In the grand scheme of things it's good news. The official weight loss total this morning from last week was 1 lb.
It was less than I was expecting and a gain from my mid week check up. Rich and I discussed all the reasons why it may have been so miniscule. He's positive my weight training & going to the gym have contributed to that (as in I'm 'gaining muscle').
I don't know if I agree with that. Then again, I don't know how long that takes, so what do I really know? As I said, in the grand scheme of things, I lost weight.
This weekend we stuck around the house, but we were not lazy. Between finally painting the basement bath and replacing a few light fixtures, we've kept busy.
Back to the grind this week. Work, working out, and a concert thrown in there......
Hopefully good news.
I am still working on the 21 day Arm challenge. It's easy to do almost anywhere, so I have no excuse not to keep up with this. On day 9.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Saturday March 21
Hidey Ho!
Right now it's Saturday at 10:22 AM. What have you done so far? I can happily say I was at the gym first thing this a.m. with Sarah. Did an hour there and then went grocery shopping. It's all packed and put away. I just finished my checkbook. I have about 6500 steps. This Saturday is shaping up to be a good one.
I've been doing really well. I've done something every day. Either the gym or my bike or my arms. I'm really keeping on track so far.
It isn't all easy For example, I was suppose to go to the gym with Sarah on Thursday. I just ached and didn't feel like it. Oh, I just wanted to take a day of rest.
I didn't go to the gym, but I forced my butt downstairs to do my bike and some sit-ups. I just can't let myself go down that road.
Tomorrow is weigh in. I did a sneak peak during the middle of the week and I'm happy about what I saw. This is even after a bad judgment involving coconut Twix. I try to allow myself flexibility with what I'm eating. I account for it and make sure I do something to offset it. There are a few days when I'm over my calories, but that's ok.
Another thing--I'm usually quite hungry. OMG, I've been ravenous a few days this week. It's awful. I try to push on through though.
My one TREAT that I've discovered and allow myself if Weight Watchers Giant Fudge Ice Cream bars. SOOOOOO freaking delish. 110 Calories of chocolaty goodness at the end of a hard day. Weight Watchers foods are a godsend.
So, just a little update to let you know I've been mostly good, but definitely on track with the exercise.
Check back tomorrow for the weigh in.
Right now it's Saturday at 10:22 AM. What have you done so far? I can happily say I was at the gym first thing this a.m. with Sarah. Did an hour there and then went grocery shopping. It's all packed and put away. I just finished my checkbook. I have about 6500 steps. This Saturday is shaping up to be a good one.
I've been doing really well. I've done something every day. Either the gym or my bike or my arms. I'm really keeping on track so far.
It isn't all easy For example, I was suppose to go to the gym with Sarah on Thursday. I just ached and didn't feel like it. Oh, I just wanted to take a day of rest.
I didn't go to the gym, but I forced my butt downstairs to do my bike and some sit-ups. I just can't let myself go down that road.
Tomorrow is weigh in. I did a sneak peak during the middle of the week and I'm happy about what I saw. This is even after a bad judgment involving coconut Twix. I try to allow myself flexibility with what I'm eating. I account for it and make sure I do something to offset it. There are a few days when I'm over my calories, but that's ok.
Another thing--I'm usually quite hungry. OMG, I've been ravenous a few days this week. It's awful. I try to push on through though.
My one TREAT that I've discovered and allow myself if Weight Watchers Giant Fudge Ice Cream bars. SOOOOOO freaking delish. 110 Calories of chocolaty goodness at the end of a hard day. Weight Watchers foods are a godsend.
So, just a little update to let you know I've been mostly good, but definitely on track with the exercise.
Check back tomorrow for the weigh in.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Sunday, March 15, 2015
3.15.15- 2.2
Progress! I lost 2.2 lbs! I'm shocked and happy. I haven't had a success in a long while. I'll take each and every small bit as it comes!
Additionally, I started this:
Have a great Sunday!
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Saturday March 14
Hello.
I still plan to do a weigh in post tomorrow. I'm terrified. Since my recommitment, I've been *mostly* good.
Mostly as in I've stuck to logging my food, working for my steps, and working out. I have also enjoyed some candy-readily available at work. I AM trying though.
This morning I am proud to say after I woke up and let the dogs out, I went downstairs to do my recumbent bike. 45 minutes, just over 6 miles. Depending which tool you look at that's anywhere from 400-800 calories. I'm conservative with my estimations, so I took the lower estimation.
My neighbor and I have plans to head over to the gym in the afternoon.
Another thing I've tried a few times and STILL CONFOUNDS ME is my weighted hula hoop. I STILL can't do it. I'm going to have to ask an expert.
HEY FRIENDS/NEIGHBORS, want to come over and try it to see if it's just me?
I try every day....ONE day I hope to have it !!!!!
Another thing I'm going to start doing (as soon as I find the pump) is using my exercise ball as a seat when I'm sitting around the house. Need to strengthen my core!
So back to my nervousness about tomorrow. My biggest fear is that the needle moved up or not at all. I would like more than 1 lb but I would be satisfied with 1 lb downward movement. ANY positive sign.
SOooooooo I guess check back tomorrow for more?
I still plan to do a weigh in post tomorrow. I'm terrified. Since my recommitment, I've been *mostly* good.
Mostly as in I've stuck to logging my food, working for my steps, and working out. I have also enjoyed some candy-readily available at work. I AM trying though.
This morning I am proud to say after I woke up and let the dogs out, I went downstairs to do my recumbent bike. 45 minutes, just over 6 miles. Depending which tool you look at that's anywhere from 400-800 calories. I'm conservative with my estimations, so I took the lower estimation.
My neighbor and I have plans to head over to the gym in the afternoon.
Another thing I've tried a few times and STILL CONFOUNDS ME is my weighted hula hoop. I STILL can't do it. I'm going to have to ask an expert.
HEY FRIENDS/NEIGHBORS, want to come over and try it to see if it's just me?
I try every day....ONE day I hope to have it !!!!!
Another thing I'm going to start doing (as soon as I find the pump) is using my exercise ball as a seat when I'm sitting around the house. Need to strengthen my core!
So back to my nervousness about tomorrow. My biggest fear is that the needle moved up or not at all. I would like more than 1 lb but I would be satisfied with 1 lb downward movement. ANY positive sign.
SOooooooo I guess check back tomorrow for more?
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
3.11.15
So, I didn't make it to the gym yesterday. I had a bunch of errands to do, including getting stuff together for a dual baby shower at work today.
It's for the best. It rained yesterday and it seems when it rains-my arthritis /fibro acts up. I was all achy.
Today I did go to the gym and did the treadmill for 45mins then did a few reps for my biceps.
Came home and walked the dogs with Rich.
Sounds great. I did make over 12K steps (Yay) but the above mentioned baby shower...... yeah....didn't do so well with that.
I did log my food so I'm doing much better than I have been.
We'll just keep keeping on.
It's for the best. It rained yesterday and it seems when it rains-my arthritis /fibro acts up. I was all achy.
Today I did go to the gym and did the treadmill for 45mins then did a few reps for my biceps.
Came home and walked the dogs with Rich.
Sounds great. I did make over 12K steps (Yay) but the above mentioned baby shower...... yeah....didn't do so well with that.
I did log my food so I'm doing much better than I have been.
We'll just keep keeping on.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
3.10.15
I got real this morning.
When I spotted on the scale this morning, I logged it in the scale(i had avoided doing that) and I measured my waist. Gulp.
I'm hungry....
On a good note, I feel a whole lot better than last night. I still have a bad headache, but I feel more human.
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