Two weeks ago my weight was 205.2. I was not able to weigh last Saturday since I spent the night in the hospital. Today I am 203. I'm up just a bit from February 1.
Being on an "eat healthy plan" is something you can not be off and on about. I think about this every day, and all through the day. I cannot just grab a handful of almonds throughout the day. I count them out. Is it worth it? Yes. Is it easy? No.
Saturday is the one day we go out to breakfast (unless traveling). Today we went to a restaurant we hadn't been to in awhile. I could have had oatmeal, but I have that often at home. I chose to have an egg, hashbrowns and one piece of toast. I will worry that tomorrow this will show up when I weigh. I do get tired of worrying all the time and those of you who can eat whatever you want and not gain weight have no idea of how fortunate you are.
My daughter and kids are coming for lunch. I'm having mini meatloafs and potatoes with some type of vegetable so this should be okay. This also means that tonight will be a light supper. Soup, sandwich, ??
Having struggled with weight problems for most of my marriage, having lost 80 pounds only to regain 90, I am now committed to losing 30 more pounds and maintaining.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
February 1st Report
January 1: 208.6
February 1: 202.4
My determination is paying off--keeping away from sugar, logging food eaten, and exercise.
Chest: 33.5 (lost 1 inch)
Hips: 43 (lost 1/2 inch)
Waist: 37 (lost 1/2 inch)
Thigh: 23.25 (lost 1/4 inch)
Left knee: 18.75 (lost 1/4 inch)
Left calf: 16 (the same)
Body fat: 46.4% (down .9%)
This has been an incredible month. One I will not expect to repeat in February. My goal for this month is to be 199. And to be more watchful of sodium intake.
Margaret
February 1: 202.4
My determination is paying off--keeping away from sugar, logging food eaten, and exercise.
Chest: 33.5 (lost 1 inch)
Hips: 43 (lost 1/2 inch)
Waist: 37 (lost 1/2 inch)
Thigh: 23.25 (lost 1/4 inch)
Left knee: 18.75 (lost 1/4 inch)
Left calf: 16 (the same)
Body fat: 46.4% (down .9%)
This has been an incredible month. One I will not expect to repeat in February. My goal for this month is to be 199. And to be more watchful of sodium intake.
Margaret
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Week Four 1/22/11
January 1: 208.6
January 15: 206.4
January 22: 205.2
I'm very pleased with my progress this month. I'm doing very well with the no sugary treats. Drinking lots of water and getting in my exercise. After awhile it just becomes your way of life. So glad my husband is going to the gym with me. Should I have a day where I think "I don't want to go." he says, "We paid for it, we're going."
Last night we ate at Red Lobster. My meal fit in with my calories and I even ate one of their "evil" Cheddar Bay Biscuits--just one! Seriously, they are not a good choice because 1 has 150 calories.
January 15: 206.4
January 22: 205.2
I'm very pleased with my progress this month. I'm doing very well with the no sugary treats. Drinking lots of water and getting in my exercise. After awhile it just becomes your way of life. So glad my husband is going to the gym with me. Should I have a day where I think "I don't want to go." he says, "We paid for it, we're going."
Last night we ate at Red Lobster. My meal fit in with my calories and I even ate one of their "evil" Cheddar Bay Biscuits--just one! Seriously, they are not a good choice because 1 has 150 calories.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Week Three 1/15/2011
206.4
I gained .8 from the week before but from the first of January I'm still down 2.2 lbs. Then today (Sunday) I was back to 205.
Keeping up my hour (or very close to it) a day of exercise. Keeping track of my food eaten so all is well.
I weigh about 65 lbs. less than my highest weight and I have 2 areas that I still have the fat clinging to. One, of course, it the belly. When I read all those magazines that say "walk away the belly fat" I'm so so so unbelieving. I've walked miles and done hundreds of abs workouts. I have lost about 7 inches in my waist but I need to lose about 3 more to be in the healthy range.
I'm satisfied with my hips, legs, thighs and back. But my knees are extremely fat. Pouches of fat behind the knee--very, very unattractive. I do a lot of exercises for my legs but I know of no exercise that targets the knees. So it is my hope that if I lose an additional 25 to 30 lbs. that some of that fat will disappear.
I gained .8 from the week before but from the first of January I'm still down 2.2 lbs. Then today (Sunday) I was back to 205.
Keeping up my hour (or very close to it) a day of exercise. Keeping track of my food eaten so all is well.
I weigh about 65 lbs. less than my highest weight and I have 2 areas that I still have the fat clinging to. One, of course, it the belly. When I read all those magazines that say "walk away the belly fat" I'm so so so unbelieving. I've walked miles and done hundreds of abs workouts. I have lost about 7 inches in my waist but I need to lose about 3 more to be in the healthy range.
I'm satisfied with my hips, legs, thighs and back. But my knees are extremely fat. Pouches of fat behind the knee--very, very unattractive. I do a lot of exercises for my legs but I know of no exercise that targets the knees. So it is my hope that if I lose an additional 25 to 30 lbs. that some of that fat will disappear.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Week Two 1/08/11
January 1: 208.6
January 8: 205.6
Hurray! Loss of 3 lbs. for the week.
Changes I've made:
more water
not eating back all of my exercise calories
giving up sugary treats for the month
I've got a new attitude!
January 8: 205.6
Hurray! Loss of 3 lbs. for the week.
Changes I've made:
more water
not eating back all of my exercise calories
giving up sugary treats for the month
I've got a new attitude!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Week One 1/1/11
208.6 lbs. 47.3% body fat
In 2009 I posted weekly my weight loss adventure and did well. In 2010 I chose to not do this and I actually gained back just a bit over 3 lbs. during the year.
In 2011 I'm going to post here again weekly.
Goals: Exercise an hour a day at least 6 days a week.
Drink more water.
Eat more fruit and vegetables.
In 2009 I posted weekly my weight loss adventure and did well. In 2010 I chose to not do this and I actually gained back just a bit over 3 lbs. during the year.
In 2011 I'm going to post here again weekly.
Goals: Exercise an hour a day at least 6 days a week.
Drink more water.
Eat more fruit and vegetables.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Finishing Strong in 2010
Finally finally finally things are beginning to turn around for me. I hope so much to at least end 2010 where I started...204. I had been so sure that I would be at my goal long before this so it's been a difficult year. But this week my faithfulness is beginning to pay off. I'm doing one week without sugary treats. Saturday I have two (yes, two) Christmas Teas to attend. This will test my integrity and will power to the nth.
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