Back on track- Positive people

Good Morning,

Wow, do I feel great today. I walked my kids to the bus stop then walked on the treadmill for 30 min while alternating the incline from 3-7. It felt great to be back in the groove. I also did 15 min. of some yoga stretches.

I have a good friend who is also losing weight. She has a personal trainer who is helping her and she is looking good. Her trainer coaches her at home and she uses the treadmill, bowflex and then other items that are just around her home. No expensive gym fees. She uses the stairs alot for running and pushups and she also does alot of core exercises and exercises with filled up milk jugs. Has lost 18 lbs so far and she started in January.

My sister and brother in law are also getting active again. My brother in law has been off sugar for almost two months now and has lost 28 lbs, and my sister has lost 13 lbs. Good for them.

I love hearing positive stories like that it keeps me motivated.

Exercise:
Yoga - 15 min.
Walking- 30 min.
Stretching- 5 min.

Weight - 175 lbs

Didn't do so well this past week-

Body Composition

Waist - 37"
Hips - 40 1/4"

Weight 177 (January 23- 186 lbs)

I haven't been doing my stretching or my strength training and cheated a few times over the weekend with foods that do more harm than good.

It's a new day and so I commit myself again to follow a good eating plan, and to walk at least 30 min. everyday along with stretching every day and strength train 3X this week. Plus got to get my intake in water up.

Took pictures today, and you can tell my stomach isn't as big as a month ago- Still have a long ways to go. Just got to take one day at a time.

Weigh Day and Body Measurements

Weight- 175 (182 on Feb. 2)

Body Composition:
Waist- 36 1/2" (40" on Feb. 2)
Hips- 39 1/2" (41 1/4" on Feb. 2)

The headaches have subsided

I have made a commitment to avoid white flour and refined sugar for the month of February. I was just thinking about the past years- and I have gained about 50 lbs. in 17 years, and 30 of those lbs. in the last 4 years. Yes, I had 5 children, but that is no excuse. If I would have kept my hand out of the cookie jar and kept myself away from the candy and sweets section at the store I would be better off today. I have no control and not very disciplined, so here I am in my 40's trying to make up for my mistakes. One day at a time- as my husband would say" just think how long it took you to gain that weight"- so I need to be patient and hopefully it won't take me 17 years to lose it.

Yes, I am a sugar addict. After not having sugar for a few days I did experience headaches, but they have subsided and I feel great. I don't get as tired as I usually am during the days and my 3-4 hour naps during the day have stopped, so that is nice.

Exercise:
1 1/2 hour walk

Weigh day and Body Composition update

Weight- 175.6 (182.2 on Feb 2)

Body Composition:
Waist- 37 1/2" (waist-40"on Feb 2)
Hips- 41 1/4" (Hips- 41 1/2" Feb 2)

Exercise:
2 hour walk at a pretty good pace
stretching- 10 min.

The beginning of a new week

It is Sunday today and I will break my fast in the evening. This morning had a wonderful church meeting. Heard some wonderful people bear their testimonies of the living Christ. The young women are getting excited about personal progress. It is nice to see them excited. My two older children received their patriarchal blessings today. What a wonderful blessing they both received. God lives and he loves us all.

Food journal:
1 bagel
6 almonds
1/2 luna lemon zest bar

Preparing to fast

Started the day with a nice 60 minute walk outside. Finished with some stretches and on Monday will start doing some strength training along with the walking and stretching. Need to work on my core more.

Food Journal:
1 c. plain yogurt w/ pear juice
1 tsp. maple syrup
1 serving protein blueberry blaster(smoothie)
1/2 bagel w/ 1 T. peanut butter
green salad
1/2 c. spaghetti w/ sauce
1 piece of chicken tender
1 c. cauliflower
1/2 c. broccoli
luna lemon zest bar
3 triscuits
1/2 orange

It's Friday- busy day

I managed to fit a walk in this morning before going visiting teaching. After the walk I went visiting teaching and then stopped off at the store to purchase dog food, cat food, oranges and broccoli. I avoided all the inside isles. I went past the clothes to get to the pet food and then went right to the produce section and then quickly to checkout. If I hang around I get tempted to buy stuff that isn't good for me. I wasn't even tempted to pick up a pack of gum or grab a turk bar, which I would have done a month ago. I didn't eat as much as I should have this day.
Food journal:
1/2 bagel w/ peanut butter
corn tortilla w/ 1 T. cheese
soy joy bar
1/2 c. 1 % milk
luna peanut butter bar
vitamins
water
luna peanut butter bar
green salad w/ sliced pears and oil/balsamic vinegar dressing
1/4 piece of sausage

Trip to Spokane

I was kind of nervous about travelling as I just started a new eating plan and I didn't want to botch it up so early. What did I do? I planned on what I would eat on the road and planned on what I could eat while shopping. I knew I was going to Costco, so I hate hot dogs, but you can get a cheap meal with a hot dog or polish sausage and a drink for $1.50, so I decided I would get it without the bun. It was quite yummy. I also took food from home, so I could eat every few hours. Here is my food log for the day.
Food journal:
1/4c. almonds
1 c. plain yogurt w/home canned cherry juice(light sugar)
1 T. hummus w/ 1/2 whole wheat bagel
2 cherries
hotdog at Costco(no bun)
3 pita chips (gross) sample isle
1 chicken tender (walmart)
1/2 soy bar
luna smore bar
1 small apple
1 tsp. xylitol
4-6 triscuits
1 sm. cluster of granola
ww bagel

Keeping a food journal

They say a way to a successful weight loss is keeping a food journal. Today is day #2 of keeping away from refined sugar. Yeah! Okay here is what I ate today.
4 almonds, 1 honey nut cheerio(I was putting the bag away and one fell on the counter and at an instant it was in my mouth-I need to remember to not to put everything in my mouth that falls on the counter), 1 apple slice this was all eaten before my walk.
Protein shake w/ 1/4 cup protein, 1 1/2 c. 2% milk, 1 cap full -Flaxseed oil, 1 tsp. psyllium husk and 1 tsp. maple syrup. (Drink it fast)
4 almonds
4 eggwhites & 1 whole egg
1/4 lemon zest luna bar
3 almonds
1 T. Hummus with a corn tortilla
1 cup green salad w/ 1/2 pear(home canned)
1/2 cup salad w/ pear sliver
2 almonds
2 almonds
1/4 piece of whole wheat bagel
1 cup cauliflower
1 cup green salad
1/2 cup pasta with sauce
1 cup tea

Exercise:
walked 2 1/2 hours

It's a new month- February

I have been out of the loop lately in keeping this updated, so here are my new measurements and new goals. I have gained back all my lost weight plus extra. Yikes! My husband says I lack determination, so maybe this time around will be different. I know it will be. I don't have much time left, so I better kick it into high gear.

Body Composition Log
weight- 182.2
height- 68"

Hips- 41 1/2"
Waist- 40"
Chest(across)- 41 1/2"
Neck- 13 1/2"

Body Fat- 42.6%- Obese