Okay, isn't this the way it goes in life? As soon as you find your mo-jo, you get thrown from your horse, break your finger and find yourself in bed for a week. Sheesh!
The good news is that I only gained back 2 pounds. I've been vigilant about what I'm eating since I'm not exercising and I plan to get back on my fitness plan this week, even if all I can do is walk. Onward and upward...or downward as the scale may show!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Another 1/2 lb and Counting!
172, Whoo-Hoo! I didn't take my measurements today as I'm not feeling great (see www.themondaymotivator.blogspot.com for details of yesterday's spill), but I'll take them next Monday.
In any case, the scale is still moving in the right direction!
In any case, the scale is still moving in the right direction!
Friday, September 5, 2008
On a Roll...
but not the bread kind! It seems I'm hanging in there and the food part it getting easier. Some of the things I'm doing are making a shake (SlimFast) for breakfast or a measured cup of raisin bran, eating at least one apple a day (high fiber you know!), and not eating past 8:00 PM.
My exercise is still not as consistent as I think it needs to be, but hey, step by step I'll get there. I'm feeling thinner and that helps keep me honest, too.
I bought a book that's very interesting. It's called Eat This, Not That by David Zinczenko. It gives you the better choice for the food you may want to choose. It covers almost all the fast food restaurants and grocery store categories. For example, in the 10 Top Swaps, it says for a burrito to eat the Taco Bell Regular Style Steak Burrito Supreme (390 calories/14g fat) instead of the Chipoltle Steak Burrito (1126 calories/45g fat). You'll save 736 calories and 31 grams of fat!
Of course, I'm counting calories so I'm not eating fast food, but when you have to, this is a handy reference tool to have. Check it out, well worth the $16!
My exercise is still not as consistent as I think it needs to be, but hey, step by step I'll get there. I'm feeling thinner and that helps keep me honest, too.
I bought a book that's very interesting. It's called Eat This, Not That by David Zinczenko. It gives you the better choice for the food you may want to choose. It covers almost all the fast food restaurants and grocery store categories. For example, in the 10 Top Swaps, it says for a burrito to eat the Taco Bell Regular Style Steak Burrito Supreme (390 calories/14g fat) instead of the Chipoltle Steak Burrito (1126 calories/45g fat). You'll save 736 calories and 31 grams of fat!
Of course, I'm counting calories so I'm not eating fast food, but when you have to, this is a handy reference tool to have. Check it out, well worth the $16!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Weigh in Day!
Good news, I weighed in today and was 172.5! Whoo-Hoo! That's 4 1/2 pounds down. Another 26 to go. My measurements went down as well.
I've been working really diligently this week, journaling my food and exercise. I exercised 4 days and was very strict about measuring my portions. It works, imagine that!
This is really good motivation, now all I have to do is get through this holiday barbecue without throwing it all to hell in a hand basket, and all will be well.
I've been working really diligently this week, journaling my food and exercise. I exercised 4 days and was very strict about measuring my portions. It works, imagine that!
This is really good motivation, now all I have to do is get through this holiday barbecue without throwing it all to hell in a hand basket, and all will be well.
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