So, I think writing it down really is going to get me started on the right track... today I was able to track and keep my calories to 1,270! Only 70 over!!!!! Woo-hooooo!
Now I just need some willpower to resist snacking once Jordan comes home :)
One thing I really like about it that I feel GOOD about making healthy choices to stay on track. I haven't been feeling very good at all about myself lately, so just yeah... feeling good about me!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Writing it Down
So, I wrote down what I ate today and the calories. I understand why it works. By lunch, I really only had 300 calories left for dinner to stick in my 1200 calories range. Yikes.
Needles to say, I didn't make my goal. Total for today: 1,705.
Are you freakin' kidding me? Well, that is showing me where my problem is. I am at least 500 calories a day off of where I should be. I think the only reason that I am not gaining weight is because I am breastfeeding.
The only way I want to be in this calorie range again is if all 500 extra calories come from fruit and veggies! I hope I have learned my lesson... but it looks like journaling might pay off. Now, I am off to exersize... I need to make up for the ridiculous amount of calories I ate today.
Needles to say, I didn't make my goal. Total for today: 1,705.
Are you freakin' kidding me? Well, that is showing me where my problem is. I am at least 500 calories a day off of where I should be. I think the only reason that I am not gaining weight is because I am breastfeeding.
The only way I want to be in this calorie range again is if all 500 extra calories come from fruit and veggies! I hope I have learned my lesson... but it looks like journaling might pay off. Now, I am off to exersize... I need to make up for the ridiculous amount of calories I ate today.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Goals and Why I suck at sticking to them.
36 pounds.
Right now it seems impossible - without some help. Jordan is trying to help my motivating me with a $300 dollar shopping spree if I can meet my goal weight. First thought: MUST DO IT. Second thought: But it's gonna be haaaaaaaaard (said in the whineyest. voice. EVER.)
A few years ago I was on Weight Watchers and I lost 20 pounds and was feeling pretty good about it. Why did it work? Because I was accountable. Every week I had to face someone (even if it was a stranger) to address how I was doing and I was paying for it. The first few weeks of starting my program I slacked off... but then I realized "I am paying for this, I HAVE to do it." So I did, and it was a success, while I was on it anyway. One year later, I had gained back 15 of the 20 pounds I had lost.
Right now, I am trying to do this on my own. NEWS FLASH: I suck at it. I honestly do. I can never keep focused but I know what I want. I want to feel good about myself and for me that means losing weight to just feel like my "old" self again. Let's face it, I will never have the pre-baby body I once did, and that bums me out. I am not too pleased about being over 30 pounds overweight AND with stretch marks (something I have never had before now) - by the way that is SO hard for me to admit. And, only 10 of those pounds are to blame on the pregnancy... the other 20 were ALL me.
So what is the point of this post? I am trying to find the will and a way to losing this weight. Trying to brain storm ways to motivate myself. I think the first thing is to take my goal and break it down - focus on 5 pounds at a time with small victories along the way until the grand finale shopping spree my husband has promised me. It is so nice of him to try and motivate me, because he is too sweet and never makes me feel fat or unattractive - he usually makes me feel better about myself. Plus, bringing me down is my job, or at least I must think it is. ANYWAY... the next is figuring out a diet plan. I think that a diet plan will help me because I do better with restrictions (not crazy ones... but some nonetheless).
So, I am changing up the game this week. ONE goal of figuring out a diet plan and having it ready to implement next week. Okay, let's do this.
Right now it seems impossible - without some help. Jordan is trying to help my motivating me with a $300 dollar shopping spree if I can meet my goal weight. First thought: MUST DO IT. Second thought: But it's gonna be haaaaaaaaard (said in the whineyest. voice. EVER.)
A few years ago I was on Weight Watchers and I lost 20 pounds and was feeling pretty good about it. Why did it work? Because I was accountable. Every week I had to face someone (even if it was a stranger) to address how I was doing and I was paying for it. The first few weeks of starting my program I slacked off... but then I realized "I am paying for this, I HAVE to do it." So I did, and it was a success, while I was on it anyway. One year later, I had gained back 15 of the 20 pounds I had lost.
Right now, I am trying to do this on my own. NEWS FLASH: I suck at it. I honestly do. I can never keep focused but I know what I want. I want to feel good about myself and for me that means losing weight to just feel like my "old" self again. Let's face it, I will never have the pre-baby body I once did, and that bums me out. I am not too pleased about being over 30 pounds overweight AND with stretch marks (something I have never had before now) - by the way that is SO hard for me to admit. And, only 10 of those pounds are to blame on the pregnancy... the other 20 were ALL me.
So what is the point of this post? I am trying to find the will and a way to losing this weight. Trying to brain storm ways to motivate myself. I think the first thing is to take my goal and break it down - focus on 5 pounds at a time with small victories along the way until the grand finale shopping spree my husband has promised me. It is so nice of him to try and motivate me, because he is too sweet and never makes me feel fat or unattractive - he usually makes me feel better about myself. Plus, bringing me down is my job, or at least I must think it is. ANYWAY... the next is figuring out a diet plan. I think that a diet plan will help me because I do better with restrictions (not crazy ones... but some nonetheless).
So, I am changing up the game this week. ONE goal of figuring out a diet plan and having it ready to implement next week. Okay, let's do this.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Progress?
Week 2ish
Current Weight: 184.4 lbs
Lost so far: 6 lbs
Need to lose: 33.6 lbs
Okay, so I am not sure how much of this was hard work... but it is progress nonetheless! I have started walking a little over a mile and my goal is at least 4 times a week. That has been going very well. Jordan loves walking too, so that makes motivates me.
I have just been feeling really down about my body - truthfully, I want it to be instant. I want to look and feel the way I did about five years ago.. or even two years ago. I want my body to look like it did before I had a baby. I love Jonas, but I really liked my self-esteem. But sitting around feeling bad isn't doing anything... so it is time to get on the elliptical!
As far as my goals, I didn't really stick to any of them :/ BUT when I went shopping I bought easy to make healthier meals, and I feel like I have been making progress. So these will remain my goals.
Goals this week:
Make a healthy menu
(Increase protein and vegetables and decrease sugars and starches)
Work on positive self talk
Keep a food journal
Current Weight: 184.4 lbs
Lost so far: 6 lbs
Need to lose: 33.6 lbs
Okay, so I am not sure how much of this was hard work... but it is progress nonetheless! I have started walking a little over a mile and my goal is at least 4 times a week. That has been going very well. Jordan loves walking too, so that makes motivates me.
I have just been feeling really down about my body - truthfully, I want it to be instant. I want to look and feel the way I did about five years ago.. or even two years ago. I want my body to look like it did before I had a baby. I love Jonas, but I really liked my self-esteem. But sitting around feeling bad isn't doing anything... so it is time to get on the elliptical!
As far as my goals, I didn't really stick to any of them :/ BUT when I went shopping I bought easy to make healthier meals, and I feel like I have been making progress. So these will remain my goals.
Goals this week:
Make a healthy menu
(Increase protein and vegetables and decrease sugars and starches)
Work on positive self talk
Keep a food journal
Friday, January 6, 2012
The Loaded Bowl
The Loaded Bowl
(http://cleaneatingmachine.blogspot.com/2010/09/load-up.html)
from Clean Eating Magazine, Sept/Oct 2010
serves 12
Ingredients:
3 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained (or 2 cups cooked black beans)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (more or less according to your taste)
2 fresh avocados, pitted, peeled and diced
Fresh lemon juice to prevent avocado from browning
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of 4 limes
Zest of 1 lime
Dressing:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. While it is cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, and cilantro.
3. Dice avocados and drizzle with lemon juice. Set aside.
4. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bullet-style blender. Pulse until garlic is incorporated and dressing appears creamy. Set aside.
5. Fluff quinoa with fork and add to bean mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Add lime juice and zest; toss to combine. Top each serving with avocado pieces and dressing.
This salad will keep well, covered, in the fridge for 3-4 days. Without the avocado, it could last up to 6 days, and may be frozen. Feel free to substitute brown rice for the quinoa, or add grilled chicken to make a heartier meal.
(http://cleaneatingmachine.blogspot.com/2010/09/load-up.html)
from Clean Eating Magazine, Sept/Oct 2010
serves 12
Ingredients:
3 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained (or 2 cups cooked black beans)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (more or less according to your taste)
2 fresh avocados, pitted, peeled and diced
Fresh lemon juice to prevent avocado from browning
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of 4 limes
Zest of 1 lime
Dressing:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. While it is cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, and cilantro.
3. Dice avocados and drizzle with lemon juice. Set aside.
4. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bullet-style blender. Pulse until garlic is incorporated and dressing appears creamy. Set aside.
5. Fluff quinoa with fork and add to bean mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Add lime juice and zest; toss to combine. Top each serving with avocado pieces and dressing.
This salad will keep well, covered, in the fridge for 3-4 days. Without the avocado, it could last up to 6 days, and may be frozen. Feel free to substitute brown rice for the quinoa, or add grilled chicken to make a heartier meal.
The start of a journey...
For the past few years I have been heavier than I wanted to be... then I got pregnant. Now I am looking at extra pounds and my body being completely different than before.
So here are the stats (as embarrassing as they might may be).
Week 1
Current Weight: 190.4 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Need to lose: 39.6 lbs
So I am just beginning and I am giving myself 10 months. That would mean that I need to lose 1 pound a week in order to lose all the weight by next year.
Name of the game: will power. I know what I want, but I have a hard time seeing the big picture.
Goals this week:
Make a healthy menu
(Increase protein and vegetables and decrease sugars and starches)
Work on positive self talk
Keep a food journal
Here is trying to be accountable! If I put it on the internet that makes it real right?
So here are the stats (as embarrassing as they might may be).
Week 1
Current Weight: 190.4 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Need to lose: 39.6 lbs
So I am just beginning and I am giving myself 10 months. That would mean that I need to lose 1 pound a week in order to lose all the weight by next year.
Name of the game: will power. I know what I want, but I have a hard time seeing the big picture.
Goals this week:
Make a healthy menu
(Increase protein and vegetables and decrease sugars and starches)
Work on positive self talk
Keep a food journal
Here is trying to be accountable! If I put it on the internet that makes it real right?
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