Body Fat: 34.4%::4.25.13 (32.8%::1.11.13 . . . 34 Short Challenges :: Wt Trng

biscottibody59 - Sunday May 05, 2013
(Short Challenges :: Wt Trng :: Pre-Bkfst Cardio)
Weight: 157.2

Body Fat: 34.4%::4.25.13
(32.8%::1.11.13 . . . 34.3%::11.27.12 . . . 39.0%::4.21.12)
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006, Dec 2012)
Current BMI = 27.4 (24.9 = 143#) :: Waist: 32.5" (1.11.13); 35" (mid-Sep '12)

For my activity: Short Walk; Burst (Interval-type) Training 5 min (actual movement)

I did a stepped up body-weight burst training session. It was only about 10 min including the rest in between "bursts." No counting of reps. It didn't kill me! I may get in the full Circ Wkt (with dumbbells) in today.

A shoutout to absent DD people: greengirl, selina, Maria7, mcwoo40, halley, moogy, WII, nita51, just42day, Donkey, breakaway, inmorning, h82bfat, geevee, stringbean, glycrina, shadetree, hopingforhealth, rader, lifestylechange, jolt, ~~chidogs~~. Not a complete list, but . . .

:::: Change is good :: Change is hard :: Change is necessary ::::

Goals for Open-Ended Challenge:
1) All veg, starch, greens and no added fat or oil 2) 1 oz nuts/day optional 3) Fruit: 2-3 pieces daily 4) No coffee whatsoever (including decaf) 5) At least an hour of cardio daily.

Challenge Results: One meal out of three on plan.

Coffee Watch:
None 5.x
Some 5.1-5::

Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done:
2013::***A Bunch Missed***::3.1::***13 Missed***::4.13::4.17::****::5.5::5.8::

Plan for today: Housework, Walk, Circuit Workout

30 oz Water * 9 hrs Sleep

Goals (12.15.11) . . .
1: Better Blood Vessel Health 2: Wt Loss to Mid-Range of Healthy BMI 3: Peace of Mind

OhioRaven on 05/05/2013:
Way to shout out to our lost flock. Keep up the good (burstly) work, Biscuit.

OhioRaven on 05/05/2013:
Wow ! Thanks, Biscuit.

biscottibody59 - Saturday May 04, 2013
(Short Challenges :: Wt Trng :: Pre-Bkfst Cardio)
Weight: 157.2

For my activity: Walk 25 min

Happy Saturday!

:::: Change is good :: Change is hard :: Change is necessary ::::

Challenge Results: . . .

Coffee Watch:
None 5.x
Some 5.1-4::

Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done:
2013::***A Bunch Missed***::3.1::***13 Missed***::4.13::4.17::****::5.4::5.7::

Plan for today: Housework, Walk, Circuit Workout

30 oz Water * 6.5 hrs Sleep

Goals (12.15.11) . . .
1: Better Blood Vessel Health 2: Wt Loss to Mid-Range of Healthy BMI 3: Peace of Mind

biscottibody59 - Friday May 03, 2013
(Short Challenges :: Wt Trng :: Pre-Bkfst Cardio)
Weight: 157.2

For my activity: Walk 20 min

Happy Friday puppies, kitties and bears--and DD people of course!

I got a lot of restorative sleep last night (good ol' CPAP-therapy-assisted as is my routine and religion--haha). The CPAP therapy pretty much ensures I get restorative sleep whether it's 4 or 8 hours--it's all good! At any rate, I really needed the rest and sleep. Anything above 8 hrs for me is extremely rare and NOT something I need usually. I'm grateful for it today:-)

It is waay unseasonably cold today--the low was around 39F. I love hot weather when its supposed to be hot:-) Just for fun I checked the history on weatherunderground.com for what it was last year on this date--95F for the high.

:::: Change is good :: Change is hard :: Change is necessary ::::

Challenge Results: One out of three meals on plan.

Coffee Watch:
None 5.x
Some 5.1-3::

Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done:
2013::***A Bunch Missed***::3.1::***13 Missed***::4.13::4.17::****::5.3::5.6::

Plan for today: Housework, Walk, Circuit Workout

30 oz Water * 9.5 hrs Sleep

Goals (12.15.11) . . .
1: Better Blood Vessel Health 2: Wt Loss to Mid-Range of Healthy BMI 3: Peace of Mind

JBGirl on 05/03/2013:
I'm glad the CPAP helped! I too am doing loads of housework and pushing myself a bit today. Keep up the good work.

V on 05/03/2013:
Happy Friday :)

OhioRaven on 05/03/2013:
Hope you have a good weekend, Biscuit.

biscottibody59 - Thursday May 02, 2013
(Short Challenges :: Wt Trng :: Pre-Bkfst Cardio)
Weight: 157.2

For my activity: Walk 20 min; Leaf Mulching 60 min; Mowing 2 hrs; Cleanup 10 min

I have no idea how much time I spent mowing yesterday--it was the number above, give or take a few minutes. The leaf blower/vacuum bit the dust, so I used the manual blower (aka broom) haha! I already had the switch rigged up in a special way starting about 7 years ago, so I think I got my money's worth out of that blower.

I never push myself with exercise these days. But I push the hell out of myself when I mow. I used to love mowing--now I hate it. I have to take more breaks and that's just a function of how unfit I've become. Just an observation/reminder that I can and should do this--push myself often.

:::: Change is good :: Change is hard :: Change is necessary ::::

Challenge Results: One out of three meals on plan. Easily met the cardio goal.

Coffee Watch:
None 5.x
Some 5.1-2::

Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done:
2013::***A Bunch Missed***::3.1::***13 Missed***::4.13::4.17::****::5.2::5.5::

Plan for today: Housework, Walk, Circuit Workout

60 oz Water * 4 hrs Sleep

Goals (12.15.11) . . .
1: Better Blood Vessel Health 2: Wt Loss to Mid-Range of Healthy BMI 3: Peace of Mind

Puddles on 05/02/2013:
Mowing the lawn is hard work. I remember before I retired I had an l.5 acres and every week had to be cut. It was a 2.5 hr job. I totally understand having to take a break.

V on 05/02/2013:
Just keep at it Biscotti :)

biscottibody59 - Wednesday May 01, 2013
(Short Challenges :: Wt Trng :: Pre-Bkfst Cardio)
Weight: 157.2

For my activity: Walk 55 min

Happy May Day!

:::: Change is good :: Change is hard :: Change is necessary ::::

Challenge Results: Two out of three meals on plan. I ate two fruits.

Coffee Watch:
None 5.x
Some 5.1::

Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done:
2013::***A Bunch Missed***::3.1::***13 Missed***::4.13::4.17::***::5.1::5.4::

Plan for today: Housework, Walk, Circuit Workout

60 oz Water * 7.5 hrs Sleep

Goals (12.15.11) . . .
1: Better Blood Vessel Health 2: Wt Loss to Mid-Range of Healthy BMI 3: Peace of Mind

OhioRaven on 05/01/2013:
May is Great ! ! !

Puddles on 05/01/2013:
Starting the month of May with wonderful hot weather. I would call that a great beginning to a month. Have a great day.

grannyannie on 05/01/2013:
Happy May Day! Good plans you've made.

V on 05/01/2013:
Great plan slated today! Happy May Day as well :)

biscottibody59 - Tuesday Apr 30, 2013
(Short Challenges :: Wt Trng :: Pre-Bkfst Cardio)
Weight: 157.2

For my activity: Walk 25 min

I may be getting back on track today--Happy Tuesday!

Challenge Results: . . .

Coffee Watch:
None 4.x
Some 4.1-30::

Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done:
2013::***A Bunch Missed***::3.1::***13 Missed***::4.13::4.17::***::4.30::5.3::

Plan for today: Housework, Walk, Circuit Workout

60 oz Water * 5 hrs Sleep

Goals (12.15.11) . . .
1: Better Blood Vessel Health 2: Wt Loss to Mid-Range of Healthy BMI 3: Peace of Mind

grannyannie on 04/30/2013:
Sounds like good plans for today. Have a good one!

OhioRaven on 04/30/2013:
Ok, back at it, Biscuit !

V on 04/30/2013:
Way to go Biscotti!! Gettum girly :)

hollybelle on 04/30/2013:
Hope you are doing well and feelig fine!

biscottibody59 - Monday Apr 29, 2013
(Short Challenges :: Wt Trng :: Pre-Bkfst Cardio)
Weight: 157.2

For my activity: Walk 30 min

Happy Monday!

Challenge Results: . . .

Coffee Watch:
None 4.x
Some 4.1-29::

Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done:
2013::***A Bunch Missed***::3.1::***13 Missed***::4.13::4.17::***::4.29::5.2::

Plan for today: Housework, Walk, Circuit Workout

30 oz Water * 6 hrs Sleep

Goals (12.15.11) . . .
1: Better Blood Vessel Health 2: Wt Loss to Mid-Range of Healthy BMI 3: Peace of Mind

thinkpositive on 04/29/2013:
Good going on the no caffeine. Happy Monday to you1

V on 04/29/2013:
Happy Monday to you as well Biscotti :)

IndependentEm93 on 04/29/2013:
Have a great day!

biscottibody59 - Sunday Apr 28, 2013
(Short Challenges :: Wt Trng :: Pre-Bkfst Cardio)
Weight: 157.2

For my activity: Walk 45 min

Down a bit more upon weighing in this morning--1.6 pounds.

Challenge Results: Two out of three meals on plan. I had 2 fruits--barely.

Coffee Watch:
None 4.x
Some 4.1-28::

Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done:
2013::***A Bunch Missed***::3.1::***13 Missed***::4.13::4.17::**::4.28::5.1::

Plan for today: Housework, Walk, Circuit Workout

30 oz Water * 5 hrs Sleep

Goals (12.15.11) . . .
1: Better Blood Vessel Health 2: Wt Loss to Mid-Range of Healthy BMI 3: Peace of Mind

OhioRaven on 04/28/2013:
Hey, Biscuit. Just stopped by to say hello. I haven't been checking my posts lately cause I've been so darn busy. Went out foraging and got caught in the rain. Holding out in a shed I built in the woods many years ago. I found some wild ginger and taking it to work in a pot and putting it in a window sill. Rain stopped. Have a good day.

IndependentEm93 on 04/29/2013:
Have a great day!

biscottibody59 - Saturday Apr 27, 2013
(Short Challenges :: Wt Trng :: Pre-Bkfst Cardio)
Weight: 158.8

Body Fat: 34.4%::4.25.13
(32.8%::1.11.13 . . . 34.3%::11.27.12 . . . 39.0%::4.21.12)
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006, Dec 2012)
Current BMI = 27.7 (24.9 = 143#) :: Waist: 32.5" (1.11.13); 35" (mid-Sep '12)

For my activity: Walk 25 min

Made a small batch of soup finally--no added fat--water, blackeyed peas, whole (canned) tomatoes, garlic, red onion, mushrooms, okra and a little bit of frzn mixed veg.

Challenge Results: One meal on plan.

Coffee Watch:
None 4.x
Some 4.1-27::

Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done:
2013::***A Bunch Missed***::3.1::***13 Missed***::4.13::4.17::**::4.27::4.30::

Plan for today: Housework, Walk, Circuit Workout

60 oz Water * 8 hrs Sleep

Goals (12.15.11) . . .
1: Better Blood Vessel Health 2: Wt Loss to Mid-Range of Healthy BMI 3: Peace of Mind

Progress as of today - 30.2 lbs lost so far, only 15.8 lbs to go!

Puddles on 04/27/2013:
Sound all good. Have a great day.

thinkpositive on 04/28/2013:
All sounds good- thanks for your support!

biscottibody59 - Friday Apr 26, 2013
(Short Challenges :: Wt Trng :: Pre-Bkfst Cardio)
Weight: 158.8

Body Fat: 34.4%::4.25.13
(32.8%::1.11.13 . . . 34.3%::11.27.12 . . . 39.0%::4.21.12)
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006, Dec 2012)
Current BMI = 27.3 (24.9 = 143#) :: Waist: 32.5" (1.11.13); 35" (mid-Sep '12)

For my activity: Walk 15 min

I weighed in and am down a bit.

Getting close or even a pound or two above 160# is my current "danger zone." Before menopause it was around 170. I can't imagine how awful I'd feel at 170. By the same token, I've never been below 150 as an adult (that I know of). I didn't pay much attention to my weight back in the late 80s, early 90s. I just stayed active and ate really well--it was automatic. Hitting 189 coupled with feeling like hell woke me up.

I doubt that I was ever much below 160 back then, but I had lots of lean body mass effortlessly as long as I kept up my wt trng and fitness level--my 30s were good to me. I had to kick my *ss a little more in my 40s, and my 50s are shark-infested. Not fun, so far. At least compared to my 30s.

Yesterday was good in that eating a little off plan didn't derail me. I feel pretty good today. I've gotta stay prepared with food. Getting close to 160# again may have been the reality check I needed. The difference this time is that I can directly correlate feeling awful with that weight. Should be a no-brainer, but I'm a little slow from time to time:-)

Since I got a decent night's sleep, I should be able to get my wt trng in.

Challenge Results: I ate all on plan except for lunch. Had only one piece of fruit.

Coffee Watch:
None 4.x
Some 4.1-26::

Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done:
2013::***A Bunch Missed***::3.1::***13 Missed***::4.13::4.17::**::4.26::4.29::

Plan for today: Housework, Walk, Circuit Workout

60 oz Water * 7 hrs Sleep

Goals (12.15.11) . . .
1: Better Blood Vessel Health 2: Wt Loss to Mid-Range of Healthy BMI 3: Peace of Mind

Puddles on 04/26/2013:
Your doing good and your attitude is great. Have a wonderful weekend.

V on 04/26/2013:
Congrats on your loss Biscotti! A wonderful weekend to ya :)

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