Today is a big day for me, I finally hit 11.1 pounds lost!! I was stuck at 9.9 for a couple of days, and all I could think was really, can't you just let me get to 10!!!! I am really excited, this has been hard for me, I am learning that there is something to the saying ' mind over matter". I have also been doing alot of self talk, when I want something to eat I say to myself, wait a half hour then you can have it, the half hour passes and I say it again, just another half hour and then have it, by this time it has been and hour and I tell myself " you have worked so hard all day long don't screw it up now". That usually does the trick! It normally happens between 730-9 at night and I go to bed around 10, so do I really need to eat,? NO!!
I am just now getting back into working out, my hips and back seem to be better, I am still seeing the chiropractor but I am down to 2 times a week. Now, if I can just shake this nasty cold, everything will be good!!
Let's see what I can do next week!!!!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
It's all about Choices
Happy Valentine's day to all!!! Just a quick update I am on day 5 of my clean eating plan and I am down 6.1lbs!!! Yes, that is correct!!! Be it water weight or the fact that my body is in shock that I haven't had processed carbs or any sugar other than from fruit in 3 days, I will take it!!! This is by no means easy, but if each day can bring a loss on the scale I will be happy. I am limited to working out because of the plan and the fact that I am still seeing the chiropractor, so I have only been doing 20 minutes on the elliptical, I hope to up it to 30 soon if my hips and legs can handle it!!
In the morning I have been drinking Yerba Mate tea, something new for me, let me just share it is nothing like Dt Mt Dew!! hahaah Lot's of water as well.
Last night was a true test for me, I went to Happy Hour with some friends and I DID NOT have beer, I had WATER!! For my food choice I had a hamburger with no bun, salsa instead of ketchup and celery sticks in place of the fries!! I had the burger instead of chicken because it was $5 burger night.
I believe we will be going out to eat for Valentine's day, this will be like last night, all about choices. I will probably have steak or chicken, and a veggie. I can't have a potato so not sure if I really want the steak. I have few hours to decide. My plan is to have a small piece of angel food cake( not on the plan, but a very low calorie) and strawberries for a dessert treat when we get home!!
I applaud all those out there that have made clean eating a healthy habit and built it into their life style. It is not an easy thing to start, let alone continue!! Congratulations to all of you!!
Just so you all know I really wanted Olive Garden tonight but after reading Ann's post you can make healthier choices. Thanks Ann
In the morning I have been drinking Yerba Mate tea, something new for me, let me just share it is nothing like Dt Mt Dew!! hahaah Lot's of water as well.
Last night was a true test for me, I went to Happy Hour with some friends and I DID NOT have beer, I had WATER!! For my food choice I had a hamburger with no bun, salsa instead of ketchup and celery sticks in place of the fries!! I had the burger instead of chicken because it was $5 burger night.
I believe we will be going out to eat for Valentine's day, this will be like last night, all about choices. I will probably have steak or chicken, and a veggie. I can't have a potato so not sure if I really want the steak. I have few hours to decide. My plan is to have a small piece of angel food cake( not on the plan, but a very low calorie) and strawberries for a dessert treat when we get home!!
I applaud all those out there that have made clean eating a healthy habit and built it into their life style. It is not an easy thing to start, let alone continue!! Congratulations to all of you!!
Just so you all know I really wanted Olive Garden tonight but after reading Ann's post you can make healthier choices. Thanks Ann
Monday, February 6, 2012
Toxic Body
I am really here!! January was not the month I had hoped it would be. I had a little weight loss but that loss has now turned back into the same old number on the scale that doesn't like to move. Speaking of moving, my exercise has now been limited due to very bad hips, lower back, shoulder and neck pain. The worst is the hips!! I am on a treatment plan with a new chiropractor, I will be going 3 times a week for 3 weeks just to get back to where my body can function properly.Now that is intense! On the picture she gave me she colors red where I have issues, there is a whole lot of 'red" going on for me. I am limited to stretching, upper body weight lifting and elliptically for now. Guess I might be trying a yoga class after all!!
I am also going to be doing a 21 day clean eating plan, this is scary but the Dr, that oversees it says I will see great results. He says that while I work out and try to eat the right foods by body is so toxic right now it wants to hold on to my fat instead of letting me lose it. That sounds so gross to me. I should be getting all the information in the mail within the next couple of days. It may seem extreme but I figure for 21 days I will challenge my body to learn to love fruits, vegetables and protein and get it to except the fact that carbs, crackers, beer, and chips are not what it needs to fuel itself.
I plan to blog about my 21days, it may not be every day but I will try!! Since I am an emotional eater this will help, when I want food I will just have to blog!!!!!
Now if we could get this weather in Mn to stay like today with a temp of 42 for the rest of the winter everyday would be so much better!! Loving the sunshine!!
I am also going to be doing a 21 day clean eating plan, this is scary but the Dr, that oversees it says I will see great results. He says that while I work out and try to eat the right foods by body is so toxic right now it wants to hold on to my fat instead of letting me lose it. That sounds so gross to me. I should be getting all the information in the mail within the next couple of days. It may seem extreme but I figure for 21 days I will challenge my body to learn to love fruits, vegetables and protein and get it to except the fact that carbs, crackers, beer, and chips are not what it needs to fuel itself.
I plan to blog about my 21days, it may not be every day but I will try!! Since I am an emotional eater this will help, when I want food I will just have to blog!!!!!
Now if we could get this weather in Mn to stay like today with a temp of 42 for the rest of the winter everyday would be so much better!! Loving the sunshine!!
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