Saturday, March 22, 2008
GoalsMy goals this week will be:
#1: To quit mindlessly snacking on nuts. Limit my portion to the 1/4 cup allowed per day instead of the 1/4 cup PLUS the few here and the few there that I tend to grab. The calories add up!!!
#2: To finish cleaning out my dresser drawers. Must organize and get rid of the larger sizes. (done!)
edited to add:
#3: Do not try to makeup for a week's worth of exercise within two days! It does not work and now everytime I move I squeal like a pig ~ I mean, a little girl! (ow, ow, ow).
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Sunday, March 2, 2008
GoalsMy goals for this week are:
Exercise:
3/3 ~ 90 min gym (done!)
3/4 ~
3/5 ~
3/6 ~
3/7 ~ 60 min gym (done!)
3/8 ~
3/9 ~
Compliments:
Accept a compliment by simply stating "Thank you." No "ifs, buts, or howevers". (Ummmmmmm, I did okay on this. Maybe. Somewhat. Kind of. Okay, I failed miserably. I'll try it again next week and see if I'm in a better place.)
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I have a confession to make. I'm a chronic scale junkie. I weigh myself everyday, first thing in the morning right after I use the bathroom. Normally, it keeps me on track. I understand weight fluctuations, so seeing the scale fluctuate a few pounds here or there doesn't really bother me normally. But this week, it's got me shaking my head and I do find myself getting frustrated. I just don't get it.
I'm attempting to think about goals for this next week and I've thought about not stepping on the scale at all, other than my Monday morning weigh-in (which I consider my "official" weigh-in). But I'm still on the fence ~ I'm not sure I could stay off for a whole week. And I don't want to set myself up to fail. But on the other hand, I've been so frustrated with the numbers lately that maybe a week of not seeing them and not wondering would do me good. See what I mean about being on the fence?
I know my journey isn't all about the numbers on the scale. In hindsight, I really wish I had taken measurements when I first started this journey. I wish I'd allowed people to take my picture because then I'd have visuals. But that's the thing with shame. I felt such shame at how I looked I didn't want any reminders. And the thing that saddens me the most is Kiddo because she and I have such an exceptional relationship, I know she just wanted pictures of someone she loved. But I robbed her of that.
I saw someone yesterday that I hadn't seen in months. She was smiling and so happy when she hugged me and said, "Look at you! You're so skinny!" Now, normally I'd say "Thank you, but......" (pick your ending here)..."I still have a lot to lose", "I'm nowhere near where I want to be", but, but, but, but, but. Last night, I simply said "Thank you." That's something I'm working on.
My Mom calls my almost everyday to tell me how proud she is of the journey I'm on. She's so proud, in fact, that she's started her own journey and now calls me for guidance just about as much as calls me to tell me how proud she is. My sister brags to everyone we know about how well I'm doing. She's thought about doing this journey as well, but right now she's focusing on quitting smoking ~ then there's the fact that she manages a Chinese Restaurant and she's just not sure how well she'd do with all the smells, etc. I can understand that. If I'm surrounded by foods that I choose not to have but that I really want, I'd tend to get crabby. At least in the beginning. I'm not sure it would bother me now.
Then there's the fact that I now can shop anywhere for my clothes ~ not just the plus sections. Or the fact that I've had to clean out my closet twice now because my clothes are just too big. Or the fact that there were four coats my mom gave me 2 or 3 years ago that I've never been able to fit into. They fit now. Or the outfits that Mom gave me about the same time she gave me the coats. Most of them fit now. There are still a few I want to be able to get into, but for the most part they all fit.
My point, I guess, is that those are things I should be focusing on. Not the numbers on the scale. But that's another journey. I'm getting there.
Monday, February 25, 2008
My Goals this WeekGoal #1:
To exercise at least 5 hours this week (300 minutes to go!).
2/25 ~ 40 minutes Pilates (260 minutes to go!)
2/26 ~ None (260 minutes to go!)
2/27 ~ 60 minutes Cardio; 30 minutes strength training(170 minutes to go!)
2/28 ~ None (170 minutes to go!)
2/29 ~ 60 minutes Cardio (110 minutes to go!)
3/1 ~ 60 minutes Walking (50 minutes to go!)
3/2 ~ 40 minutes Sweatin' with the Oldies; 20 minutes Pilates (Goal achieved!)
Goal #2:
To drink 1/2 of my body weight in water ounces everyday (84.75 oz).
2/25 ~ 135.2 oz
2/26 ~ 135.2 oz
2/27 ~ 202.8 oz
2/28 ~ 135.2 oz
2/29 ~ 135.2 oz
3/1 ~ 135.2 oz
3/2 ~135.2 oz (Goal achieved!)
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Saturday, February 23, 2008
I'm StuckFor the past few weigh-ins, I've been stuck at the same weight. I need to re-evaluate what I'm doing. I know I need to up the exercise. I believe my eating is okay, but I may have to look at what I'm putting into my body to be sure it's as good for me as I think it is.
My goal for next week is to exercise at least 5 times for the week, a minimum of 60 minutes per workout. I can do it. I used to workout everyday. I just need to get back to the habit.
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