Late edit: small pigout on sugar free jelly. it's ok.
total calories are just about 1800. i think i burned more than that, which is good. but, i do need to work on this more. :)
Afternoon edit: I like mmuraro's advice and i'm going to start listing my daily food intake just to hold myself accountable. I tend to eat some strange things, so bare with me! :)
Hopefully by listing foods, I will have less too high calorie days.
Breakfast: oatmeal mixed with charoset (jewish food of chopped apple and nuts) 350 cal (I can't remember if i had melon with breakfast also!!! but i'm not going to add that into the calculations. i sure hope i didn't!)
snack: apple 100
lunch: small wendy's chilli and side salad 300
snack 1: soy joy bar 130, and a not so great tasting Dasani flavored water. I'm not sure why I chose it because I have tried flavored waters by dasani and never like them. It's the one with added vitamins. (I don't think flavored waters are healthy bc of the chemicals but I drink them bc of the flavor)
snack 3: taco bell bean burrito which hit the spot with some hot sauce and diet coke. 350...and a tomato when i got home 30.
total cal so far: 1260.
another snack of another tomato and a whole wheat tortilla in the house: 200 cal.
total so far: 1460...my goal was around 1580 but now i've raised it to 1760 and I still need to get another walk in...
evening oatmeal - 200.
TOTAL CALORIES = 1670. not too bad, could be a tiny bit better :)
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dinner: not too heavy but I will try to eat something appetizing and not too light either, if that makes any sense!
exercise: AM 3 miles and I would like to do some bike riding later or just another walk at the park.
I went to visit my grandma today but she sent me home after about 1.5 hours. Usually I stay for 4 hours. She has been feeling under the weather for about 2-3 weeks and it's unlike her. She's 87 and can walk 2 miles easily. I hope she is feeling better really soon! :)
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AM entry:
I'm up nice and early, but not way too early today. It's almost 8am. This morning would be perfect to begin yoga but i'm still feeling bloated and that would just make doing many of the poses uncomfortable. I may go back tomorrow or just wait until the class is done. I just wouldn't be comfortable in class today.
Instead, I plan to do a nice long walk again this morning, like i did 2 days ago. Yesterday consisted on NO exercise. My mind was on studying for my class. Today I will not think about studying this morning in order to make sure I get outside and enjoy myself.
Progress as of today: 0 lbs lost so far, only 20 lbs to go!
I can only think of one thing these days: May 11th = Final Exam for Anatomy and Physiology I!!! I wish that day would come even sooner because once it is here, I would garner up ALL of my energy and desire to raise my level of fitness and health. You might be saying to yourself, "this sounds like someone who is just procrastinating in her attempt to reach her goals now." Well, this might just be so - I'm not exactly sure myself.
I am still unsure where I'm going to school in September and if its for Radiography or Radiation Therapy. I have heard back from 2 of the 4 places I applied to (both of which I did get in.) I have also signed up for the next level of Anatomy and Physiology for this summer and I will only end up taking it if I get into the Radiation Therapy program for that specific school because all the other places would have me repeat the course with them. That would mean I would waste $700 on a summer course, money I should save unless its for the purpose of a program!
In terms of a summer job, that is also undecided. I told my parents of the idea I might be working at a hospital close to home, cleaning and dressing patients. My mom was mortified, to say the least. She wouldn't even speak to me after that. She is rather pissed that I have a masters degree and could actually accept doing a job of that nature. I figure it was a job, and that's really all I care about. However, the money would not be very good. My dad offered to see if his company needs any help for the summer (secretarial probably). So, that was kind of him and we shall see.
With everything undecided, I'm still relieving stress with food and making wrong choices. In about 2 weeks it'll all be done which is fantastic. :) At least i'll be done for about 2 months. 2 months is a good amount of time to improve my fitness!
Progress as of today: 0 lbs lost so far, only 20 lbs to go!
Good Weekend to You!
afternoon edit: I'm back from my walk. I was starting to think I would NOT have bad allergies this year, but in fact I have been proven wrong! Boy do my eyes itch! The walk was still worth it though.
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so yesterday i accomplished some, but not enough.
this morning i'm off on a "hike." Perhaps I can just call it a long walk, along the Cross Island Parkway in NY state. It's in Queens and is well known for its beautiful 6 route which can be anywhere up to 6 miles depending on where you start. You can see the Throgs Neck Bridge and the water is right next to you. Sometimes its a bit cold since the current and breeze off the water brings the temperature down at least 10 degrees so you always have to dress warmer.
Have a good day :)
Progress as of today: 0 lbs lost so far, only 20 lbs to go!
I won't attempt 10 miles for a while though... : o )~
Good Evening!
This year has been very challenging for me dietwise and fitnesswise. I am currently on vacation. I was going to start yoga again but don't feel very comfortable right now in those tight clothes or being in a 100 degree room. So, I'm sticking to outdoors activities and the elliptical for the remainder of my week off and the weekend.
I didn't eat that well yesterday but today is a new day and I can make all the difference in my life that I want to. What happened, I think, is that I become overly anxious about this class I'm taking. Unfortunately, I do have to do work during this break and I was eating as a way to procrastinate.
Today's a really nice day and I will definitely spend some time outside.
Progress as of today: 0 lbs lost so far, only 20 lbs to go!
Hope your day is wonderful!
It's such a good time of year to get motivated to get moving! Enjoy your break (even if you have to do classwork!)
Hi Fellow DDers! I just wanted to see if putting in such a high weight could work on here! haha.
It's been awhile and I want to thank all of your for your support although I haven't written in awhile. Whether you left a comment while I was gone or just read my entries, thank you. :) Thank you to everyone for leaving me such kind words it felt really good to read them.
Onwards...I have not lost any weight. I gained some more actually. Some things I know and realize: life always have its challenges and diet/fitness should be something as routine as brushing one's teeth (although I must admit I do forget every once in awhile!!!).
I am working on making exercise a priority. I have been working as a teaching assistant this year for reading, but I have also been applying to programs to go back to school. The applications involved entrance exams and interviews and essays. Also, I've been putting in a couple hours each week volunteering at a local hospital. Lastly, I'm just finishing up taking Anatomy and Physiology I. I sound busy but it's actually not that bad at all. My schedule still leaves me some time, but I was using most of it to sulk around and eat and be unhappy. Now that my class in winding down, I am excited to have the time back that I would have spent studying! I have no excuses and I'm glad! I enjoy exercising but it is just so difficult when I think about studying...it's like a mental drain.
I have two weeks left of class and about 2 1/2 months left of work. I am motivated to feel my best.
Thanks again for all of your support and now I will be checking up on you on my break from work this week! I will probably have more sporatic entries, not daily...we shall see!
Have a great day!
and good news, i think my ipod may have fixed itself. It has been broken for months and it randomly started working again!
Progress as of today: 0 lbs lost so far, only 20 lbs to go!
Glad to see you back....Check in on ya next time!
I'm taking a break from DD until I loose at least 10 lbs.
yesterday: 3400
Today: 3050
total ex: 22hrs...yeah, not so hot in February. Worst month since I started counting hours around springtime last year!!!
what have i learned this year?...this is what i need to think about!
Progress as of today: 3 lbs lost so far, only 4 lbs to go!
BINGE: 3400 cal today. more?
Progress as of today: 3 lbs lost so far, only 4 lbs to go!
:-(
2260 cal. not a "banner day." It was binging for breakfast and after work that did it. I'm ok though...and I am practically excited to study - that's the rest of my night...and i'll add in a 1/2 hour treadmill walk, too.
I cannot wait to know what i'm doing in September. Thing is, I will NOT know for probably 2 more months! Therefore, I should just lay off wanting to know and worry about the present rather than the future!
Present goals: loose a little each week, stop backsliding. Plan: simple! plan my meals and stick to them...more importantly, stick to my after school schedule and don't come home to binge! :)
i'm doing good...
Progress as of today: 3 lbs lost so far, only 4 lbs to go!
HAVE A GREAT EVENING!.....you are doing good!
Secondly, I encourage you to stop anticipating about September and focus on the here and now. Use this time before September to focus on yourself. :-) I would do the same thing, try to make plans about the future and want to know NOW what I would be doing. I finally realized that this is my attempt to be in control and sometimes that feeling of no control can lead to bingeing. That is why I mention this to you.
Sometimes you have to just sit back and let Life take its course. This has been my biggest lesson these past few months. So keep in mind that perhaps my perspective is bias, because this is what I am dealing with. It may not be what you are dealing with (or need to deal with). I just don't want to see you binge as a result of feeling frustrated with the unknown. Good luck to you always!
after a bunch of snacks and dinner, my calories are 3000...not in the mood to stick to the 1500s tonight. I guess I think my weight isn't going up be eating like this...lol...it will...
exercise: 30min so far...
sunday afternoon edit:
Turns out the tests were VERY hard and NOBODY did that well, especially on the multiple choice section. So, all my staying home this past week to study did not help me and since we are allowed one test to drop, I hope this will be the worst I do so that the rest of my grades are better! We have plenty more tests.
My grades before today's exams are a 96 and an 89. The 96 was the top grade and the 89 was second highest. Obviously, it's a hard course despite the fact that it is being given at a community college! My grades today will not be near as high. I know for a fact that nobody will probably get an A on both of today's tests.
I could have rushed to yoga after class but I came home and had some food. That's ok since I really hadn't planned on heading to yoga. I will take a walk, although its freezing, outside at the park later.
AM ENTRY:
hi there. it's 5:34am on Sunday and I've been awake since...probably 4am. Yeah, I can't sleep! I have TWO tests today and its so much information and I know that I can DEFINITELY do more studying and still probably forget a few things on these tests. The information is a lot, there's a test each week. I'm happy I'm taking the class, but its just a lot of info to process for each exam. so, i'm stressed, can't sleep, can't relax, wanna eat.
I haven't done yoga since Wednesday...I think I only went TWO days this whole break because of being sick and also just not being able to schedule it in. stinky. I can't believe I go back to work tomorrow!
Progress as of today: 3 lbs lost so far, only 4 lbs to go!
Have a wonderful Sunday!!!
calories: 1540. dinner was filling with a protein smoothie for dessert.
exercise: 1hr, 35min
total ex: 21hrs, 30min.
Today is a whole new day. I definitely got a TON of sleep! Lately I find myself to be able to sleep for more hours. For now on, I'm going to try to sleep 9 hrs. I looked on Sparkpeople.com and their recommendation is 8-10 hours!
Breakfast was a southwest microwavable morningstar veggie cake and a cup of yogurt and tea...all for about 290 cal.
I will study this morning, walk for 45 min, and then go to visit my grandmother. Later, it's back here to study...
Progress as of today: 3 lbs lost so far, only 4 lbs to go!
Breakfast sounded yummy!
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thank you so much! i know it is annoying to read stuff like that and honestly it kind of made me sick writing it ;)...but it felt good to be cared for like that for at least a little while. i hope you have a lovely walk- try to unload your head outside instead of inside with the food. also, RE: whole foods- it's so true that i ALWAYS feel better when i eat whole fruits, veggies, grains and lean protein. it's a sure-fire way to feel healthy and vibrant! xoxo
thinnsidenotout on 04/26/2008:
Great idea to set aside the things which you cannot change for today...Just enjoy "as is" for the moments you are walking.... Cheap Therapy! : o )~
mmuraro on 04/26/2008:
When you mentioned yoga would be too much, i was going to suggest a walk. :) My Bikram instructor used to say your only expectation in class should be finish the class. I love that, as it made me come to class at ease and rest as i needed to.
Have a great day, girl. Im glad you're back.
Beth201P on 04/26/2008:
Have a great day. Hang in there. ((Hugs))
maria777 on 04/26/2008:
Wow that is outstanding that your Grandma can walk 2 miles at 87! Hope she feels better, too. That is wonderful that you take the time to visit her.