I think about the general food less today. It's easy to stick to the program (so far). Serving sizes for vegetables are much more different than expected, but it's a doable program.
I had cereal for breakfast with an egg and mandarin orange.
I was up until 4:30AM with Mr. C's friend who slept here last night and had a hard time. So, my thoughtful friend, Carol, brought me a triple non fat, no whip mocha to help get me through the day. It was my lifesaver.
My lunch consisted for red beans, rice and sausage with a side of celery (peanut butter on it), 2 carrots and a slice of cheese.
My afternoon snack was another slice of cheese and a mandarin orange.
I drank a few coffees with nonfat creamer. It's not on my list of foods, but it's worth having if I'm giving up Starbucks.
Dinner was mushroom risotto (so gross) with roasted asparagus and broccoli.
Now it's time for dessert. Yummy.
I've even managed to drink all my water since I've began. I'm looking forward to weigh-in on Sunday and planning out my exercise routine. Keep it simple and get it done.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Day 1
Strange how starting a healthy eating plan can make you think about food all day. When is my next meal?
What do I get to eat?
Am I hungry?
I find that I am a grazer and walk into the kitchen often.
I did manage to leave the food alone that sits on my kids plates.
I did manage to drink 5 glasses of water to add to my 3 glasses of coffee.
I did manage to avoid Starbucks.
I feel good and full. I will have to find more vegetables to add to each meal. Salad alone will not cut it.
Today was good!
What do I get to eat?
Am I hungry?
I find that I am a grazer and walk into the kitchen often.
I did manage to leave the food alone that sits on my kids plates.
I did manage to drink 5 glasses of water to add to my 3 glasses of coffee.
I did manage to avoid Starbucks.
I feel good and full. I will have to find more vegetables to add to each meal. Salad alone will not cut it.
Today was good!
Getting my fat ass in shape
OK. I admit it. I am fat. I've been fat for a long time but I haven't done anything about it. But that needs to change. Why? Well, the obvious one is because of my health. I can't continue to be as overweight as I am without it starting to have a negative impact on my health long term. So far I've been pretty lucky and don't have diabetes or high blood pressure or anything - but if I simply maintain where I've gotten to it's just a matter of time. But I've known I need to fix this for my health for a long time - so why now? What's the catalyst for jumping in this time around and committing to losing weight this time? I wanted to start getting some exercise so I joined a co-ed soccer team with some of my co-workers last year. Rather than get into shape my body started to break down. My knees are killing me, I pulled muscles on a regular basis and I've now got a terrible case of plantar fasciitis. This all made me realize that in order to be as active as I wanted to I need to lose some weight by changing my diet. I used to play baseball, basketball, soccer - for hours on end. It kills me that I can't do any of this anymore. I know I'm older, but that's no excuse. Now is the time to get my fat ass in shape. I've got four kids to keep up with - and hauling around this tanker truck of a body is going to make that difficult!
Day 1
breakfast:
1 blueberry muffin (nutrisystem)
1 hard boil egg
1 small pear
2 coffee with 2T creamer
lunch:
chicken caesar (nutrisystem) salad with 2 cups Romaine and 1 cup celery
1 oz low fat Jarlsberg cheese
afternoon snack:
Honey Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1/2 med banana
dinner:
Homestyle beef with mashed potatoes and gravy (nutrisystem)
2 cups salad with tomato and cucumber (fat free balsamic vinegar dressing)
dessert:
Carrot Cake (nutrisystem)
coffee
1 blueberry muffin (nutrisystem)
1 hard boil egg
1 small pear
2 coffee with 2T creamer
lunch:
chicken caesar (nutrisystem) salad with 2 cups Romaine and 1 cup celery
1 oz low fat Jarlsberg cheese
afternoon snack:
Honey Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1/2 med banana
dinner:
Homestyle beef with mashed potatoes and gravy (nutrisystem)
2 cups salad with tomato and cucumber (fat free balsamic vinegar dressing)
dessert:
Carrot Cake (nutrisystem)
coffee
Monday, March 29, 2010
Initial numbers
Sunday, March 28: GOAL - pre baby #3 & 4 (250 lbs)
week 1:
Weight: 267.2 pounds
% Fat: 42.8%
measurements:
Hips: 53"
Waist: 36-1/2"
Belly Button: 46"
Upper Arms: 13-1/4"
Mid-thigh: 29"
Chest (under breast): 38"
week 1:
Weight: 267.2 pounds
% Fat: 42.8%
measurements:
Hips: 53"
Waist: 36-1/2"
Belly Button: 46"
Upper Arms: 13-1/4"
Mid-thigh: 29"
Chest (under breast): 38"
Heather starts her new lifestyle
As you can see, 2008 did not become the starting point for us. Today is the starting point for us. I will be accountable and I will get this baby weight off.
I, Heather, will lose the weight that holds me back from being myself and comfortable in my own skin. Actually, I am quite comfortable, until I see photos. I'm reminded of my thoughts as a child of my own mother and wonder if my kids think the same way.
I've always been a judger. It's a very sad fact and the majority of the time, I will judge an appearance or weight and quickly forget it. It's true that we are more concerned about ourselves than others.
I spend a fair amount of time, thinking "Wow, she is so thin." But some women are just thin. I wasn't able to wrap my head around the fact that we are all different and born with the bodies we are to have based on evolution and procreation until I read the book "Hungry" about a model who starved herself to a size zero, but her actual body is a size 12. She looks WONDERFUL as a size 12. I find myself thinking, "Wow, at least I don't look like that." But, if I don't do something, I will look like that. I do have the advantage of height to help me with my weight, but I can't hide it anymore. I'm uncomfortable with my muffin top. I'm pathetic climbing a flight of stairs. I will NOT go to the waterslides or put on a bathing suit to play with my kids. And this is the place I'm ashamed of. I want to play with my kids. I want to be comfortable. I want to be thinner.
Notice, I don't say thin. I want to be me. I want to be able to eat the foods I love, drink some wine, enjoy myself, but not be so overweight that I am inhibited from participating with my kids. I can walk 4 miles without pain. I can finish a 90 minute Hot Yoga class. I just can't find the right balance to get the weight to come off.
So, that brings me to today. Marc and I are taking our first step, together, to lose the weight we have gained since having our first child. Prior to Miss M, I was 205. Yes, 205! But, I wore a bikini and looked good.
1. My goal is to be pre 1st baby. To get to this elusive 205.
2. My ideal goal is to be within the recommended weight from my height of 140 - 180 lbs. I'm going for 180 pounds.
3. According to a bmi calculator I am 37.2 which is severely obese. My 1st goal should be 250.3 to be moderately obese.
To help me and Marc on this weight loss journey, we have ordered Nutrisystem (I am not paid or endorsed by them). Our food arrived today. And the journey begins. We will each tell you what we think of the food and how things are going. We will weigh in every Sunday and take measurements every 4th Sunday. We will set goals and check them off as we go. Join us in our journey to get healthy and happy!
I, Heather, will lose the weight that holds me back from being myself and comfortable in my own skin. Actually, I am quite comfortable, until I see photos. I'm reminded of my thoughts as a child of my own mother and wonder if my kids think the same way.
I've always been a judger. It's a very sad fact and the majority of the time, I will judge an appearance or weight and quickly forget it. It's true that we are more concerned about ourselves than others.
I spend a fair amount of time, thinking "Wow, she is so thin." But some women are just thin. I wasn't able to wrap my head around the fact that we are all different and born with the bodies we are to have based on evolution and procreation until I read the book "Hungry" about a model who starved herself to a size zero, but her actual body is a size 12. She looks WONDERFUL as a size 12. I find myself thinking, "Wow, at least I don't look like that." But, if I don't do something, I will look like that. I do have the advantage of height to help me with my weight, but I can't hide it anymore. I'm uncomfortable with my muffin top. I'm pathetic climbing a flight of stairs. I will NOT go to the waterslides or put on a bathing suit to play with my kids. And this is the place I'm ashamed of. I want to play with my kids. I want to be comfortable. I want to be thinner.
Notice, I don't say thin. I want to be me. I want to be able to eat the foods I love, drink some wine, enjoy myself, but not be so overweight that I am inhibited from participating with my kids. I can walk 4 miles without pain. I can finish a 90 minute Hot Yoga class. I just can't find the right balance to get the weight to come off.
So, that brings me to today. Marc and I are taking our first step, together, to lose the weight we have gained since having our first child. Prior to Miss M, I was 205. Yes, 205! But, I wore a bikini and looked good.
1. My goal is to be pre 1st baby. To get to this elusive 205.
2. My ideal goal is to be within the recommended weight from my height of 140 - 180 lbs. I'm going for 180 pounds.
3. According to a bmi calculator I am 37.2 which is severely obese. My 1st goal should be 250.3 to be moderately obese.
To help me and Marc on this weight loss journey, we have ordered Nutrisystem (I am not paid or endorsed by them). Our food arrived today. And the journey begins. We will each tell you what we think of the food and how things are going. We will weigh in every Sunday and take measurements every 4th Sunday. We will set goals and check them off as we go. Join us in our journey to get healthy and happy!
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