You know what? I need to take a break. I’m not doing well at this, because my heart isn’t in it. I need to take a break, re-evaluate, and get my motivations in order before I start again.
I WILL be starting again.
Be back soon!
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R1P2 - Day 1 & 2
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Loading days – gag! I ate so much fat I swore it was going to start coming out my pores. By the end of loading day #2, I was so ready to stop eating.
My starting weight was 229.8 on the end of the second loading day. We were on vacation the two days prior, so I don’t know how much weight I gained in the loading days! My BMI was exactly 37.
So these are my starting pictures that Marmot sweetly agreed to take. Its funny to see how nauseated I look in these pictures.
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My starting weight was 229.8 on the end of the second loading day. We were on vacation the two days prior, so I don’t know how much weight I gained in the loading days! My BMI was exactly 37.
So these are my starting pictures that Marmot sweetly agreed to take. Its funny to see how nauseated I look in these pictures.
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A New Beginning...
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I started this journey in January and stopped writing in May, only a few pounds less than where I had started...
What's changed since then? Not much in terms of my weight, I'm still at about 230lbs and unhappy with my weight.
But I have a new plan....
It started with a training session at work, with a trainer sent by the company. She and I hit it off, and were chatting between sessions. We got to talking about dieting, she said she was dieting- and had lost 35lbs in six weeks. Whooa- what?? She told me about the Hcg diet, with injections and a 500 calorie a day diet. I was, of course, skeptical. Anyone can lose 35lbs in six weeks on only 500 calories a day. I’ve done it! She told me yes, but the difference was that she wasn’t hungry. Now you diet veterans know that at 500 calories a day, you’d eat wallpaper if it was grilled and had a little salt. She also told me that you don’t end up with the saggy skin- something that always grossed me out with the Biggest Loser contestants- they look like empty balloons. She urged me to do some internet research, and so I did. And it wasn’t so much what I read as what I saw that made me sit up and pay attention. The before/after pictures were stunning. Like wow.
I was excited, but the idea of buying drugs from overseas was unsettling. And it takes so long! So I decided to give the homeopathic Hcg drops a try. I’ve used homeopathic remedies in the past, and they defy medical explanation- but then again, so does Hcg! I bought the drops, a giant box of grissini imported from Italy, a food scale, and today I begin.
I’m taking weekly pictures (or trying to at least) and chronicling how things go. When I was looking at the concept of Hcg dieting, the personal journeys of people like me were the most comforting, and seeing their progress was encouraging. I hope that this blog can maybe do the same for someone else who is searching, as well as a continued source of accountability for me...
And off we go!
What's changed since then? Not much in terms of my weight, I'm still at about 230lbs and unhappy with my weight.
But I have a new plan....
It started with a training session at work, with a trainer sent by the company. She and I hit it off, and were chatting between sessions. We got to talking about dieting, she said she was dieting- and had lost 35lbs in six weeks. Whooa- what?? She told me about the Hcg diet, with injections and a 500 calorie a day diet. I was, of course, skeptical. Anyone can lose 35lbs in six weeks on only 500 calories a day. I’ve done it! She told me yes, but the difference was that she wasn’t hungry. Now you diet veterans know that at 500 calories a day, you’d eat wallpaper if it was grilled and had a little salt. She also told me that you don’t end up with the saggy skin- something that always grossed me out with the Biggest Loser contestants- they look like empty balloons. She urged me to do some internet research, and so I did. And it wasn’t so much what I read as what I saw that made me sit up and pay attention. The before/after pictures were stunning. Like wow.
I was excited, but the idea of buying drugs from overseas was unsettling. And it takes so long! So I decided to give the homeopathic Hcg drops a try. I’ve used homeopathic remedies in the past, and they defy medical explanation- but then again, so does Hcg! I bought the drops, a giant box of grissini imported from Italy, a food scale, and today I begin.
I’m taking weekly pictures (or trying to at least) and chronicling how things go. When I was looking at the concept of Hcg dieting, the personal journeys of people like me were the most comforting, and seeing their progress was encouraging. I hope that this blog can maybe do the same for someone else who is searching, as well as a continued source of accountability for me...
And off we go!
*Sigh*
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I'm proud of myself for what I've done so far. But I'm also feeling like I'm doing an uphill battle with the comparison game. I'm intensely competitive, as my husband and family can attest to. So when I'm losing weight (which has the added clout of being extremely personal!) its sometimes a good thing that I'm competitive because it spurs me on! But it also pulls me down when I'm constantly comparing my progress to somebody elses.
The scale has not budged in a week. Seriously. I'm doing the right stuff in terms of getting my physical activity in and monitoring what goes in my mouth, but I feel like I just haven't found the right combination. I'm going to be adding more physical activity starting this weekend, so we'll see what happens.
I'm still plodding along, and I'm still proud of myself. I'm just feeling a little frustrated.
The scale has not budged in a week. Seriously. I'm doing the right stuff in terms of getting my physical activity in and monitoring what goes in my mouth, but I feel like I just haven't found the right combination. I'm going to be adding more physical activity starting this weekend, so we'll see what happens.
I'm still plodding along, and I'm still proud of myself. I'm just feeling a little frustrated.
Holy Smokes!
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Its been forever since I've posted! Its been a blur of a few weeks, I've been getting up early and then going to bed early, but its been GREAT. I've also been on SparkPeople alot, they have a nice blog feature too that I've ignored until today, so maybe I'll kill two birds with one stone and put my blog entries into both places!
Ok, so today I was lucky enough to have this morning off, I didn't go into work until noon. I disregarded best intentions and slept until 9 (!) and then got out of bed to move to the couch to watch TV (I don't know why I'm fat, really).
I've been doing the Couch to 5k program, and today's workout was 10 minutes of walking, 4 of jogging, and 6 minutes of walking again. I started out, and was inspired by the sounds of my feet hitting the treadmill (wow, I sound like REAL runners at the gym!) but the shin burning feeling kind of intruded on that.
About a minute in, I was thinking wow, this suuuuuucks.
And then I started with the thoughts of maybe I'll stop at two minutes, I'm way out of shape for this.
I made myself banish the thought, but it came back at three minutes!
But I did it anyway, and told myself that I will NEVER get anywhere if I don't push myself! You don't gain muscle strength by only doing the exercises that are FUN, and feel good. Its going to burn, I need to start recognizing the BURN as the GOOD feeling!
SO yeah, I did my four minutes of jogging and I had a BIG grin on my face during my cool down walk. I totally rocked that four minutes, and I'm going to do it again tomorrow!
Ok, so today I was lucky enough to have this morning off, I didn't go into work until noon. I disregarded best intentions and slept until 9 (!) and then got out of bed to move to the couch to watch TV (I don't know why I'm fat, really).
I've been doing the Couch to 5k program, and today's workout was 10 minutes of walking, 4 of jogging, and 6 minutes of walking again. I started out, and was inspired by the sounds of my feet hitting the treadmill (wow, I sound like REAL runners at the gym!) but the shin burning feeling kind of intruded on that.
About a minute in, I was thinking wow, this suuuuuucks.
And then I started with the thoughts of maybe I'll stop at two minutes, I'm way out of shape for this.
I made myself banish the thought, but it came back at three minutes!
But I did it anyway, and told myself that I will NEVER get anywhere if I don't push myself! You don't gain muscle strength by only doing the exercises that are FUN, and feel good. Its going to burn, I need to start recognizing the BURN as the GOOD feeling!
SO yeah, I did my four minutes of jogging and I had a BIG grin on my face during my cool down walk. I totally rocked that four minutes, and I'm going to do it again tomorrow!
Lost: Motivation...Reward for Safe Return!
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I keep trying to pull myself up out of this slump, and I keep getting sucked down. I blame salt.
Thanks to everyone who told me what they track. I'll be contacting someone about a Biggest Loser workout DVD!
Watched Biggest Loser tonight, which is always a kick in the ass for me. Is anyone else seriously sick of Tara winning everything? I know Helen gave her the 5 minutes with the cookie (go Helen!) and Tara looked piiiiiissed! lol I loved seeing the difference from the starting and the current weights, nothing like that to put my journey into perspective. I'm afraid to take pictures right now, I feel like I'm just stuck at 229 and going nowhere.
And my husband is on the treadmill as we speak. He's suddenly realized he has a gut and a double chin. Its like oh yeah, I'm not the only one that had the newly-married poundage problem. I know its sick and sadistic, but I love it. He's so supportive, I couldn't ask for better. And he has such a good attitude about doing this with me, to get rid of his belly and to help me get rid of 'the jigglies'.
I'm on the hunt for a good water bottle. The big ones, at least 32 ounces, like Weight Watchers used to have with the straws. I don't like the ones that you bite the straw (like the CamelBak) I'd rather have a regular straw. Any recommendations?
Headed for the treadmill. Hope you all are having a great week! :-)
Thanks to everyone who told me what they track. I'll be contacting someone about a Biggest Loser workout DVD!
Watched Biggest Loser tonight, which is always a kick in the ass for me. Is anyone else seriously sick of Tara winning everything? I know Helen gave her the 5 minutes with the cookie (go Helen!) and Tara looked piiiiiissed! lol I loved seeing the difference from the starting and the current weights, nothing like that to put my journey into perspective. I'm afraid to take pictures right now, I feel like I'm just stuck at 229 and going nowhere.
And my husband is on the treadmill as we speak. He's suddenly realized he has a gut and a double chin. Its like oh yeah, I'm not the only one that had the newly-married poundage problem. I know its sick and sadistic, but I love it. He's so supportive, I couldn't ask for better. And he has such a good attitude about doing this with me, to get rid of his belly and to help me get rid of 'the jigglies'.
I'm on the hunt for a good water bottle. The big ones, at least 32 ounces, like Weight Watchers used to have with the straws. I don't like the ones that you bite the straw (like the CamelBak) I'd rather have a regular straw. Any recommendations?
Headed for the treadmill. Hope you all are having a great week! :-)
And I'm Back...
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Its been way too long since I've posted! Some schedule changes at work (doing some 12's instead of my usual 8's) and still having the cough and congestion has been a real drag. I honestly think I've been depressed! And then the classic wipeout on the ice and a sprained knee....seriously, can it be spring already?? lol
But, I have a new 'project'. The Biggest Loser craze has hit my town, and the local NBC affiliate is doing one of their own! I'm on a team with three co-workers (we're the Foo-d Fighters!) and we're officially entered. We logged our starting weights (we're all within a 10lb range) and the challenge is for 12 weeks. And here we are!
I'm really excited! I needed this boost I think, especially after the slump of being sick. I've given my knee enough time to heal according to my Dad (an MD) so I'm hitting it on Monday. Go me!
Something new- alternating my calorie restrictions, hopefully to move on out of this plateau. Its between 1300 and 1800 and changes everyday. I'm stuck at 229.0 and its killing me!
New Motivation!
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I need some new music.
Music is pretty much what keeps me going on the treadmill, along with episodes of the Biggest Loser. My own criteria for good workout music is something with a strong fast backbeat, a tempo I can match with my feet. My latest favorites are:
*Hot N' Cold by Katy Perry
*See You Again by Miley Cyrus (yes I know- gag)
*Here It Goes Again by Ok Go
I posted on the BLBE2 forum that I'd like to put together a Greatest Hits CD for our teams, all the songs that we consider motivational. Give me your input here or on the forum, and I'll be creating our very own album!
Music is pretty much what keeps me going on the treadmill, along with episodes of the Biggest Loser. My own criteria for good workout music is something with a strong fast backbeat, a tempo I can match with my feet. My latest favorites are:
*Hot N' Cold by Katy Perry
*See You Again by Miley Cyrus (yes I know- gag)
*Here It Goes Again by Ok Go
I posted on the BLBE2 forum that I'd like to put together a Greatest Hits CD for our teams, all the songs that we consider motivational. Give me your input here or on the forum, and I'll be creating our very own album!
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