Hurt my back yesterday morning, doing my first chore, so everything on my list has been put on hold until I can move around better.
Until then, stretching, easy walking, more stretching, and rest. *sigh*
Progress as of today: 54.5 lbs lost so far, only -4.5 lbs to go!
Maintained my weight this week, this in spite of having carrot cake for lunchtime dessert Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday... The cake was from a co-worker's good-bye party on Wednesday (even though her last day was yesterday). I just could not resist. But I did remain firm on NOT taking the leftovers home on Friday. The cake has nuts in it (of course) and my kids won't eat that. My husband doesn't need the cake, and so I'd get stuck eating it all, which I don't need and would only serve to defeat me in achieving my goals.
It does seem sinful, though, to throw away cake.
I have several projects lined up for this weekend around the house, still working towards selling the house. I've planned my exercising times around these projects and my normal errands. It promises to be a busy but productive weekend.
I can feel the change in the seasons. It's becoming harder to meet my water goals because of the chillier temperatures, and I wasn't very motivated to eat fresh vegetables. It gets dark at the end of my evening walks, but that's partially my own fault because I've been staying until 6pm at work.
My daughter has been my walking partner, but she was sick this week. She has a job interview after school on Monday, and if she gets the job, then I think she'll be gone some evenings during the week. She needs a job though, and so I really am hoping she gets it.
Well now... must get up off my butt and get started. Hope everyone has a good day!
Progress as of today: 54.5 lbs lost so far, only -4.5 lbs to go!
Finished up another very difficult week... Professionally, personally, just not a good week - again! Painful to get through... but I did get through it. Thank goodness for 3-day weekends.
Diet-wise though it was great! Starting off the month with a good number. Push-ups are practically an established habit now, so I'm just staying with it.
I don't have any specific new goals for September except to work on maintaining what I've established over the summer. The cooler temperatures and decreasing sunlight after work will make it all the more challenging. I live in a safe neighborhood (AMEN), so I would be OK walking at night, but mentally, it becomes more difficult to take that first step out the door.
Progress as of today: 54.5 lbs lost so far, only -4.5 lbs to go!
Yes, totally stick with the pushups, it’s amazing how perfectly they shape a woman on her upper body and shirts and tops in general will fit better and better over your upper traps around your neck. Speaking of those traps, I saw a man on the beach that OBVIOUSLY juices (takes supps like steroids I’d guess) because he’s muscles looked stupid and ill-formed with his traps just looking puffy and fat rather than muscular for some reason I knew it was not due only to exercise…lol…
Yes you can do the walking…maybe listen to music also – if the neighborhood is safe? Even half hour or 20 minute walk will be good for you.
Like you, my only goal is basically to maintain my progress. I may actually lay off weights (which I do NOT want to do) in order to progress in cardio….if I completely HAVE to. Or, I could just be happy with being a “below-avg” runner…which sounds really like a better choice in my opinion for me (just talking about myself!)…
I was so hungry pretty much all day long...
Progress as of today: 52.5 lbs lost so far, only -2.5 lbs to go!
Very relieved that the garage sale is behind us. Today is my day of rest - except for laundry. Next phase of our Moving Plan starts this week with decluttering: throwing out, recycling, and donating. A little online selling too -- gotta give at least a try.
Logged in this afternoon to say that I've returned to upper body weight training this morning. May do legs tonight while watching TV or just save it for tomorrow. Also did running intervals on the treadmill that my mom gave me when she moved.
My arms are sore, but in a good way. I think they've missed the weight training :-)
Progress as of today: 52.5 lbs lost so far, only -2.5 lbs to go!
Sometimes a push of carbs (like that apple pie) can YES make you feel better. The higher carbs does help you with at least a positive mood. Then again, all I ate was carbs yesterday, except chicken at dinner, and I’m feeling TERRIBLE today. I also drink around 3 glasses wine – so many that’s my problem too!? And lack of sleep. I’m a mess this Monday Morning! Ah, but now it’s actually 1:16pm….and I’m leaving a half hour early for dentist at 4:30…planning to YES maybe take a sleeping pill and bed early tonight. Like very early at 7pm or earlier. I’m wiped out. Maybe I will not even need a sleeping pill, actually, bc I’m already so tired. Who knows! But back to you!...
Like you, I’d hate a garage sale, but good idea that you did it! I’d also hate being out all day long dealing with everyone. Very energy depleting! But hopefully you made some cash! So you are moving for sure?
Yes J-Donk, stick thru your job, stay, keep your enemies close and just stick it out. As long as you keep to yourself, don’t complain, you’ll keep your job. !
I notice that when taking more days off weight training, arms become more sore after. Now that I go weighttraiing only 2x per week, I am getting WAY MORE SORE than when I did it 3x per week (never got sore!) so strange! I don’t know why but lately I get extremely sore between weightlifting sessions. My body is definitely adapting to 2x per week…weird.
If you have a sore body part, rest it until its not sore and then you can work it again.
Good advice on the job. I will keep a stiff upper lip.
Succumbed to a piece of Dutch apple pie at work yesterday. Feels like I'm getting sick, and coffee and apple pie was the only thing that was going to make my throat feel better. And I was right.
We've taken the first step in moving by having a garage sale this weekend. This is so not my thing. Too many strangers... I was grateful that my husband handled the first day, with my son. Today is the husband, myself, and then the daughter if she can. She hates these things just as much as I do, for the same reasons.
My nice co-worker gave notice today. She is getting a very sweet job with the County as a Spanish interpreter. Benefits, pension, insurance... So now I'm left with the Nasty Co-worker and our Closing Guy who always sides with Nasty. Oh well, kill them with kindness... I will continue to do so.
Push-ups and weight training were a no-go this week due to having all of the garage sale stuff piled up in the basement for staging.
Husband's double hip surgery has been scheduled for the Wednesday after American Thanksgiving. Also, it's looking like my step-father's cancer has returned. Waiting for the blood work to confirm.
Pretty sure that my son will be joining the US Air Force in January. I can't talk about it right now.
Good news: my missing library book issue has been resolved, and that is a huge burden off of my shoulders.
Progress as of today: 52.5 lbs lost so far, only -2.5 lbs to go!
Ironically, it was the book that Horn of Plenty recommended, about how to reduce physical pain mentally.
This whole ordeal caused me much stress, pain, headache, and embarrassment.
Too sad and stressed out this week. Took a break from weight training as a result. Mostly walked, just to keep my stress levels to a "manageable" level. Forgot to do pushups yesterday.
Progress as of today: 53.5 lbs lost so far, only -3.5 lbs to go!
Don't let your emotions overcome you. Remember all the good things you have. Your family, husband and kids. Your job (yes, it's good). All the good things you did to lose weight successfully and the work you do to stay in shape. But rest is more important and you don't get out of shape by resting a little bit, trust me! I know!....anyways, you are ok.
Breathe. Like BCGG said.
You aren't treating yourself with kindness. You are OK!
So I am back... Not only is this the best forum to keep me accountable but also, I like being here with you all, reading your entries and comments.
Yesterday was a tough eating day. Did not indulge but knew I was eating more than usual. This is a hormonal thing - same thing happened last month. Maybe I'm actually more hungry? (felt like it) Or more anxious and unable to manage it as well as normal w/o the hormones? (this is probably closer to the truth)
I've been doing well with my August goals, but I'm not sure if I will be able to keep up with the running goal. I've been doing it, but frankly, I'm more of a walker. And that's OK. I still enjoy reading about other peoples' running adventures, and I know -- at least logically - that I can always jog/run if I feel like it. But I'm not going to be strick about a regimen at this time.
Not sure if I'll be able to open the IRA account this month -- our money situation is changing and maybe not for the better --- but one HUGE step I took for myself (and Mr. Donkey) is to clean up our credit scores. That is another financial goal I've been putting off, so taking that first step was really difficult for me to do.
On the plus side, weight training is going really well! Still can't say I'm in love with it, but I'm sticking with it! With time, I may identify more with weight training than running!
Daily push-ups are consistent. I've skipped only 2 days and that was because I completely forgot to do them! Hoping to see some nice arm definition by the end of the month :-)
Progress as of today: 51.5 lbs lost so far, only -1.5 lbs to go!
And we like having YOU here, reading our daily rambles too! I enjoy reading yours & giving you insightful advice based on my own interpretation of your entries ! For real… now…let me start a readin’…!
You know, it’s not such a bad thing on some days to enjoy. I’m getting a LOT better at enjoying in smaller amounts – though I still have LOADS of work to do…hanging out lately with this male friend of mine who always stops eating when he’s full…I have learned from him. When I eat with him, I never come home in a mood to binge. It seems he relaxes me unlike what my relationship with my best friend used to be…it’s interesting! Even if I eat mostly carbs with him – like on Saturday night I had mostly beer and salad along with a bite of his bratwurst or something for dinner….i didn’t eat all night long or even have an urge to…something about hanging out with him has been REALLY good for my appetite…dampening it /letting me indulge in more of the dessert and carb world without getting hungry later…!?
I also eat more hormonally. When it’s that time of the month, I do crave to eat more rich, low fiber, food like chocolate, cookies, breads, pastas, crackers, chips, and ices and that sort of thing. It’s always that way. This past week I really went with it…and in turn had a lot less bathroom issues as I really didn’t need all the high fiber in so many veggies…had mostly grains and protein last week…it’s ok to get off the track in terms of substance…when overall you are doing it right.
Try not to blame yourself. I was practically angry at myself last night for deciding to “hang out” all weekend without the gym (to go tonight instead)…It felt so different to have fun both days of the weekend – I don’t think I’ve had this much carefree living EVER IN MY LIFE…and I was almost getting angry at myself bc of it…well….i realize that’s kinda stupid thinking. I realize that NOW IS THE TIME TO ENJOY (all time before academy)….and I invite you to let yourself relax along with me!
Hi Donkey…who says you cannot enjoy or indulge – especially on the weekend!? Most of my weekends are usually higher calorie than weekday eating. And then during the week my calories are (usually) a hair lower. Allowing yourself to relax a bit and indulge is not such a bad thing…as long as you can MOSTLY MODERATELY do it….don’t start to feel negative bc of a slight indulgence. Soon most indulgences won’t even feel worthwhile if you know what it takes to really maintain the body you want. Your tastes will shift. You’ll crave to eat things that help you maintain (like when I’m alone on a Friday night shoving tasty veggies down my throat – it’s not because I have to, but bc I want to)…you can share food with your hubby of the more glutinous type and mix it with a veggie base….anyways, don’t get angry, just move on forward. Learn from what you enjoy…include it in your diet.
And nobody says you HAVE TO RUN. Many fit people don’t. I wouldn’t, except for my NYPD major goal – so I HAVE to. I may stop after being in NYPD and just do a little elliptical or other lighter exercices like bike / walking. I am doing it bc if I do NOT, I will not be able to get thru or into the NYPD.
You know, the most important thing about exercise is that you should ENJOY it. You are NOT being paid to do it. It’s all on YOUR time. It’s not your job. Simply do what you enjoy. If you hate running, do NOT do it…
But more on running: sometimes it gets me anxious too. You see, running is a very different feeling from walking. It has taken me since like I think late May to get just SLIGHTLY better at it. It wasn’t easy. And just like you, doing something that isn’t easy is UNCOMFORTABLE. And pro athletes know this: in order to get better athletically / fitness-wise, you have to become used to getting UNCOMFORTABLE. Within reason though – as injury is NOT worth it. So it’s up to you – both HOW UNCOMFORTABLE (within reason) you want to get and how important it is to enjoy what you are doing.
As per the weights, I will always also love them more than cardio. They are what shape a body. Weights also produce muscle that burns calories when you are at rest which cardio doesn’t do. I think that lifting weights has a greater long-term benefit visually / aesthetically. I think weights are worth it in order to “feel you look good.” You have to decide what’s worth it – what you want most. I think you should keep up the weights, definitely. Weights and walking is certainly enough….
My mom doesn’t do weights…and her body shows it. Yeah, she’s slim, but are shoulders look so delicate that I could break them…I wish she’d spend money to learn from a personal trainer for like a half year. Oh how I wish.
You don’t have to be strict on yourself. Especially if your goals are not for career purposes. If my goal wasn’t for NYPD and I still wanted to run, I’d be running less, not as much as I do now. I’d probably just go at 1.5 miles of a walk/run each outing instead of my current 2mi. It’s just not worth the exhaustion / tiring oneself out. Luckily I’m getting through, of course, I have NO OPTION. You do more….take it.
Also, it’s important to keep switching a routine and seeing what works. The good thing I’ve noticed is that I’m really NOT losing much strength at all. As long as I keep up the intensity and reps (sometimes more reps are needed now in weightlifting to maintain my strength only going 2x per week). As I’ve added more cardio, my body has changed a little more…my abs / waist have gotten slightly smaller. Legs slightly leaner. So what I’ve learned is maybe it IS best to sometimes keep this routine of 2x a week weights & 2x a week cardio. This routine makes it VERY hard to get better quickly at either one…weights vs cardio…but it does allow me to keep a strength in each. I think when you want to improve, it needs to be 3x per week.
And that’s why I think people sometimes find it hard to fit in weights and cardio. It’s been very hard to balance the two. Like, I feel I cannot (as a working person) be really strong with muscles and be a runner. Or be really lean as a runner and be good at weights. But you can do both and be moderate at both, of course! LOL….just writing.
If you are cleaning your credit scores, does that mean you are paying back your loans / debt? Remember J, you cannot do EVERYTHING at once…just setting doable goals like you generally do will get you farther than you were last month. Not everything has to be an end-all, be-all. Just keep on trucking. That’s all you can ask yourself…
You just may identify with weights more one day. They are really important for us women!
Nice to hear of your daily pushups. Remember that when doing weights or any exercise, one day of rest between can be really helpful bc that is when the muscles you use have a chance to rebuild!
I'm so angry. I tried to post an update 3 times, but my computer wouldn't let me until I updated Windows 10. (It's still updating, lol.)
So I tried to copy the text that I had typed out and for some unknown reason, Diet Diaries doesn't let me copy and paste, so I just gave up. I'm so frustrated, I may never post again! >:-[
Progress as of today: 54 lbs lost so far, only -4 lbs to go!
ahh, we still like this entry from you....lol, hopefully you aren't angry anymore!
August Goals:
1. Run at least 2x a week.
2. Resume weight training - simplifying routines, with heavier weights, every other day.
3. Open IRA.
4. Daily push-ups: 3 sets of 10-15 reps.
Progress as of today: 53 lbs lost so far, only -3 lbs to go!
Even though this entry is just your goals, I smiled when I saw this type of entry from you. NEVER EVER give up on yourself or think you can't do something. Only reason for that could be that you are striving for TOO MUCH....i like that you have goals and are making a big effort to make the best J-Donk that you can right now. This is my way too...and i am almost happy that i do not go to gym 3x a week...i may keep that schedule more for life. i am not sure. it's so nice to have some cardio finally in my routine....it's good to change things around and always be that work in progress.
Good luck with opening the IRA let us know how it works out for you - I am sending you my best regards regarding that matter!
2x a week cardio i find good. currently i do weights also 2x. My limit FOR NOW is 4x a week working out and no more. For me, running takes it all outta me, so i know to schedule the 4 workouts all on different days - never combining a run day with weights. that's just me.
Keep up the good work....also i was at gym yesterday and thought to myself - "glad i do 3 sets of every exercise i do...this has always been GOOD for me!" glad you are doing the same with the pushups!
Sometimes i do 4 sets, if i feel i'm getting weaker, i'll do one last set with lighter weights (whatever exercise it may be) and try to push a few more reps or just the same amount of reps for that last, lighter, 4th set.
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I'm down with a backache today too...spending it on a heating pad.....Hope you feel better soon.
happy-1 on 09/10/2017:
Tiger balm is amazing. There is no substitute.
bearcountrygg on 09/11/2017:
I will look into tiger balm...Thanx!
horn_of_plenty on 09/11/2017:
Donkey, I am sorry that you are injured. I think what you body needs is exactly what you said – REST.
biscottibody59 on 09/12/2017:
Hope your back is getting better!
Are you downsizing in house--hope you get what you want!