Body Fat: 33.7% (was 32.5% on 8.10; 34.1% on 9.28)
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=27.3 (25.8 @145.5#) My Realistic BMI Goal=22.8 (133)
The pre-breakfast cardio is great medicine--there's no downside so far. Of course I had a little quad soreness at first--no biggie. It's great to be able to do it and feel good before, during and after--for a change:-)
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::10.26::**18 missed**::12.20::*::12.27::
Plan for today: NTrack, Walk, Circuit Workout
Be Good To Yourself--First!
Body Fat: 33.7% (was 32.5% on 8.10; 34.1% on 9.28)
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=27.3 (25.8 @145.5#) My Realistic BMI Goal=22.8 (133)
No wt trng yesterday--I may get it done today. Below this entry is a Twelve Days of Christmas Parody. I've put it up before, but it's kinda cute. I suppose it'll either turn you off all sweets or make you wish you had a few mentioned in the lyrics.
Have yourself a Merry Christmas if that's your thing. Try not to overindulge but enjoy and pace yourself:-) Cheers!
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::10.26::**18 missed**::12.20::12.24::
Plan for today: NTrack, Walk, Circuit Workout
Be Good To Yourself--First!
Twelve Days of Christmas Parody
--by Christie Marie M (from amiright.com)
On the 1st Day of Christmas my family baked for me
A Chocolate Chip Biscotti
On the 2nd Day of Christmas my family baked for me
2 Turtle Bars
And a Chocolate Chip Biscotti
On the 3rd Day of Christmas my family baked for me
3 Bear Claws
2 Turtle Bars
And a Chocolate Chip Biscotti
On the 4th Day of Christmas my family baked for me
4 Pecan Tarts
3 Bear Claws
2 Turtle Bars
And a Chocolate Chip Biscotti
On the 5th Day of Christmas my family baked for me
5 Danish Rings
4 Pecan Tarts
3 Bear Claws
2 Turtle Bars
And a Chocolate Chip Biscotti
On the 6th Day of Christmas my family baked for me
6 Snickerdoodles
5 Danish Rings
4 Pecan Tarts
3 Bear Claws
2 Turtle Bars
And a Chocolate Chip Biscotti
On the 7th Day of Christmas my family baked for me
7 Cinnamon Rolls
6 Snickerdoodles
5 Danish Rings
4 Pecan Tarts
3 Bear Claws
2 Turtle Bars
And a Chocolate Chip Biscotti
On the 8th Day of Christmas my family baked for me
8 Peanut Brittles
7 Cinnamon Rolls
6 Snickerdoodles
5 Danish Rings
4 Pecan Tarts
3 Bear Claws
2 Turtle Bars
And a Chocolate Chip Biscotti
On the 9th Day of Christmas my family baked for me
9 Ladyfingers
8 Peanut Brittles
7 Cinnamon Rolls
6 Snickerdoodles
5 Danish Rings
4 Pecan Tarts
3 Bear Claws
2 Turtle Bars
And a Chocolate Chip Biscotti
On the 10th Day of Christmas my family baked for me
10 Fudge Nut Brownies
9 Ladyfingers
8 Peanut Brittles
7 Cinnamon Rolls
6 Snickerdoodles
5 Danish Rings
4 Pecan Tarts
3 Bear Claws
2 Turtle Bars
And a Chocolate Chip Biscotti
On the 11th Day of Christmas my family baked for me
11 Pecan Sandies
10 Fudge Nut Brownies
9 Ladyfingers
8 Peanut Brittles
7 Cinnamon Rolls
6 Snickerdoodles
5 Danish Rings
4 Pecan Tarts
3 Bear Claws
2 Turtle Bars
And a Chocolate Chip Biscotti
On the 12th Day of Christmas my family baked for me
12 Gingerbread Men
11 Pecan Sandies
10 Fudge Nut Brownies
9 Ladyfingers
8 Peanut Brittles
7 Cinnamon Rolls
6 Snickerdoodles
5 Danish Rings
4 Pecan Tarts
3 Bear Claws
2 Turtle Bars
And a Chocolate Chip Biscotti
Body Fat: 33.7% (was 32.5% on 8.10; 34.1% on 9.28)
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=27.3 (25.8 @145.5#) My Realistic BMI Goal=22.8 (133)
No bike ride yesterday. I just have to say the little workout before eating (I do have coffee) is working better than I thought. I had very little hope for it because of how I felt the last couple of times I attempted it. I would stay on the NTrack or the Airdyne (ex bike) for a couple minutes and feel the need to get off and catch my breath (though I wasn't short of breath) or generally feel like I needed to stop. No chest pain or tightness but a horrible feeling of failure and defeat like I'll never be able to be myself ever again. So for the most part all I've been doing for the last year or so is walking--a bike ride here and there--nothing very strenuous. Even the walking was harrowing from time to time.
Anyway not to bore anyone, but I seem to be back in the game--I went at least 10 minutes straight on the NTrack these last 3 days with no ill effects. I don't want to jinx myself, but I feel like I've overcome this "thing." I shot in the dark with changing how I eat, trying to trick my mind, etc. There is more to it all and I've attempted along the way to write about it in here over the last year, but this one little triumph is huge for me right now. Working out before breakfast dampens my appetite quite well--it's worth trying to keep up with it and make it a true habit just for that.
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::10.26::**18 missed**::12.20::12.23::
Plan for today: NTrack, Walk, Circuit Workout
Be Good To Yourself--First!
Body Fat: 33.7% (was 32.5% on 8.10; 34.1% on 9.28)
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=27.3 (25.8 @145.5#) My Realistic BMI Goal=22.8 (133)
For my activity:
Mon: Walk 35 min; Circ Aer Wkt using Airdyne (5 min)
Tues: NordicTrack 25 min/2.2 mi (Pre-bkfst); Walk 40 min
Wed: NordicTrack 32 min/3.1 mi (Pre-bkfst) ***so far***
My wt was the same for Tuesday's weigh-in. I did okay with the pre-brkfst cardio session. As for the eclipse, I happened to wake up a little after 2 a.m. and the moon was still red and full--so it was still doing its thing.
I'm quite sore from the short wt trng session on Monday--did a little over half of what I normally do for a full workout.
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::10.26::***18 missed***::12.20::
Plan for today: NTrack, Walk, Bike Ride
Be Good To Yourself--First!
Body Fat: 33.7% (was 32.5% on 8.10; 34.1% on 9.28)
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=27.3 (25.8 @145.5#) My Realistic BMI Goal=22.8 (133)
For my activity: Nothing
This may be a little late news for some out there, but there's a total lunar eclipse you can see early tomorrow morning if the sky is clear where you are. Interesting that it coincides with the Winter Solstice for the first time in hundreds of years. Here's some info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_2010_lunar_eclipse
I used to do some sort of cardio work before breakfast religiously. It's been tough to make myself do it for a long time now. I'm going to recommit starting tomorrow. Interesting article on the subject and holiday eating: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/15/phys-ed-the-benefits-of-exercising-before-breakfast/?src=me&ref=health
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::10.26::***17 missed***::12.20::
Plan for today: Walk, Circuit Workout
Be Good To Yourself--First!
Body Fat: 33.7% (was 32.5% on 8.10; 34.1% on 9.28)
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=27.3 (25.8 @145.5#) My Realistic BMI Goal=22.8 (133)
For my activity:
Thur: Walk 10 min
Fri: Nothing
Sat: Walk 40 min
I'm down 1.5 pounds on my weigh-in yesterday.
Though it would be nice to have a long stint of freezing weather to kill bugs and such--we will instead be in the 70sF from Mon--Thurs-ish. I'll take it. Let it freeze in February:-)
I went to find a ticker for my wt and found one for all the "trying to conceive" crowd. One of them was "57 days 'til I get some," in so many words. Oh gee, thanks for letting us know when you and your husband's privates will become one--just proves nothing is private. Nothing. Nor do we expect it to be. Maybe instead of making tickers and counting you should be having sex--doyathink?
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::10.26::***17 missed***::12.19::
Plan for today: Walk, Bike Ride, Circuit Workout
Be Good To Yourself--First!
Body Fat: 33.7% (was 32.5% on 8.10; 34.1% on 9.28)
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=27.5 (25.8 @145.5#) My Realistic BMI Goal=22.8 (133)
*** Milestone Alert! ***
Messing around and got the pic below of my shoe. Don't be too mean--this is among the first few digital pics I've ever taken. No different than any other pic really, but I never would have taken the time to scan and upload a conventional film pic.
If you put your cursor over the pic you can read a description. I didn't know you could do that on here--how 21st Century--I mean I've seen that on other websites, but I didn't know I could do it so easily--weeeeee!
Just gonna have to jump off into the deep end with the new thing--I've had too many temptations and have partaken of too many--not a good excuse, but this time of year is fraught with it all and my mindset has been, "Screw it--there's always tomorrow!"
I have had absolutely no chocolate in about a week--at this point I don't miss it and don't feel compelled to seek it out. However, I will be doing some baking and will have a cookie or two along the way. I don't anticipate going too far, but will report here if I do:-)
I didn't weigh-in on Tuesday, but I think I will plan on getting on the scale on Saturday.
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::10.26::************::12.17::
Plan for today: Walk, Bike Ride
Be Good To Yourself--First!
I think the no-chocolate craving is a fabulous development! Wish I could say the same, but sadly, no. I am consuming some sort of chocolate daily. That will stop after the holidays. It's not realistic for me to say it'll stop now. Oh well.
Body Fat: 33.7% (was 32.5% on 8.10; 34.1% on 9.28)
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=27.5 (25.8 @145.5#) My Realistic BMI Goal=22.8 (133)
I'm up 2.5# on my weigh-in (first one in 2 weeks). I'm not too surprised.
I've set a tentative day to go full-force with the new plan--the Esselstyn Prevent & Reverse plan. And it's kind of goofy, but instead of throwing away a bunch of food or having it linger while I'm trying to transition to this GIANT change, I'm going to allow myself to do just okay--mostly good choices, but leeway for not so great choices. One thing I won't do is to buy 8 bags of peppermint truffles--maybe just one:-)
Here's the deal: When my jar of tahini (essentially sesame seed butter, if you don't know) that I use in hummus is gone--that's it--I shall begin.
I've been finding that parting is such sweet sorrow--haha--for certain things. Especially since I've found I can eat all the rich stuff after avoiding it for what seemed like an eternity. I actually had tiramisu following a very rich Italian dinner over the weekend--no ill effect--and it's an independent local-ish eatery that I just recently discovered. Even had regular coffee well into the evening--something I have avoided for months after . . . (well I don't want to go into it, but promise I will eventually).
Though parting with the food is sweet sorrow--parting with my good health over the last year has been sheer hell, torturous and despair-inducing. The choice is right in front of me. All of the health challenges haven't been completely related to food, but the poor choices at times go hand-in-hand with how I feel. That goes both ways--food making me feel bad along with occasionally saying, "Screw it, why make a better choice, I don't feel that great today anyway!"
One other thing--today (other than being Pearl Harbor Day) signifies the beginning of longer days. Not total sunshine, but sunset begins later and later starting today 'til early July--by the end of the month it'll be 10 min more than today before the sun sets--woo-hoo! Can you tell I can't stand it when the sun goes down early--change is good--especially this one!
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::10.26::************::12.7::
Plan for today: Walk, Circuit Workout
Be Good To Yourself--First!
So glad to hear the "normal" food didn't bother you this time around... really odd it did before... passing a gallstone sounds AWLFUL!
After reading your entry, I already feel that the days are actually getting longer - isn't that wonderful?
Body Fat: 33.7% (was 32.5% on 8.10; 34.1% on 9.28)
Start: 189 (June 2001)
Low: 150 (Nov 2006)
Current BMI=27.1 (25.8 @145.5#) My Realistic BMI Goal=22.8 (133)
Some may remember the problem I was having with eating back in late Spring--would eat just a little and feel very full--it lasted a few weeks. I was never nauseated or in pain other than degrees of fullness. To make a long story short, I've tested it in every way by eating a wide variety of things I had stopped eating. It seems to be a distant memory. I never got an explanation for what caused it, my doctor suggested recently that maybe I was passing a gallstone--one liver blood test was slightly elevated then and was recently normal.
Some of that experience led me to looking for alternatives as well as answers to some other things that had been going on--curiosity to me is power and keeps me positive. (I'll probably reveal the latter at some point, it may interest someone.) Anyway, I'm probably at about 25% following the new plan, pretty good choices at about 25% and the rest iffy. I will be transitioning to the new thing completely at some point, but trying to eat everything was something I had to do, and now that I know my "body chemistry" (in a manner of speaking) is back to my normal I feel good about moving forward.
Circuit Workouts/Wt Trng Scheduled/Done: ::10.26::************::12.5::
Plan for today: Walk, Circuit Workout
Be Good To Yourself--First!
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Congrats on your weight loss and workout schedule. Good job!
Umpqua on 12/27/2010:
Great job with the early morning workouts!
moogy on 12/27/2010:
I am glad that you are finding the benefits of early morning exercise are working for you. Have a great day biscotti.:)
Maria7 on 12/27/2010:
Sounds like you're getting in some good workouts! Good time to do it and get it done, in the morning! :-)
loveray on 12/27/2010:
hope you had a great holiday!! xo
Maria7 on 12/28/2010:
Hope you're having a nice Tuesday! :-)
V on 12/28/2010:
Great to see you are plugging away with the morning workouts! I am so happy to get a great workout in myself! Have a good one!