I can’t believe May is here. I remember thinking in January that I would raise the distance of exercise until June (to 3.1) and then hold it there. At the time June seemed so far away and here we are less than a month away to the stopping period. I am now exercising 3.0 miles a day. And I won’t lie, it’s been hard. Partly cause I am much more exhausted than usual lately. Partly due to stress at work which is affecting my sleep and my nutritional intake. Partly cause 3.0 miles a day is no joke. It’s hard but I still do it. Every single day and I am still so very proud of myself afterwards. That’s almost a 5K a day. Amazing for someone who never ever exercised before.
The food is not going as great. I’m still eating healthier than not but more graham crackers and less veggies than usual. I bought a bunch of salads for this week and have been eating those which is good and I think I will prioritize better nutrition for the summer so thinking about ways to work on it more actively. The weight progress hasn’t been huge in April but on the plus side I bought this dress from Anthro and it’s a size two. I know it doesn’t look so small in the photo but I swear it’s a two. I am quite amazed and grateful for that progress.
and here’s this week’s card:
Healthy for Life is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.
Here were are. Another week. This week might look sad since I have a very slight gain but to be honest, I expected significantly large gain. We were on vacation the end of last week and I didn’t eat nearly as carefully as I usually do. I also didn’t eat that well over the weekend between Nathaniel’s birthday and Easter. To be fair, I didn’t do anything really really unhealthy but I certainly ate more junk than I usually do and I figured I would have to pay for that dearly. So seeing +0.2 wasn’t so sad for me. And it also motivated me to be more careful.
Exercise was hard this week. Every month, there’s that one week that’s super hard and I think this week was it for me. This month has been on the rough side for sleep and hormones and stress so none of those things help with food or with exercise. But, thankfully, they always pass and I go back to being ok. Sunday I increase to 3.0 miles. Big milestone for me and I am proud of myself for making it this far.
This week, I just wanted to put a photo of me. I haven’t gone shopping for March yet and April is almost over. I will do both soon. For now I am happy that I finally get to wear everything I’ve been buying.
and here’s this week’s card:
Healthy for Life is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.
Well, ignoring the glitch from the last two weeks, it appears we’re back to our regularly scheduled programming. The slow and steady weight-loss. I must admit that getting on the wii each week is not something I look forward to. I could never be one of those people who’s obsessed with the scale and the numbers. Just seeing them once a week is enough for me. I guess as long as they are declining, it’s all good. I will focus on working out instead.
Exercise is still going ok. 2.9 has been rougher this week, maybe because I am tired which is odd since I’ve been sleeping more than usual. I’ve noticed that my ease with the exercise is cyclical. Some weeks it’s super hard, then bearable, than more manageable. It’s never super easy but there are days where I don’t absolutely feel like I might fall over. And then there are days where I just don’t think I can make it. But you know what? I do. I always do.
And some more photos of me wearing some of the clothes I bought as rewards. I love this skirt and though it doesn’t show my thinner figure, I am going to enjoy wearing it now that the weather is nicer.
and here’s this week’s card:
Healthy for Life is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.
Yes, well, apparently last week’s loss was a fluke as expected. I knew something was off but it still made me sort of sad when I saw the number this week. Especially since I’d gained more than I lost last week so I’m at a gain net net. What a bummer. The good thing is that while I was sad and dejected, I didn’t go and drown my sorrows in some fries or chocolate. Instead I got mad and worked out. I had added 30 leg lifts on each side and 10 crunches to my work out even before I weighed myself and I just kept doing those. There are still 8 months in this year and I am in this for the long haul so we’re good but it still sort of sucks to see the sad numbers there on the screen..
Exercise is actually going ok. 2.9 is not kicking my butt as much as I worried it might and I am making it through day after day. I still dread it and hate it and blah blah but I do it and I am always grateful and proud of myself for doing it. So, there we go with that.
And here’s another shot of me with some clothes. These are the tights with a black shirt and some boots. It just shows me that I did lose weight and am getting thinner. One step at a time.
and here’s this week’s card:
Healthy for Life is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.
So when I got on the Wii this week to see my progress, I was confident there would be weight gain. I’m always worried when I do the weigh-in and try to get myself ready for possible bad news. But then the wii came back and said I’d lost 5.6 lbs. I was so shocked, I thought it must surely be a mistake. I did it again and this time it was 5.3 lbs. I decided to just accept the great news and not push my good luck further. It is possible next week will show a very large weight gain but for this week, I’ll take this and enjoy it. Why not?
I’ve been really tired all week so the exercise has been not fun but it’s also not been too tough. It’s working out and I am able to do the 2.9 without too much crying. So, for now, I will just do it and try not to whine. As of yesterday morning, I had done 188 consecutive days of exercise. Go me.
And here’s the promised shots of me wearing the shirt I bought. The jeans are actually big on me and I need to buy a new pair but I am waiting to reach my goal before I do that. I am about 8 lbs or so away from it so I hope that by summertime, I will be ready for a new pair.
and here’s this week’s card:
Healthy for Life is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.
Another week with weight loss. I must admit that after struggling through February, it feels nice to have lost almost six pounds in March. Since February netted 0.4 pound gain, this puts me on a pretty average weight loss across the two months. Which has consistently been my goal: slow and steady. I am not in a huge rush. I would like to lose the weight slowly and in a sustainable way because the last thing I want is to gain it all back. Ever.
Exercise this month has been hard. Each day I find myself dreading it and each day I barely finish without struggling. I am a bit scared of the fact that as of this morning, I have to increase to 2.9 when I’ve barely been able to keep up with the 2.8. Up until now, by the end of each month, I felt like that month’s distance was doable. Whereas 2.8 has been kicking my behind.
Here’s the screen I see each week when I weigh myself on the Wii. After it measures, the first thing I see is the new BMI and if it’s lower than last week then I know I lost weight. I anxiously wait for that number each week. And pretty much exclaim with joy when it’s lower.
and here’s this week’s card:
Healthy for Life is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.
It made me happy to see that I am still losing weight. I have been trying to stay away from bad stuff but it’s been a rough couple of weeks and I have been stressed so the weight loss is a welcome source of happiness for me. Let’s hope the trend continues.
Exercise is still going strong. It’s been really hard and I still find myself feeling tired at the end but I’ve been able to complete the 2.8 miles every day. And I haven’t had to take brief breaks like last week. However I must admit I still dread it and dream of stopping. But I don’t I keep going and going like the Energizer Bunny. I don’t make it an option. Sometimes I’m sad when the day is over because I know tomorrow I will have to exercise again. Alas, it’s been doing its job and I’ve lost so much weight and look so much thinner and healthier. So I do what I need to..
I did finally take a bunch of photos with my new outfits. I still have to process them but starting next week I will try to put them here so you can see that I have made progress. It helps me when I see them too. Here’s to keeping things going.
and here’s this week’s card:
Healthy for Life is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.
Well I didn’t lose that much weight this week but I was delighted to find that all the weight loss from the last two weeks actually stayed off. That’s quite a miracle if you ask me. I am truly happy about that.
Exercise is going strong. It’s been exceptionally hard in the last few days because I seem to have a lot of pain though I am not sure why. I feel like I am black and blue all over and my back. I must say making it to 2.9 miles doesn’t feel as hard as it used to but I could certainly do without being so achy all over. I am hoping it’s temporary and not a sign of upcoming illness. I really prefer not to get sick, please.
The food is still going well as well. I am paying more attention to not sneak as much and eating more fruits and veggies. No more spoonfuls of peanut butter for me. So things are looking up in general and I am thankful and still working hard. I must admit that I still never ever feel like doing this. I just do it because I know it’s important to me. The shirt above is a February reward. It’s actually a shirt and jacket but the jacket is not on their site yet. One of these days I will take photos of myself wearing them. I’m just too lazy to do it.
and here’s this week’s card:
Healthy for Life is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.
And another two pounds. It feels good to see some progress finally. Even if I know that the Wii numbers are not reliable. Considering the loss from last week, I am inclined to believe that I have managed to lose some weight in the last two weeks.
Increasing to 2.9 miles was really hard during the first few days of March but it’s getting better. I am still really really tired and worn out when I finish but I can do it without feeling like I might fall over. Which is a good sign. And I am still going, 160 consecutive workouts as of last night. Not too shabby..
I’d like to say this is how I’m eating but this photo is over a year old. Since I was at work three days this week, I ate healthy, cooked food for lunch on all those days and didn’t snack at all because I was too busy running around and working.I also walked a lot more steps than usual. And drank less coffee. But in general, I have been doing well with vegetables and fruits. Though I am still drinking 2-3 coffees a day and eating a bunch of graham crackers. Well, at least I am trying to be good most days. Onward and upward.
and here’s this week’s card:
Healthy for Life is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.
Finally. It looks like after a few weeks of bad or no news,I ‘ve managed to lose some weight. The funny thing is, I got mixed up and weighed myself a day early this week. But once I saw the good news, I didn’t want to jinx it and didn’t even get on the Wii once more. I’m sure I’ll find out if it was a fluke next week.
I still need to take photos of me wearing them but here’s another of the three items I bought for January. It’s a long, summer skirt with lace. It’s really pretty and versatile. And though Jake has reservations about it, I love it and can’t wait until the weather is nicer so I can wear it.
I’ve been doing better with the food. I’ve switched to eating just veggies for lunch (instead of veggies and potatoes) and I’ll be honest that it’s almost equally filling and this way I have a few extra points to play with during the day. I’ve also stopped snacking on peanut butter. I try to be conscious of everything I am eating and make sure it’s fresh or whole. With the exception of coffee and graham crackers, I am doing pretty well actually. And I am up to 2.8 on the treadmill. So far so good. Let’s see how things look next week..
and here’s this week’s card:
Healthy for Life is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.
So here we are. Another week. A little bit more weight gain. I know the 0.5 is not statistically significant and it could be error, especially since I am using the very imperfect Wii to weigh myself each week. So I am just trying to stick to the plan and not worry. This is about getting healthier and losing weight in the process. But please don’t let me fool myself, it is definitely about losing weight.
I have not been eating so well. I still eat my veggies and protein and I still don’t snack on chips, cookies, chocolate or the like. But I have been snacking more randomly and sneaking things more often than I used to. I pop pieces of things I give the kids into my mouth. I don’t keep track of the food at all. And these things add up.
So this weekend, I will focus on the food a bit more. Come up with a plan on what to snack on and how much. What to turn to when I feel hungry. I will measure my snacks into bowls and eat from those all day long so I can keep better track. I won’t sneak out of the kids’ food. I can eat more but I do have to be more aware of what I am doing. I have to pay attention. I think that is the key.
and here’s this week’s card:
Healthy for Life is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.
Ok well I am not sure I can say anything good about a week where I gained weight instead of losing it. When I first got on the wii, it said I’d gained four lbs! I almost fell over. I did it again a little later in the day and it corrected itself to half a pound. Which is still terrible and it does not inspire confidence in the consistency of the wii but all in all, it’s obvious that the scale did not go in the right direction this week..
I know muscle weighs more, weight loss is not a sign of health, blah blah. Fact is, a good part of this journey is first to lose the excess fat. So I can then tone up the rest of my body and keep it healthy. Alas, I am still on track. Right after the scale this morning, I went and exercised instead of eating chocolate or crying. I was just mad. I am going to keep going of course. There’s definitely progress here. Just slow sometimes and that’s ok. I have 10 more months after this.
I bought three things this time so I will have to use them for January and February. One is the jacket in the photo. I then bought a skirt and a shirt, too. I will take pictures of me wearing them since I couldn’t find a company photo for either. Anyhow, another week of working hard.
and here’s this week’s card:
Healthy for Life is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.
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