I finally announced to everyone (or at least those who read the boards) last night what my actual weight is when I decided to join the WISH challenge. It is 230lbs and I am a little under 5'7". That's alot. All night and all morning I have kept telling myself my actual weight. After all, I have to acknowledge what I want to change in order to change it, correct? I want to drop 80lbs to reach 150!!!
During the course of my life the only time that I have really put on much weight was during my pregnancies. It took time to get it off the first two times, but I did it and looked and felt great. The third time (almost 7 years ago) I never got rid of the extra weight after my youngest DD was born. When I had my DS a couple years ago, I was thrilled that I didn't gain much (I was on a good nutrition program with him), but that was little concellation when I consider that I was already very much overweight when he was thought of.
I know I can maintain a weight. I have done it before. My goals were set in 2003 when I started working out with a friend, who then quit. Needless to say, I have been through a few exercise partners. It doesn't help when you are looking for support and even though I have gone it alone it is hard to stay on track at times when life get really hectic. So if joining a board is going to get me the support I need, then so be it.
The great news is: I actually measured myself and put it all in the spreadsheet that I found online, which will help me track weight loss and BMI. This is a first, because I have never measured myself before. Not great seeing the numbers, but I need to acknowledge it.
This morning I made 1 (only 1) scrambled egg and seasoned with salt, pepper, chives and a sprinkle of cheese. I added a slice of toast (will go with a 1/2 from now on) and some grapefruit juice (wakes you up better than coffee) and there was breakfast. I ALMOST took it to my office to eat and work, but then changed my mind and sat at the table (alone, everyone was gone, but that's okay) and read the WSJ (WAll Street Journal). I ate too quickly, but it was relaxing and a great start to the day.
I have my glass of water with me all the time. That's the easy part for me.
My goals for the day are:
1. Finish spring cleaning my office (that's exercise since I am going to be up and down and moving things around)
2. Walk the treadmill this afternoon during my favorite soap
3. Start an online genealogy course this afternoon while the little one naps (this way I won't lounge and snack)
4. Get out Dr. Phil's cookbook and make a grocery list to start his 3 wk jump start diet.
5. Go to bed by 11pm (good sleep is a must for weight loss)
Enough babbling, time to get working on the plan. I'm so excited!!
***Added at 10:45pm****
Well, for the most part, I did good today. My office is looking good and all I have is a few paper piles to sort through. I even did some of my DH's "honey do" in the office. Also, I worked on my online course. These things provided a great distraction from thinking about food and kept me going instead of lounging.
I did walk on the treadmill for 15 minutes. It should have been more, but there is something not quite right with the tension, so we'll have to get that looked at ASAP.
For lunch I ate a small taco and half a burrito. They were left over from last night and although it is not the best choice, I did manage to limit how much I ate. I had a small handful of raisins and peanuts about mid afternoon. Supper was quite late for me (we had a reception to attend), but consisted of half a chicken breast seasoned with salt, pepper, and Emeril's, no skin, small portion of long grain rice, and a good serving size of green beans. At the reception I had a small piece of cake. Probably should have let it go, but I don't have cake often and I made sure it was very small. After supper, I had another small handful of raisins.
The food choices can be even better and I need to work on that. I did great on water.
So the only thing I didn't get done because I ran out of time this evening was my grocery list for healthier meals. It's almost 11pm, so I must get ready for bed. Tomorrow will be better and easier.
*********added on 5/1/05**********
Finally got pictures working. Here I am at my starting weight 230 lbs. As you can see, I am turned slightly and hiding behind DD17 so I look smaller. Trying to get the image blown up so you can see better. I apologize.
During the course of my life the only time that I have really put on much weight was during my pregnancies. It took time to get it off the first two times, but I did it and looked and felt great. The third time (almost 7 years ago) I never got rid of the extra weight after my youngest DD was born. When I had my DS a couple years ago, I was thrilled that I didn't gain much (I was on a good nutrition program with him), but that was little concellation when I consider that I was already very much overweight when he was thought of.
I know I can maintain a weight. I have done it before. My goals were set in 2003 when I started working out with a friend, who then quit. Needless to say, I have been through a few exercise partners. It doesn't help when you are looking for support and even though I have gone it alone it is hard to stay on track at times when life get really hectic. So if joining a board is going to get me the support I need, then so be it.
The great news is: I actually measured myself and put it all in the spreadsheet that I found online, which will help me track weight loss and BMI. This is a first, because I have never measured myself before. Not great seeing the numbers, but I need to acknowledge it.
This morning I made 1 (only 1) scrambled egg and seasoned with salt, pepper, chives and a sprinkle of cheese. I added a slice of toast (will go with a 1/2 from now on) and some grapefruit juice (wakes you up better than coffee) and there was breakfast. I ALMOST took it to my office to eat and work, but then changed my mind and sat at the table (alone, everyone was gone, but that's okay) and read the WSJ (WAll Street Journal). I ate too quickly, but it was relaxing and a great start to the day.
I have my glass of water with me all the time. That's the easy part for me.
My goals for the day are:
1. Finish spring cleaning my office (that's exercise since I am going to be up and down and moving things around)
2. Walk the treadmill this afternoon during my favorite soap
3. Start an online genealogy course this afternoon while the little one naps (this way I won't lounge and snack)
4. Get out Dr. Phil's cookbook and make a grocery list to start his 3 wk jump start diet.
5. Go to bed by 11pm (good sleep is a must for weight loss)
Enough babbling, time to get working on the plan. I'm so excited!!
***Added at 10:45pm****
Well, for the most part, I did good today. My office is looking good and all I have is a few paper piles to sort through. I even did some of my DH's "honey do" in the office. Also, I worked on my online course. These things provided a great distraction from thinking about food and kept me going instead of lounging.
I did walk on the treadmill for 15 minutes. It should have been more, but there is something not quite right with the tension, so we'll have to get that looked at ASAP.
For lunch I ate a small taco and half a burrito. They were left over from last night and although it is not the best choice, I did manage to limit how much I ate. I had a small handful of raisins and peanuts about mid afternoon. Supper was quite late for me (we had a reception to attend), but consisted of half a chicken breast seasoned with salt, pepper, and Emeril's, no skin, small portion of long grain rice, and a good serving size of green beans. At the reception I had a small piece of cake. Probably should have let it go, but I don't have cake often and I made sure it was very small. After supper, I had another small handful of raisins.
The food choices can be even better and I need to work on that. I did great on water.
So the only thing I didn't get done because I ran out of time this evening was my grocery list for healthier meals. It's almost 11pm, so I must get ready for bed. Tomorrow will be better and easier.
*********added on 5/1/05**********
Finally got pictures working. Here I am at my starting weight 230 lbs. As you can see, I am turned slightly and hiding behind DD17 so I look smaller. Trying to get the image blown up so you can see better. I apologize.