5 posts tagged “diet”

You'll Be Seeing Less of Me - Part 14

Jun 26, 2009
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Me - after a workout - June 26, 2009

Today I am happy! The scale has finally realized that I want the number to go down! After 5 weeks of going to the gym daily (M-F) I have lost 5 pounds. I have gone down at least 1 clothing size, but I was anxiously awaiting the falling numbers on the scale, and I'm happy to finally be seeing that.

This week I pushed myself a little harder. I've had a cold/allergies all week and it hasn't been easy, but I made it. Highlights from this week at the gym include:

- I did skullcrushers (best triceps exercise ever) for the first time.

- Increased resistance consistently on each cardio machine.

- Did lunges this morning (I hate lunges, but they are great for your butt).

- Added a new exercise for butt/hamstrings.

- Increased weight on some arm exercises.

- I LOST 5 POUNDS!!!

The rule that I generally follow as far as what I eat is...if it doesn't have any nutritional value whatsoever, it doesn't go into my mouth. There are times that I let myself have a few chips, and this weekend I will have dessert, but generally I stick to the above rule. I keep a lot of fresh fruit on hand, and vegetables that are easy to cook.

Next week is going to be a bit of a challenge as I will be at Centri-Kid camp with Brendan, and will not have access to a gym. It looks like running is in my future. Ick!

You'll Be Seeing Less of Me - Part 12

May 30, 2009
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Yikes! This is my 12th post about my getting in shape/weight loss journey, and not much has changed. I let myself get very frustrated with my foot and trying to get rid of plantar fasciitis. First, I could only ride the bike, and then a few weeks later my podiatrist said I could do the elliptical and walk on the treadmill, but no resistance or incline. Do you know how boring that is?? Then I got busy with baseball and preschool, and I wasn't making it to the gym regularly, which caused more frustration. But now baseball and preschool are over, my foot still gives me some pain here and there, but I'm moving on, and I made it to the gym 5 days this week, watched what I ate, and I lost 2 pounds! Yay! I decided I will lose 15 pounds by the Keith Urban concert, which is July 11. It's not like Keith Urban is going to see me or anything, but I do better when I have a deadline. So I am finally kicking it into gear and I will get to my goal weight.

Some positives I noticed this week after working out 5 times:

- 2 pound weight loss

- I can now do 2 sets of 12 push-ups (knees) and originally I could barely get through 2 sets of 8

- The muscle tone in my legs is finally present - there is still plenty of fat to get out of the way, but I can feel muscle in there!

- Core exercises are coming along nicely. Maybe someday I'll have 6 pack abs!!

- When I left the gym yesterday I felt a sense of accomplishment unlike any I've felt in a long time.

I'm making garlic lime chicken, corn on the cob, and brown rice for dinner, followed by fresh fruit for dessert. Yum! Weekends always give me some trouble, but I'm planning ahead. Check back soon...I might start posting pictures weekly so I can share my progress. Maybe...

You'll Be Seeing Less of Me - Part 11 - So Far So Good

Apr 14, 2009
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My willpower 2 - Sweet Tooth 0

Yay, me!!

You'll Be Seeing Less of Me - Part 10 - Game ON!

Apr 13, 2009
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My sweet tooth won the battle this weekend. Reese's peanut butter eggs are my absolute favorite candy in the world, and I had 2 of them over the weekend. In addition to some Peeps, Robin's eggs, and various other desserts at April's house last night. Have you had those red velvet cake balls covered in white chocolate? Who can resist those?? Anyway, I've been serious about working out for weeks now, and I've been good with my diet, but it's time to kick it in gear and win this battle. I've promised myself that I will eat nothing sweet except for no more than 1 100 calorie pack of something every couple of days. Right now I have the chocolate covered pretzel 100 calorie packs. I love those!

The foot is feeling good. I'm anxious to get my orthotics and my new shoes and get on with life. I had my second orientation (first time the trainer didn't give me a written program so I was told I could have another one) at the gym last Friday and this trainer had me do a lot of core work, which I desperately need. I told him I had not been good about working my core, and he said he could tell that those muscles are weak. But I did everything he told me to (including planks) and on Saturday it actually hurt to exhale.

I've learned that we all have issues with various things in our lives, and I've faced the fact that food is a real issue for me. I can resist many things that other people can not, but I can't resist certain foods - mainly sweets. This is my struggle, and I appreciate the encouragement that some of you have taken the time to give me on this blog. I need all of the strength and good wishes (and prayers) I can get. Thank you.

So here I go...no more playing around. It's time to get that evil sweet tooth under control and get healthy. Game on!

You'll Be Seeing Less of Me Part 9

Mar 30, 2009
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Yesterday I was told by a friend that I need to do another "You'll Be Seeing Less of Me" post. Which was a good point because it has been a while since I updated this blog, so here I am.

Before I get to the post at hand, I just want to let you know that Kaelin sailed through her surgery like it was no big deal. She is a tough little cookie, and her surgeon was even impressed with her at her return visit last Wednesday. The tooth was bigger than expected, and it required more digging and drilling than was originally thought to get it out. The extra tooth fairy left her $10...Kaelin was happy about that! And, Kelly, I read your comment, but have not taken time to respond (sorry). Kaelin just had an extra tooth in the roof of her mouth. It is hereditary and she is the third person we know of in my family to have it. There has been one female from each generation starting with my mom that had an extra tooth. I'm curious to see who will have the next one!

So onto the point of this post. I have had some ups and down with my fitness goals over the past few weeks. The scale is still not my friend, but I gave myself a little reality check and the truth was even though the meals that I was eating were healthy, low fat meals, I was still eating too much sugar in snacks. I have a terrible sweet tooth and it was causing me some real trouble. But I've been working really hard to conquer the sweet tooth, and for the last 4 days I've had almost nothing sweet at all. I'm working harder than I've ever worked at the gym and I have to say I am proud of myself for that. I am starting to see muscles reappear (still buried under fat, but they're there) that haven't been visible for years. I think if I can keep my diet under control I can get in shape and lose weight pretty easily. I like the working out part...it's the eating less sugar that is bugging me!! However, I am stronger than my sweet tooth and it shall be conquered!! ; )

Anyone watching American Idol? I have many, many thoughts and opinions on that topic, but I will save them for another day. Suffice it to say that I will do a happy dance when I no longer have to see Adam Lambert on my tv screen twice a week.