Friday, May 30, 2008
I am sick
I am sick...again. I have a sore throat, stopped up head, and I am tired as everything. My house is soooo messy. I want to get up and do something but, I can't because i feel so exhausted. off to lay down now.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Wii Fit
This is so awesome!! I did it for 20 minutes last night becasue, it was 1:00am and I was tired. This is the only time I could make to "play" last night. BUT, it was great!!
I love the Hula hoop game. Not really sure about the Yoga though, I didn't feel relaxed at all!!
I love the Hula hoop game. Not really sure about the Yoga though, I didn't feel relaxed at all!!
Friday, May 23, 2008
my fourth day
I feel like I am doing really good. I think this is easier that L is doing this with me. It keeps me motivated. So, tonight, i am going to WATP for at least 1 mile and then do some stretching. Maybe I can get B to go to bed early so, that I can still do my workout, alone.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
3 days down
3 days down on WW, and I am doing really good! I am really watching what I eat and tonight, I think I will play my Wii for exercise when B goes to bed!! I am excited that I get to actually do something fun. I got my WATP book and DVD today too. Myabe I will walk 1 mile later tonight too. I am trying to get myself all psyched up right now because I need to some serious cleaning tonight too. I hope really hard that B goes to be early tonight. Please, please, please!!!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Starting over with Weight Watchers
I talked to my health coach and she convinced me to start over on WW again. So, today, I have officially started. I am not going to stress over it though. I am just going to do it. I am also going to walk 3 times this week.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
haven't blogged in while
Wow! I haven't been on here in a while.
I started my own bible study that I bought at church. It's all about finding your purpose in life. It's pretty good. I also am not working @ church on weekdays now, except, I am going to help while we are planning for VBS.
I am super sxcited about VBS for B. I think he will like it alot!!
As far as weight loss, I just don't even feel like going there but, I will. I am so tired of starting over for the millionth time every week. So, I have been doing alot of thinking and talking to God lately. He has given me a sense that I can accomplish this. I know I can do all things thru Him. I know He will guide me....
So, I am going to just start eating sensibly. First, I have to define what that means to me (wow, K would be glad of my thinking today, since she is my nutrtionist)!
So, I am going to do some searching.....
I know that first, I need to get moving...meaning-
WALK AWAY THE POUNDS daily. Whether it be, 15 or 20 min. I have to get moving!!
I started my own bible study that I bought at church. It's all about finding your purpose in life. It's pretty good. I also am not working @ church on weekdays now, except, I am going to help while we are planning for VBS.
I am super sxcited about VBS for B. I think he will like it alot!!
As far as weight loss, I just don't even feel like going there but, I will. I am so tired of starting over for the millionth time every week. So, I have been doing alot of thinking and talking to God lately. He has given me a sense that I can accomplish this. I know I can do all things thru Him. I know He will guide me....
So, I am going to just start eating sensibly. First, I have to define what that means to me (wow, K would be glad of my thinking today, since she is my nutrtionist)!
So, I am going to do some searching.....
I know that first, I need to get moving...meaning-
WALK AWAY THE POUNDS daily. Whether it be, 15 or 20 min. I have to get moving!!
Friday, May 2, 2008
I have decided to do something different
Well, I have been chatting with j and we believe that SB works but, I just need to add in 1 or carbs sometimes. I am going to watch my portion sizes and make halthier choices. So, healthier choices the name of my plan.
-3 meals and 2 snacks a day.
-For snacks choose LC w/ whole wheat crackers, fruit, celery and LC, popcorn (for an evening snack)
-For breakfast choose something off of the list and add 1 pc of toast
-Lunch-salad, low carb sandwiches, veggies and dip
-Dinner-lean meats and veggies
This doesn't seem so hard now that I think about it this way. I just make healthier choices for myself and my family.
-3 meals and 2 snacks a day.
-For snacks choose LC w/ whole wheat crackers, fruit, celery and LC, popcorn (for an evening snack)
-For breakfast choose something off of the list and add 1 pc of toast
-Lunch-salad, low carb sandwiches, veggies and dip
-Dinner-lean meats and veggies
This doesn't seem so hard now that I think about it this way. I just make healthier choices for myself and my family.
Weight loss: 6 strategies for success
Weight loss: 6 strategies for success
Make your weight-loss goals a reality. Follow these proven strategies.
You probably know that hundreds of different fad diets, weight-loss programs and outright scams promise quick and easy weight loss. But the foundation of every successful weight-loss program still remains a healthy diet combined with exercise. You must make permanent changes in your lifestyle and health habits to lose significant weight and keep it off.
How do you make those permanent changes? Follow these six strategies.
1. Make a commitment
Permanent weight loss takes time and effort. It requires focus and a lifelong commitment. Make sure that you're ready to make permanent changes and that you do so for the right reasons.
No one else can make you lose weight. In fact, external pressure — often from people closest to you — may make matters worse. You must undertake diet and exercise changes to please yourself.
As you're planning new weight-related lifestyle changes, try to resolve any other problems in your life. It takes a lot of mental and physical energy to change your habits. So make sure you aren't distracted by other major life issues, such as marital or financial problems. Timing is key to success. Ask yourself if you're ready to take on the challenges of serious weight loss.
2. Get emotional support
Only you can help yourself lose weight by taking responsibility for your own behavior. But that doesn't mean that you have to do everything alone. Seek support when needed from your partner, family and friends.
Pick people who you know want only the best for you and who will encourage you. Ideally, find people who will listen to your concerns and feelings, spend time exercising with you, and share the priority you've placed on developing a healthier lifestyle.
3. Set a realistic goal
When you're considering what to expect from your new eating and exercise plan, be realistic. Healthy weight loss occurs slowly and steadily. Aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week. To do this, you need to burn 500 to 1,000 calories more than you consume each day through a low-calorie diet and regular exercise. Losing weight more rapidly means losing water weight or muscle tissue, rather than fat.
Make your goals "process goals," such as exercising regularly, rather than "outcome goals," such as losing 50 pounds. Changing your process — your habits — is the key to weight loss. Make sure that your process goals are realistic, specific and measurable, for example, you'll walk for 30 minutes a day, five days a week.
4. Enjoy healthier foods
Adopting a new eating style that promotes weight loss must include lowering your total calorie intake. But decreasing calories need not mean giving up taste, satisfaction or even ease of meal preparation. One way you can lower your calorie intake is by eating more plant-based foods — fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Strive for variety to help you achieve your goals without giving up taste or nutrition. Cutting back on calories is easier if you focus on limiting fat.
To lose weight, talk to your doctor about setting these daily calorie goals:
Your current weight in pounds Daily calorie goal
Women Men
250 or less 1,200 1,400
251 to 300 1,400 1,600
301 or more 1,600 1,800
Very low calorie diets aren't a healthy long-term strategy. Fewer than 1,200 calories a day for women and 1,400 calories for men aren't generally recommended. If your calories are too low, you run the risk of not getting all of the nutrients you need for good health.
5. Get active, stay active
Dieting alone can help you lose weight. Cutting 250 calories from your daily diet can help you lose about half a pound a week: 3,500 calories equals 1 pound of fat. But add a 30-minute brisk walk four days a week, and you can double your rate of weight loss.
The goal of exercise for weight loss is to burn more calories, although exercise offers many other benefits as well. How many calories you burn depends on the frequency, duration and intensity of your activities. One of the best ways to lose body fat is through steady aerobic exercise — such as walking — for more than 30 minutes most days of the week.
Even though regularly scheduled aerobic exercise is best for losing fat, any extra movement helps burn calories. Lifestyle activities may be easier to fit into your day. Think about ways you can increase your physical activity throughout the day. For example, make several trips up and down stairs instead of using the elevator, or park at the far end of the lot.
6. Change your lifestyle
It's not enough to eat healthy foods and exercise for only a few weeks or even several months. You have to include these behaviors into your life. To do that, you have to change the behaviors that helped make you overweight in the first place. Lifestyle changes start with taking an honest look at your eating habits and daily routine.
After assessing your personal challenges to weight loss, try working out a strategy to gradually change habits and attitudes that have sabotaged your past efforts. Simply admitting your own challenges won't get you past them entirely. But it helps in planning how you'll deal with them and whether you're going to succeed in losing weight once and for all.
You likely will have an occasional setback. But instead of giving up entirely, simply start fresh the next day. Remember that you're planning to change your life. It won't happen all at once, but stick to your healthy lifestyle and the results will be worth it.
Make your weight-loss goals a reality. Follow these proven strategies.
You probably know that hundreds of different fad diets, weight-loss programs and outright scams promise quick and easy weight loss. But the foundation of every successful weight-loss program still remains a healthy diet combined with exercise. You must make permanent changes in your lifestyle and health habits to lose significant weight and keep it off.
How do you make those permanent changes? Follow these six strategies.
1. Make a commitment
Permanent weight loss takes time and effort. It requires focus and a lifelong commitment. Make sure that you're ready to make permanent changes and that you do so for the right reasons.
No one else can make you lose weight. In fact, external pressure — often from people closest to you — may make matters worse. You must undertake diet and exercise changes to please yourself.
As you're planning new weight-related lifestyle changes, try to resolve any other problems in your life. It takes a lot of mental and physical energy to change your habits. So make sure you aren't distracted by other major life issues, such as marital or financial problems. Timing is key to success. Ask yourself if you're ready to take on the challenges of serious weight loss.
2. Get emotional support
Only you can help yourself lose weight by taking responsibility for your own behavior. But that doesn't mean that you have to do everything alone. Seek support when needed from your partner, family and friends.
Pick people who you know want only the best for you and who will encourage you. Ideally, find people who will listen to your concerns and feelings, spend time exercising with you, and share the priority you've placed on developing a healthier lifestyle.
3. Set a realistic goal
When you're considering what to expect from your new eating and exercise plan, be realistic. Healthy weight loss occurs slowly and steadily. Aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week. To do this, you need to burn 500 to 1,000 calories more than you consume each day through a low-calorie diet and regular exercise. Losing weight more rapidly means losing water weight or muscle tissue, rather than fat.
Make your goals "process goals," such as exercising regularly, rather than "outcome goals," such as losing 50 pounds. Changing your process — your habits — is the key to weight loss. Make sure that your process goals are realistic, specific and measurable, for example, you'll walk for 30 minutes a day, five days a week.
4. Enjoy healthier foods
Adopting a new eating style that promotes weight loss must include lowering your total calorie intake. But decreasing calories need not mean giving up taste, satisfaction or even ease of meal preparation. One way you can lower your calorie intake is by eating more plant-based foods — fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Strive for variety to help you achieve your goals without giving up taste or nutrition. Cutting back on calories is easier if you focus on limiting fat.
To lose weight, talk to your doctor about setting these daily calorie goals:
Your current weight in pounds Daily calorie goal
Women Men
250 or less 1,200 1,400
251 to 300 1,400 1,600
301 or more 1,600 1,800
Very low calorie diets aren't a healthy long-term strategy. Fewer than 1,200 calories a day for women and 1,400 calories for men aren't generally recommended. If your calories are too low, you run the risk of not getting all of the nutrients you need for good health.
5. Get active, stay active
Dieting alone can help you lose weight. Cutting 250 calories from your daily diet can help you lose about half a pound a week: 3,500 calories equals 1 pound of fat. But add a 30-minute brisk walk four days a week, and you can double your rate of weight loss.
The goal of exercise for weight loss is to burn more calories, although exercise offers many other benefits as well. How many calories you burn depends on the frequency, duration and intensity of your activities. One of the best ways to lose body fat is through steady aerobic exercise — such as walking — for more than 30 minutes most days of the week.
Even though regularly scheduled aerobic exercise is best for losing fat, any extra movement helps burn calories. Lifestyle activities may be easier to fit into your day. Think about ways you can increase your physical activity throughout the day. For example, make several trips up and down stairs instead of using the elevator, or park at the far end of the lot.
6. Change your lifestyle
It's not enough to eat healthy foods and exercise for only a few weeks or even several months. You have to include these behaviors into your life. To do that, you have to change the behaviors that helped make you overweight in the first place. Lifestyle changes start with taking an honest look at your eating habits and daily routine.
After assessing your personal challenges to weight loss, try working out a strategy to gradually change habits and attitudes that have sabotaged your past efforts. Simply admitting your own challenges won't get you past them entirely. But it helps in planning how you'll deal with them and whether you're going to succeed in losing weight once and for all.
You likely will have an occasional setback. But instead of giving up entirely, simply start fresh the next day. Remember that you're planning to change your life. It won't happen all at once, but stick to your healthy lifestyle and the results will be worth it.
i have had it
i have gotten to the point where i am just totally fed up with being fat and sick and tired. i can't do it anymnore.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
I'm tired
I am so tired of writing onthis blog how much I want to lose weight and blah, blah, blah. I might as well just face it and get REALLY fat and live with it. The only problem is, I can't. I look @ B and I feel like I am slowly killing myself and not being for him at all.
I feel like I am not a good mom or wife. I don't spend enough time with my kid or my DH. I don't spend enough time cleaning...correction-I never clean. J does most of it and he works. I have got to get myself in gear. I have got to get motivated and do this for my family and myself.
I can't slowly kill myself and leave B and J and my mom. I have to do something. I am so depressed right now and tired of it all.....I need direction.
I am going to start writing in my jouurnal again and doing devotions. I think I will find myself a bible study book too.
I feel like I am not a good mom or wife. I don't spend enough time with my kid or my DH. I don't spend enough time cleaning...correction-I never clean. J does most of it and he works. I have got to get myself in gear. I have got to get motivated and do this for my family and myself.
I can't slowly kill myself and leave B and J and my mom. I have to do something. I am so depressed right now and tired of it all.....I need direction.
I am going to start writing in my jouurnal again and doing devotions. I think I will find myself a bible study book too.
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