wow.. it's been a long time since I've posted. Mainly because I have had zero to write about. No changes in my weight, no changes in my body... just me living my life the same way.
We were on vacation for a few weeks in July and I spent 0 time on the computer. This is the main reason that I did not create a new post or update anyone elses. I needed a mental break from my keyboard, mostly from work but all in all a break from googling and reading etc was also good.
When I returned from vacation, life and work just go busy and the time I spent on my computer were mostly for work reasons and when I finished work at the end of the day, I would shut her off. I needed that.
Well I'm back now. I gained 3 lbs on my vacation and I have finally gotten back to where I started. So I'm at 170.5 which was where I was just before vacation. So still in the 169-171 range that I have not been able to break in almost a year. UGH!
I know what I need to do it. I am just too lazy. I like my weekend splurges and I like the occasional treat. My body is happy right now. It's getting stronger at the gym and shockingly I'm still going 3-4 times a week. That's 3 months! Crazy....
This has been a stressful few weeks with R getting ready to leave again to go play hockey in another province for the year. His car has had nothing but problems since we bought it for him so I stress about that wanting it to be safe before it drives 1500KM away from me. We will get there. I just need to have patience and trust in the process.
We are not going to go with him this time. He's on his own for now. I plan to visit end of September, Thanksgiving and then he's home for a quick few games in November. I hope he has more confidence this time than last and that he sticks it out. But if he doesn't, he doesn't. It's really not the end of the world.
N is staying home this year. He's switching schools to a local school here and I'm thrilled that he will be home with us.
So need to get through the next few weeks and then I think I'll do a refocus on my eating to try and shake a few pounds before the end of the year.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
July....
Welp... here we are again. Another Month in the year!
I can't believe how fast time is flying by. Before we know it, summer will be over. The weather has been so so. Some really nice days but yesterday and today have been chilly. I don't mind the cooler weather at night as it helps us sleep but during the day, momma likes the heat!!
Ok... recap of June. Nothing much changed in June. My weight stayed exactly the same. Actually, that's a lie, it did go down .5 lbs. Big whoop. But I have also come to the conclusion in June that I'm going to focus less on my weight now. I might MIGHT even put the scale away and only weigh once a month.
I'm scared to do that because I have had periods in my life where I just avoid the scale and that has usually been when I know the number on it keeps increasing. I figure avoidance will make the problem go away, right?
Well, I'm trying to get into the menality of how do I feel?, how do my clothes fit? I do have a scale at the gym so I can use that if I really want a guess at my weight but it's been frustrating seeing the little losses and gains during the week when really all I do care about is the inches now.
So that's my goal for July... put the scale away. At least try to only step on it once a week, but hopefully hold out to one a month.
The workouts are awesome. I love going to the gym and seeing my body get stronger. I still don't have the best cardio and hate cardio machines but I am seeing myself getting stronger in both my lower and upper body which is just what I want. I do want to try and increase my cardio a bit this month, but I do not plan on spending 30+ minutes on any machine. At least for now.
Vacation coming up at the end of the month which I'm so excited for. It seems like so long since we have been away.
I want to post some updates on measurements by next week as that will be one month in since my last measurements. Maybe a pic too... although I don't think there is really much to report/see.
I can't believe how fast time is flying by. Before we know it, summer will be over. The weather has been so so. Some really nice days but yesterday and today have been chilly. I don't mind the cooler weather at night as it helps us sleep but during the day, momma likes the heat!!
Ok... recap of June. Nothing much changed in June. My weight stayed exactly the same. Actually, that's a lie, it did go down .5 lbs. Big whoop. But I have also come to the conclusion in June that I'm going to focus less on my weight now. I might MIGHT even put the scale away and only weigh once a month.
I'm scared to do that because I have had periods in my life where I just avoid the scale and that has usually been when I know the number on it keeps increasing. I figure avoidance will make the problem go away, right?
Well, I'm trying to get into the menality of how do I feel?, how do my clothes fit? I do have a scale at the gym so I can use that if I really want a guess at my weight but it's been frustrating seeing the little losses and gains during the week when really all I do care about is the inches now.
So that's my goal for July... put the scale away. At least try to only step on it once a week, but hopefully hold out to one a month.
The workouts are awesome. I love going to the gym and seeing my body get stronger. I still don't have the best cardio and hate cardio machines but I am seeing myself getting stronger in both my lower and upper body which is just what I want. I do want to try and increase my cardio a bit this month, but I do not plan on spending 30+ minutes on any machine. At least for now.
Vacation coming up at the end of the month which I'm so excited for. It seems like so long since we have been away.
I want to post some updates on measurements by next week as that will be one month in since my last measurements. Maybe a pic too... although I don't think there is really much to report/see.
Friday, June 21, 2019
Quick Check In
Nothing much to report which is why I haven't reported. No great movement on the scale and I'm still plugging away at the gym 4 days a week. My body still hurts after my sessions but not nearly as bad as it did the first few weeks.
I have not noticed any significant change in my body but I will press on because I actually really do enjoy going.
Now if I could just get S to go with me!
The weather is glorious but they are calling for a bit of rain this weekend. Boo....
R is out of school now so he will be home with me everyday. We need to get him a job so he's out of my hair or he will drive me batty. He sleeps until noon everyday! UGH.
That's it....
I have not noticed any significant change in my body but I will press on because I actually really do enjoy going.
Now if I could just get S to go with me!
The weather is glorious but they are calling for a bit of rain this weekend. Boo....
R is out of school now so he will be home with me everyday. We need to get him a job so he's out of my hair or he will drive me batty. He sleeps until noon everyday! UGH.
That's it....
Friday, June 7, 2019
Plugging on
Weight stayed the same this week but I'm actually ok with that. It was my TOM this week and it was a doozy and also I have been working my leg muscles at the gym and they are sore.
Been doing some reading online and it's very common to retain water after work outs for days to weeks to repair muscle tears. So that's what I'm going with!!! :)
Decided to take some measurements yesterday as I start this newish journey and then compared them to the old measurements that I took a year ago.
Here they go:
June 13 - 2018
Weight - 200
Waist - 41
Hips - 45
Bust 43.5
June 6 - 2019
Weight - 167.5
Waist - 36
Hips - 41
Bust - 40
R Thigh - 21.75
L Thigh - 22
R Arm - 12.5
L Arm - 12
The workouts have been going well, I try to do 15 minutes of interval running on the treadmill which seems to be good and really gets the heart pumping. I tried the elliptical but I hate that thing. I just feel awkward on it.
Then I move to strength training. Trying to work either upper body or lower body in a session and I do about 10 different exercises. I'm going to incorporate one full body day as well on either fridays or saturdays because I know I will have a good rest day the next day.
Then I finish off the workout with 5-7 minutes of bike and a full stretch.
I do my upper body workout on the ladies side of the gym because it's mostly free weights and the lower body on the mixed side of the gym. I actually feel more comfortable on the mixed (men's side). It's a larger space and I really feel like nobody is watching me. On the women's side, you are being watched. I know this because I watch as well.... women love to compare, it's just in our nature I think!
So plan for this weekend is good workout tonight and then trip to the pub. Tomorrow S is working all day so I'll do a full body work out in the morning and run some errands at the mall in the afternoon. Sunday going to visit a friend that just got home from the hospital and then maybe a trip to the nursery to replace a bunch of plants that have died on me!
Here are two pictures that I wanted to take of my arms.... Left one I'm not Flexing, Right one I am!!! LOL.... What a HUGE difference, NOT! One day...
Been doing some reading online and it's very common to retain water after work outs for days to weeks to repair muscle tears. So that's what I'm going with!!! :)
Decided to take some measurements yesterday as I start this newish journey and then compared them to the old measurements that I took a year ago.
Here they go:
June 13 - 2018
Weight - 200
Waist - 41
Hips - 45
Bust 43.5
June 6 - 2019
Weight - 167.5
Waist - 36
Hips - 41
Bust - 40
R Thigh - 21.75
L Thigh - 22
R Arm - 12.5
L Arm - 12
The workouts have been going well, I try to do 15 minutes of interval running on the treadmill which seems to be good and really gets the heart pumping. I tried the elliptical but I hate that thing. I just feel awkward on it.
Then I move to strength training. Trying to work either upper body or lower body in a session and I do about 10 different exercises. I'm going to incorporate one full body day as well on either fridays or saturdays because I know I will have a good rest day the next day.
Then I finish off the workout with 5-7 minutes of bike and a full stretch.
I do my upper body workout on the ladies side of the gym because it's mostly free weights and the lower body on the mixed side of the gym. I actually feel more comfortable on the mixed (men's side). It's a larger space and I really feel like nobody is watching me. On the women's side, you are being watched. I know this because I watch as well.... women love to compare, it's just in our nature I think!
So plan for this weekend is good workout tonight and then trip to the pub. Tomorrow S is working all day so I'll do a full body work out in the morning and run some errands at the mall in the afternoon. Sunday going to visit a friend that just got home from the hospital and then maybe a trip to the nursery to replace a bunch of plants that have died on me!
Here are two pictures that I wanted to take of my arms.... Left one I'm not Flexing, Right one I am!!! LOL.... What a HUGE difference, NOT! One day...
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Birthday and early end of the month post
Today is my birthday - I'm 47! This is the first birthday in years that I have been excited to celebrate. I don't love birthdays. I love my kid's birthdays as I love to celebrate them but I have not been one to put myself into the spotlight.
It's been one year since I switched to a HFLC (high fat, low carb) way of eating and it was the best thing I've ever done.
I did reach my weight loss goals plans of getting to 175 but once I got there I didn't want to stop. I set my next goal at 165 and now I've adjusted again to 155.
I have become healthier this year through the food that I put into my body, or rather the food that I no longer put into my body. People ask me all the time, don't you miss this or don't you miss that? Of course I do. I miss pizza, but I can substitute a bread crust for a different crust at home and I'm happy with that. Do I miss fresh Cobb's bread that is baked fresh in the morning? Of course, but I don't miss feeling frumpy, not being able to find clothes that fit me and feeling exhausted at the end of the day.
So yes, I miss cake, I miss sugary drinks, but not enough. I have had a total of 3 pieces of cheesecake in the last year. I would normally eat 3 pieces of cheesecake in a week (if we had the cake hanging around!) Cheesecake is my downfall. But that's ok. The 3 times I've had it, I have cherished each and every bite.
Ok - so onto May results. I wasn't going to post until tomorrow but with my birthday dinner tonight I can only expect that my weight may make a bit of a jump in the morning so I'm doing today. And it's my birthday, so there's that!
A few weeks ago I was so mad that my weight was not dropping, in fact it was going up and I could not see a way to get it to stop. I wasn't doing anything different but the scale was not going in the right direction. Go figure.
On the may long weekend (may 20 to be exact), I joined the local gym. I've been wanting to do it for awhile but I'm also intimidated by it. I spent lots of time watching youtube videos on how to setup a workout routine and how to use different machines.
I have been there 5 times (taking a day off between each session) and I feel great. I'm sore... super sore, but I feel great. I do a bit of cardio at the beginning, then weight train a specific area of my body (legs/glutes, arms/chest, back/shoulders) and then I finish off with 5-10 minutes of light cardio (bike, elliptical etc) and then a light stretch. I'm there for 60-90 minutes usually.
I feel GREAT! Did I say that already? And the scale this morning?! 167.5 :) So I achieved my may goal of 168 (although one day shy) and I'm ready to kill June!
I'm not one for posting pics but I had to do the selfie in the gym bathroom to try and track my progress.
Wish I took a bat arms picture as that is my least favorite part of my body, but I was trying to steal the pic quickly before anyone came in! (tee hee)
It's been one year since I switched to a HFLC (high fat, low carb) way of eating and it was the best thing I've ever done.
I did reach my weight loss goals plans of getting to 175 but once I got there I didn't want to stop. I set my next goal at 165 and now I've adjusted again to 155.
I have become healthier this year through the food that I put into my body, or rather the food that I no longer put into my body. People ask me all the time, don't you miss this or don't you miss that? Of course I do. I miss pizza, but I can substitute a bread crust for a different crust at home and I'm happy with that. Do I miss fresh Cobb's bread that is baked fresh in the morning? Of course, but I don't miss feeling frumpy, not being able to find clothes that fit me and feeling exhausted at the end of the day.
So yes, I miss cake, I miss sugary drinks, but not enough. I have had a total of 3 pieces of cheesecake in the last year. I would normally eat 3 pieces of cheesecake in a week (if we had the cake hanging around!) Cheesecake is my downfall. But that's ok. The 3 times I've had it, I have cherished each and every bite.
Ok - so onto May results. I wasn't going to post until tomorrow but with my birthday dinner tonight I can only expect that my weight may make a bit of a jump in the morning so I'm doing today. And it's my birthday, so there's that!
A few weeks ago I was so mad that my weight was not dropping, in fact it was going up and I could not see a way to get it to stop. I wasn't doing anything different but the scale was not going in the right direction. Go figure.
On the may long weekend (may 20 to be exact), I joined the local gym. I've been wanting to do it for awhile but I'm also intimidated by it. I spent lots of time watching youtube videos on how to setup a workout routine and how to use different machines.
I have been there 5 times (taking a day off between each session) and I feel great. I'm sore... super sore, but I feel great. I do a bit of cardio at the beginning, then weight train a specific area of my body (legs/glutes, arms/chest, back/shoulders) and then I finish off with 5-10 minutes of light cardio (bike, elliptical etc) and then a light stretch. I'm there for 60-90 minutes usually.
I feel GREAT! Did I say that already? And the scale this morning?! 167.5 :) So I achieved my may goal of 168 (although one day shy) and I'm ready to kill June!
I'm not one for posting pics but I had to do the selfie in the gym bathroom to try and track my progress.
Wish I took a bat arms picture as that is my least favorite part of my body, but I was trying to steal the pic quickly before anyone came in! (tee hee)
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
A Frustrating first 1/2 of May
Actually it's more than 1/2 of the month and it's been a total waste!
My weight has not gone down but it's gone up by about 5 lbs. I have done nothing different, I have cut out my nuts and most cheese and I'm not losing. I'm gaining in fact!
I feel defeated.
The only thing I can do is to start tracking again to ensure that I'm eating correctly. But I have a strong feeling that it's not what I'm eating that is causing me this weight gain.
The only thing that has been different the last few weeks is my allergies, which have been awful and I have been taking lots of antihistamines and decongestants. Other than that.... NOTHING is different.
I'm mad. I know this happens but I would rather it be because I ate a cheesecake or a batch and a 1/2 of cookies.
I joined the local gym yesterday. I'm giving up my Zumba to try something a bit different. I love the Zumba but I was finding that it wasn't challenging me enough lately. I am going to start working a bit harder on my cardio and some strength/conditioning. I am not doing that for weight loss but more for health and my heart. Gotta take care of the ticker. So nervous and a bit excited to go this afternoon.
I'm 9 days from my birthday and 7 lbs away from my goal.... guess that goal is blown out of the water.
My weight has not gone down but it's gone up by about 5 lbs. I have done nothing different, I have cut out my nuts and most cheese and I'm not losing. I'm gaining in fact!
I feel defeated.
The only thing I can do is to start tracking again to ensure that I'm eating correctly. But I have a strong feeling that it's not what I'm eating that is causing me this weight gain.
The only thing that has been different the last few weeks is my allergies, which have been awful and I have been taking lots of antihistamines and decongestants. Other than that.... NOTHING is different.
I'm mad. I know this happens but I would rather it be because I ate a cheesecake or a batch and a 1/2 of cookies.
I joined the local gym yesterday. I'm giving up my Zumba to try something a bit different. I love the Zumba but I was finding that it wasn't challenging me enough lately. I am going to start working a bit harder on my cardio and some strength/conditioning. I am not doing that for weight loss but more for health and my heart. Gotta take care of the ticker. So nervous and a bit excited to go this afternoon.
I'm 9 days from my birthday and 7 lbs away from my goal.... guess that goal is blown out of the water.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
WI Wednesday?
Considering I started May with a weigh in and it was Wednesday, I figured I'd continue with wednesday weigh ins and see how it goes. It's a change up from Mondays which always seem to leave me a wee bit sad cause I usually see a bit of a gain. I don't always eat as well on the weekends, I will splurge on adult beverages and usually breakfast which I don't eat monday to friday. I also don't get nearly enough water into me on the weekends. You would think that the monday weigh in would force me to do these things but I think psychologically, I have convinced myself that mondays will be high and I just roll with it.
So we switch it up. If it ain't working, we adjust, right?! Well, let's just go with it for now or for the month of May!
So.... May 8th, one week from start and I was at 170.5 today. So down 2 from last wednesday. I love it, but I'm not celebrating. Not celebrating because I seem to always be above that 170 mark and never lower. I probably jinxed myself because when I was in the 200s I always saw 175 as my goal weight. I wanted to be in the 170s. Now I can't get out of the damn range!
I need to be careful this weekend with it being both R's birthday and mother's day. I know we are doing fondue on Saturday for R's birthday or going for steak dinner so I can work around that but not sure what will happen for Mother's day. Likely breakfast somewhere I'm assuming. We will see. Hopefully the 2 lbs is not short lived - it's going to be a challenge!
Ok. so 170.5.
Things I am proud of myself for doing this week:
No NUTS!! Hmmm.... interesting. Not because I didn't want them, but because we don't have them! :) I have to go to costco tomorrow and I will buy some because they are great snacks for the boys so I will just need to really really work on my will power! But this was a major plus.
WATER! As mentioned I was not great with my water on the weekend, but I have been rocking it during the work week. Even making those extra trips to the bathroom in the middle of the night, which usually make me mad but right now, I'm good with it because flush it OUT!
EXERCISE: I have done about 5 sets of Yoga and am loving it. It clears my mind and I'm already feeling improvements in my movement and flexibility. Considering switching my Zumba to a gym membership as a new gym opened just a wee bit away from me. I'm still not 100% convinced and until I'm completely motivated I won't go, so it's still just a thought for me.
Things to improve on:
SNACKING: Still doing the occasional snack on things I should not. No more pretzels or cookies so that is all good. And again, it is likely because I don't have any of that in the house, but that will change when we go to costco on thursday. Oh well... need to make smart choices.
STEPS! Although my yoga has improved, I'm still not getting the desired 10,000 steps a day. Some days it's 8000, some days it's 6000. Not near the 10,000 I want to be at. So will continue to work at that.
TRACKING: Fail, fail fail.... but that might not be all bad. The week or two that I did track I did notice that I was eating too much and so I adjusted. Maybe the tracking for me is just a check in to make sure I'm doing ok. But tracking would be good, I just get lazy at dinnertime and seem to forget!
I know it keeps me on track though.... LOL, get it? on track?.... lol
We will see where the rest of the week takes me!
So we switch it up. If it ain't working, we adjust, right?! Well, let's just go with it for now or for the month of May!
So.... May 8th, one week from start and I was at 170.5 today. So down 2 from last wednesday. I love it, but I'm not celebrating. Not celebrating because I seem to always be above that 170 mark and never lower. I probably jinxed myself because when I was in the 200s I always saw 175 as my goal weight. I wanted to be in the 170s. Now I can't get out of the damn range!
I need to be careful this weekend with it being both R's birthday and mother's day. I know we are doing fondue on Saturday for R's birthday or going for steak dinner so I can work around that but not sure what will happen for Mother's day. Likely breakfast somewhere I'm assuming. We will see. Hopefully the 2 lbs is not short lived - it's going to be a challenge!
Ok. so 170.5.
Things I am proud of myself for doing this week:
No NUTS!! Hmmm.... interesting. Not because I didn't want them, but because we don't have them! :) I have to go to costco tomorrow and I will buy some because they are great snacks for the boys so I will just need to really really work on my will power! But this was a major plus.
WATER! As mentioned I was not great with my water on the weekend, but I have been rocking it during the work week. Even making those extra trips to the bathroom in the middle of the night, which usually make me mad but right now, I'm good with it because flush it OUT!
EXERCISE: I have done about 5 sets of Yoga and am loving it. It clears my mind and I'm already feeling improvements in my movement and flexibility. Considering switching my Zumba to a gym membership as a new gym opened just a wee bit away from me. I'm still not 100% convinced and until I'm completely motivated I won't go, so it's still just a thought for me.
Things to improve on:
SNACKING: Still doing the occasional snack on things I should not. No more pretzels or cookies so that is all good. And again, it is likely because I don't have any of that in the house, but that will change when we go to costco on thursday. Oh well... need to make smart choices.
STEPS! Although my yoga has improved, I'm still not getting the desired 10,000 steps a day. Some days it's 8000, some days it's 6000. Not near the 10,000 I want to be at. So will continue to work at that.
TRACKING: Fail, fail fail.... but that might not be all bad. The week or two that I did track I did notice that I was eating too much and so I adjusted. Maybe the tracking for me is just a check in to make sure I'm doing ok. But tracking would be good, I just get lazy at dinnertime and seem to forget!
I know it keeps me on track though.... LOL, get it? on track?.... lol
We will see where the rest of the week takes me!
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Birthday Month!
Whelp.... May 1 and I am 1.5 lbs heavier than when I started the last month (172.5). So pretty much the same cause my weight does fluctuate a bit here and there.
I'm disappointed. I really wanted to be in the 150s by my birthday and that is just not going to happen.
I will be really happy if I can get to 168 by my birthday May 30th! and then maybe 162 by end of June and 158 by our vacation July 23rd! With a final goal of 155 by end of summer :)
The numbers are not terrible to achieve but considering I've been at this same weight since October, the journey is daunting.
So small goals... small steps.... I'm doing the right thing as I've been maintaining all this time and not gaining so that is a win but I have to adjust to keep losing.
So here's to MAY hopefully she will be better to me than April or March or .....
I've started (yesterday) doing a crunch challenge to strengthen my core muscles (cause they are pitiful) and also started last week doing the occasional morning Yoga and desk yoga during the day when I get restless. I want to continue with the yoga at least a few times a week as it will help with my flexibility and posture which has been declining over the last few years. They may not help with weight loss but they will make me feel more fit!
So goals for May are to lose weight - DUH.... and also increase my strength through daytime stretching and core exercises!
I'm disappointed. I really wanted to be in the 150s by my birthday and that is just not going to happen.
I will be really happy if I can get to 168 by my birthday May 30th! and then maybe 162 by end of June and 158 by our vacation July 23rd! With a final goal of 155 by end of summer :)
The numbers are not terrible to achieve but considering I've been at this same weight since October, the journey is daunting.
So small goals... small steps.... I'm doing the right thing as I've been maintaining all this time and not gaining so that is a win but I have to adjust to keep losing.
So here's to MAY hopefully she will be better to me than April or March or .....
I've started (yesterday) doing a crunch challenge to strengthen my core muscles (cause they are pitiful) and also started last week doing the occasional morning Yoga and desk yoga during the day when I get restless. I want to continue with the yoga at least a few times a week as it will help with my flexibility and posture which has been declining over the last few years. They may not help with weight loss but they will make me feel more fit!
So goals for May are to lose weight - DUH.... and also increase my strength through daytime stretching and core exercises!
Monday, April 29, 2019
It's like the twilight zone...
Well not really..
But you know those times when you lose weight during the week and you are "How the heck did that happen?" knowing that your behaviors for the past week did not constitute any reason for weight loss?
Well I did NOT have one of those weeks. HA HA
Actually the opposite. I'm at 174 this morning. I've been eating well... not over indulging in anything, cut out carbs as I stated back after easter weekend, not drinking wine (or nearly as much).... :). The only thing I may have been snacking on a bit too much, is nuts... damn nuts, I love them!
So I'm up 4 lbs in 2 weeks. I could do another kick start this week which I know would drop the weight but I have not had luck after the kick start in keeping if off so really, what's the point? So I see a 7 lb loss in 3 days and then it's back in 3 more days.
I have been slacking in the tracking department so that will have to start up again. But it's frustrating. I get myself back on track, I am out exercising more, I've given up most of my beloved wine on the weekends and no more cookies/candy/chocolate etc. :(
It's really gotta be the nuts. SO no mo nuts! Or I will at least have to bring out the food scale and measure out my portions cause my big handfuls are more than a recommended portion I'm sure.
And water... I slacked on the water this weekend. Not 4 lbs worth but I slacked.
Oh and my allergies are on FIRE!!! stupid left eye won't even open. What a crappy start to the work week. Hopefully by thurs/friday I will be back to 2 fully functioning eyes and a little less water weight!
But you know those times when you lose weight during the week and you are "How the heck did that happen?" knowing that your behaviors for the past week did not constitute any reason for weight loss?
Well I did NOT have one of those weeks. HA HA
Actually the opposite. I'm at 174 this morning. I've been eating well... not over indulging in anything, cut out carbs as I stated back after easter weekend, not drinking wine (or nearly as much).... :). The only thing I may have been snacking on a bit too much, is nuts... damn nuts, I love them!
So I'm up 4 lbs in 2 weeks. I could do another kick start this week which I know would drop the weight but I have not had luck after the kick start in keeping if off so really, what's the point? So I see a 7 lb loss in 3 days and then it's back in 3 more days.
I have been slacking in the tracking department so that will have to start up again. But it's frustrating. I get myself back on track, I am out exercising more, I've given up most of my beloved wine on the weekends and no more cookies/candy/chocolate etc. :(
It's really gotta be the nuts. SO no mo nuts! Or I will at least have to bring out the food scale and measure out my portions cause my big handfuls are more than a recommended portion I'm sure.
And water... I slacked on the water this weekend. Not 4 lbs worth but I slacked.
Oh and my allergies are on FIRE!!! stupid left eye won't even open. What a crappy start to the work week. Hopefully by thurs/friday I will be back to 2 fully functioning eyes and a little less water weight!
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
So apparently the tracking thing does seem to work
My weight has not dropped dramatically - actually only a lb in over a week, BUT.... the tracking shows me that I eat too much, no... make that WAY too much when I want to be losing weight.
I thought for sure I was in the 1200 calorie range but it's more like 1500-1800. It's the little extras that I have that I don't count, or that I "under" count. I might have been mentally counting that first serving of nuts but not the 2nd. Or maybe I think I've only had 2 pieces of cheese but really it was more like 5.
So the weight did not drop this week but I spent the week eating pretty much how I have been and the numbers were high, or at least too high to drop any lbs.
So this week the focus is streamlining what I eat. Planning what I'm going to eat. It's really hard to guesstimate eating out so I have to assume that I will overeat in my calories anytime I eat out. I think that's just a fact. I can't assume that a meal out will ever be in the 300-400 range. Unless I'm eating a salad with no dressing, or anything else other than lettuce for that matter.
Was TOM last week so I was munchy... eating all munchies I could find. Staying as close to low-carb as I could but still that extra slice of cheese or extra dip in the veggie dip. IT all adds up.
I have reduced some of my carbs in the last few days and have already noticed a HUGE boost to my energy. Especially in the morning. I have so much energy in the am and I have not been needing my coffee in the afternoon as I was needing a few weeks ago.
Other things may be contributing such as the weather etc, but I truly believe it's the food.
The positive thing I have learned is that I can happily maintain my weight at 1500-1800 calories a day when I'm ready to maintain which will hopefully be sooner than later.
Happy Easter y'all!
I thought for sure I was in the 1200 calorie range but it's more like 1500-1800. It's the little extras that I have that I don't count, or that I "under" count. I might have been mentally counting that first serving of nuts but not the 2nd. Or maybe I think I've only had 2 pieces of cheese but really it was more like 5.
So the weight did not drop this week but I spent the week eating pretty much how I have been and the numbers were high, or at least too high to drop any lbs.
So this week the focus is streamlining what I eat. Planning what I'm going to eat. It's really hard to guesstimate eating out so I have to assume that I will overeat in my calories anytime I eat out. I think that's just a fact. I can't assume that a meal out will ever be in the 300-400 range. Unless I'm eating a salad with no dressing, or anything else other than lettuce for that matter.
Was TOM last week so I was munchy... eating all munchies I could find. Staying as close to low-carb as I could but still that extra slice of cheese or extra dip in the veggie dip. IT all adds up.
I have reduced some of my carbs in the last few days and have already noticed a HUGE boost to my energy. Especially in the morning. I have so much energy in the am and I have not been needing my coffee in the afternoon as I was needing a few weeks ago.
Other things may be contributing such as the weather etc, but I truly believe it's the food.
The positive thing I have learned is that I can happily maintain my weight at 1500-1800 calories a day when I'm ready to maintain which will hopefully be sooner than later.
Happy Easter y'all!
Monday, April 8, 2019
Back to good old tracking
Well, nothing else seems to work. I think I'm doing well, I get to the weekend and I blow it. EVERY SINGLE weekend!
This weekend I was good and then bought Easter candy for the kids. I like to have a bowl of candy out for them and their friends when they stop by. Problem is I snack on it too... and as I'm not officially tracking/counting anything, I go overboard!
So the only thing that will keep me in line is to track. I need to do this. I'm going to do this.
Weight was 171 this morning... so it just won't go down. I'm sick of it.
So I need to vow to track my food and more importantly plan my food for the day. As I work from home I don't have to plan my breakfast and lunch as those that have to commute to an office every day. I can decide what I'm going to eat as I get hungry. Benefits but also consequences..
So today I'm planning: Here is to getting me started:
B: BPC coffee with MCT oil, collagen and a 1/2 tbsp of salted butter
L: Tuna melt - Avocado with sundried tomato tuna/mayo and a slice of cheese melted
S: Cucumbers and Dip
D: Filet Mignon, green bean casserole and sauteed mushrooms
S: Raspberries or pistachios.
Let's see how this goes. Lots of walking planned this week too as I need to get out more! Getting that Fitbit charged up! Oh and Zumba tomorrow night too!
The calendar is creeping up to my birthday and I really wanted to be in the 150s by then.... LET's GO!
This weekend I was good and then bought Easter candy for the kids. I like to have a bowl of candy out for them and their friends when they stop by. Problem is I snack on it too... and as I'm not officially tracking/counting anything, I go overboard!
So the only thing that will keep me in line is to track. I need to do this. I'm going to do this.
Weight was 171 this morning... so it just won't go down. I'm sick of it.
So I need to vow to track my food and more importantly plan my food for the day. As I work from home I don't have to plan my breakfast and lunch as those that have to commute to an office every day. I can decide what I'm going to eat as I get hungry. Benefits but also consequences..
So today I'm planning: Here is to getting me started:
B: BPC coffee with MCT oil, collagen and a 1/2 tbsp of salted butter
L: Tuna melt - Avocado with sundried tomato tuna/mayo and a slice of cheese melted
S: Cucumbers and Dip
D: Filet Mignon, green bean casserole and sauteed mushrooms
S: Raspberries or pistachios.
Let's see how this goes. Lots of walking planned this week too as I need to get out more! Getting that Fitbit charged up! Oh and Zumba tomorrow night too!
The calendar is creeping up to my birthday and I really wanted to be in the 150s by then.... LET's GO!
Monday, March 25, 2019
The bad choices continue....
I considered not writing about this again but if I don't, I'm not being accountable and true to myself. If I don't write about it, it's not like it's not true and for ME, it's better to admit and try to fix it.
This week has been a struggle. I wrote about that last week and the struggle has continued. I have not been off the rails eating donuts and cookies but I have been "snacking" and cheating and not feeling good about it.
Everything in moderation is not for me. It may work for some but what it does is give me permission to eat what is bad for me. Until I can get into a mindset where I can have one cookie or a bite of something and be done with it, I have to avoid. I was at that point before christmas so I know I can get back there again but I need to keep the temptations at bay until I get there again.
My body does not like sugars and wheat. I have had a little bit of sugar each day over the last week and half, but as a result I have a flare up in my eczema and have developed a few "spots" on my legs again. It's a wheat intolerance but the sugar also triggers it. I'm itchy and having to use creams to keep it at bay. I can have a cookie once and awhile but I can't have one each day. It's just not part of my life anymore.
Not going to set any new goals this week other than to get back on track. Or as back on track as I can. It's warming up and the sun is shining so I want to be able to wear shorts soon and not worry about rashes and spots and regular blahness!
So the scale read 173.5 this morning.... AWFUL.. but deserved. Time to buckle down and get this shit done!
This week has been a struggle. I wrote about that last week and the struggle has continued. I have not been off the rails eating donuts and cookies but I have been "snacking" and cheating and not feeling good about it.
Everything in moderation is not for me. It may work for some but what it does is give me permission to eat what is bad for me. Until I can get into a mindset where I can have one cookie or a bite of something and be done with it, I have to avoid. I was at that point before christmas so I know I can get back there again but I need to keep the temptations at bay until I get there again.
My body does not like sugars and wheat. I have had a little bit of sugar each day over the last week and half, but as a result I have a flare up in my eczema and have developed a few "spots" on my legs again. It's a wheat intolerance but the sugar also triggers it. I'm itchy and having to use creams to keep it at bay. I can have a cookie once and awhile but I can't have one each day. It's just not part of my life anymore.
Not going to set any new goals this week other than to get back on track. Or as back on track as I can. It's warming up and the sun is shining so I want to be able to wear shorts soon and not worry about rashes and spots and regular blahness!
So the scale read 173.5 this morning.... AWFUL.. but deserved. Time to buckle down and get this shit done!
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Confessions
Ok... it's been a bad TOM week. Just so snacky. Feel the need to eat all the snacks so I'm going to just jot down what I've eaten the last few days that I should not have. I haven't been tracking my food so maybe if I just track the BAD stuff it will be more in my face that I've fallen off track this week.
These items may not seem like much, but they are enough to pull me into the high GI vortex where my body then holds onto water and I need to keep snacking. The sugar also makes me feel blah and sluggish. I know that my body does not like it, and for the most part I never seem to crave it but when I get a taste for it, damn, it's like a drug!
Sunday - Garlic bread 3/4 slice, peanut butter cookie 1/2, glass of red wine, 2 bite brownie
Monday - peanut butter cookie 3/4, 4 squares cookies and cream hershey bar,
Tuesday - dark chocolate cream, chocolate chip cookie, package of fruit snacks,
I think there is more as well but that is all that comes to mind right now. The common denominator here is the damn cookies. Bloody MIL. She brings them for the kids but they never eat them. They are going in the freezer today and the boys can pull them out when they need a snack.
I also need to go shopping... we have no veggies in the house to snack on.
These items may not seem like much, but they are enough to pull me into the high GI vortex where my body then holds onto water and I need to keep snacking. The sugar also makes me feel blah and sluggish. I know that my body does not like it, and for the most part I never seem to crave it but when I get a taste for it, damn, it's like a drug!
Sunday - Garlic bread 3/4 slice, peanut butter cookie 1/2, glass of red wine, 2 bite brownie
Monday - peanut butter cookie 3/4, 4 squares cookies and cream hershey bar,
Tuesday - dark chocolate cream, chocolate chip cookie, package of fruit snacks,
I think there is more as well but that is all that comes to mind right now. The common denominator here is the damn cookies. Bloody MIL. She brings them for the kids but they never eat them. They are going in the freezer today and the boys can pull them out when they need a snack.
I also need to go shopping... we have no veggies in the house to snack on.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
The small things...
I tend to worry so much about the silly number on the scale and I tend to shrug away the things that really matter in the journey.
I am a little over 9 months in and although I am not at the "number" that I want I do notice a bunch of things that are different than they were 9 + months ago.
1. Although I'm still on my BP meds, my BP is better than it has been in years. It's controlled and consistently at the lowest numbers that it's been since we discovered the high BP 4 years ago, although I believe it was much longer than that because I had high BP when I had my 2nd son 17 years ago! So although it's a work in progress, its on the right path. I may never get rid of my meds as both mom and dad both had high BP and although mom was pretty average in her weight and mobility, dad has been healthy for all his lift. He still to this day works out 3 days a week at the age of 85! But his BP is high, just something he has to live with.
2. I move much more efficiently. I was never really one to be in pain with my knees or other appendages but I did tire quickly. Especially if I ran or if I went for a brisk walk. I could feel the extra 40 lbs dragging me down somewhat and I didn't like it. I know if I had kept at the weight that I was that my knees would have started to hate me.
3. My wardrobe is sooooo much better. Well not really great as I still spend 85% of my time in workout wear but when I want to wear cute skinnier jeans, I wear them. And t-shirts don't constrict me around my spare tire when I sit. I was constantly adjusting my clothes or just wearing clothes that were too big so that I could hide myself. Not anymore. Although I still have "fluff" I am comfortable with that fluff.
4. I'm almost in a normal weight range. I'm honestly not even sure when that last happened. I was always on the larger side going through high school and when I got married. I have worn a size 14 from as long as I can remember. I do remember being a size 8 at one point but I think that was in grade 8. I'm not a size 8 yet, but my weight is very close to being in normal range from BMI.. I think I'm about 4 lbs away.
5. I eat WAY more vegetables than I used to. Carbs and breads and cereals were my go tos. I never thought I ate that bad but it was so natural to grab the loaf of bread, grab two slices, slam on some peanut butter and call it a snack. We had fruit and veggies in the house at all time but I found that often on a sunday, I would be throwing them out. Was just more satisfying to eat the bread and crackers etc. Now my snack is cucumbers and dip or maybe a few slices of cheese. We eat a veggie at every dinner and often 2. Salad at lunch is normal now for me. And I feel so much better from it.
6. My skin is much happier. I've had skin issues for most of my life. Not bad enough to warrant a trip to dermatologist but what I believed were allergies that would spark up rashes and eczema flare ups. I had them mostly on my torso, on my scalp but also on the back of my legs. With the reduction of wheat and sugars in my diet I have had clear or almost clear skin. No more scratching for this girl.
7. I'm just happier.
So I have to remember it's not about the number. Sure that's a piece of it, but it's all the things listed above plus many more that have just become the norm for me now.
I am a little over 9 months in and although I am not at the "number" that I want I do notice a bunch of things that are different than they were 9 + months ago.
1. Although I'm still on my BP meds, my BP is better than it has been in years. It's controlled and consistently at the lowest numbers that it's been since we discovered the high BP 4 years ago, although I believe it was much longer than that because I had high BP when I had my 2nd son 17 years ago! So although it's a work in progress, its on the right path. I may never get rid of my meds as both mom and dad both had high BP and although mom was pretty average in her weight and mobility, dad has been healthy for all his lift. He still to this day works out 3 days a week at the age of 85! But his BP is high, just something he has to live with.
2. I move much more efficiently. I was never really one to be in pain with my knees or other appendages but I did tire quickly. Especially if I ran or if I went for a brisk walk. I could feel the extra 40 lbs dragging me down somewhat and I didn't like it. I know if I had kept at the weight that I was that my knees would have started to hate me.
3. My wardrobe is sooooo much better. Well not really great as I still spend 85% of my time in workout wear but when I want to wear cute skinnier jeans, I wear them. And t-shirts don't constrict me around my spare tire when I sit. I was constantly adjusting my clothes or just wearing clothes that were too big so that I could hide myself. Not anymore. Although I still have "fluff" I am comfortable with that fluff.
4. I'm almost in a normal weight range. I'm honestly not even sure when that last happened. I was always on the larger side going through high school and when I got married. I have worn a size 14 from as long as I can remember. I do remember being a size 8 at one point but I think that was in grade 8. I'm not a size 8 yet, but my weight is very close to being in normal range from BMI.. I think I'm about 4 lbs away.
5. I eat WAY more vegetables than I used to. Carbs and breads and cereals were my go tos. I never thought I ate that bad but it was so natural to grab the loaf of bread, grab two slices, slam on some peanut butter and call it a snack. We had fruit and veggies in the house at all time but I found that often on a sunday, I would be throwing them out. Was just more satisfying to eat the bread and crackers etc. Now my snack is cucumbers and dip or maybe a few slices of cheese. We eat a veggie at every dinner and often 2. Salad at lunch is normal now for me. And I feel so much better from it.
6. My skin is much happier. I've had skin issues for most of my life. Not bad enough to warrant a trip to dermatologist but what I believed were allergies that would spark up rashes and eczema flare ups. I had them mostly on my torso, on my scalp but also on the back of my legs. With the reduction of wheat and sugars in my diet I have had clear or almost clear skin. No more scratching for this girl.
7. I'm just happier.
So I have to remember it's not about the number. Sure that's a piece of it, but it's all the things listed above plus many more that have just become the norm for me now.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Kickstart results
After the 3 day kick start I am down 6.5 lbs. I know it's all water weight but hopefully it's enough to actually kick start a loss again. I dread what the scale will say tomorrow and after the weekend.
During the 3 days I felt good. Did not have an abundance of energy but did not feel tired either. I did manage to go to Zumba on the tuesday night and felt fine at zumba.
I actually liked the bone broth and the more research I do on it, the more I think I should stick with it. Going to talk to the local butcher this weekend as I believe he makes it and maybe buy me a batch. The last set I got was in the states and we don't go down enough for me to get a lot.
The kettle and fire bone broth is supposed to be one of the best but we can't get it in Canada just yet and it is not shipped to canada either. So we wait. But I think the butcher is the next closest thing.
I drank a bunch of water over this last 3 days as well and I think that had a lot to do with the drop in weight.
So today I sit at 166.5...... I really hate even writing it because I dread it will be gone in a day or two.
Oh well... here is hopefully to a new fresh spring start! Oh and it snowed again last night. Where do I live again??? I thought I was in rainy vancouver!
During the 3 days I felt good. Did not have an abundance of energy but did not feel tired either. I did manage to go to Zumba on the tuesday night and felt fine at zumba.
I actually liked the bone broth and the more research I do on it, the more I think I should stick with it. Going to talk to the local butcher this weekend as I believe he makes it and maybe buy me a batch. The last set I got was in the states and we don't go down enough for me to get a lot.
The kettle and fire bone broth is supposed to be one of the best but we can't get it in Canada just yet and it is not shipped to canada either. So we wait. But I think the butcher is the next closest thing.
I drank a bunch of water over this last 3 days as well and I think that had a lot to do with the drop in weight.
So today I sit at 166.5...... I really hate even writing it because I dread it will be gone in a day or two.
Oh well... here is hopefully to a new fresh spring start! Oh and it snowed again last night. Where do I live again??? I thought I was in rainy vancouver!
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Spring Ahead
This coming weekend is the spring ahead weekend where we switch our clocks to have a bit more daylight in the day. I'm pretty indifferent as to whether it's worth it or not. The time change really does not affect me much as I go to bed early anyways and morning are always dark regardless of the time, but it affects my kid and my dog. So I have to go through the pain of them switching their body clocks to match the new times.
The time change also dictates the reminder to check the smoke detectors and filters on the furnace. Just a few maintenance things around the house to ensure we are safe and have a healthy house.
It's a sign that spring is just around the corner and I'm ready for it. We've had a very cold winter for us, but it's been dry which is rare on the west coast. I'll take it though. I think we can prepare for a nice warm spring, or at least that is what I'm hoping for.
With the corner rounding into a new season it's also time for me to make some changes in my health, eating again. I've been doing well and I feel great, but I really want to meet my personal weight and health goals this summer.
I want to lose another 10-20 lbs and work towards getting rid of my medication. I went to see the doctor yesterday and my BP is the best it's been in a long time. 110/74 He said if it stays steady we can think of reducing the meds soon. Hopefully that happens by my next appt in 3 months.
I have to go for a repeat u/s for the cyst in my breast. It's a followup from 6 months ago. I'm not too worry about it, and I can't let it worry me. Just need to stay on top of things and make sure that I do all the necessary tests. Mom had breast cancer when she was 43 so there is always a worry that I could get it too.
My weight is continuing to fluctuate by the same 3 lbs since October. I really want to just have a breakthrough and push into the 160s. I'm so close. This monday when I weighed in I was 173.. so back up, even though I know that 3 will be gone by friday (water weight from the weekend), it will go back down to 170 and then back up again to 171 or 172. I might sneak a peak at 169 but it never drops much more than that. This morning I was already down to 169.5 but I won't feel satisfied until it sticks or goes lower. I'm like a broken record!
So... to try and push myself into spring I have decided to do a 3 day keto kickstart to try and trick my body into losing weight again. I'm on day 2 day and feeling great... lots of energy and clarity but I do have zumba tonight so will see if that energy will run out.
Here is the kickstart:
Yesterday was easy. I made a big pot of macaroni and cheese and ribs for dinner for the family and I don't eat either so I didn't have any temptations.
Tonight I will make sausages and cabbage for dinner, which will keep in the fridge for leftovers for me when I'm ready to start eating normal food again on thursday! :)
Off to make my egg. :)
The time change also dictates the reminder to check the smoke detectors and filters on the furnace. Just a few maintenance things around the house to ensure we are safe and have a healthy house.
It's a sign that spring is just around the corner and I'm ready for it. We've had a very cold winter for us, but it's been dry which is rare on the west coast. I'll take it though. I think we can prepare for a nice warm spring, or at least that is what I'm hoping for.
With the corner rounding into a new season it's also time for me to make some changes in my health, eating again. I've been doing well and I feel great, but I really want to meet my personal weight and health goals this summer.
I want to lose another 10-20 lbs and work towards getting rid of my medication. I went to see the doctor yesterday and my BP is the best it's been in a long time. 110/74 He said if it stays steady we can think of reducing the meds soon. Hopefully that happens by my next appt in 3 months.
I have to go for a repeat u/s for the cyst in my breast. It's a followup from 6 months ago. I'm not too worry about it, and I can't let it worry me. Just need to stay on top of things and make sure that I do all the necessary tests. Mom had breast cancer when she was 43 so there is always a worry that I could get it too.
My weight is continuing to fluctuate by the same 3 lbs since October. I really want to just have a breakthrough and push into the 160s. I'm so close. This monday when I weighed in I was 173.. so back up, even though I know that 3 will be gone by friday (water weight from the weekend), it will go back down to 170 and then back up again to 171 or 172. I might sneak a peak at 169 but it never drops much more than that. This morning I was already down to 169.5 but I won't feel satisfied until it sticks or goes lower. I'm like a broken record!
So... to try and push myself into spring I have decided to do a 3 day keto kickstart to try and trick my body into losing weight again. I'm on day 2 day and feeling great... lots of energy and clarity but I do have zumba tonight so will see if that energy will run out.
Here is the kickstart:
Yesterday was easy. I made a big pot of macaroni and cheese and ribs for dinner for the family and I don't eat either so I didn't have any temptations.
Tonight I will make sausages and cabbage for dinner, which will keep in the fridge for leftovers for me when I'm ready to start eating normal food again on thursday! :)
Off to make my egg. :)
Friday, February 22, 2019
It's like a bloody wall..
My weight is a wall. I can get to top of it, I might even stick my foot over to the other side but making the actual jump to land on the other side, I just can't seem to do.
I did everything the same way that I did last week but my weight crept back to 170. That darn 170!!
It is my TOM week but generally I see a bit of a drop in weight during this time but not so much this week. I've had some minor bowel issues this week as well. Need to up my water quite a bit and maybe try to get a bit more fibre in.
Otherwise... good week. Snow... which I'm done with. Bring on the sun and rain of spring... :)
I did everything the same way that I did last week but my weight crept back to 170. That darn 170!!
It is my TOM week but generally I see a bit of a drop in weight during this time but not so much this week. I've had some minor bowel issues this week as well. Need to up my water quite a bit and maybe try to get a bit more fibre in.
Otherwise... good week. Snow... which I'm done with. Bring on the sun and rain of spring... :)
Monday, February 11, 2019
Feeling better
Ok... weight was down to 169 today. I'm very happy with that but won't do any special happy dances until I see that the number stays down and continues to drop!!
I've hit 169 a few times so it's not an ultimate low but it always pops up right after I hit it so we will see!
This week I did well. I IF every day from 8pm to Noon. I would have coffee first thing in the morning and then another cup with my collagen etc at lunchtime.
Then maybe a snack in the afternoon and then dinner. Nothing after dinner or nothing after 8pm. It was funny because on saturday I literally ate right up until 8pm.... but then stopped! Immediately!
It actually felt good to grab that control back. I know it won't be feasible all the time, for example if we dine out with friends or at friends, I can't control when the meal will be served but when I'm in control of my eating time, I will do my best to follow. At least for now.
Due to the IF, I found I was less hungry so I did not consume as many calories. I don't track anymore but I ate less nuts, cheese etc so I know the calories were lower.
It snowed HARD last night here.. which is a rarity in our neck of the woods so I'll be spending some time shoveling today. Don't mind though. The dog loves it.... :)
Happy Monday!
I've hit 169 a few times so it's not an ultimate low but it always pops up right after I hit it so we will see!
This week I did well. I IF every day from 8pm to Noon. I would have coffee first thing in the morning and then another cup with my collagen etc at lunchtime.
Then maybe a snack in the afternoon and then dinner. Nothing after dinner or nothing after 8pm. It was funny because on saturday I literally ate right up until 8pm.... but then stopped! Immediately!
It actually felt good to grab that control back. I know it won't be feasible all the time, for example if we dine out with friends or at friends, I can't control when the meal will be served but when I'm in control of my eating time, I will do my best to follow. At least for now.
Due to the IF, I found I was less hungry so I did not consume as many calories. I don't track anymore but I ate less nuts, cheese etc so I know the calories were lower.
It snowed HARD last night here.. which is a rarity in our neck of the woods so I'll be spending some time shoveling today. Don't mind though. The dog loves it.... :)
Happy Monday!
Monday, February 4, 2019
Frustrated
Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy that I have lost almost 40 lbs since June and kept it off, however I'm extremely frustrated that I have an additional 15-20 to lose and I just can't seem to break the stall.
I've been at the same weight - give or take 3 lbs since October. I'm not sure why I can't lose the weight, I've been doing virtually the same things that I was doing from June to October but the scale is not moving.
It was not until I watched a video by Dr. Berg this morning regarding Metabolism. Here is a link to the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt1DOJXAXFg
It makes a lot of sense to me. In the past when I lost weight I would often get down to 190 and then could not lose any more. I would stall at that weight and then eventually after sitting there for a few months would start to regain the weight lost. Last year, I managed to break through that level and get to 170. This is now my new plateau - my body's happy weight that it wants to stay at. The video explains that our bodies lose metabolism as we get older, lose weight etc. So I have managed to lose the weight to this magic 170 and this is now my new baseline.
If I wanted to drop the baseline I need to change up my metabolism. Makes sense. It's all the things I have been talking about but just haven't managed to put into place. Exercising more, eating different and intermittent fasting. I've dabbled in Intermittent fasting for quite some time but never really did it officially or correct. No calories in the fasting hours. I can have water, coffee (black) or tea (black).
My normal day would look like this:
Get up 6:15
Start work at 6:30
Get biosteel with water (electrolytes) at 7
Make coffee (with collagen, MCT oil and HWC) between 8:30 and 9
Lunch at 12
Snack at 2
Snack at 4
Dinner at 6
Possible snack after dinner.... not always.
Here is my new plan for this week that I'd like to try and do:
Get up 6:15
Coffee (black) at 7
Coffee with collagen/mct oil and HWC between 11-12 with lunch
Dinner at 6 with Electrolytes
I'm going to try and eat MORE during my meal times and try to eliminate snacks during the day. The snacks may be spiking my insulin levels which is causing my metabolism to slow down.
It's worth a try... oh and I'm still sick, but finally feeling normal and not blaming sickness for the scale results this morning... up 3 to 173! that might be super bowl :)
I've been at the same weight - give or take 3 lbs since October. I'm not sure why I can't lose the weight, I've been doing virtually the same things that I was doing from June to October but the scale is not moving.
It was not until I watched a video by Dr. Berg this morning regarding Metabolism. Here is a link to the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt1DOJXAXFg
It makes a lot of sense to me. In the past when I lost weight I would often get down to 190 and then could not lose any more. I would stall at that weight and then eventually after sitting there for a few months would start to regain the weight lost. Last year, I managed to break through that level and get to 170. This is now my new plateau - my body's happy weight that it wants to stay at. The video explains that our bodies lose metabolism as we get older, lose weight etc. So I have managed to lose the weight to this magic 170 and this is now my new baseline.
If I wanted to drop the baseline I need to change up my metabolism. Makes sense. It's all the things I have been talking about but just haven't managed to put into place. Exercising more, eating different and intermittent fasting. I've dabbled in Intermittent fasting for quite some time but never really did it officially or correct. No calories in the fasting hours. I can have water, coffee (black) or tea (black).
My normal day would look like this:
Get up 6:15
Start work at 6:30
Get biosteel with water (electrolytes) at 7
Make coffee (with collagen, MCT oil and HWC) between 8:30 and 9
Lunch at 12
Snack at 2
Snack at 4
Dinner at 6
Possible snack after dinner.... not always.
Here is my new plan for this week that I'd like to try and do:
Get up 6:15
Coffee (black) at 7
Coffee with collagen/mct oil and HWC between 11-12 with lunch
Dinner at 6 with Electrolytes
I'm going to try and eat MORE during my meal times and try to eliminate snacks during the day. The snacks may be spiking my insulin levels which is causing my metabolism to slow down.
It's worth a try... oh and I'm still sick, but finally feeling normal and not blaming sickness for the scale results this morning... up 3 to 173! that might be super bowl :)
Friday, February 1, 2019
SICK....
I'm sick. I could feel it coming on Tuesday night. Not physically, but emotionally. I went to bed thinking it has been about 4 years since I've spent a day in bed cause I've been so sick. Now I'm not nearly that sick right now but I did wake up Wednesday morning with a sore throat and a semi stuffy nose. I'm pounding the vitty C and oil of oregano in hopes it passes quickly. Went to bed at 8:30 on Wednesday night and felt awesome for the extra sleep I received.
Felt much better thursday but figured I'd go to bed early again on thursday night because there is nothing wrong with getting a little extra sleep.
Forecast is telling us that it's going to get cold next week. Not back east cold.. I honestly don't even know how people function in that cold but cold like near or just below freezing. That's cold for us west coasters. We have to pull out all the winter garb just to go outside... it's awful. My poor crocuses were just starting to bloom in the backyard and now they will likely end up dying as they will have frozen ground around them for the next few days.
Back to this stupid cold. I find that unlike many people, when I get sick, my weight balloons. I don't know if it's water retention or the meds that I take when I have a cold or that I'm just full of snot but I can easily put on 3-5 lbs during my cold week so that is where I'm at right now. I haven't been eating any more, maybe even less but I have been drinking lots of water and tea and other warm goodness to try and keep hydrated and the mucus flowing... BLECH!!
So not much to report other than I have a cold, it's about to get cold and I'm up a few lbs...
So much for changing my weigh in day after all....
POO!!!
Felt much better thursday but figured I'd go to bed early again on thursday night because there is nothing wrong with getting a little extra sleep.
Forecast is telling us that it's going to get cold next week. Not back east cold.. I honestly don't even know how people function in that cold but cold like near or just below freezing. That's cold for us west coasters. We have to pull out all the winter garb just to go outside... it's awful. My poor crocuses were just starting to bloom in the backyard and now they will likely end up dying as they will have frozen ground around them for the next few days.
Back to this stupid cold. I find that unlike many people, when I get sick, my weight balloons. I don't know if it's water retention or the meds that I take when I have a cold or that I'm just full of snot but I can easily put on 3-5 lbs during my cold week so that is where I'm at right now. I haven't been eating any more, maybe even less but I have been drinking lots of water and tea and other warm goodness to try and keep hydrated and the mucus flowing... BLECH!!
So not much to report other than I have a cold, it's about to get cold and I'm up a few lbs...
So much for changing my weigh in day after all....
POO!!!
Monday, January 28, 2019
Mind Games and Weigh In days
Over the years I have had different weigh in days depending on whether I had to go to a WW meeting and weigh in or if there was a challenge at work with an official weigh in day or just a random day that I picked. I've never had a weekend weigh in day and that has been fine for me. I tend to treat weekends as treats as we will eat out on one of the days and I will dabble in a few adult beverages as well so weekends are for relaxing and living life. Monday to Friday (well actually thursday) are for buckling down and being serious.
I've decided to switch my weigh in days back to one that makes me happier. I do see losses on mondays so don't get me wrong but I often find that I will weigh in on a tuesday or friday and there are additional losses. It's a mind game and it usually beats me up in some way.
I hate the mind games of the scale but they are there and if I continue to weigh myself every day they will always be there and I have accepted that. So what day to choose??? Tuesday or Friday?
I will decide later this week... which means I'm picking the lower number and going with it! :) It will likely be friday as that gives me friday night to "cheat"... and then pick my socks up for the rest of the week.
I really wanted to see more weight gone for January.... so I will have to buckle down for february and try a bit harder.
Weekend was busy as we had my BF birthday on friday which consisted of fondue and wine. Saturday we had a busy day running errands and then R's game at night. Dinner was pulled pork and salad. Big breakfast sunday morning out as R had another game. We had sausages and cabbage for dinner last night which was basically like licking a salt block... so yummy but I could feel the salt bloating me right after dinner....Very little water this weekend.... BOO BAD ME!!!
So weight was the same this morning as last monday .... 170. Not happy about that at all...
So mondays.... you are gone.... time to make room for my new best friend, FRIDAY???
I've decided to switch my weigh in days back to one that makes me happier. I do see losses on mondays so don't get me wrong but I often find that I will weigh in on a tuesday or friday and there are additional losses. It's a mind game and it usually beats me up in some way.
I hate the mind games of the scale but they are there and if I continue to weigh myself every day they will always be there and I have accepted that. So what day to choose??? Tuesday or Friday?
I will decide later this week... which means I'm picking the lower number and going with it! :) It will likely be friday as that gives me friday night to "cheat"... and then pick my socks up for the rest of the week.
I really wanted to see more weight gone for January.... so I will have to buckle down for february and try a bit harder.
Weekend was busy as we had my BF birthday on friday which consisted of fondue and wine. Saturday we had a busy day running errands and then R's game at night. Dinner was pulled pork and salad. Big breakfast sunday morning out as R had another game. We had sausages and cabbage for dinner last night which was basically like licking a salt block... so yummy but I could feel the salt bloating me right after dinner....Very little water this weekend.... BOO BAD ME!!!
So weight was the same this morning as last monday .... 170. Not happy about that at all...
So mondays.... you are gone.... time to make room for my new best friend, FRIDAY???
Monday, January 21, 2019
The plan for small changes
I've always believed that small changes can make a big difference. Getting up earlier to tackle a few things before work or maybe writing down a to do list will allow me to keep track of my tasks for the day. I need to incorporate some of those small changes in my health as well. I need to increase my activity a bit. I'm not going to be drastic about it... lol... cause why would I want to do that but I am going to add a bit. I walk the dog every day at lunchtime and then again usually at night. I'm going to make a point of going EVERY night from now on. I sometimes take a pass because it's raining or I'm tucked into a show and don't feel like getting off the couch but I need to. I need to add more activity and eventually more intensity as well but we will get there... baby steps.
I want to do this because although my weight is coming off, it's coming off VERY slowly and I want to speed that up a bit. I've been "stalled" for a few months hovering around the same few lbs and it's only now that the scale seems to be moving again. I do feel healthier in my body, but my meds have not changed and my blood pressure is still fairly high in the morning before my coffee... not super high like it used to be but higher. My goal for this year was to reduce or completely come off my meds by my birthday so I have 4 months to get that done!!! That and lose 10 lbs! :)
My weight is still going down... I hit a high time low on friday of 169! Never been there so that was so exciting to see but I was back up to 170 this morning for my official weigh in. I do think TOM is on the horizon and should be appearing in the next day or two so hopefully when that's done the 1 lb and maybe a bit more will fall away too.
My eating has been good. No complaints there... I'm out of nuts but honestly think I might wait a week or two before buying any. They are my vice and I love them but I can get out of hand having a small handful here and a small handful there... I think a break would be good!
The weekend was usual with dinner with friends on friday night (greek!) and then hockey on saturday night and sunday day....
Dad was in the hospital this weekend so I spent some time with him there as well. He's getting old... it's sad to watch him age and especially lose his memory. I need to also make more time to go and visit dad, he's not going to be here forever.
Goals for this week are continue to drink my water, move more!!! and cut down on the nuts! :)
Period week so it could be challenging with food.
Happy Monday!
170!!!! :)
I want to do this because although my weight is coming off, it's coming off VERY slowly and I want to speed that up a bit. I've been "stalled" for a few months hovering around the same few lbs and it's only now that the scale seems to be moving again. I do feel healthier in my body, but my meds have not changed and my blood pressure is still fairly high in the morning before my coffee... not super high like it used to be but higher. My goal for this year was to reduce or completely come off my meds by my birthday so I have 4 months to get that done!!! That and lose 10 lbs! :)
My weight is still going down... I hit a high time low on friday of 169! Never been there so that was so exciting to see but I was back up to 170 this morning for my official weigh in. I do think TOM is on the horizon and should be appearing in the next day or two so hopefully when that's done the 1 lb and maybe a bit more will fall away too.
My eating has been good. No complaints there... I'm out of nuts but honestly think I might wait a week or two before buying any. They are my vice and I love them but I can get out of hand having a small handful here and a small handful there... I think a break would be good!
The weekend was usual with dinner with friends on friday night (greek!) and then hockey on saturday night and sunday day....
Dad was in the hospital this weekend so I spent some time with him there as well. He's getting old... it's sad to watch him age and especially lose his memory. I need to also make more time to go and visit dad, he's not going to be here forever.
Goals for this week are continue to drink my water, move more!!! and cut down on the nuts! :)
Period week so it could be challenging with food.
Happy Monday!
170!!!! :)
Monday, January 14, 2019
Decent Start to 2019!
I told myself I was going to do two things to start the new year. The first was to drink less wine and have a 2 week break altogether to start the new year and I also said I was going to post more as it seems to make me more accountable when I post something. Anything.
So we went to the pub on friday night for our weekly gathering with friends or just the two of us and I'm happy to say I ordered my salad and a club soda with lime! :) I did want to order a glass of wine but no biggie. S had a light beer and just one so that was a win for both of us.
Saturday I had a very stressful day and got into a texting argument with R's coach. He's an asshat but I'm not giving him any print time on this blog so pfhhht!... Let's just say the night stressed the hell out of me and the momma bear in me was ready to hurt him. Funny enough, we are watching the Ray Donovan series right now and I said.... I wish I had contact to my own personal Ray Donovan! Anyway... long story, short, I caved and had a few glasses of wine when we got home on saturday. I really wanted to last until monday (or rather next weekend cause I don't weekday drink) but I caved.
We spent most of the weekend with R and his hockey and just ran other quick chores to fill up the cupboards and walk the pups... but otherwise it was fine.
This mornings weigh in was 171.5 so down 1.5. I would have liked more but I can't be sad about that at all.
As I'm a frequent weigher, I like to track it to see patterns and fluctuations. I track using an app called Happy Scale. I also like that it sets small goals for me to achieve. Sometimes a few lbs is much easy to imagine than the 10, 20 etc... that lies ahead.
Here is a screen shot for what it looks like - so my next milestone is 168.4 and based on my past weight loss, it predicts that I should hit that in 15 days. :)
Goals for this week are to continue drinking more water and just press on. I think I'm doing ok otherwise.
It's crazy foggy outside today but it's supposed to be glorious later today!!!
So we went to the pub on friday night for our weekly gathering with friends or just the two of us and I'm happy to say I ordered my salad and a club soda with lime! :) I did want to order a glass of wine but no biggie. S had a light beer and just one so that was a win for both of us.
Saturday I had a very stressful day and got into a texting argument with R's coach. He's an asshat but I'm not giving him any print time on this blog so pfhhht!... Let's just say the night stressed the hell out of me and the momma bear in me was ready to hurt him. Funny enough, we are watching the Ray Donovan series right now and I said.... I wish I had contact to my own personal Ray Donovan! Anyway... long story, short, I caved and had a few glasses of wine when we got home on saturday. I really wanted to last until monday (or rather next weekend cause I don't weekday drink) but I caved.
We spent most of the weekend with R and his hockey and just ran other quick chores to fill up the cupboards and walk the pups... but otherwise it was fine.
This mornings weigh in was 171.5 so down 1.5. I would have liked more but I can't be sad about that at all.
As I'm a frequent weigher, I like to track it to see patterns and fluctuations. I track using an app called Happy Scale. I also like that it sets small goals for me to achieve. Sometimes a few lbs is much easy to imagine than the 10, 20 etc... that lies ahead.
Here is a screen shot for what it looks like - so my next milestone is 168.4 and based on my past weight loss, it predicts that I should hit that in 15 days. :)
Goals for this week are to continue drinking more water and just press on. I think I'm doing ok otherwise.
It's crazy foggy outside today but it's supposed to be glorious later today!!!
Monday, January 7, 2019
A new year and a new regroup
Happy 2019 - !!!!
Christmas was glorious even though I worked throughout for the most part. Enjoyed time with family and friends but at the same time ate and drank way too much!
January 1st locked up the liquor cabinet and threw out all left over cookies and tarts etc. Well there might be a few chocolates left over but they are individually wrapped and will be used as treats in the new year when I really need a sweet.
My weight fluctuated quite a bit over the holidays and at my highest on December 31st I was 176.5.. might have even seen a 177 but I can't truly remember anymore.
Been committed since then and I am down to 173 this morning. So a good 3 lbs down from last monday! Whoop. And I'm back on track for the most part of eating and no drinking.
Vowed to skip wine for a few weeks and I gotta say - it's been hard.. I truly love sitting in front of the fire on a saturday night and have a glass or two. This weekend it was sparkling water... not nearly the same. One more weekend and then I will allow myself to have a glass or two on fri/saturdays but not during the week. During the 2 week holiday break I was having as glass or 3 every night it seemed. Friends stop by and we have a glass, we settled in to binge watch Netflix at night and we have another 1 or 2.... bad.
But back on track. Feel better too as I was noticing when I was eating the minimal carbs I was having that my skin started to get itchy again and I still have a pimple on my face that just won't go away.
Water water water... lots of greens and we can get this done.
I really want to be at 160 by my birthday (at the end of may) so hopefully that is possible... I think it is but we will see how it goes.
On a very positive note - this has been the LONGEST that I have ever kept weight off. Although I have been pretty much plateaued since September I have not gained other than the 3 lbs in December. I think that is something to be proud of and to continue to pat myself on the back for.
Weather is glorious today so going to head out at lunch with the pup - Rain is a coming back and it's going to be soggy the rest of the week!!
Looking forward to checking in next monday with a LOSS on the scale!!!
I saw this today from a friend on FB and thought it worth including... we can't beat ourselves up about the holidays...
Christmas was glorious even though I worked throughout for the most part. Enjoyed time with family and friends but at the same time ate and drank way too much!
January 1st locked up the liquor cabinet and threw out all left over cookies and tarts etc. Well there might be a few chocolates left over but they are individually wrapped and will be used as treats in the new year when I really need a sweet.
My weight fluctuated quite a bit over the holidays and at my highest on December 31st I was 176.5.. might have even seen a 177 but I can't truly remember anymore.
Been committed since then and I am down to 173 this morning. So a good 3 lbs down from last monday! Whoop. And I'm back on track for the most part of eating and no drinking.
Vowed to skip wine for a few weeks and I gotta say - it's been hard.. I truly love sitting in front of the fire on a saturday night and have a glass or two. This weekend it was sparkling water... not nearly the same. One more weekend and then I will allow myself to have a glass or two on fri/saturdays but not during the week. During the 2 week holiday break I was having as glass or 3 every night it seemed. Friends stop by and we have a glass, we settled in to binge watch Netflix at night and we have another 1 or 2.... bad.
But back on track. Feel better too as I was noticing when I was eating the minimal carbs I was having that my skin started to get itchy again and I still have a pimple on my face that just won't go away.
Water water water... lots of greens and we can get this done.
I really want to be at 160 by my birthday (at the end of may) so hopefully that is possible... I think it is but we will see how it goes.
On a very positive note - this has been the LONGEST that I have ever kept weight off. Although I have been pretty much plateaued since September I have not gained other than the 3 lbs in December. I think that is something to be proud of and to continue to pat myself on the back for.
Weather is glorious today so going to head out at lunch with the pup - Rain is a coming back and it's going to be soggy the rest of the week!!
Looking forward to checking in next monday with a LOSS on the scale!!!
I saw this today from a friend on FB and thought it worth including... we can't beat ourselves up about the holidays...
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