Alright. Posting again about my weight, my journey, and my inspirations. I'll be 30 this year and I want to feel balance and peace in my life. I'm starting with an Ayurvedic diet/lifestyle change. I don't know enough about it yet, but I like what I've read and experienced, so I'm beginning to adopt the habits in hopes of reaching a physical homeostasis.
Current weight: 220 lbs. Goal weight: 180 lbs by November 2012
Aspirations: Run a Half Marathon in Feb. 2013
Plans to Achieve Homeostasis: Starting April 9, 2012, I am eating for my dosha and practicing yoga for my dosha. These two actions will begin my path to balance. I'm practicing alternating breathing for relaxation, I am cutting meat out of my diet for 2 weeks (to start), and I am not consuming alcohol or caffeine for at least that amount of time.
Plans to Achieve Physical Fitness: Starting April 16, I am going to work a 30 minute outdoors run into my pithy workout routine, 3 times a week. I am going to really dedicate myself to just doing it 6 times in 2 weeks.
I hope to use this blog as a means of journaling my emotional response as well as hold myself accountable for any backsliding. Also, secretly, I hope in 5 months I will look back through these blog posts to see a big change in myself. Not just physically, but emotionally.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Thursday, January 6, 2011
2011....whoa, it's been a WHILE!
I forgot I started blogging. LOL. I have gained a hefty 25 lbs in the year 2010, and I must say, I do NOT like it. With all Mom's surgeries and health scares, the year was probably the most stressful year of my entire life. But Mom's brain is on the mend and there's waaay less to worry about now. I'm no longer consumed with thoughts about her and Dad's situation, in fact I'm starting to forget it only happened a year ago. That's a great feeling.
But, the emotional strain of such a horrific ordeal took it's toll and I ended 2010 in a severe depression. I have been considering medication (as my sister and mom are both medicated for depression), but I'm resisting the idea more now than ever. I feel happier when I'm healthier, when I'm more regimented, when I'm more active...so I'm making 2011 about getting myself back to a happy place.
In 6 days, I'm already noticing a big difference! I am exercising each day (even with this broken ankle), I'm paying close attention to my diet, I'm taking melatonin so that I sleep earlier than my body naturally wants me too (bedtime=11pm right now but by next week, I'm hoping to be down to 10:30pm).
Even after the breakup I just went thru, I am not feeling nearly as depressed as I was a month ago-before/during Christmas. I really do have an energy I haven't had in a while. I'm excited to keep it going!
But, the emotional strain of such a horrific ordeal took it's toll and I ended 2010 in a severe depression. I have been considering medication (as my sister and mom are both medicated for depression), but I'm resisting the idea more now than ever. I feel happier when I'm healthier, when I'm more regimented, when I'm more active...so I'm making 2011 about getting myself back to a happy place.
In 6 days, I'm already noticing a big difference! I am exercising each day (even with this broken ankle), I'm paying close attention to my diet, I'm taking melatonin so that I sleep earlier than my body naturally wants me too (bedtime=11pm right now but by next week, I'm hoping to be down to 10:30pm).
Even after the breakup I just went thru, I am not feeling nearly as depressed as I was a month ago-before/during Christmas. I really do have an energy I haven't had in a while. I'm excited to keep it going!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Formidable Four
This weather makes me crazy! I have headaches because of the barometric pressure changes and then I'm miserable most of the day. This morning, I actually drank a protein shake on the way to work. Got a nice big boost from the healthy balance in that :) And, I ate turkey, lettuce, and swiss for lunch (no bread) with only a little potato salad (about 3T). I've had a little caffeine today but nothing too detrimental :)
Tonight I eat sushi I think. Last night it was grilled buffalo chicken salad without the bleu cheese and with the ranch on the side. The salad isn't exactly health food, but I only ate half of it. So, I am not too concerned with it being on the higher fat side. Drinking plenty of water and being mobile. I've seen a small difference this week on the scale: 2 lbs down. Could be water weight but it definitely pumps me up!
Tonight I eat sushi I think. Last night it was grilled buffalo chicken salad without the bleu cheese and with the ranch on the side. The salad isn't exactly health food, but I only ate half of it. So, I am not too concerned with it being on the higher fat side. Drinking plenty of water and being mobile. I've seen a small difference this week on the scale: 2 lbs down. Could be water weight but it definitely pumps me up!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Day 3
Today has been stressful. And for what? I have not clue. I will say that the Coke from Monday is still sitting on my desk...untouched since I first opened it Monday and drank the terrible 4 oz. I've had 2 10 oz cups of hot, black tea (unsweetened) and about 3 cups of garlic chicken at lunch. I have eaten maybe 1/2 cup of cashews and almonds (mixed, unsalted).
Last night was Asian Chicken salad w/reduced-sugar sesame dressing and a cup of broccoli cheddar soup from Panera bread. It was excellent. I love Panera Bread! Amy and I discussed being healthy and what it's done for us both. She's reaping some awesome benefits when it comes to her cholesterol and triglyceride levels. She's a truly healthy eater. I'm jealous. I wanna be like Amy in that way! LOL. Plus, it was a nice visit with a dear friend. Yay for good health, good food and good friends!
Last night was Asian Chicken salad w/reduced-sugar sesame dressing and a cup of broccoli cheddar soup from Panera bread. It was excellent. I love Panera Bread! Amy and I discussed being healthy and what it's done for us both. She's reaping some awesome benefits when it comes to her cholesterol and triglyceride levels. She's a truly healthy eater. I'm jealous. I wanna be like Amy in that way! LOL. Plus, it was a nice visit with a dear friend. Yay for good health, good food and good friends!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Yesterday was no good, but today feels BETTER
So yesterday I struggled with lunch and breakfast. The only thing I did that I wanted to do was Day 1 of my running workout...which wasn't running, oddly enough. BUT, it is a proven exercise plan and it makes sense, so I will follow it to the T for the full 8 weeks. If it doesn't work, you'll be the first to know!
Today, I woke up renewed. My drive, my senses, and most of all, my spirit :) I feel like I can actually do what I intend to do...get in shape and LOSE weight! This is partially due to an article I read yesterday during my "candy bar or soda" debate. A woman in the article was formerly over 300 lbs. She decided to get into shape. She got up every day at 2:30am and went for a jog that eventually helped her lose 100 lbs in 18 months! That's so phenomenal and so motivational, I can't begin to describe how it makes me feel. I am going to do that too. I am going to exercise my butt off, literally!
If you're interested, I found a solution to my problem yesterday: popcorn. I had some microwavable popcorn in my closet and had that for lunch. No a whole bag, just 2 cups or so with about 4 oz of Coke. The almost entire bottle is still sitting on my desk. I'm not even interested in drinking it. :) Dinner was not so great, but not so terrible. It was Dining Divas night out (dinner club with girls from work) and we went to the Greek buffet. There was lots of food, but I stayed away from sweets, bread, potatoes, and fried. I ate shwerma (roasted meat from a skewer) and lots of tabouli (parsley with cracked wheat, tomatoes, and lemon) and drank unsweetened tea. I had birthday cake, but it was medium in portion, so I think I'm okay.
Today, I woke up renewed. My drive, my senses, and most of all, my spirit :) I feel like I can actually do what I intend to do...get in shape and LOSE weight! This is partially due to an article I read yesterday during my "candy bar or soda" debate. A woman in the article was formerly over 300 lbs. She decided to get into shape. She got up every day at 2:30am and went for a jog that eventually helped her lose 100 lbs in 18 months! That's so phenomenal and so motivational, I can't begin to describe how it makes me feel. I am going to do that too. I am going to exercise my butt off, literally!
If you're interested, I found a solution to my problem yesterday: popcorn. I had some microwavable popcorn in my closet and had that for lunch. No a whole bag, just 2 cups or so with about 4 oz of Coke. The almost entire bottle is still sitting on my desk. I'm not even interested in drinking it. :) Dinner was not so great, but not so terrible. It was Dining Divas night out (dinner club with girls from work) and we went to the Greek buffet. There was lots of food, but I stayed away from sweets, bread, potatoes, and fried. I ate shwerma (roasted meat from a skewer) and lots of tabouli (parsley with cracked wheat, tomatoes, and lemon) and drank unsweetened tea. I had birthday cake, but it was medium in portion, so I think I'm okay.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Uh-Oh
Woke up late today and didn't grab anything for lunch OR breakfast. I thought about buying a salad in the school cafeteria, but the only one they had was an apple, nut, and feta cheese salad. I hate sweet fruity salads. So I bought a burrito and pulled the tortilla off. Used some cheese sauce to add flavor, BUT, I threw up most of it. I guess I was in too big a hurry and we all know how my band does when I rush. Yuck.
I don't have any healthy snack foods because I didn't plan ahead. I'm suffering right now. :( I have currently: 1 20oz Coke, 1 full size Milky Way a student brought me in repayment for something I did for him, a bag FULL of individually wrapped caramel candies from a training I did last month (still full, so that's a good thing, since it's been in my desk since then), a box of black tea, a box of Special K protein water mixes and a box of International Delights mocha cappucino mix.
What do I do? I started by throwing the candy bar in the back of my desk and putting the bag of candy back in the drawer where it came from. Neither of those things is good for me. The soda? I might drink a little of it, although I KNOW it's not okay.
T, what would you do? I'm so dumb for not planning ahead. Boo. I can eat the milky way bar and not drink the soda and then be guilty but run an extra mile during my workout this afternoon...jeez, this is why I'm in this predicament right now. Poor choices.
I'll keep you posted on what I choose. Maybe another teacher in my hallway has something less damaging to nibble. I'll make some of that tea in the meantime to at least make me feel like I've done something healthy. It's pretty harmless.
I don't have any healthy snack foods because I didn't plan ahead. I'm suffering right now. :( I have currently: 1 20oz Coke, 1 full size Milky Way a student brought me in repayment for something I did for him, a bag FULL of individually wrapped caramel candies from a training I did last month (still full, so that's a good thing, since it's been in my desk since then), a box of black tea, a box of Special K protein water mixes and a box of International Delights mocha cappucino mix.
What do I do? I started by throwing the candy bar in the back of my desk and putting the bag of candy back in the drawer where it came from. Neither of those things is good for me. The soda? I might drink a little of it, although I KNOW it's not okay.
T, what would you do? I'm so dumb for not planning ahead. Boo. I can eat the milky way bar and not drink the soda and then be guilty but run an extra mile during my workout this afternoon...jeez, this is why I'm in this predicament right now. Poor choices.
I'll keep you posted on what I choose. Maybe another teacher in my hallway has something less damaging to nibble. I'll make some of that tea in the meantime to at least make me feel like I've done something healthy. It's pretty harmless.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Let's Get Physical!
I love that song, btw..."I wanna get physical, physical" LOL. Except when I'm singing it, I just mean I'm in the mood for a good workout (okay okay, yes I KNOW she's also referring to a workout...I just mean one I would consider doing in public ;)
Tiffany and I have resolved to blog about our weight loss as we go along. She's a buddy of mine from college who, like me, has some motivation issues. We live about an hour from one another, so daily workouts aren't options; however, I think with her support via the 'net, I can keep the drive!
Identified bad personal habits: eating high-fat, high-calorie foods and NOT working out. Goals: workout for 30 mins daily and keep meals under 1200 calories. With the lap-band I shouldn't have this issue, but I do NOT want to have it filled again. I want to lose the weight without relying on my band.
Slightly embarrassing admissions: I have gotten hooked on soda and beer again. The two things I am never supposed to have (because of the carbonation), I drink quite regularly. If I'd never started drinking them again, I'd be okay. I had started to dislike them. It's ALL in my head. Also (and this makes me cringe) I eat ranch on everything. No more. Mustard is okay. Ketchup sparingly. Vinaigrette if necessary.
Plan:
-30 minute jogs M,W,& F
-cardio workout (either biggest loser or p90x) T,Th,& Sat.
-eat breakfast every single day (prob. protein shakes)
-daily vitamin intake plus protein shakes for lunch
Okay T, I'm starting tomorrow. I'm committing to this small change. All I need to do is retrain my mind to NOT do the stuff I know is bad for me. You are so gonna kick butt with your efforts. You did so well this weekend. I'm PROUD :) My turn!
Tiffany and I have resolved to blog about our weight loss as we go along. She's a buddy of mine from college who, like me, has some motivation issues. We live about an hour from one another, so daily workouts aren't options; however, I think with her support via the 'net, I can keep the drive!
Identified bad personal habits: eating high-fat, high-calorie foods and NOT working out. Goals: workout for 30 mins daily and keep meals under 1200 calories. With the lap-band I shouldn't have this issue, but I do NOT want to have it filled again. I want to lose the weight without relying on my band.
Slightly embarrassing admissions: I have gotten hooked on soda and beer again. The two things I am never supposed to have (because of the carbonation), I drink quite regularly. If I'd never started drinking them again, I'd be okay. I had started to dislike them. It's ALL in my head. Also (and this makes me cringe) I eat ranch on everything. No more. Mustard is okay. Ketchup sparingly. Vinaigrette if necessary.
Plan:
-30 minute jogs M,W,& F
-cardio workout (either biggest loser or p90x) T,Th,& Sat.
-eat breakfast every single day (prob. protein shakes)
-daily vitamin intake plus protein shakes for lunch
Okay T, I'm starting tomorrow. I'm committing to this small change. All I need to do is retrain my mind to NOT do the stuff I know is bad for me. You are so gonna kick butt with your efforts. You did so well this weekend. I'm PROUD :) My turn!
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