Hello!
I hope everyone is staying cool and hydrated. Please make sure that you are drinking your water.
Well, I completed Week One of my weight loss journey and now I have begun Week Two. I am happy to say that I have lost 4.8 pounds. I am so happy, but I realize that most of those pounds lost reflects water weight. However, I am glad. I went to the store today for several items and forgot the one item that I needed. I wanted to buy a tape measure to measure my waist line and other parts of my body to see the shrinkage there. I guess I need to put a reminder in my phone so I can get that done asap.
I realize it's too early in the process to notice anything physically, but I am feeling more energized. It's probably due to the fact that I'm getting in between 7-11 servings of veggies and fruits a day. I guess you can't help but feel more energized. In terms of exercising, I was so WINDED last week. It was frustrating, but I kept with it and today I didn't feel like I was going to totally pass out..lol
My goal this week is to increase my time on the treadmill 5 minutes each day making sure that I am really focusing on my core and posture. I wish I could run, but I can't right now while this left knee is acting funky. My last goal is to make sure I am eating enough protein. I felt miserable last week and I think it was because of the lack of protein throughout my day.
Take care all and I will report next week of my progress.
Cy
Monday, July 20, 2015
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Cleaning the cobwebs!
Hello World,
I feel like it's been forever since I blogged online. Yes. I still have my random thoughts and now with all the great technology, I have been video blogging. However, I don't think anything takes the place of putting your thoughts down on paper or the world wide web.
As I read through some of my old blogs, I became so disgusted in myself. I was on this journey four years ago gung ho--ready to get fit and trim. Then life happened as it always does and Popeye chicken, Starbucks and Dairy Queen became my sweet places of food haven. Please don't tell me otherwise. It's a challenge to lose and keep your weight off. I wish I could just tell a geni in a bottle to wipe all of this cottage cheese pounds off me in one blink. Life would be SO much more simpler.
After going through some of my own food journals and logging back onto Fitness Pal, I became so perplexed to why I kept falling off in terms of losing weight. I mean this confusion led me to believe for a week that I had a mental illness, and I began looking up fat girl summer intervention camps to go to. True story.
However, the absurdity didn't stop there. It continued in my doctor's office. Funny story. I told my doctor jokingly during my checkup that I thought based on reading something on WebMD that I might have a food addiction..lol Three days later, an addiction counselor called me and I set up an appointment to see her. I mean I didn't think my doctor took me seriously or even listened to everything I say. Mental Note: Be careful what I say around Dr. B.
I went to the addiction counselor appointment thinking maybe I really do have a problem..lol When my mind gets set on something, I will ride it into the ground. So, I proceeded to go confidently into her office because just the night before, I research all about food addictions and almost started an anonymous online food addiction group because if my doctor took my jesting seriously and set up an appointment, maybe just maybe I had an issue.
So, I paid my 30 dollars copay. I was bummed about that..lol She asked me all of these questions and then after an hour (on the dot), she told me that I didn't have a food addiction. My problem was situational and I needed to make time to change some things. Basically she called me lazy but in a nice way. lol I promise you...I was too through because I just paid 30 dollars and I wanted her to fix my problem. Tell me that I am addicted to food at least my failure in this area would make more sense. Sighs! I mean....Come on!
I'm back on the journey with 24 extra pounds to lose on top of the ones I need to lose. Yeah...I know...LOL I was doing so well. Believe me when I say I know.
I just wanted to check in with you all. Take care and I promise....I'll be back sooner..lol
As I read through some of my old blogs, I became so disgusted in myself. I was on this journey four years ago gung ho--ready to get fit and trim. Then life happened as it always does and Popeye chicken, Starbucks and Dairy Queen became my sweet places of food haven. Please don't tell me otherwise. It's a challenge to lose and keep your weight off. I wish I could just tell a geni in a bottle to wipe all of this cottage cheese pounds off me in one blink. Life would be SO much more simpler.
After going through some of my own food journals and logging back onto Fitness Pal, I became so perplexed to why I kept falling off in terms of losing weight. I mean this confusion led me to believe for a week that I had a mental illness, and I began looking up fat girl summer intervention camps to go to. True story.
However, the absurdity didn't stop there. It continued in my doctor's office. Funny story. I told my doctor jokingly during my checkup that I thought based on reading something on WebMD that I might have a food addiction..lol Three days later, an addiction counselor called me and I set up an appointment to see her. I mean I didn't think my doctor took me seriously or even listened to everything I say. Mental Note: Be careful what I say around Dr. B.
I went to the addiction counselor appointment thinking maybe I really do have a problem..lol When my mind gets set on something, I will ride it into the ground. So, I proceeded to go confidently into her office because just the night before, I research all about food addictions and almost started an anonymous online food addiction group because if my doctor took my jesting seriously and set up an appointment, maybe just maybe I had an issue.
So, I paid my 30 dollars copay. I was bummed about that..lol She asked me all of these questions and then after an hour (on the dot), she told me that I didn't have a food addiction. My problem was situational and I needed to make time to change some things. Basically she called me lazy but in a nice way. lol I promise you...I was too through because I just paid 30 dollars and I wanted her to fix my problem. Tell me that I am addicted to food at least my failure in this area would make more sense. Sighs! I mean....Come on!
I'm back on the journey with 24 extra pounds to lose on top of the ones I need to lose. Yeah...I know...LOL I was doing so well. Believe me when I say I know.
I just wanted to check in with you all. Take care and I promise....I'll be back sooner..lol
Monday, September 3, 2012
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Wednesday's Progress
Today I am exhausted. I barely had sufficient rest b/c I was up late waiting for my son to get off. This week has been busy on top of busy with my position this summer. I just want time to think!! lol
I didn't exercise today. I am tired. I think I overdid my workout with the weights yesterday b/c my arms and legs are hurting. I decided to rest my po' body.
I have learned that you hurt yourself in the long run if you don't allow your body time to recover. So I'm recovering!!!
I stayed within my calorie limit, and I had an excellent piece of salmon with some lovely veggies. The salmon hit the spot for me.
(Me today in my job's restroom.)
Ok, I'm getting off now. My eyes are drooping and I need my rest. Oh btw, I was able to subtract 2 pounds from my chart. Yay me!
Talk soon,
~Cy~
(Ok, I just noticed the toilet paper on the ground in this restroom..LOL Sorry!)
I didn't exercise today. I am tired. I think I overdid my workout with the weights yesterday b/c my arms and legs are hurting. I decided to rest my po' body.
I have learned that you hurt yourself in the long run if you don't allow your body time to recover. So I'm recovering!!!
I stayed within my calorie limit, and I had an excellent piece of salmon with some lovely veggies. The salmon hit the spot for me.
(Me today in my job's restroom.)
Ok, I'm getting off now. My eyes are drooping and I need my rest. Oh btw, I was able to subtract 2 pounds from my chart. Yay me!
Talk soon,
~Cy~
(Ok, I just noticed the toilet paper on the ground in this restroom..LOL Sorry!)
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tuesday's Progress
(Instead of buying a Snicker candy bar for a quick snack...I buy salad stuff...I must have a spoonful of bacon bits on my salad..)
I worked late and I'm tired! I am trying to stay up so I can pick up my son from work and then run in Walmart to pick up gifts for the ladies I worked with this summer. It was a challenging yet awesome work experience. The ladies that I supervised made the experience wonderful for me and the money and perks wasn't half bad. I am so thankful that it's ending this week b/c I'm tired..LOL
Ok, I did pretty doggone good in terms of my fitness goals today. The place that I work this summer caters their lunches. Yes, I have been eating free catered breakfasts, snacks and lunches for 3 weeks now. Oooooooo wheeeee. I did great!! I was very conservative and stayed within my calorie budget. However today, I finally got a piece of carrot cake. Everyone had been raving about how good the cake was and I wanted to try it.
Verdict: It was ok! I wasted 289 calories for a just OK cake. I make a mean carrot cake and this cake had nothing on my carrot cake..lol Oh well..I should've gotten the cup of ice cream. :-)
I still stayed within my limit and I exercised today. I completed 3 miles with interval weight training. All in all...a great day!
~Cy~
I worked late and I'm tired! I am trying to stay up so I can pick up my son from work and then run in Walmart to pick up gifts for the ladies I worked with this summer. It was a challenging yet awesome work experience. The ladies that I supervised made the experience wonderful for me and the money and perks wasn't half bad. I am so thankful that it's ending this week b/c I'm tired..LOL
Ok, I did pretty doggone good in terms of my fitness goals today. The place that I work this summer caters their lunches. Yes, I have been eating free catered breakfasts, snacks and lunches for 3 weeks now. Oooooooo wheeeee. I did great!! I was very conservative and stayed within my calorie budget. However today, I finally got a piece of carrot cake. Everyone had been raving about how good the cake was and I wanted to try it.
Verdict: It was ok! I wasted 289 calories for a just OK cake. I make a mean carrot cake and this cake had nothing on my carrot cake..lol Oh well..I should've gotten the cup of ice cream. :-)
I still stayed within my limit and I exercised today. I completed 3 miles with interval weight training. All in all...a great day!
~Cy~
Monday, July 25, 2011
Monday's progress.
I will update this evening....
Morning: I completed Day One of my 5k training. (30 minutes)
Warm up 5 minutes
Run 1 minute...fast
Walk 90 seconds
Run 1 minute
Keep going back and forth until Cool down (25 minute mark)
Total of 2 miles
Cool Down for 5 minutes. Oh and you need the cool down.
Total of 283 calories burned according to my heart monitor!
Ok off to shower and work. I am planning to attend Zumba toning tonight. I'll update!
Did Zumba toning and I was so tired and exhausted that I could barely lift my weights.
Morning: I completed Day One of my 5k training. (30 minutes)
Warm up 5 minutes
Run 1 minute...fast
Walk 90 seconds
Run 1 minute
Keep going back and forth until Cool down (25 minute mark)
Total of 2 miles
Cool Down for 5 minutes. Oh and you need the cool down.
Total of 283 calories burned according to my heart monitor!
Ok off to shower and work. I am planning to attend Zumba toning tonight. I'll update!
Did Zumba toning and I was so tired and exhausted that I could barely lift my weights.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
This week's goals-July 25, 2011
My goals for this week are simple. I plan on exercising everyday and throw in at least 2 twice a day exercise sessions next week. (Some form of cardio every day with strength training) I plan on staying within my caloric range and drinking my water.
As you can see...I am keeping it simple. This Sunday, I woke up and did 2 miles. I might later exercise this evening with my husband.
Have a great week everyone! I will check in hopefully mid week.
Moving forward...
~Cy~
As you can see...I am keeping it simple. This Sunday, I woke up and did 2 miles. I might later exercise this evening with my husband.
Have a great week everyone! I will check in hopefully mid week.
Moving forward...
~Cy~
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