Exercise: 65 min crosstrainer+ 45 min mowing the lawn; Weight Training: 20 minutes (upper body - machines); Calories: 1390.
Today was a pretty good day. I did all my exercising and also had enough time to get my chores/errands done today. Then I took the kids to bowling. That is our last bowling class. From now on, we or I will take the kids to the alley on our own where they can practice if they want. I want to make a point of going bowling more often than once every 3 years.
It was a non-running day today. I do not know if I will run tomorrow. Chance of storms forecasted, so it depends on the weather cooperating.
If you can't tell, I'm filling this entry with a bunch of useless chit-chat. I am feeling very discouraged with this format. This is the first time I have thought about taking this diary to "Private" status.
Exercise: 65 min elliptical (intervals) + 35 min running on treadmill (11-12 min mile); Weight training: NONE; Calories: 1375.
I got off to a late start this morning. But I didn't let that prevent me from running. However, I knew that I would not run outside because the sun was already making it very warm outside and it was already quite humid.
So after being on the crosstrainer after an hour, I went over to the treadmill and ran for 3 miles (and walked for 0.5 miles to cool down). I ran out of time or I might have done some weight training too. But to be quite honest, I do not like spending that much time at the gym. Well, I do but I do not think it is a healthy mind-set.
I have to admit that I much prefer running on a treadmill, but I do not consider it to be "cool" like it is to see someone running outside. This is something that I need to work out in my head and figure out what I want to do. I also realize that if I want to proceed in using a 10k training program for running, that I am going to have to cut down on my elliptical time.
This is part of getting older, unfortunately. Being limited by your body's limitations rather than your own willingness to accomplish.
I think that's all I have to say tonight. If you would like to hear more of what I have to say, I suggest you read the comments under Biscottibody's entry today.
also, if you ask me, i find a treadmill "cooler." i feel like if you can accomplish being "in place" for soooo long and without the scenery changes of outside, you can run anywhere! i give those people credit who run on treadmills because i have such a hard time with them, even walking on them!
I've run in exactly one race (outside of HS track) in my life and it wasn't anything like the training. I haven't been interested in running in a race since, though I still hold out hope. I'm not going to be too bent out of shape if I don't. I'd rather just increase my fitness. I can't remember if you're actually preparing for a real race.
I value your opinion here. And I understand your wanting to protect your feelings as well (((Donkey))). I went back and reread JShawstad and what you wrote--maybe I should have chimed in to say I agreed, because I didn't think you were harsh at all, though saying nothing to some diarists is the safe thing. Which is what happened to Amanda... and people quit commenting.
I suggested that book a couple weeks ago to a new diarist and she got it, read it and sounded like she embraced it immediately. Donkey! I suggest that book once every couple of months or so, and that's the first time anyone has been enthusiastic about it, much less followed it.
Don't give up giving your opinion. I wish I had a dime for the times I've suggested good running shoes or simply writing down your food in a little notebook around here--I might have ... wow--$20, maybe.
For people like you who have BTDT and have kept it off for the most part--needing to lose 5-10 pounds is pesky--but it also means you've found a key that others haven't and that has earned you the right to help others out. And that's what makes this place, it really changes every day and there are people who may be reading you with a private account that you're influencing.
It'll be interesting to see if ad_vitam's obviously very-low calorie diet serves her in the long run. She makes it sound like it's a mystery diet full of good stuff and good exercise, which it may be, but to lose just about 1 pound per day since she started here, she has to be severely restricting calories. That's all there is to it. It works for her, more power and all that jazz! These things just aren't sustainable. Especially if you're preparing for a special event. Once the event is over the weight comes back. I don't like to sound negative, but I've seen it over and over. Especially not under a dr's care. And I'm not about to try to test it myself.
I guess I've been here too long and there are so many people who have lost their weight the way you did and they've kept it off--if someone wants to do it a different way more power to them. But I don't have to support them. And I will call them out, once, but I'm also not going to beat a dead horse (though I might want to:-)
Exercise: 65 minutes crosstrainer (manual program, ramp level 1, resistance level 13); Weight training: Lower body (machines); Calories: 1330.
MUCH BETTER DAY TODAY!!!
Today was my Husband's day off, and for once, I can say that he did not drive me nuts. I missed him so much after this weekend (after working 2 straight days of 12 hour shifts). We went bowling as a family and had a great time. He bought a large popcorn (no butter) and a pepperoni pizza for lunch, but I didn't have any. I planned ahead and brought a Fiber One bar with me to tide me over until we got home, when I could have some fruit and or vegetables instead. And I managed to resist all temptations!
When we got home, I was going to have a dish of watermelon chunks, but then I realized that I should freeze this watermelon to eat as a dessert -- INSTEAD OF ICE CREAM. I realized that at least for the summer, I need to have a cold sweat dessert to eat after dinner. So I had better come up with something more nutritious and low calorie than ice cream.
Yes, it is better to change the behavior, but if one cannot change her behavior, then next best thing is to find a better vice.
My exercise was great too. I had a good time at the gym, even though it wasn't the regular crowd (and staff) because of the holiday. I did not run today, as we went bowling instead. I have my day tomorrow to go running, although the weather will not be very cooperative (too humid).
Weigh-in on Friday.
Exercise: 30 minute walk (to the stupid carnival); Weight training: NONE; Calories:1900
OK, so I didn't do so well on the calories. It was a bad BAD BAAAAD day :-( Nothing tragic, just a very off day.
Exercise: None; Weight Training: None; Calories: 1700
I'm writing my entry now because it is not even 9:30a yet and I have already had 2 breakfasts. The kids had scrambled eggs and toast and I finished up what they didn't eat, which equaled 1 egg and about 1 piece of toast (w/butter).
I"m mentioning this because if you will recall, last night I stated that my September goal here would be to stay within my calorie range every day this month. Well, Donkey's off to a great start, doncha think??? NOT.
Now I have a stupid parade to go and watch. I hear they throw a ton of candy at the kids. Hopefully nobody will throw anything chocolate, in the state that I am in today.
I will update this towards the end of the day and let you know how I did. And no weigh-in this morning because I had to get up early to take care of some stuff for Husband. I was so tired that I just rushed for that cup of coffee. Then realized that I forgot to weigh in. So tomorrow or Monday, I think.
AFTERNOON EDIT: Thank you all for your comments. Actually staying within my calorie goal is NOT a vague goal to have. SparkPeople says in order to reach my goal by Oct 31, my calories should be between 1390-1740, so that's pretty specific. I use their online food tracker to track my calories throughout the day, so I know exactly where I am before every food choice I make.
Another thing, after my "second breakfast", I already had 31 grams of fiber in me. The recommended daily intake of fiber is 25-35 grams of fiber. My first breakfast was Fiber One and light soy milk. "Fluffy not Stuffy" :-)
At the parade: I *did* get hit quite a few times with candy. I got whacked in the head by a chocolate Tootsie roll (those little things hurt!) and stung in the toe by a Brach's red & white round peppermint (they ain't kidding when they say "hard candy"). And then I was whipped in the arm by a Laffy Taffy. Next time I shall wear a construction helmet and a padded jacket with long sleeves. Perhaps I should bring one of those nets to catch butterflies to field flying candies.
After the parade was lunch, and again, I felt that I ate too much, but my calories are around 1000, so I can still have a manageable dinner and stay within range. I ran errands this afternoon, which essentially eliminated my afternoon snack. So I should be OK.
Exercise: 65 minute crosstrainer (interval); Weight training: NONE -- ran out of time at the gym because of my dentist appointment!; Calories: 1732 -- 8 short of my limit.
My challenge for the weekend (besides eating, because that's ALWAYS a challenge for me, not just on the weekends) is to go running either day. I'm too tired right now to decide which day would be better for me, schedule-wise to run.
My goal for September is to stay within in calorie range (high and low) every day for the month. My range is 1390-1740 to reach my weight loss goal of 130 by October 31st. Now you know, you can hold me accountable.
Progress as of today: 7.5 lbs lost so far, only 6.5 lbs to go!
Exercise: 65 min crosstrainer, 25 min running; Weight training: NONE; Calories: 1851 -- just over the high range for my calories; I just ruined my daily caloric intake with some "innocent" M&Ms. That'll be enough of THEM!
I was really unmotivated to run this morning, but I thought about it and pushed myself to go. I purposely did not run yesterday because I knew that today's weather would be much kinder. And it was. But I was tired, and lazy and really didn't want to do it. But the minimum requirement for me trying to become a runner is to run for a minimum of 20min 3x a week. So I did that.
Progress as of today: 7.5 lbs lost so far, only 6.5 lbs to go!
Exercise: 65 min crosstrainer (double hill); Weight training: Upper body (machines); Calories: 1332.
I'm keeping this short and sweet because it has been one of those days that is just better forgotten.
I did not run today, as I was waiting for cooler, less humid weather to come. It has come so hopefully it will happen tomorrow. (Husband has the day off though so I don't know WHAT will happen.)
I could tell that my legs were tired, because the crosstrainer was harder than usual, even though I was on a lighter resistance level (10). So I think I will not be doing higher resistances but rather concentrate on the running.
Progress as of today: 7.5 lbs lost so far, only 6.5 lbs to go!
Exercise: 65 min elliptical; Weight training: 25 min lower body; Calories: 1670
All in all not too bad of a day, but now it is hot and humid once again and I feel very unmotivated to do anything.
I could have gotten up early to go to the gym, but I opted to turn off my alarm and sleep in. Then I went after my daughter left on the school bus. Problem is, damn bus was 15 minutes late! So I didn't get to the gym until after 9a.
It's nicer to get up early and exercise because it is significantly cooler. Plus, then I have more of my day available to me. However, physically speaking it is *very* *difficult* *to* *do*.
I hope I don't regret working my legs so much tomorrow. They already ache a little bit more than I would like. If I do decide to run tomorrow... well, the ache could get in the way of a good run (if there is such a thing as a "good run" LOL).
Progress as of today: 7.5 lbs lost so far, only 6.5 lbs to go!
i am nervous that i'm not going to get into a radiography program!!!! :( they are sooooo small. like 10 students in each class! and, there are only 4 schools in my county...i'd rather not have to apply to schools in NYC or another county. I'd work in the city...but i don't have the cash to spend commuting there when i'm in school! you know how it is, i need those extra dimes and nickels...it would be so much effort just to go to school. LOL, but if i have to, maybe I will...
i shouldn't put such restrictions on things! I think my chances are good...but how good!? will my references pay off??? will they say the appropriate things to land me into radiological tech school???? or will i be in bigger trouble by the middle of this year...when i'm not accepted AND i can't play music! ooohh, i'd be in SUCH BIG trouble...its not even funny!
Exercise: 65 min elliptical crosstrainer, 45 min running; Weight Training: NONE; Calories: 1730.
I will have an edit towards the end of the day to report final calories. If you will notice 2 things: I weighed in this morning and have recorded an accurate weight in the weight tracker, and I went running this morning after the kids went to school.
My goal is to run 3x a week, for a minimum of 20 minutes, although I PLAN to follow a 10k training program, which usually entails 40 minutes of running 3-4 days a week.
I felt very positive about sending the kids off to school this year. I heard a couple of good things about my son's class, that is teacher is "very good" (this opinion from the lady who said that his last year's teacher was "very good" and she was) AND that he might have 2 friends from the neighborhood in his class too. So he already knows a third of the class! So hopefully he will not isolate himself so much this year (a main sign of Asperger's). But I was really glad to hear that this neighbor lady thought that his teacher was VERY good. Because my other neighbor said the teacher was STRICT :-( and not fun. Well, come to think of it, that "other neighbor" is kind of a snot, whereas the lady I spoke to today is a nice person.
I just hope the kids come home today feeling good about school.
I also wanted to mention that being inspired by Horn Of Plenty to pursue radiology studies, I am contemplating taking coursework to become either a medical transcriptionist or something with medical billing. Thanks HOP!!
EVENING EDIT: Both kids had great days at school! :-)
Progress as of today: 7.5 lbs lost so far, only 6.5 lbs to go!
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You are really awesome with your exercise! I totally wish I had that much motivation! My youngest LOVES bowling and is always after me to go, I'm not much of a bowler but I like watching them have fun.
What is it about the format that is discouraging? I know I got discouraged with myself and went out for a little while to take a break, I don't think there is anything wrong with it...anything you have to do to make yourself healthy and focused is a good thing!