week 2 weigh in

Weight: 228

-4.2 lbs

 

September measurements

 

Waist: 39  (-1 1/2)

Hips: 48 (-0)

Thigh:   29 (-0)

Calf: 16 rt & 17 lt (-0)

Upper Arm: 14 1/2 (-1)

Neck: 14 (-1/2)

 

The jumpstart diet went fairly well. I was worried about the fruit and vegetable days, since I only like a few vegetables. These days were actually the easiest, maybe because I was off work and could eat a few little meals. The last 2 days were the hardest, when I was craving sweets, vegetables and chicken were not meeting that craving. I have managed to stay away from white sugar, breads, and soda. I was surprised that was pretty simple.

 

This weeks goals 

 

 get in at least 3 days of cardio

 

4-5 days of strength training

 

2 servings of vegetables with lunch and supper

 



Monday morning weigh in

Week one is done. I don't feel like I put my all into it, but baby steps may be a better plan of attack. I did well with breakfast and lunch, but not so good with supper. This was the last week that my brother and sister-in-law were back so we ate at the in-laws. I can't pass up her cheesecake. I did manage to go the whole week without soda, which was easier than expected.

 

Weight: 232.2

-3 lbs 

(other measurements will be on a monthly basis)

 

Week 2 plans:

 

Walk working up to 10,000 a day

 

Detox and Jumpstart Diet

 

Begin strength training

 

Counting Steps

I have started wearing a pedometer this week just to see how (in)active I am on a daily basis. I will then work to get my 10,000 steps a day after I find out what I averaged before.

Monday (spent cleaning and organizing house)-7,000 steps *rounded up

Tuesday (lazy day)-3,000

Wednesday (cleaned up yard and garage)-6,500

Thursday (work)- 4,500

Friday (very busy day at work) 15,500

 

Monday I will do a day of detox and Tuesday will begin a 7 day jumpstart diet.

(found on pinterest but had a broken link)

Back to school...back to health

As our family settles into a routine with school starting I feel the need to get into a routine also. I am tired of feeling moody, depressed, and angry. I know if I ate better and exercised I would feel much better, but I am so tired I can't seem to find the motivation.

With that said I am forcing myself to get back on board with the healthy lifestyle that I so desire.

My measurements:

Weight: 235.2

BMI: 32.8

 

Waist: 41 1/2

Hips: 48

Thigh:29

Calf: 16 rt & 17 lt

Upper Arm: 15 1/2

Neck: 14 1/2

 

Looking back my measurements are quite a bit larger than last year (6/21/12). This scares me because I thought I had maintained (although I did lose 13 pounds in March I gained it back).

So what am I going to do about this??

 

My plan is to walk, working up to 10,000 steps a day.

Begin swimming again.

Begin strength training.

Change my eating habits. Eat less junk and more "clean" foods.

Eliminate soda from my diet completely. 

 

My goals:

(same as last year)

160 lbs

22.3 BMI (normal weight limit)

1. Not have my thighs rub together

 2 .No fat rolls

3. See my collar bones

4. Ease my back pain

5. Wear a swimsuit (without a cover up)

6. Not be out of breath when climbing stairs at ballgames

7. Run a mile without walking (at least)

8. No more double digit clothing

9. Reduce risk for heart and diabetes

10. Wear cute clothes

Another year of lazy

Well another year down the drain! This was a year that I could have spent getting healthy. I have yoyoed back and forth between 233 and 220. I have struggled with some health issues this past year, depression, back pain, plantar fasciitis, leg cramps, messed up menstrual cycles, and headaches. Just last week I had an allergic reaction which sent me to the ER, where they found elevated levels of d-dimer which is an indication of blood clots. I had a lung scan to rule out a pulmonary embolism. There were no clots in the lungs but the chest pain, shortness of breath and headaches have persisted. I feel my doctors have ignored my concerns that I may have a clot in my leg. I called my gyno a couple weeks ago to let her know that I have been having leg cramps and leg pain in my rt.leg. We just got back from a weekend trip where I drove for 10 hours on 2 different days. My concerns about this seem to be ignored. I would love to dive back in and start dieting and exercising, but fear that my foot pain will intensify and if I have a blood clot I will have more issues.

Week 7

Weight-

224 lbs.

-2

Exercise-

Still not doing much but I have it on my calender to renew our Y membership this week.

Eating habits-

I have found Quacker Oats weight control instant oatmeal and I am in love. I start my day with a package and sometimes for lunch. Keeps me full for hours!

Week 6

Weight:

226

+2 lbs.

ExtraCise (as my daughter calls it):

Had a break in the 100+ weather so I did bike 2x this week. Not much else beyond the normal stretching and at home workout. I have gotten my husband on board to renew our Y membership.  I know I could give my foot a break if I could swim.  I have also ordered an aircast for my PF, hopefully it will arrive this week.

Eating Habits:

Mother nature disrupted my life again with her lovely cravings and water retention. I also enjoyed my son's birthday party and ate at the ML house a few times.