easier to get up in the morning
3. My mind is more clear
4. I don't crave food
5. I get hooked on exercise
It's frustrating that I already know these things. I cannot say "Oh, I didn't know that would happen." I know but I choose to ignore it...until now. I am vowing to get into a regular routine and enjoy it.
So, my purpose of this blog is to be accountable to myself and keep a journal. I promise that I will write something every day regarding my weight loss adventure. :)
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