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Saturday, October 27, 2012
Learning Every Day
This week is my learning week. I didn't realize how many calories a chocolate chip cookie was, I had to make hard decisions to accomplish getting to my caloric intake, and I did not work out as i wanted. However, I realized I need to make time to work out. 30 minutes does not cut it for my body. I need an hour of good solid workout. 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of strength at the minimum to hit my rather high goal of 20 pounds. However, the support I have received has been amazing! Now that I am beyond that dreaded red week, I have quickly found that during that time I will need a lot of support. I also figured out how to put a weight thingy on here! woot! The first one is going to be a gain because the last time I entered my weight on the system I had I was 240 which is not the case right now. :) Thanks for the support and I will keep you updated!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Day 2 Project Weight Down
I stole the phrase "weight down" from when I tried to establish a weight loss system with my football team. It kind of tanked, but I will gladly take over the name!
Good news, today was a good day. I stayed within my 1500 calorie diet. I did have a moment of weakness where I wanted nothing more than a large rootbeer and burger from Mcdonalds, but then I reminded myself that neither would help me with my goal and also I am so tight on money that it will take a miracle for me to pay all my bills. Therefore, fear not, I conquered my craving, for now.
Had a bit of a let down moment when I only had time to a 20 minute workout video. Not my favorite type of exercise, but it will do. Anyway, I could barely finish the workout which both frustrated and infuriated me. I am a strong girl, there is not reason I should struggle with something so simple! I realize it will get easier, but that does not make the realization of how bad I've gotten escape my notice. I think this just strengthens my resolve.
I've posted a schedule. Each day contains an event that must happen such as institute, temple days, etc, and when those events happen normally. I then work my workout schedule around those moments and try and make sure I stick with it. It isn't too rigorous and can move and flex as needed. As long as I have the workout each day I will call it my best effort.
Good news, today was a good day. I stayed within my 1500 calorie diet. I did have a moment of weakness where I wanted nothing more than a large rootbeer and burger from Mcdonalds, but then I reminded myself that neither would help me with my goal and also I am so tight on money that it will take a miracle for me to pay all my bills. Therefore, fear not, I conquered my craving, for now.
Had a bit of a let down moment when I only had time to a 20 minute workout video. Not my favorite type of exercise, but it will do. Anyway, I could barely finish the workout which both frustrated and infuriated me. I am a strong girl, there is not reason I should struggle with something so simple! I realize it will get easier, but that does not make the realization of how bad I've gotten escape my notice. I think this just strengthens my resolve.
I've posted a schedule. Each day contains an event that must happen such as institute, temple days, etc, and when those events happen normally. I then work my workout schedule around those moments and try and make sure I stick with it. It isn't too rigorous and can move and flex as needed. As long as I have the workout each day I will call it my best effort.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Weight Loss Goal
I wish I could figure out how to put a thing on here to track my weight, but since I am not blog savvy you will all have to deal with my posts starting out about what I weigh. I realize that I shouldn't weigh myself everyday, but I may do it anyway because I am not good at being patient.
Current weight: 247
Goal: 237 by 10/28
I am hoping to be 227 pounds by November 5th. That's 20 pounds in two weeks folks!
I feel confident in my purpose, but I am also super nervous because I don't have a lot of money to do totally healthy food. I will have to go to the Bishop's Storehouse to do some service so I can possibly get some fresh veggies to put in my food. It will be all about portion size. I got a big slap in the face when I ate a .8 pound ribeye steak and found out it was almost 900 calories! However, it had to be eaten because it had been in my fridge for almost a week. Well, I guess it is a lesson learned. Brianne is super funny because she said "You will be hungry all the time" and she was right! I am doing a 1500 calorie diet (that obviously did not go well today) so I will basically be drinking a lot of water and trying to find healthy snacks that won't rack up the calories.
My reasons for this are obvious. I am overweight, very overweight and technically obese. I want to be married, and lets face it, no matter how awesome I am on a personality scale, they aren't going to see that beyond my physical appearance. Another reason is I want to is for my own well being. I am on my feet all day long and I need to be energetic enough to keep up with my students and the pace of teaching. I will be honest and say that my energy wanes by the end of the day, but I know that if I lost weight I would have more energy in general.
My hopes are that this will overall improve my life. I have found a place in the world, I feel strong on my faith and my purposes, and I would absolutely love to be able to move forward with other aspects of my life and I am being held back by my weight. I want to experience things, but my habits stop me from experiencing things I want to experience, like sky diving or even the iFly thing in Ogden.
I hope I can remember that I need to be more powerful and strong than I have let myself be over the past year. I am better than I thought I would turn out and now it is time to put that confidence on the outside.
Current weight: 247
Goal: 237 by 10/28
I am hoping to be 227 pounds by November 5th. That's 20 pounds in two weeks folks!
I feel confident in my purpose, but I am also super nervous because I don't have a lot of money to do totally healthy food. I will have to go to the Bishop's Storehouse to do some service so I can possibly get some fresh veggies to put in my food. It will be all about portion size. I got a big slap in the face when I ate a .8 pound ribeye steak and found out it was almost 900 calories! However, it had to be eaten because it had been in my fridge for almost a week. Well, I guess it is a lesson learned. Brianne is super funny because she said "You will be hungry all the time" and she was right! I am doing a 1500 calorie diet (that obviously did not go well today) so I will basically be drinking a lot of water and trying to find healthy snacks that won't rack up the calories.
My reasons for this are obvious. I am overweight, very overweight and technically obese. I want to be married, and lets face it, no matter how awesome I am on a personality scale, they aren't going to see that beyond my physical appearance. Another reason is I want to is for my own well being. I am on my feet all day long and I need to be energetic enough to keep up with my students and the pace of teaching. I will be honest and say that my energy wanes by the end of the day, but I know that if I lost weight I would have more energy in general.
My hopes are that this will overall improve my life. I have found a place in the world, I feel strong on my faith and my purposes, and I would absolutely love to be able to move forward with other aspects of my life and I am being held back by my weight. I want to experience things, but my habits stop me from experiencing things I want to experience, like sky diving or even the iFly thing in Ogden.
I hope I can remember that I need to be more powerful and strong than I have let myself be over the past year. I am better than I thought I would turn out and now it is time to put that confidence on the outside.
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