Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Monday, October 31, 2011
10/31/2011
Things are going well. I have been making it to the gym or getting in some vigorous exercise each day. I have also been trying to make good decisions about my food. Soon, I will start counting calories again... YUCK! It seems to work though so I have to do it. I am also going to do a high protein and pure foods such as vegies, meat and whole grains.
With it being Halloween, it is difficult to cut out the sugar! I will be doing this starting next week. Well, with the exception of Dark Chocolate! I can't live without this. I have a serving or 2 each day.
Tomorrow is November! Wow! Thanksgiving is just around the corner.
- Tracy
With it being Halloween, it is difficult to cut out the sugar! I will be doing this starting next week. Well, with the exception of Dark Chocolate! I can't live without this. I have a serving or 2 each day.
Tomorrow is November! Wow! Thanksgiving is just around the corner.
- Tracy
Friday, October 14, 2011
October 14, 2011
Good Morning!
I FINALLY joined the gym again yesterday. Our family went swimming for about 30 minutes. The water was a little bit chilly so we could not stay for long. There were also no lanes to do laps. We had hoped to get a lane and do family laps for 30 minutes or so. Definitely something that our whole family can do together. I will also try to make it to the gym to do some other workouts during the week. Still have not completely convinced my husband to get on the bandwagon. I am going to keep trying!
- Tracy
I FINALLY joined the gym again yesterday. Our family went swimming for about 30 minutes. The water was a little bit chilly so we could not stay for long. There were also no lanes to do laps. We had hoped to get a lane and do family laps for 30 minutes or so. Definitely something that our whole family can do together. I will also try to make it to the gym to do some other workouts during the week. Still have not completely convinced my husband to get on the bandwagon. I am going to keep trying!
- Tracy
Monday, October 10, 2011
New Book!
Reading a new book called Switch: How to Change When Change is Hard. A great read. A major focus is on small positive changes. Explains really well why we fail at change and how we can overcome those failures. I will write more as time goes on. Right now, my take away is focus on a time period when things were going really well for you OR imagine your life as if your problem is solved and how your life would be. The bottom line is that we have an emotional brain that he calls "The Elephant" and the logical brain that he calls "The Rider". The elephant is very big and wears the rider out quickly if the rider is not specific and prepared for the antics of "The Elephant". Makes complete sense!
- Tracy
- Tracy
Sunday, October 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
Working today.... Drank my Myoplex drink for breakfast and having my green tea and chocolate for lunch. I know I know... not the healthiest move. At least it is 72% Cacao! :-) Going to try to have a moderate dinner tonight but that can be tough because of my bad planning today. I will let you know how it goes!
UPDATE: I was not successful. I ended the day with my calorie goal in check and on target. THEN, I decided to have a Margarita. Exactly why did I sabotage myself this way? I probably drank 1500 calories and ate another 800. Good thing I don't drink often.
- Tracy
UPDATE: I was not successful. I ended the day with my calorie goal in check and on target. THEN, I decided to have a Margarita. Exactly why did I sabotage myself this way? I probably drank 1500 calories and ate another 800. Good thing I don't drink often.
- Tracy
Friday, October 7, 2011
October 7, 2011
Well, I have not been following any plan. My life has been BUSY BUSY BUSY! I need to plan! Planning is the key to weight loss success. I am going to get my husband involved and we are gonna get back on track.
This is LIFE LONG battle so I am not going to beat myself up over this. I will struggle my entire life. I will most likely start and stop a million more times. This is OK!
Talk to you soon!
-Tracy
This is LIFE LONG battle so I am not going to beat myself up over this. I will struggle my entire life. I will most likely start and stop a million more times. This is OK!
Talk to you soon!
-Tracy
Monday, August 15, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
I am getting a lot more comfortable with the myfitnesspal website. It's really pretty easy to use. The simple nature of the site is very applealing. It's simple and tracks all the important things. It also provides the opportunity to print reports.
I set my goals as follows:
A deficit of at least 490 per day
Consume no more than 1710 calories per day
Exercise at least 4 times a week for at least 30 minutes
Weigh in every Friday and report it here on the blog
I am backing off the daily reporting here on the blog. I think I may be obsessing about my weight, goals and making daily entries. By de-emphasizing the minute details and moving my focus to other aspects of life, I may find balance.
See you Friday!!
I set my goals as follows:
A deficit of at least 490 per day
Consume no more than 1710 calories per day
Exercise at least 4 times a week for at least 30 minutes
Weigh in every Friday and report it here on the blog
I am backing off the daily reporting here on the blog. I think I may be obsessing about my weight, goals and making daily entries. By de-emphasizing the minute details and moving my focus to other aspects of life, I may find balance.
See you Friday!!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
I had a pretty good day yesterday. I started using myfitnesspal to track things. As with any new program, it'll take a while to get used to, but so far, it seems pretty easy. I'm sure that I'll find more useful things as I go along. I haven't completely set it it up, but I did get started.
I set some basic goals and tracked my food. I was 116 calories over goal yesterday at 1826 calories consumed. Not bad, really!
Last night was the third night in a row that I didn't get up and eat in the middle of the night. I feel REALLY good about that.
I will post a new goal set tomorrow. I'm pretty certain of what I'm going to strive for.
Have a great day!
I set some basic goals and tracked my food. I was 116 calories over goal yesterday at 1826 calories consumed. Not bad, really!
Last night was the third night in a row that I didn't get up and eat in the middle of the night. I feel REALLY good about that.
I will post a new goal set tomorrow. I'm pretty certain of what I'm going to strive for.
Have a great day!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
MIA again...
Truth is, I have been eating enough for two people the past few days. Can't wait for school to start! The structure and down time for mom is needed.
Tracy
Saturday, August 13, 2011
I am going to switch my reporting method to myfitnesspal.com tomorrow. Today will be the last day that I use the BodyMedia site.
My weight is up -- 252.8. What? Silly scale. There's no way that I gained 1.8 pound in one day. My guess is salt ...
From yesterday:
Treat myself well = 9
Accurate reporting = yes
Processed carbs = yes
Calories consumed = 1824 (Yay! Under 2,000 again!!)
Fat = 99g 50%
Carbs = 119g 26%
Protein 113g 25%
I am thinking about my goals for the last two weeks of August. I don't think I'll track "treat muself well." That was a good reminder and I'll keep trying to be aware of what I'm doing for and to myself. I'm going to avoid procesed carbs, but not eating them at all is not reasonable. I am going to track whether I make it through the night without nighttime foraging. I am also going to track my actiivty level. I'll be using a new site, so I think that the rest will develop after I get a chance to check out the site.
All for now! Be well!
My weight is up -- 252.8. What? Silly scale. There's no way that I gained 1.8 pound in one day. My guess is salt ...
From yesterday:
Treat myself well = 9
Accurate reporting = yes
Processed carbs = yes
Calories consumed = 1824 (Yay! Under 2,000 again!!)
Fat = 99g 50%
Carbs = 119g 26%
Protein 113g 25%
I am thinking about my goals for the last two weeks of August. I don't think I'll track "treat muself well." That was a good reminder and I'll keep trying to be aware of what I'm doing for and to myself. I'm going to avoid procesed carbs, but not eating them at all is not reasonable. I am going to track whether I make it through the night without nighttime foraging. I am also going to track my actiivty level. I'll be using a new site, so I think that the rest will develop after I get a chance to check out the site.
All for now! Be well!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
I had good day yesterday. I controlled my eating and made good choices all day. The only thing I could have done better was get in some formal exercise. I didn't make it to the gym, but did walk at lunch and after work.
My weight is 250.6. Pretty good! I'm down exactly two pounds since last Friday.
From yesterday:
Treat myself well = 10
Accurate reporting = yes
Processed carbs = yes (I had a white bun and white spaghetti)
Calories consumed = 1879 (Yay! Under 2,000!)
Fat = 67g 31%
Carbs = 241g 49%
Protein = 42g 19%
Today, I plan to get in some "extra" steps by walking at lunch and break. I won't be able to go to the gym since I have to pick up some things right after work. I will be switching to another data base to record my food and activity; I just havn't the chance to sit down and check out anything else right now.
Have a happy and healthy day; I plan to! (And we all know that planning is key!!)
My weight is 250.6. Pretty good! I'm down exactly two pounds since last Friday.
From yesterday:
Treat myself well = 10
Accurate reporting = yes
Processed carbs = yes (I had a white bun and white spaghetti)
Calories consumed = 1879 (Yay! Under 2,000!)
Fat = 67g 31%
Carbs = 241g 49%
Protein = 42g 19%
Today, I plan to get in some "extra" steps by walking at lunch and break. I won't be able to go to the gym since I have to pick up some things right after work. I will be switching to another data base to record my food and activity; I just havn't the chance to sit down and check out anything else right now.
Have a happy and healthy day; I plan to! (And we all know that planning is key!!)
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
I didn't wear my armband yesterday because it has stopped syncing itself. BodyMedia won't send a new one and their fixes do not work. As I mentioned yesterday, I will be changing to a new recording method. I have pretty much decided on myfitness pal.com, but haven't done the work to make the thchange yet. Yesterday, I recorded my food on BodyMedia site; at least that part works for me.
My weight is 251.8 today.
From yesterday:
At the gym for 45 minutes. I walked, stretched and did lots of things with the exercise ball.
Treat myself well = 9
Accurate reporting = yes
Processed carbs = no
Fat = 84g 34%
Carbs = 203 g 53% (whole wheat tortilla, tomatoes, bananas and apples)
Protein = 81g 14%
Calories consumed = 2238
I enjoyed my day yesterday. My time at the gym was pleasant and productive. I'm trying to do more stretching and body resistence stuff instead of hitting the weights. I still work up a good sweat and get a good workout. I would like to research alternatives to traditional gym routines. When I have some time sunday or Moday, I will spend some time on the computer checking out those plans as well as signing up with myfitnesspal.com.
Today isn't a gym day. We have dinner plans with family after work. I'm planning on agood day and hope that you have one, too!
My weight is 251.8 today.
From yesterday:
At the gym for 45 minutes. I walked, stretched and did lots of things with the exercise ball.
Treat myself well = 9
Accurate reporting = yes
Processed carbs = no
Fat = 84g 34%
Carbs = 203 g 53% (whole wheat tortilla, tomatoes, bananas and apples)
Protein = 81g 14%
Calories consumed = 2238
I enjoyed my day yesterday. My time at the gym was pleasant and productive. I'm trying to do more stretching and body resistence stuff instead of hitting the weights. I still work up a good sweat and get a good workout. I would like to research alternatives to traditional gym routines. When I have some time sunday or Moday, I will spend some time on the computer checking out those plans as well as signing up with myfitnesspal.com.
Today isn't a gym day. We have dinner plans with family after work. I'm planning on agood day and hope that you have one, too!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
I had another good day yesterday. Two in a row!
My weight is down again. I weighed 250.2. That's the lowest since I started tracking new goal sets in July. I am very excited about getting below 250 and looking forward to returning to 235 where I was in April!!
From yesterday:
Treat myself well = 10
Accurate reporting = yes
Processed carbs = no
Activity = 1:20
stesp = 12482
Deficit = 767
Fat = 121g 50%
Carbs = 147g 27%
Protein = 124g 22%
I exercised twice yesterday, once in the morning when I took Opal for a long walk and later in the day when Michael and I went to the gym. I also made a good choice at dinner. Michael had tacos and I had a chicken salad instead. My calories could have been lower, but I put cheese on the salad and Michael talked me into making popcorn last night when we watched a show.
I'm working today, so I'll have to walk Opal later in the evening after the gym. I decied to walk Opal every day, at least for a little. She really enjoys it and it helps me, too.
I am becoming increasingly frustrated with the armband and have decided to not renew my membership in October. It doesn't always sync up. Today it took me 1/2 hour to get it to sync data. I have been writing back and forth with the BodyMedia company and have tried all their fixes. Sometimes, their suggestions work, sometimes not. They maintain that it's not a device issue.
I'll probably start using another method to record my progress within the next week or so. Tracy has suggested my fitnesspal.com. I'll probably check that one out first.
BodyMedia FIT data for August 9, 2011
Calories Burned - 2921 | Calories Consumed - 2154 | Total Activity - 1:21 | Moderate Activity - 1:21 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 12482 | Sleep Duration - 7:49 | Lying Down - 9:07 | Sleep Efficiency - 86%.
My weight is down again. I weighed 250.2. That's the lowest since I started tracking new goal sets in July. I am very excited about getting below 250 and looking forward to returning to 235 where I was in April!!
From yesterday:
Treat myself well = 10
Accurate reporting = yes
Processed carbs = no
Activity = 1:20
stesp = 12482
Deficit = 767
Fat = 121g 50%
Carbs = 147g 27%
Protein = 124g 22%
I exercised twice yesterday, once in the morning when I took Opal for a long walk and later in the day when Michael and I went to the gym. I also made a good choice at dinner. Michael had tacos and I had a chicken salad instead. My calories could have been lower, but I put cheese on the salad and Michael talked me into making popcorn last night when we watched a show.
I'm working today, so I'll have to walk Opal later in the evening after the gym. I decied to walk Opal every day, at least for a little. She really enjoys it and it helps me, too.
I am becoming increasingly frustrated with the armband and have decided to not renew my membership in October. It doesn't always sync up. Today it took me 1/2 hour to get it to sync data. I have been writing back and forth with the BodyMedia company and have tried all their fixes. Sometimes, their suggestions work, sometimes not. They maintain that it's not a device issue.
I'll probably start using another method to record my progress within the next week or so. Tracy has suggested my fitnesspal.com. I'll probably check that one out first.
BodyMedia FIT data for August 9, 2011
Calories Burned - 2921 | Calories Consumed - 2154 | Total Activity - 1:21 | Moderate Activity - 1:21 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 12482 | Sleep Duration - 7:49 | Lying Down - 9:07 | Sleep Efficiency - 86%.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Tuesday August 9
2791 calories consumed today. This number is right around the amount of calories I burned today. Not the greatest day. Ate too much at dinner and ate one of my kid's muffins. Bummed I did not control my intake better.
-Tracy
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Good day yesterday. I was very active and I made wise choices.
My weight is down. Today I weighed 251.2
From yesterday:
Treat myself well = 9
Accurate reporting = yes
Processed carbs = no (plenty of whole grains, though!)
Activity = 1:30 (wow!)
Steps = 15072 (wow!)
Deficit = 1360 (wow!)
Fat = 73g 32%
Carbs = 228g 43%
Protein = 135g 25%
I had a very positive attitude yesterday and accomplished a lot. I purged my closets. Hanging in my closet now are only the clothes that actually fit me well. If it was stained, unflattering or hadn't been worn, I tossed it. If it didn't fit, but I like it and thought it might fit within 6 months, I boxed it up. There's now a large tote in the spare closet with enough clothes for a size 16 me. (Right now I wear a 18w.)
I also prepared whole grain oatmeal and froze it for breakfasts. Each container has 1 cup of oatmeal and I added 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to each container. I made and froze spaghetti and meatsauce in portions containing 2 ounces of pasta and 1 cup of meat sauce. At dinner last night, I removed all the skin from the baked chicken and I meaured my portions.
Today, I'll take Opal for another long walk and go to the gym. Opla is looking a bit pudgy. She could use some exercise, too. I heard once "If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise!" hahaha
BodyMedia FIT data for August 8, 2011
Calories Burned - 3456 | Calories Consumed - 2096 | Total Activity - 1:30 | Moderate Activity - 1:30 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 15072 | Sleep Duration - 5:41 | Lying Down - 7:08 | Sleep Efficiency - 80%.
My weight is down. Today I weighed 251.2
From yesterday:
Treat myself well = 9
Accurate reporting = yes
Processed carbs = no (plenty of whole grains, though!)
Activity = 1:30 (wow!)
Steps = 15072 (wow!)
Deficit = 1360 (wow!)
Fat = 73g 32%
Carbs = 228g 43%
Protein = 135g 25%
I had a very positive attitude yesterday and accomplished a lot. I purged my closets. Hanging in my closet now are only the clothes that actually fit me well. If it was stained, unflattering or hadn't been worn, I tossed it. If it didn't fit, but I like it and thought it might fit within 6 months, I boxed it up. There's now a large tote in the spare closet with enough clothes for a size 16 me. (Right now I wear a 18w.)
I also prepared whole grain oatmeal and froze it for breakfasts. Each container has 1 cup of oatmeal and I added 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to each container. I made and froze spaghetti and meatsauce in portions containing 2 ounces of pasta and 1 cup of meat sauce. At dinner last night, I removed all the skin from the baked chicken and I meaured my portions.
Today, I'll take Opal for another long walk and go to the gym. Opla is looking a bit pudgy. She could use some exercise, too. I heard once "If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise!" hahaha
BodyMedia FIT data for August 8, 2011
Calories Burned - 3456 | Calories Consumed - 2096 | Total Activity - 1:30 | Moderate Activity - 1:30 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 15072 | Sleep Duration - 5:41 | Lying Down - 7:08 | Sleep Efficiency - 80%.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Monday August 8
1948 calories consumed today. Getting into the swing of things. Got a slight bit more activity today. Went for a family walk tonight. My oldest needs some exercise and getting on her on her bike is the way to go. Finished with 4600 or steps... Really sad how little I move in a normal day. These numbers were after a 20 minute walk with the family. Gotta ramp it up!
Talk to ya tomorrow!
- Tracy
BodyMedia FIT data for August 8, 2011
Calories Burned - 2865 | Calories Consumed - 1958 | Moderate Activity - 0:36 | Steps Taken - 4630 | Sleep Efficiency - 83%
Talk to ya tomorrow!
- Tracy
Monday, August 8, 2011
I had an overage yesterday. I had sugar, too. All in all, it wasn't a day that anyone would call a good effort for someone trying to reduce.
Weight is up as well. Today I weighed 253.
From yesterday:
Treat myself well = 6
Accurate reporting = yes
Processed carbs = yes
Activity = 33 minutes
Steps = 8089
Overage in calories = 320
Fat = 178 g 50%
Carbs = 216 26%
Protein = 192 23%
Yesterday was fun day. I went to my mom's for a cookout. I really didn't do too badly at the dinner table. I didn't have any corn or bread. I choose a big steak, green beans, tomatoes, and cucumber salad. Before dinner, I had tortilla chips with peach salsa and after I had ice cream with a brandied peach. The extras were partially responsible for my overage.
I haven't been sleeping well the past week or so. I've been waking up several times each night and when I do, I always get a snack from the fridge. I believe that this is responsible for most of the extra calories that I've been consuming.
I am honestly becoming very tired of trying. Maybe it's more like I'm tired of hearing myself make noises about trying. In truth, I really am not trying ...
BodyMedia FIT data for August 7, 2011
Calories Burned - 2883 | Calories Consumed - 3203 | Total Activity - 0:33 | Moderate Activity - 0:33 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 8089 | Sleep Duration - 6:37 | Lying Down - 8:10 | Sleep Efficiency - 81%.
Weight is up as well. Today I weighed 253.
From yesterday:
Treat myself well = 6
Accurate reporting = yes
Processed carbs = yes
Activity = 33 minutes
Steps = 8089
Overage in calories = 320
Fat = 178 g 50%
Carbs = 216 26%
Protein = 192 23%
Yesterday was fun day. I went to my mom's for a cookout. I really didn't do too badly at the dinner table. I didn't have any corn or bread. I choose a big steak, green beans, tomatoes, and cucumber salad. Before dinner, I had tortilla chips with peach salsa and after I had ice cream with a brandied peach. The extras were partially responsible for my overage.
I haven't been sleeping well the past week or so. I've been waking up several times each night and when I do, I always get a snack from the fridge. I believe that this is responsible for most of the extra calories that I've been consuming.
I am honestly becoming very tired of trying. Maybe it's more like I'm tired of hearing myself make noises about trying. In truth, I really am not trying ...
BodyMedia FIT data for August 7, 2011
Calories Burned - 2883 | Calories Consumed - 3203 | Total Activity - 0:33 | Moderate Activity - 0:33 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 8089 | Sleep Duration - 6:37 | Lying Down - 8:10 | Sleep Efficiency - 81%.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Sunday August 7
Calories consumed 1982. Not much activity as I worked all day.
Got my steel cut oats made yesterday for the next 2 weeks. That is a big accomplishment. It takes about an hour to get that all ready. Gtg for the next 14 days or so. It depends on how much my kiddo eats.
Tomorrow it is a full work day. Off at 2:30 though. I will try to get some activity in, even if it is just house cleaning.
- Tracy
Background Change
In honor of all of your garden efforts Diana, I changed our background. I would love it if you would post more about your garden here too! That is so related to our weight loss and healthy efforts. I only wish I had the space and motivation to have a garden!
- Tracy
- Tracy
Sunday, August 7, 2011
I had a pretty good yesterday. My best choice was to NOT go to my High School class reunion. There was lots of hand wringing and I went back and forth about attending, but finally decided against it. I guess I wasn't in the mood to be judged by people that I don't really care about any more ...
I weighed in at 252 this morning. That's the lowest since the beginning of the new August goal set.
I don't think I'll have a goal of no processed carbs for the second half of August. It's just too difficult to manage. I think a more reasonable goal would be no white sugar and only whole grain.
From yesterday:
Treat myself well = 8 (NOT going to the reunion was THE best choice!)
Accurate reporting = yes
Porcessed carbs = no
Activity = 100 minutes
Steps = 9594
Deficit = 335
Fat = 162g 57%
Carbs = 129 g 20%
Ppotein = 143g 22%
BodyMedia FIT data for August 6, 2011
Calories Burned - 2831 | Calories Consumed - 2496 | Total Activity - 1:00 | Moderate Activity - 1:00 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 9594 | Sleep Duration - 5:11 | Lying Down - 6:45 | Sleep Efficiency - 77%.
I weighed in at 252 this morning. That's the lowest since the beginning of the new August goal set.
I don't think I'll have a goal of no processed carbs for the second half of August. It's just too difficult to manage. I think a more reasonable goal would be no white sugar and only whole grain.
From yesterday:
Treat myself well = 8 (NOT going to the reunion was THE best choice!)
Accurate reporting = yes
Porcessed carbs = no
Activity = 100 minutes
Steps = 9594
Deficit = 335
Fat = 162g 57%
Carbs = 129 g 20%
Ppotein = 143g 22%
BodyMedia FIT data for August 6, 2011
Calories Burned - 2831 | Calories Consumed - 2496 | Total Activity - 1:00 | Moderate Activity - 1:00 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 9594 | Sleep Duration - 5:11 | Lying Down - 6:45 | Sleep Efficiency - 77%.
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