I know I've been silent for a while. My weight got up to 235, and has now dropped to 229.4, but I don't trust my scale. I just had my lady time, so maybe it's the result of water retention. I've taken to only weighing myself when myfitnesspal reminds me to do so, and I've got a 30 day streak of logging in going again. I stopped logging and stopped exercising for a while. I really like the yoga, and it threw me off when my gym's yoga studio was shut for about a month for repairs and upgrades after an electrical fire.
My Dyad 8's were hurting my feet like no tomorrow at work so I got new cross training shoes that I'm going to use for the gym, but on a whim I decided to throw my high arch inserts into the Dyad's and low and behold, they are much better now. I'm still wearing them for work, but I'm not running yet, so I guess that's okay.
Enjoy some research below.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/a-15-minute-core-routine-you-havent-tried/
Intense yoga ab routine. I think I need to work on being able to do a regular sit-up first.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/497288-the-beginners-guide-to-gaining-muscle/
Beginner strength training routine.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/the-30-day-walking-challenge/
There is a super easy strength workout at the end of the article.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/446268-how-many-reps-per-exercise-machine-should-i-do/
For endurance training do 12-20 reps, for hypertrophy training do 8-12 reps, and for strength training do 4-6 reps. When you are first starting out only do one set of reps per machine, and if you are maxing out before you hit the minimum reps decrease your weight. If you can do more than the suggested reps, increase your weight.
https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/04/20/the-correct-number-of-reps-per-set-in-the-gym/
This article suggests similar rep standards, with different rest periods depending on your goal. If you are lifting for endurance, the rest periods should be short, 30-60 seconds. If you are lifting for hypertrophy, the rest period should be between 30-90 seconds, probably around 60. For strength, the rest period should be between 2-3 minutes with much lower weights. You need perfect form and probably a spotter to be safe.
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/weight-training-how-many-reps-and-sets-to-do.html
This article suggests that one set of 10-12 reps is sufficient for most everyday strength goals.
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/creating-a-weekly-weight-training-workout.html
Each muscle group needs a day of rest between workouts. For example, you can alternate working your pushing and pulling muscles, or lower body and upper body muscles, but you don't want to work the same muscle groups two days in a row. Ab workouts can be inserted as there is time.
Okay, so a little cardio snuck in. It always does.
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/following-a-cardio-plan-for-weight-loss.html
This is about the pros and cons of cardio workouts and how much cardio and exercise you need to lose weight.
Monday, June 13, 2016
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Wagon
I am so completely off the wagon right now. No calorie counting. No exercise.
I got a waitressing job so my running shoes have been converted to work shoes.
I'm going to figure out how to fit the exercise in, it just might take me a bit to make it happen.
All of the changes going on have derailed all of my health initiatives.
I got a waitressing job so my running shoes have been converted to work shoes.
I'm going to figure out how to fit the exercise in, it just might take me a bit to make it happen.
All of the changes going on have derailed all of my health initiatives.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Run How Many Times Per Week
http://running.competitor.com/2014/08/training/running-101-how-often-should-you-run_12188
To see improvement in your running, you have to run a minimum of 3 times per week.
I was hoping I could get away with 2 and do something else on the off day. Must think.
To see improvement in your running, you have to run a minimum of 3 times per week.
I was hoping I could get away with 2 and do something else on the off day. Must think.
Whoops
Until yesterday, I'd been off exercise for about a week and a half and completely not counting calories for about the same.
I was eating everything and barely moving, though I did have a couple of days with high step counts.
I'm trying to get back into everything this week. I hit my calorie goal yesterday and went to half of my cycling class. I should have stayed the whole time, but my ankle was popping. Oh well.
Onwards I go. What can you do.
I'm also going to start running again once the weather rewarms. It's been fairly nasty, wet, and chilly lately and I let my weekly runs slide. I'll be starting my couch to 5K over, though.
I was eating everything and barely moving, though I did have a couple of days with high step counts.
I'm trying to get back into everything this week. I hit my calorie goal yesterday and went to half of my cycling class. I should have stayed the whole time, but my ankle was popping. Oh well.
Onwards I go. What can you do.
I'm also going to start running again once the weather rewarms. It's been fairly nasty, wet, and chilly lately and I let my weekly runs slide. I'll be starting my couch to 5K over, though.
Monday, March 28, 2016
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Saturday Motivation
Long week. I just couldn't drag myself out of bed this morning to go cycling at 7:15. I'll try again next week. I'm trying to find a way to work around exercise on Friday's. Because, well, who wants to get out of work and then exercise at the end of the week.
Over and out.
Over and out.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Week 4
If I went running this week it would be week 4, but I'd still be on Week 2 Day 1 of the program I'm doing because, well, I haven't been running, so I don't want to progress.
This is just a note to myself so I can keep track of where I'm at.
I might still run Friday and Sunday of this week, weather depending.
This is just a note to myself so I can keep track of where I'm at.
I might still run Friday and Sunday of this week, weather depending.
Schedule
I like my Monday cycling class way better than I like my Wednesday one, so I'm going to try the 7:15AM group cycling class on Saturdays to see if I like the style more.
Incidentally, that means I skipped cycling yesterday, and am at a tally of only one cardio session for the week.
Food is going pretty well; I'm not losing, but I'm holding steady. I've been just over my calorie count enough that the projection says I'll weigh the same in five weeks. I'll take that for now. It's progress.
Incidentally, that means I skipped cycling yesterday, and am at a tally of only one cardio session for the week.
Food is going pretty well; I'm not losing, but I'm holding steady. I've been just over my calorie count enough that the projection says I'll weigh the same in five weeks. I'll take that for now. It's progress.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Rain
I cycled 12.9 miles in last night's class, so I definitely met my goal!
It's raining today, though, so I'm not going jogging. I'm not that hard core, yet, at least.
It's raining today, though, so I'm not going jogging. I'm not that hard core, yet, at least.
Monday, March 14, 2016
Update: Last Week
I had sore joints last week, particularly my bad left knee, so took it extremely easy. I showed up for my Wednesday cycling class, but lasted five minutes before deciding it just was not the day for it. But I did show up. I did bring my water. I did get a bike out and adjust it.
I also skipped my Friday and Sunday runs. My knee had been bothering me a little, so I didn't want to push it. I figured the jarring nature of running would only aggravate my knee further.
I did a lot of walking this weekend, however, and now that I have comfy running shoes, I realized how uncomfortable my walking shoes are! Nooooo! I was also away this weekend, so gorged myself a bit and did not keep track of my calories. So far so good for today, but that's just so far.
Off to cycling soon, and the grocery store!
I also skipped my Friday and Sunday runs. My knee had been bothering me a little, so I didn't want to push it. I figured the jarring nature of running would only aggravate my knee further.
I did a lot of walking this weekend, however, and now that I have comfy running shoes, I realized how uncomfortable my walking shoes are! Nooooo! I was also away this weekend, so gorged myself a bit and did not keep track of my calories. So far so good for today, but that's just so far.
Off to cycling soon, and the grocery store!
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Hydrate!
This guy is great. Matt Cama. Super inspirational.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRd_0wQYcWY
This video is about how to breathe while running. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth, either in for 4 and out for 4, or in for 2 and out for 2. Breath into your stomach using your diaphragm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRrEVT32vh0
This video is about six ways to lose belly fat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXToPDq9MvI
This video is ways to help you feel energized in the morning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvoLLeAfoME&ebc=ANyPxKoLbiQgnzRagVt7r6n6NsH07K-_7NK0w3iccH7UFRDv5yTJkHk7Sas_uTdur5x9XO81TU5k1e2BW1ejzLV45MwFHJaayg
This is about how to curb binge-eating. It states that the three causes of binge-eating. The first is triggers from the senses, emotions such as loneliness, boredom, and depression. The second step of binge-eating is the urge. Step three is action, the act of binge-eating, the release of the stress and the action of giving yourself comfort. Binge-eating builds stress, and releases stress once you have done it. Binge-eating is not an identity; it is a habit. He suggests changing the habit by keeping a food journal of your binge-eating triggers, changing your physiology through breathing or exercise to keep you in a neutral state, and sipping water every 20-30 minutes, because generally you're not hungry, but dehydrated. He also recommends eating every 2-3 hours and making sure that you eat breakfast.
The videos above suggested drinking 3-4 liters of water a day for weight loss, so I did some more research on that topic.
http://www.medicaldaily.com/my-water-diet-i-tried-drink-3-liters-day-and-what-happened-277704
She felt that it cleared up her skin and helped her feel fuller, but had her running to the restroom every hour.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/254332-how-to-drink-3-liters-of-water-a-day-for-weight-loss/
3 liters of water is approximately 12 cups.
Then I started wondering what drinks other than water are hydrating.
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/healthy-beverages
Most liquid beverages, including water, milk, and juice, are hydrating. Also, the myth that the diuretic effect of caffeinated beverages causes them to be dehydrating has been debunked. Coffee and tea contribute to hydration. We also get water from our diet, such as from water-rich foods such as watermelon and cucumber. The page suggests adding lemon to your water if you don't like the taste of plain water. They suggest drinking 3-8 oz of water for every 20 minutes of exercise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6k49jnW0a8&ebc=ANyPxKp78E_9xp4WgBJAWsXwWa_4ZfEAB14zlCDPn4U4JSJBdMV8lAa4-O-n3IIDYXfim0IdocM2HbqCXUU_k07l36K-iSv97w
This looked like an interesting ginger lemon detox drink.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LN2QDaQr38&ebc=ANyPxKrCQYjcu4Akpq_w-P8H-O1h3hyMv4aG__xyKPhywZP9CA9ISr5mRV5GC-kGEOoGXXKCDk3MHo4bTfKt2Am2INClDnGUPQ
This is a video about the health benefits of ginger.
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/green-tea-good-substitute-water-10508.html
This talks about the health benefits of green tea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRd_0wQYcWY
This video is about how to breathe while running. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth, either in for 4 and out for 4, or in for 2 and out for 2. Breath into your stomach using your diaphragm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRrEVT32vh0
This video is about six ways to lose belly fat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXToPDq9MvI
This video is ways to help you feel energized in the morning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvoLLeAfoME&ebc=ANyPxKoLbiQgnzRagVt7r6n6NsH07K-_7NK0w3iccH7UFRDv5yTJkHk7Sas_uTdur5x9XO81TU5k1e2BW1ejzLV45MwFHJaayg
This is about how to curb binge-eating. It states that the three causes of binge-eating. The first is triggers from the senses, emotions such as loneliness, boredom, and depression. The second step of binge-eating is the urge. Step three is action, the act of binge-eating, the release of the stress and the action of giving yourself comfort. Binge-eating builds stress, and releases stress once you have done it. Binge-eating is not an identity; it is a habit. He suggests changing the habit by keeping a food journal of your binge-eating triggers, changing your physiology through breathing or exercise to keep you in a neutral state, and sipping water every 20-30 minutes, because generally you're not hungry, but dehydrated. He also recommends eating every 2-3 hours and making sure that you eat breakfast.
The videos above suggested drinking 3-4 liters of water a day for weight loss, so I did some more research on that topic.
http://www.medicaldaily.com/my-water-diet-i-tried-drink-3-liters-day-and-what-happened-277704
She felt that it cleared up her skin and helped her feel fuller, but had her running to the restroom every hour.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/254332-how-to-drink-3-liters-of-water-a-day-for-weight-loss/
3 liters of water is approximately 12 cups.
Then I started wondering what drinks other than water are hydrating.
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/healthy-beverages
Most liquid beverages, including water, milk, and juice, are hydrating. Also, the myth that the diuretic effect of caffeinated beverages causes them to be dehydrating has been debunked. Coffee and tea contribute to hydration. We also get water from our diet, such as from water-rich foods such as watermelon and cucumber. The page suggests adding lemon to your water if you don't like the taste of plain water. They suggest drinking 3-8 oz of water for every 20 minutes of exercise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6k49jnW0a8&ebc=ANyPxKp78E_9xp4WgBJAWsXwWa_4ZfEAB14zlCDPn4U4JSJBdMV8lAa4-O-n3IIDYXfim0IdocM2HbqCXUU_k07l36K-iSv97w
This looked like an interesting ginger lemon detox drink.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LN2QDaQr38&ebc=ANyPxKrCQYjcu4Akpq_w-P8H-O1h3hyMv4aG__xyKPhywZP9CA9ISr5mRV5GC-kGEOoGXXKCDk3MHo4bTfKt2Am2INClDnGUPQ
This is a video about the health benefits of ginger.
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/green-tea-good-substitute-water-10508.html
This talks about the health benefits of green tea.
Run 6 - W2/D1 - My W3/D1
Dyad 8 Mileage: 1.42/5.85 miles
My joints hurt today. The muscles around my bad left knee are feeling weak, too. I'm glad I have an extra rest day before my next run. Running on the mid-foot is hard.
I lost a pound! I weighed 224.4 lbs Sunday, spiked to 227.4 yesterday, and am down to 223.4 lbs today. I lost a pound!
My joints hurt today. The muscles around my bad left knee are feeling weak, too. I'm glad I have an extra rest day before my next run. Running on the mid-foot is hard.
I lost a pound! I weighed 224.4 lbs Sunday, spiked to 227.4 yesterday, and am down to 223.4 lbs today. I lost a pound!
Monday, March 7, 2016
Good Start!
I started my week off right this week! I made it to my Monday night cycling class! Running is definitely waking up my muscles. I felt my outer and inner thighs like never before. Felt good.
Back in October or November, four or five months ago, I asked my instructor how long it would be until I could do everything in class. She hesitantly said a month. The reality of the situation is it's four or five months later and I'm still up to speed, but I would say I did 85% to 90% of the exercises as directed today. My muscles burned, but I persevered. I think it's the running paying off in untold ways. I push myself to finish the running segments, and it's toughening me up.
Overall it's a good day. I made it to all of my engagements on time and was useful, hit my exercise goal, and I'm coming in under/at calorie budget. Good day.
Back in October or November, four or five months ago, I asked my instructor how long it would be until I could do everything in class. She hesitantly said a month. The reality of the situation is it's four or five months later and I'm still up to speed, but I would say I did 85% to 90% of the exercises as directed today. My muscles burned, but I persevered. I think it's the running paying off in untold ways. I push myself to finish the running segments, and it's toughening me up.
Overall it's a good day. I made it to all of my engagements on time and was useful, hit my exercise goal, and I'm coming in under/at calorie budget. Good day.
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Run 5 - W1/D3 Part 3
Dyad 8 Mileage: 2.24/4.43 miles
I tried my new running technique today! My research! My shins and calves hurt much less, so it's paying off. The sides of my feet hurt again, but it's farther back on the foot, towards the joint.
I felt more comfortable today. I only wimped out on one of my 1 minute run segments, not including stopping to cross the street during the two segments on either side of the halfway mark.
I'm going to move onto the next level next time.
Taking the training program at my own pace is giving me more confidence in my ability to complete it.
I tried my new running technique today! My research! My shins and calves hurt much less, so it's paying off. The sides of my feet hurt again, but it's farther back on the foot, towards the joint.
I felt more comfortable today. I only wimped out on one of my 1 minute run segments, not including stopping to cross the street during the two segments on either side of the halfway mark.
I'm going to move onto the next level next time.
Taking the training program at my own pace is giving me more confidence in my ability to complete it.
How to Run
I'm obsessed with research right now.
http://www.active.com/running/articles/good-running-form-for-beginners
Pay attention to bad forms like "zipper lines," "chicken wings," and "holding chips."
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/08/22/running-properly/
Only run if you like it. Eat healthy. Eat Paleo. Do low-impact activities on your off days. Strength train. Stretching BEFORE running increases your risk of injury. Run barefoot; fancy shoes cause injuries. Running will hurt at first because you're using your muscles in new ways. Ease into running slowly. Try running up hills to improve your form; it will shorten your stride. Roads are hard on your body; run on the trails instead. Take the time to cool down properly. Keep track of your progress.
http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/how-many-miles-a-week-should-i-run
This includes recommendations about training regiments, and an approximation of how many miles you should be running per week based on how you plan to compete.
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/cycling-exercises
This is a do it yourself cycling routine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J-7beA-daw
This is a video about how to do a mid-foot run. He points out that running is more like a jump, because your feet are in the air at the same time, while, when walking, one foot is always on the ground. Running with a heel strike sends a shock up the length of your body, causing discomfort in the joints upon impact.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrOgDCZ4GUo
This video demonstrates running with a heel strike versus a mid-foot run, and talks about the differences.
http://www.active.com/running/articles/good-running-form-for-beginners
Pay attention to bad forms like "zipper lines," "chicken wings," and "holding chips."
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/08/22/running-properly/
Only run if you like it. Eat healthy. Eat Paleo. Do low-impact activities on your off days. Strength train. Stretching BEFORE running increases your risk of injury. Run barefoot; fancy shoes cause injuries. Running will hurt at first because you're using your muscles in new ways. Ease into running slowly. Try running up hills to improve your form; it will shorten your stride. Roads are hard on your body; run on the trails instead. Take the time to cool down properly. Keep track of your progress.
http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/how-many-miles-a-week-should-i-run
This includes recommendations about training regiments, and an approximation of how many miles you should be running per week based on how you plan to compete.
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/cycling-exercises
This is a do it yourself cycling routine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J-7beA-daw
This is a video about how to do a mid-foot run. He points out that running is more like a jump, because your feet are in the air at the same time, while, when walking, one foot is always on the ground. Running with a heel strike sends a shock up the length of your body, causing discomfort in the joints upon impact.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrOgDCZ4GUo
This video demonstrates running with a heel strike versus a mid-foot run, and talks about the differences.
Friday, March 4, 2016
Run 4 - Day 3 Part 2
My feet hurt much less! Now it's just my shins that hurt! I almost started cramping in the muscles on the back of my lower leg, but I stretched well, so that's all taken care of.
I decided to repeat Day 3 because it had been 5 days since I'd run. I didn't feel prepared to move up to Day 4, and a 1.5 minute run period instead of 1. I might even do Day 3 again on Sunday. I really want to take this gradually and be successful. I don't want to rush it and injure myself.
The run went well. I didn't walk as much as I did on Sunday.
I also found the bike path! I went in one direction and made it most of my run before hitting a road. I couldn't find the path on the other side of the road so turned around. I'll have to try turning left at the start of the path instead. Running on even ground was much better than the tricky side walk I had been using. Good discovery.
http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-treatment/get-rid-of-shin-pain-with-helpcom
It doesn't sound like I have shin splints yet, but I'll have to be careful.
It's my first real pair of running shoes! I have no idea how long it's going to take me to accumulate mileage, so I'm going to keep a tally. Plus, knowing how far I've run will inspire me to keep going. Woot.
Dyad 8 Mileage: 2.18 miles
That means I've traveled approximately 8 miles in 4 hours since I started my Couch to 5K. I find this fascinating.
And now I'm all fancied up for a night out. I'm going to go enjoy myself. I may not have had the most successful week, but I kept trying, and that's what's important.
I decided to repeat Day 3 because it had been 5 days since I'd run. I didn't feel prepared to move up to Day 4, and a 1.5 minute run period instead of 1. I might even do Day 3 again on Sunday. I really want to take this gradually and be successful. I don't want to rush it and injure myself.
The run went well. I didn't walk as much as I did on Sunday.
I also found the bike path! I went in one direction and made it most of my run before hitting a road. I couldn't find the path on the other side of the road so turned around. I'll have to try turning left at the start of the path instead. Running on even ground was much better than the tricky side walk I had been using. Good discovery.
http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-treatment/get-rid-of-shin-pain-with-helpcom
It doesn't sound like I have shin splints yet, but I'll have to be careful.
It's my first real pair of running shoes! I have no idea how long it's going to take me to accumulate mileage, so I'm going to keep a tally. Plus, knowing how far I've run will inspire me to keep going. Woot.
Dyad 8 Mileage: 2.18 miles
That means I've traveled approximately 8 miles in 4 hours since I started my Couch to 5K. I find this fascinating.
And now I'm all fancied up for a night out. I'm going to go enjoy myself. I may not have had the most successful week, but I kept trying, and that's what's important.
This Week's Exercise, an Idulgant Running Purchase, and Anxiety
I failed. I just failed.
I showed up to my Wednesday cycling class just to realize, getting there without a minute to spare, that I had forgotten my water bottle. So I went and bought some wine. BoooOOOoo...
I broke down and went to a running store to get fitted for shoes. I was just dreading my run and my achy feet. Turns out the shoes I was using were completely wrong! One hundred and twenty dollars later, I have very wide, neutral running shoes with a lot of cushioning, perfect, apparently, for the new runner. I also picked up a waist pouch so that when the weather gets warmer I have somewhere to stow my keys, ID, a bit of cash, and my phone. I feel ready to go!
I kind of want to post some selfies of me in my super cute workout gear, but I'm not sure if I want to go there or not. I know, as I lose weight, I'll post some before and after shots, but should I post pictures before then? Some fitness fashion selfies? I don't know.
I'm very excited about my new shoes. I have flat feet, and the shoes I bought on clearance somewhere pinch in at the middle. Completely wrong for my feet, or so I was told. The new ones don't feel anything like them at all! They are very cushioney and spacious. I ended up with size 9.5 Dyad 8 extra wide.
They're cute, I guess. They could be worse. But with such specific shoe needs I won't be seeing a lot of variety in my options. I also usually wear a shoe size 9, but the salesperson recommended getting a shoe with a roomier toe area for running.
This has me thinking that the foot pain I get while cycling could be caused by a similar shoe mishap. I asked if any of the salespeople had any idea on where to get cycling shoes that would fit better. None of them were sure, but suggested, if I had trouble finding wide cycling shoes in women's, to look at men's cycling shoes. The shoes are the same, I was told, but men's shoe sizes are 1.5 bigger.
That means if I was to shop in the men's department, I would be looking for size 8 shoes, extra wide.
I'm going to put this post under the label "Research and Articles" since I hit the war path and did some real-world research.
Let's talk about anxiety. When I'm anxious I binge-eat, mostly healthy food, but the calorie overload still sabotages my weight loss. I'm looking at ways to avoid binge-eating while still decreasing my anxiety.
Some of the ideas I've come up with are:
Leaving the house. A run would be perfect for this. Plus, if I'm not in the house I have to buy whatever food I want to eat, and I'm pretty cheap about eating out. Cheap eat out food is the worst. No fast food for me! Or very rarely.
Reading, knitting, and watching television were other ideas, anything to distract myself.
Reducing my caffeine intake. This means cutting back on my huge coffee intake, and limiting caffeine after 4PM.
Calling friends or family as a distraction. Listening to music. Blogging! Doing art. Cleaning. Taking a shower if it's at night. Doing yoga. Walking. Running. Any exercise, really.
I have a lot of ideas, but I never remember all of them in the moment, and the same things don't always work as distractions for me. That's why I made a list. I'm going to try to look at the list when I'm feeling like binge-eating, something I'm sure hasn't been helping me lose weight and is surely causing my continued weight gain, and redirecting that energy.
Last weekend was really bad, food-wise. Monday was okay, but still well over my calorie count limit. I did really well Tuesday and Wednesday, but fell off the wagon again last night.
I desperately want to turn my life around. I'm not just some overweight chick who says she wants to lose weight while turning the other direction and shoveling food into her mouth. Anxiety and binge-eating are a real thing.
And I plan to beat it all.
I showed up to my Wednesday cycling class just to realize, getting there without a minute to spare, that I had forgotten my water bottle. So I went and bought some wine. BoooOOOoo...
I broke down and went to a running store to get fitted for shoes. I was just dreading my run and my achy feet. Turns out the shoes I was using were completely wrong! One hundred and twenty dollars later, I have very wide, neutral running shoes with a lot of cushioning, perfect, apparently, for the new runner. I also picked up a waist pouch so that when the weather gets warmer I have somewhere to stow my keys, ID, a bit of cash, and my phone. I feel ready to go!
I kind of want to post some selfies of me in my super cute workout gear, but I'm not sure if I want to go there or not. I know, as I lose weight, I'll post some before and after shots, but should I post pictures before then? Some fitness fashion selfies? I don't know.
I'm very excited about my new shoes. I have flat feet, and the shoes I bought on clearance somewhere pinch in at the middle. Completely wrong for my feet, or so I was told. The new ones don't feel anything like them at all! They are very cushioney and spacious. I ended up with size 9.5 Dyad 8 extra wide.
They're cute, I guess. They could be worse. But with such specific shoe needs I won't be seeing a lot of variety in my options. I also usually wear a shoe size 9, but the salesperson recommended getting a shoe with a roomier toe area for running.
This has me thinking that the foot pain I get while cycling could be caused by a similar shoe mishap. I asked if any of the salespeople had any idea on where to get cycling shoes that would fit better. None of them were sure, but suggested, if I had trouble finding wide cycling shoes in women's, to look at men's cycling shoes. The shoes are the same, I was told, but men's shoe sizes are 1.5 bigger.
That means if I was to shop in the men's department, I would be looking for size 8 shoes, extra wide.
I'm going to put this post under the label "Research and Articles" since I hit the war path and did some real-world research.
Let's talk about anxiety. When I'm anxious I binge-eat, mostly healthy food, but the calorie overload still sabotages my weight loss. I'm looking at ways to avoid binge-eating while still decreasing my anxiety.
Some of the ideas I've come up with are:
Leaving the house. A run would be perfect for this. Plus, if I'm not in the house I have to buy whatever food I want to eat, and I'm pretty cheap about eating out. Cheap eat out food is the worst. No fast food for me! Or very rarely.
Reading, knitting, and watching television were other ideas, anything to distract myself.
Reducing my caffeine intake. This means cutting back on my huge coffee intake, and limiting caffeine after 4PM.
Calling friends or family as a distraction. Listening to music. Blogging! Doing art. Cleaning. Taking a shower if it's at night. Doing yoga. Walking. Running. Any exercise, really.
I have a lot of ideas, but I never remember all of them in the moment, and the same things don't always work as distractions for me. That's why I made a list. I'm going to try to look at the list when I'm feeling like binge-eating, something I'm sure hasn't been helping me lose weight and is surely causing my continued weight gain, and redirecting that energy.
Last weekend was really bad, food-wise. Monday was okay, but still well over my calorie count limit. I did really well Tuesday and Wednesday, but fell off the wagon again last night.
I desperately want to turn my life around. I'm not just some overweight chick who says she wants to lose weight while turning the other direction and shoveling food into her mouth. Anxiety and binge-eating are a real thing.
And I plan to beat it all.
When to Replace Exercise Shoes
I've been using my cycling shoes since October, and I'm trying to figure out how to tell when I need to replace them.
http://www.beachbody.com/beachbodyblog/fitness/how-to-know-when-to-replace-your-workout-shoes
They suggest replacing your shoes every 6 months or 500-600 miles, whichever comes first. They also suggest how to inspect your shoe for signs of wear.
http://www.aapsm.org/replace_shoes.html
Replace every 300-500 miles or every 45-60 hours.
http://www.beachbody.com/beachbodyblog/fitness/how-to-know-when-to-replace-your-workout-shoes
They suggest replacing your shoes every 6 months or 500-600 miles, whichever comes first. They also suggest how to inspect your shoe for signs of wear.
http://www.aapsm.org/replace_shoes.html
Replace every 300-500 miles or every 45-60 hours.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Breaking in Running Shoes
Some more articles below:
http://www.runnersworld.com/for-beginners-only/the-importance-of-breaking-in-new-shoes
It is important to break in new running shoes. Where them on a few runs shorter than 6 miles to break them in.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/11274-need-breaking-running-shoes/
To break in a new pair of running shoes, where them around town for a few days. They should fit well and be comfortable from the get go, and if they aren't, breaking them in won't do any good. If you have another pair of active running shoes, alternate your current shoe with the new shoe for the first week or two. If you have problems with the shoe, get another pair, but remember what issues you specifically had so that you can relate them to the salesperson and get help.
My shoes are new, and leave the outer edges of my feet achey while running. When I walk, my toes brush the front end of the shoe, giving me a bit of discomfort. Looks like I'll be wearing them around town a bit and possibly visiting a running store.....
http://www.runnersworld.com/for-beginners-only/the-importance-of-breaking-in-new-shoes
It is important to break in new running shoes. Where them on a few runs shorter than 6 miles to break them in.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/11274-need-breaking-running-shoes/
To break in a new pair of running shoes, where them around town for a few days. They should fit well and be comfortable from the get go, and if they aren't, breaking them in won't do any good. If you have another pair of active running shoes, alternate your current shoe with the new shoe for the first week or two. If you have problems with the shoe, get another pair, but remember what issues you specifically had so that you can relate them to the salesperson and get help.
My shoes are new, and leave the outer edges of my feet achey while running. When I walk, my toes brush the front end of the shoe, giving me a bit of discomfort. Looks like I'll be wearing them around town a bit and possibly visiting a running store.....
Tuesday Run
I'm 0 for 2 this week. No Monday spin. No Tuesday run. I got caught up doing household chores, and by the time I got my running gear on it was dusk out, and I didn't feel comfortable on my route.
Gonna hit my cycling class tonight and get back on track.
I don't know if I should repeat the Couch to 5K Day 3 or go onto Day 4 when I hit the pavement again on Friday. I can't even sneak it in tomorrow, because it will be dark when I get home, too.
I can't let this derail me.
Gonna hit my cycling class tonight and get back on track.
I don't know if I should repeat the Couch to 5K Day 3 or go onto Day 4 when I hit the pavement again on Friday. I can't even sneak it in tomorrow, because it will be dark when I get home, too.
I can't let this derail me.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
March 1st Weigh In - Holding Stable
I slept through my cycling class last night. BoooOOOooo. This week is already behind schedule.
Now I just have to get out for my run today. Just because I missed one day doesn't mean I should miss all the others!
Super Tuesday! Get out and vote! #feelthebern
I had an epiphany about my weight loss goals, and it wasn't good.
BTW, my weigh in for the first of the month is 224.2 lbs. At least I'm holding stable from last week.
Anyway. My epiphany. For the sake of ease, let's say I weight 225. My goal weight is 140 lbs. That means I need to lose 85 lbs. Half of 140 is 70 lbs. To reach my goal I need to lose more than one-third of my weight. Talk about intimidating!
I'm going to do it. I'm going to do it. I can do it. I'm going to do it.
We can do anything. I've got this.
Now I just have to get out for my run today. Just because I missed one day doesn't mean I should miss all the others!
Super Tuesday! Get out and vote! #feelthebern
I had an epiphany about my weight loss goals, and it wasn't good.
BTW, my weigh in for the first of the month is 224.2 lbs. At least I'm holding stable from last week.
Anyway. My epiphany. For the sake of ease, let's say I weight 225. My goal weight is 140 lbs. That means I need to lose 85 lbs. Half of 140 is 70 lbs. To reach my goal I need to lose more than one-third of my weight. Talk about intimidating!
I'm going to do it. I'm going to do it. I can do it. I'm going to do it.
We can do anything. I've got this.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Run 3
I'm doing it! It's Sunday, and I definitely did not want to put on the shoes, but I did, and I did it. I only covered 1.83 miles today, compared to slightly more on Friday, but considering how long it took me to convince myself to go outside into the beautiful weather today, I'll take it.
My feet still hurt, though my shins weren't as bad today. I had trouble getting myself to run the full minute, too. I'm tired out. I just want to sit on the couch! But that's why I'm doing a couch to 5k!
Last night I did my morning stretch routine, and one of the neck tension releasers video. I did them at night, but I think this particular morning routine is also a good warm up video.
And then I did a 15 minute strength video. It was a set of very basic hand weights moves repeated three times. Considering I didn't have any problem completing it with the three pound weights, I probably either need to use the 5 lb weights instead, or find something more challenging.
I'll work on that.
My feet still hurt, though my shins weren't as bad today. I had trouble getting myself to run the full minute, too. I'm tired out. I just want to sit on the couch! But that's why I'm doing a couch to 5k!
Last night I did my morning stretch routine, and one of the neck tension releasers video. I did them at night, but I think this particular morning routine is also a good warm up video.
And then I did a 15 minute strength video. It was a set of very basic hand weights moves repeated three times. Considering I didn't have any problem completing it with the three pound weights, I probably either need to use the 5 lb weights instead, or find something more challenging.
I'll work on that.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Yoga and Articles
I usually go to a yoga class on Friday afternoons, but it's canceled for the indefinite future, so I'm trying to work some more of it into my at home schedule.
I did a45 minute yoga work out last night. A morning energizer focused on a light stretch, back tension releasers, and then, since it was late at night, a slow paced bedtime yoga routine.
Yesterday I posted some links from the MyFitnessPal blog, mainly so I could find the links to the 400 calorie meals again. I'm going to do the same thing below, with notes on the article if I feel like it.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/25-life-hacks-to-eat-better/
Make a pinterist board with go-to dinner recipes. make lunch the night before. Carry a water bottle. Eat when you're hungry. Breakfast burrito recipe. Get enough sleep. Replace junk food with healthy snacks. Make a shopping list. Make use of frozen staples.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/6-high-fat-foods-that-are-good-for-you/
Avacados, eggs, olive oil, nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, nut butter, and fatty fish.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/so-you-want-to-start-working-out-in-the-morning/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/how-to-learn-to-like-running/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/20-meat-lover-meals-under-400-calories/
Saving for later.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/5-low-carb-comfort-food-alternatives/
Lots of tasty looking recipes.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/a-treadmill-workout-that-arent-boring/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/the-beginners-guide-to-running/
https://www.mcmillanrunning.com/
This is a tool for determining appropriate running pace.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/healthy-bites-want-to-know-what-200-calories-looks-like/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/6-non-gimmicky-ways-to-boost-your-metabolism/
Weight training, cardio, drinking water (how much water should you be drinking?), snacks between meals, spicy food, and caffeine.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/5-reasons-youre-not-hitting-your-weight-goal/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/how-do-you-stay-motivated-30-tips-from-myfitnesspal-users/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/im-heavy-and-running-to-lose-weight-should-i-worry-about-my-knees/
Warm up properly, strengthen your core, adjust running form (keep knees straight, not leaning in), good shoes, and pay attention to what hurts.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/are-you-wearing-the-right-shoes-for-your-workout/
There are more links at the bottom.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/a-15-minute-core-routine-you-havent-tried/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-ordering-sushi/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/7-tricks-for-getting-more-out-of-your-workouts/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/the-2-running-workouts-you-need-to-drop-pounds-fast/
Target your exertion levels based on heart rate.This has good information on weight-loss running.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/meal-planning-for-beginners/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/11-things-youll-learn-start-counting-calories-mfp/
I think I've met my reading requirements for the day. Below are the articles I opened but didn't get to. I'll have to read them later.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/how-to-pick-the-best-running-walking-shoes-for-you/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/when-should-you-replace-your-running-or-walking-shoes/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/nutrition-101-proteins/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/nutrition-101-carbohydrates/
http://www.cooksmarts.com/articles/planning-for-savings/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/myfitnesspal-introduces-restaurant-logging/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/8-ways-to-feel-fuller-on-less-calories/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/10-easy-healthy-cooking-hacks/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/14-filling-dinners-400-calories-or-less/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/14-slow-cooker-dinners-400-calories-or-less/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/12-power-lunches/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/14-quick-and-simple-soups-and-stews-400-calories-or-less/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/5-bodyweight-moves-that-burn-fat-fast/
I did a45 minute yoga work out last night. A morning energizer focused on a light stretch, back tension releasers, and then, since it was late at night, a slow paced bedtime yoga routine.
Yesterday I posted some links from the MyFitnessPal blog, mainly so I could find the links to the 400 calorie meals again. I'm going to do the same thing below, with notes on the article if I feel like it.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/25-life-hacks-to-eat-better/
Make a pinterist board with go-to dinner recipes. make lunch the night before. Carry a water bottle. Eat when you're hungry. Breakfast burrito recipe. Get enough sleep. Replace junk food with healthy snacks. Make a shopping list. Make use of frozen staples.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/6-high-fat-foods-that-are-good-for-you/
Avacados, eggs, olive oil, nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, nut butter, and fatty fish.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/so-you-want-to-start-working-out-in-the-morning/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/how-to-learn-to-like-running/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/20-meat-lover-meals-under-400-calories/
Saving for later.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/5-low-carb-comfort-food-alternatives/
Lots of tasty looking recipes.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/a-treadmill-workout-that-arent-boring/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/the-beginners-guide-to-running/
https://www.mcmillanrunning.com/
This is a tool for determining appropriate running pace.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/healthy-bites-want-to-know-what-200-calories-looks-like/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/6-non-gimmicky-ways-to-boost-your-metabolism/
Weight training, cardio, drinking water (how much water should you be drinking?), snacks between meals, spicy food, and caffeine.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/5-reasons-youre-not-hitting-your-weight-goal/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/how-do-you-stay-motivated-30-tips-from-myfitnesspal-users/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/im-heavy-and-running-to-lose-weight-should-i-worry-about-my-knees/
Warm up properly, strengthen your core, adjust running form (keep knees straight, not leaning in), good shoes, and pay attention to what hurts.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/are-you-wearing-the-right-shoes-for-your-workout/
There are more links at the bottom.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/a-15-minute-core-routine-you-havent-tried/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-ordering-sushi/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/7-tricks-for-getting-more-out-of-your-workouts/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/the-2-running-workouts-you-need-to-drop-pounds-fast/
Target your exertion levels based on heart rate.This has good information on weight-loss running.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/meal-planning-for-beginners/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/11-things-youll-learn-start-counting-calories-mfp/
I think I've met my reading requirements for the day. Below are the articles I opened but didn't get to. I'll have to read them later.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/how-to-pick-the-best-running-walking-shoes-for-you/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/when-should-you-replace-your-running-or-walking-shoes/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/nutrition-101-proteins/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/nutrition-101-carbohydrates/
http://www.cooksmarts.com/articles/planning-for-savings/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/myfitnesspal-introduces-restaurant-logging/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/8-ways-to-feel-fuller-on-less-calories/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/10-easy-healthy-cooking-hacks/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/14-filling-dinners-400-calories-or-less/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/14-slow-cooker-dinners-400-calories-or-less/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/12-power-lunches/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/14-quick-and-simple-soups-and-stews-400-calories-or-less/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/5-bodyweight-moves-that-burn-fat-fast/
Friday, February 26, 2016
MyFitnessPal Articles - To Read Later
Some articles I want to save to read later:
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/8-ways-to-feel-fuller-on-less-calories/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/10-make-ahead-breakfasts-under-300-calories/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/4-fitness-myths-stop-believing-now/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/10-make-ahead-lunches-under-400-calories/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/8-ways-to-feel-fuller-on-less-calories/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/10-make-ahead-breakfasts-under-300-calories/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/4-fitness-myths-stop-believing-now/
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/10-make-ahead-lunches-under-400-calories/
Couch to 5k - Run 2
I don't know what it is. Maybe my sneakers aren't broken in. Maybe I need inserts. Maybe I really just need to toughen up my shins. But my feet are killing me, and my lower legs aren't so happy either.
I decided to nix my Friday afternoon arc session, seeing as last Saturday I only made it 10 minutes before I peaced out on the deal. I just can't deal with the pain of that machine right now, when all I need to do to stop it is turn it off and walk away. At least with the run I'm going to have to, at minumum, walk until I get back to my car or front door, and, on top of that, I get a lovely dose of nature.
But still. Ouch!
My soreness level yesterday, Thursday, also impacted my decision to spread my three days of running over Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday, instead of Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. My lower body was pleasantly achy. I did a good job beating it into shape this week. Cycling stays on Monday and Wednesday. The lower body aches highlight how little I'm doing for my upper body, though. I still need to sandwich in that yoga and strength routine time. I know I can do it! Now I just need to do it!
Anyways, Thursdays are a pretty busy day for me anyway, so I probably would have had a hard time jamming a run session in.
I had a hard time with it today, and my Fridays aren't that busy! Thirty minutes of fresh air was a nice way to end the productive part of my work week. I'm gonna label that as an achievement, too, just because I can.
My diet may not be going well (I ate a pint of ice cream last night by accident) but at least I'm working out.
I decided to nix my Friday afternoon arc session, seeing as last Saturday I only made it 10 minutes before I peaced out on the deal. I just can't deal with the pain of that machine right now, when all I need to do to stop it is turn it off and walk away. At least with the run I'm going to have to, at minumum, walk until I get back to my car or front door, and, on top of that, I get a lovely dose of nature.
But still. Ouch!
My soreness level yesterday, Thursday, also impacted my decision to spread my three days of running over Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday, instead of Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. My lower body was pleasantly achy. I did a good job beating it into shape this week. Cycling stays on Monday and Wednesday. The lower body aches highlight how little I'm doing for my upper body, though. I still need to sandwich in that yoga and strength routine time. I know I can do it! Now I just need to do it!
Anyways, Thursdays are a pretty busy day for me anyway, so I probably would have had a hard time jamming a run session in.
I had a hard time with it today, and my Fridays aren't that busy! Thirty minutes of fresh air was a nice way to end the productive part of my work week. I'm gonna label that as an achievement, too, just because I can.
My diet may not be going well (I ate a pint of ice cream last night by accident) but at least I'm working out.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Is it the turning point????
I think I'd like to start updating more often. Not as often as I was when I started. But more often. When I have stuff to talk about.
This year has started by seeing me at my heaviest ever. I've tipped 200, and even 210, but never 225, and that's where my poundage has been this past week.
January was a wash for losing weight, but I swore up down and sideways (again) that February would be the turn around.
Today, I was at 223.4, my reward for finally being good with my calorie count this week. I'm notorious for cheating (but who isn't), and paleo hasn't been very doable for me. Last week (or maybe it was the week before)(or both), I failed to prepare lunches for myself and had to eat lunch out. Hoo boy, was that bad. I've cut down on my adult beverages, but still let myself enjoy now and again. Like tonight! Tonight I'm celebrating. With wine. I've hit all of my exercise and calorie goals for the week. I went cycling Monday, running, Tuesday, and made it to my cycling class again today, Wednesday.
I set a goal for myself, too, one that I hoped would be achievable. On monday, I clocked 11 miles. I log my cycling classes under the bicycling, divided by mph, in my calorie app. I really wanted to be able to log it under 12-14 mph today, so my goal was 12 mph. I did 13.5! Now, Wednesday's class is a little more endurance themed than Monday's, which does a lot of toning exercises, so it makes sense that I went above and beyond today! We shall have to see if I can do it again on Monday.
Something I wanted to blog about is my feet. My feet always hurt when I exercise! I have slightly flat feet, so I don't know if I should be using inserts or not. I'm not. So towards the middle or end of class the outer half of my feet start aching. Sometimes it fades, due to endorphins or what not, and sometimes I just muscle through it. I was going cycling fairly often for a while, and I think I noticed that the aching faded over the weeks, so hopefully now that I've got my butt broken in again, my feet will break themselves into shape, too.
Back to weight. My lowest weight in log in the past calendar year was 187.8 on August 21, 2015. I started logging my weight again on June 24, 2015, at 191 lbs, after seeing some weight gain those previous months from 180-185ish. That's a gain of approximately 35-40 lbs in 6-7 months. Not good. Boooooooooo. A number of factors in my life have contributed to this, one of which is living with my partner and indulging in yummy food wayyyyy too much. I have a portion control issue. If it tastes good, I want more. Oh well..... I'll get over it.
So, this time last year, my weight was healthier, though still not in my BMI target range, but I was not exercising AT ALL. I am now exercising, I have better endurance through out my life, and I'm still making improvements!
I've succeeded at something! Yay!
This year has started by seeing me at my heaviest ever. I've tipped 200, and even 210, but never 225, and that's where my poundage has been this past week.
January was a wash for losing weight, but I swore up down and sideways (again) that February would be the turn around.
Today, I was at 223.4, my reward for finally being good with my calorie count this week. I'm notorious for cheating (but who isn't), and paleo hasn't been very doable for me. Last week (or maybe it was the week before)(or both), I failed to prepare lunches for myself and had to eat lunch out. Hoo boy, was that bad. I've cut down on my adult beverages, but still let myself enjoy now and again. Like tonight! Tonight I'm celebrating. With wine. I've hit all of my exercise and calorie goals for the week. I went cycling Monday, running, Tuesday, and made it to my cycling class again today, Wednesday.
I set a goal for myself, too, one that I hoped would be achievable. On monday, I clocked 11 miles. I log my cycling classes under the bicycling, divided by mph, in my calorie app. I really wanted to be able to log it under 12-14 mph today, so my goal was 12 mph. I did 13.5! Now, Wednesday's class is a little more endurance themed than Monday's, which does a lot of toning exercises, so it makes sense that I went above and beyond today! We shall have to see if I can do it again on Monday.
Something I wanted to blog about is my feet. My feet always hurt when I exercise! I have slightly flat feet, so I don't know if I should be using inserts or not. I'm not. So towards the middle or end of class the outer half of my feet start aching. Sometimes it fades, due to endorphins or what not, and sometimes I just muscle through it. I was going cycling fairly often for a while, and I think I noticed that the aching faded over the weeks, so hopefully now that I've got my butt broken in again, my feet will break themselves into shape, too.
Back to weight. My lowest weight in log in the past calendar year was 187.8 on August 21, 2015. I started logging my weight again on June 24, 2015, at 191 lbs, after seeing some weight gain those previous months from 180-185ish. That's a gain of approximately 35-40 lbs in 6-7 months. Not good. Boooooooooo. A number of factors in my life have contributed to this, one of which is living with my partner and indulging in yummy food wayyyyy too much. I have a portion control issue. If it tastes good, I want more. Oh well..... I'll get over it.
So, this time last year, my weight was healthier, though still not in my BMI target range, but I was not exercising AT ALL. I am now exercising, I have better endurance through out my life, and I'm still making improvements!
I've succeeded at something! Yay!
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
February
Still having trouble stabilizing my weight. I'm still eating low carb, but not quite paleo. I do my best, but I'm just trying to count my calories.
Still cycling. But the facility that my yoga class takes place in had an electrical fire, so has been closed for about a month, is planning to reopen, but doesn't have a hard date. I'm doing my best to initiate a morning yoga practice for myself, but I'm not a morning person, so, well, that's a dicey subject.
My interest in Zumba had waned. I'm just so uncoordinated...
I found a simple, 15 minute strength routine (2 actually) but have not started doing them. I think they would go well with my yoga practice, since the yoga would warm me up, but I don't know how many times a week I can do it, or if I can do it everyday. It's a fairly simple, full body workout. The other one is a simple arms and shoulders toning routine.
I'm thinking about doing one of those couch to 5k running programs. The winter has been so mild I feel like I should take advantage of the nice weather while we have the nice temperatures. I do my best to do cycling twice a week and the arc machine on Friday, but, realistically, I only make it to two out of the three. I could use some more cardio. Half an hour of running feels doable. (UPDATE: day 1 went well).
It's already been a busy year, which is no excuse for slacking in the health department, but sure doesn't help.
Onward and downwards!
Still cycling. But the facility that my yoga class takes place in had an electrical fire, so has been closed for about a month, is planning to reopen, but doesn't have a hard date. I'm doing my best to initiate a morning yoga practice for myself, but I'm not a morning person, so, well, that's a dicey subject.
My interest in Zumba had waned. I'm just so uncoordinated...
I found a simple, 15 minute strength routine (2 actually) but have not started doing them. I think they would go well with my yoga practice, since the yoga would warm me up, but I don't know how many times a week I can do it, or if I can do it everyday. It's a fairly simple, full body workout. The other one is a simple arms and shoulders toning routine.
I'm thinking about doing one of those couch to 5k running programs. The winter has been so mild I feel like I should take advantage of the nice weather while we have the nice temperatures. I do my best to do cycling twice a week and the arc machine on Friday, but, realistically, I only make it to two out of the three. I could use some more cardio. Half an hour of running feels doable. (UPDATE: day 1 went well).
It's already been a busy year, which is no excuse for slacking in the health department, but sure doesn't help.
Onward and downwards!
Sunday, January 31, 2016
January
It's been rough going, what with post holiday glutton habits and a vacation. But I've learned some tricks to eating paleo and feeling full along the way.
I'm ready to be disappointed by my weigh in tomorrow.
I'm going to start stringing these eating habits together into chains of successful days. Especially since all the snacks in the house are gone and replaced with things I'm allowed to have.
The food cravings have been bad lately and my will weak. Gotta work on that.
I'm still cycling, doing more yoga, and looking for a strength routine I can actually do.
Self, don't make a fool of me now!
I'm ready to be disappointed by my weigh in tomorrow.
I'm going to start stringing these eating habits together into chains of successful days. Especially since all the snacks in the house are gone and replaced with things I'm allowed to have.
The food cravings have been bad lately and my will weak. Gotta work on that.
I'm still cycling, doing more yoga, and looking for a strength routine I can actually do.
Self, don't make a fool of me now!
Sunday, January 3, 2016
New Year!
I want to make this the year that I get shit done.
My starting weight is 214. My goal is 140.
I want to lose a minimum of 1lb a week, with a weigh in on the first of the month, because my weight flucuates a lot day to day.
I did the calorie counting thing in 2015, but all it did was get me obsessed with food. I was always over compensating in one direction or the other and I put on another 20lbs. So this year in trying modified paleo. I'm keeping coffee and limited wine, ditching the beans, carbs, processed food, and bad oils and fats. Lots of veggies and meat. Not a lot of sugar. Cheat days/meals will keep me sane.
And I have some school stuff I have to do, as well as more art.
If I stay on track I should be hitting my goals this time next year.
My starting weight is 214. My goal is 140.
I want to lose a minimum of 1lb a week, with a weigh in on the first of the month, because my weight flucuates a lot day to day.
I did the calorie counting thing in 2015, but all it did was get me obsessed with food. I was always over compensating in one direction or the other and I put on another 20lbs. So this year in trying modified paleo. I'm keeping coffee and limited wine, ditching the beans, carbs, processed food, and bad oils and fats. Lots of veggies and meat. Not a lot of sugar. Cheat days/meals will keep me sane.
And I have some school stuff I have to do, as well as more art.
If I stay on track I should be hitting my goals this time next year.
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