So today was my day off work. I didn't use the treadmill or weights on Wednesday, so I was going to do it today, but I got lazy. I would love to say I got too busy, but that is just not the truth. I had a lot of errands to do today and I am out of town right now, but I did have time in there to at least get on the treadmill, its only 20 minutes! But I got involved in my baby shows and just didn't do it. However, I did meet my goal of 3 days a week on the weights, so at least I have something, right?
So tomorrow it is back on the wagon! My mom has a Wii Fit and I am going to try that on for size at least while I am here. I guess if I do it for 30 minutes that might make up for the treadmill.
It has been tough trying to get into this in between my jobs, my kids, and my husband, but that is why my goal is only 25 pounds. I figure at that rate I will be done in a little more than 3 years, but it will probably take longer as somewhere along the line I want to have my tubes untied and have another baby. That is tenatively in the future, but no guarantees yet.
More tomorrow!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
And we run....
So, I don't have a lot of time to post before dh comes back to see what I am doing, so I will just say that I went 1 mile on my treadmill in 23:31 today! I actually ran the equivalent of 1/10 of a mile in 2 parts! I am so excited.
I have done my weights once today and am getting ready to go do them again.
I am finding it hard to stay off the scale. I have always been the type to diet and weigh every day, but have learned that it is not the best thing for you, as weight fluctuates greatly from one day to the next, especially with women. So, I have said once a week and I will stick to once a week if it kills me! I cannot even go into the master bathroom because it looms there and starts screaming at me as soon as I walk in, so I am using the kids' bathroom for now.
That's it for today, I want to get my treadmill and weights in tomorrow so I can take the weekend off as I am going to see my parents and they don't have the workout equipment I do, as they sold theirs to me... Funny how that works?
I have done my weights once today and am getting ready to go do them again.
I am finding it hard to stay off the scale. I have always been the type to diet and weigh every day, but have learned that it is not the best thing for you, as weight fluctuates greatly from one day to the next, especially with women. So, I have said once a week and I will stick to once a week if it kills me! I cannot even go into the master bathroom because it looms there and starts screaming at me as soon as I walk in, so I am using the kids' bathroom for now.
That's it for today, I want to get my treadmill and weights in tomorrow so I can take the weekend off as I am going to see my parents and they don't have the workout equipment I do, as they sold theirs to me... Funny how that works?
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Almost didn't make it....
Okay, so its almost 1 in the morning, and I was laying in bed with my dh and my pit (who was insistent on sharing my pillow) I realized I was only 3 days in and already not getting my goals done. I could not sleep knowing that, so here I am.
I did not do great today, I didn't drink any green tea (which is my water, unsweetened with lemon) and I did not exercise. However, I will definitely be getting back on both the weights and the treadmill tomorrow.
I think it is PMS time because I am just exhausted and really want to sleep. I try to keep track of that, but my body is just so strange some times that I can't predict what it will do. I know that is because of my weight. It seems that if I can just lose 10 pounds I can get everything sync'd again.
Anyway, I don't talk much here about my food so far because I just don't eat that much, but I know my diet goes against all conventional diet regimes. Right now, I am on a modified version of the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet because that is what works best for me. The problem is we are low on food and trying to get bills caught up in this tough economy, so my "no carb" foods aren't on the top of my priority list. I generally just don't eat right now until dinner time, my days consist of coffee with a shot of milk and no sugar and the aforementioned green tea. However, as springtime approaches we are planning a huge veggie garden, so that will be a big help! I just can't wait to get outside and get my hands in the dirt again. Wintertime is so hard on dieting!
Anyway, that's it for now, I will post again tomorrow, sometime when dh isn't looking as this is still a hidden blog.
I did not do great today, I didn't drink any green tea (which is my water, unsweetened with lemon) and I did not exercise. However, I will definitely be getting back on both the weights and the treadmill tomorrow.
I think it is PMS time because I am just exhausted and really want to sleep. I try to keep track of that, but my body is just so strange some times that I can't predict what it will do. I know that is because of my weight. It seems that if I can just lose 10 pounds I can get everything sync'd again.
Anyway, I don't talk much here about my food so far because I just don't eat that much, but I know my diet goes against all conventional diet regimes. Right now, I am on a modified version of the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet because that is what works best for me. The problem is we are low on food and trying to get bills caught up in this tough economy, so my "no carb" foods aren't on the top of my priority list. I generally just don't eat right now until dinner time, my days consist of coffee with a shot of milk and no sugar and the aforementioned green tea. However, as springtime approaches we are planning a huge veggie garden, so that will be a big help! I just can't wait to get outside and get my hands in the dirt again. Wintertime is so hard on dieting!
Anyway, that's it for now, I will post again tomorrow, sometime when dh isn't looking as this is still a hidden blog.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
And now the facts....
So, I said I would post my weight today. This is the first time in probably 5 years that I have let anyone know my weight other than my family doctor. The final starting weight is 244 pounds. Yes, that is HUGE! I am so sick about it. I will not weigh myself again until next Tuesday morning and we will see how far we get.
But, I got on the treadmill, walked 0.75 miles in 19 minutes, and then got on the weights and bench pressed about 35 pounds, give or take, which I know is not a lot, but I am not in it for the bulk, just the tone.
So, here's to my first goal, one blog a day!
But, I got on the treadmill, walked 0.75 miles in 19 minutes, and then got on the weights and bench pressed about 35 pounds, give or take, which I know is not a lot, but I am not in it for the bulk, just the tone.
So, here's to my first goal, one blog a day!
Monday, January 26, 2009
At least my dog still loves me...
So, today I got on my treadmill and walked 1 mile. To anyone who is not struggling with weight and being in shape, this is probably not a big deal, but to me, it is. Let me introduce myself, I will go by Fluffy. I am a 33-year-old mother of 3 and a stepson who lives in the middle of nowhere Missouri and has been inspired by Dietgirl at dietgirl.org not to lose my weight (I started that journey already) but to be accountable to the millions (ha ha) of people out there who may come across this blog.
I am a medical transcriptionist. I work from my home (such as it is) and take care of the kids and the house. I rarely get out except to grocery shop or go see my parents, and that is where the trouble really lies. I always go shopping when I am hungry, and my parents, well, let's just say they aren't the best examples in the world. I got my eating habits from them and my sweet tooth as well.
I don't really know what to say, except that I am the largest person in my household and I am sick of it. My husband, bless him, does not know my weight, and does not ask. My children continue to tell me I am not fat, but my son gets asked at least once a year if his mom is pregnant. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! I will not post my weight today, as I have not weighed, but what I will do is list some goals:
1. Weigh myself ONLY once a week and post it here for all to see.
2. Get on treadmill four times a week and lift weights at least three times a week.
3. Get OUT THERE and do something. I am a consultant for a line of food that is really yummy and not so bad for you, but I am such an introvert (although my friends would not agree) that it is hard for me to go out there and sell myself. I always say I am just too fat.
4. Lose 25 pounds by the end of this year. That is 2 pounds a month, give or take, and I hope to lose a lot more, but for now, this is the beginning.
5. Post here at least once a day, even if it is just a sentence.
So, for anyone out there with words of wisdom, encouragement or whatever, I am listening :D
I am a medical transcriptionist. I work from my home (such as it is) and take care of the kids and the house. I rarely get out except to grocery shop or go see my parents, and that is where the trouble really lies. I always go shopping when I am hungry, and my parents, well, let's just say they aren't the best examples in the world. I got my eating habits from them and my sweet tooth as well.
I don't really know what to say, except that I am the largest person in my household and I am sick of it. My husband, bless him, does not know my weight, and does not ask. My children continue to tell me I am not fat, but my son gets asked at least once a year if his mom is pregnant. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! I will not post my weight today, as I have not weighed, but what I will do is list some goals:
1. Weigh myself ONLY once a week and post it here for all to see.
2. Get on treadmill four times a week and lift weights at least three times a week.
3. Get OUT THERE and do something. I am a consultant for a line of food that is really yummy and not so bad for you, but I am such an introvert (although my friends would not agree) that it is hard for me to go out there and sell myself. I always say I am just too fat.
4. Lose 25 pounds by the end of this year. That is 2 pounds a month, give or take, and I hope to lose a lot more, but for now, this is the beginning.
5. Post here at least once a day, even if it is just a sentence.
So, for anyone out there with words of wisdom, encouragement or whatever, I am listening :D
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