A Week in Texas!

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

My daughter finally closed on her house and moved from the big city to a small town this weekend. I offered to help with the move, so DH and I went to help her and her family. She was so well organized that we didn't have as much to do as I thought we would, but we still worked hard...and had some fun too!

It takes us 8 hours to drive there and another day back, so only 5 days were actual work days. I knew my eating healthfully would be a challenge, but I did it. I was within my calories, etc 5 of the 7 days. We ate at Subway for lunch there and back and I brought 2 coolers of healthful food for breakfasts and lunch the 2 days we would be without DD's refrigerator. So my snacking, breakfasts and lunches went well. For dinners, we ate out and I found that a challenge since I don't eat out much. I just decided to be picky and discriminating and if I couldn't find a "lite" or healthy choice on the menu, I asked the waitress for grilled meat and steamed veggies without butter. I did really well. The 2 days I ate over my limit were Memorial Day and the day after. I did eat BBQ and had some Hard Lemonade and wine. I thoroughly enjoyed my DS in law's cooking and made conscious decisions to eat and drink what I did. I didn't have internet during the trip, but I wrote everything down and tracked it when I got back. It was a real test to see how well I could do just judging on my own. I also wasn't able to weigh until I got back.

THIS MORNING I WEIGHED 198 POUNDS! I LOST A POUND LAST WEEK!

198! Thank you Spark People

  

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RURAL3 6/4/2010 1:52PM

you can even do it while you are away. now get some rest Report Inappropriate Comment

AELARLEE1 6/4/2010 9:04AM

Okay, I am REALLY impressed and inspired! Congratulations on the pound lost!! You are doing so good. BTW, love the new profile pic!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DOLLIE6 6/3/2010 10:22AM

I was looking at your page and you have done great. I'm sure you will not have any problem losing the rest of the weight you want to lose. You were saying on Spark café you felt 40 today. I do too. That's something I very rarely think about is age. I'm too busy. Well I have to take that back, when I'm on my program and doing my exercise and calorie counting I feel 40 when I don't I get about 100. So there! We know what to do to feel great and for myself I just need to stick with it, get it off once and for all and maintain. Report Inappropriate Comment

TRENTDREAMER 6/3/2010 10:00AM

"I just decided to be picky and discriminating and if I couldn't find a "lite" or healthy choice on the menu, I asked the waitress for grilled meat and steamed veggies without butter. I did really well. " * Good moves. Congrats on your success. Congrats on the 1 pound loss as well. Continued success to you. Report Inappropriate Comment

CARLANNIE 6/2/2010 11:18PM

Congrats on that pound down. It takes concerted effort while you're traveling and out of your routine. WTG! Report Inappropriate Comment

KOFFEENUT 6/2/2010 9:19PM

You are doing TERRIFIC!!! Great job making good choices - even without the accountability of the nutrition tracker giving you immediate feedback on how you're doing! Report Inappropriate Comment

LKWQUILTER 6/2/2010 1:51PM

You did great!!! Congratulations on the weight loss. Report Inappropriate Comment

Killer Workout!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

This morning I was getting ready to go to the Rec Center for my Wednesday spinning class, but I didn't feel like spinning. So instead I decided to do 10 minutes on 4 different pieces of equipment, do the weight machines for 10 minutes and stretch for 10 minutes. I ended up walking around the track as a warmup for 10 minutes, the stair stepper (which I had never tried before) for 5 minutes. (I nearly died...therefore the Killer part of the workout!), 10 minutes on the elliptical and 10 min on the stationary bike doing hills, another killer.

I worked on the machines and then stretched for a total of 68 minutes. I felt great, all sweaty and proud of myself. When I checked my HRM, I found I had burned 718 calories.

  

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MUMZELLA 6/2/2010 1:41AM

You did 10 minutes on the elliptical--WOW! I know what you mean about the stair stepper. 5 minutes is a triumph for me. This sounds interesting. I think I'll try this tomorrow at the gym. Thanks for the idea. Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYGAGRANNY 6/1/2010 1:27AM

You are really doing fantastic! We all must Shake up our routine every now and then...put some spice in our life..so to speak! That is just like walking, they say to change your route around to make your walk more interesting. So I believe we should change our work out routines also to make our life more fun! My Friend and keep up the wonderful job. Keep Those Sparks flying! Barbara Report Inappropriate Comment

ASPENHUGGER 5/31/2010 8:53PM

WOW! That's terrific! I wish I could follow in your footsteps, but when I go to the gym, the most I can do is 30 minutes of the treadmill. Report Inappropriate Comment

MZLADY77 5/27/2010 2:34PM

You go girl! That's right boost your workout and that is only way to loose some weight and will tone up! Don't forget the spin class is awesome! Report Inappropriate Comment

CARRIE1948 5/27/2010 7:48AM

It pays to listen to your body Report Inappropriate Comment

60SIXTY 5/27/2010 4:09AM

workout. Changing out your workout will have multiple benefits. Report Inappropriate Comment

HINOTO 5/26/2010 7:21PM

Woo! Good job! I love the stair stepper, I wish I had one in my house! LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

SHMILY928 5/26/2010 3:45PM

Fabulous job. Congratulations on doing something different. Report Inappropriate Comment

PARKERB2 5/26/2010 2:55PM

WOW!! What a good amount of calories burned. Good for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

Entering Onederland!

Monday, May 24, 2010

One my way to work the first day I was 199. It's been 25 years since I've been in the 100's.

That's my bike shorts and shirt on the chair from the spinning class I went to before work. I have my step counter on (13873 so far today).

My DH suggested I tuck my blouse in. I'm not comfortable yet tucking my blouse in and wearing a belt, but I did it for part of the day. I feel self conscious, but I will keep doing it until I get comfortable.

I think I will get more comfortable here in onederland one day at a time!

  

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ASPENHUGGER 5/26/2010 11:28AM

You look ! And the blouse looks good tucked in. I never tuck my blouses or shirts in either, but maybe if I ever get down to a reasonable size again, I could experiment. Congratulations!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

60SIXTY 5/25/2010 8:25PM

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HINOTO 5/25/2010 12:27AM

You look wonderful! Wow I can't wait until I hit Onederland too! I still have 5 lbs to go! Report Inappropriate Comment

KOFFEENUT 5/24/2010 9:42PM

You look AMAZING. Your husband is right. Tuck in that shirt! Report Inappropriate Comment

MNDIVA 5/24/2010 8:30PM

congratulations!! Report Inappropriate Comment

You Can't Beat Friends!

Sunday, May 23, 2010

I am peaceful and tired after a wonderful weekend at my cabin with 5 of my best friends. I feel so blessed. We had a wonderful weekend of laughter, good conversation, wonderful hiking and amazing lo fat, lo salt, lo calorie tasty food. I could spend a long time talking about everything that transpired this weekend, but I think I will just thank God for making it possible.

  

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SHMILY928 5/23/2010 8:07PM

This sounds incredible. I think I'll have to suggest this to my friends. What a way to spend the weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

HINOTO 5/23/2010 7:44PM

I am so glad you had a wonderful weekend! What way to spend it, surrounded by your best friends! Report Inappropriate Comment

Sitting at 200

Friday, May 21, 2010

I've been sitting at 200 for a little while now. I think its interesting that I am having a plateau at a significant point in my weight loss journey. Going below 200 pounds is a momentous occasion that I have been looking forward to for a long time. I have not been below 200 pounds for at least 20 years. I have been anxious about breaking this barrier, Now I am thinking I should relax and "enjoy" this part of the journey and not rush through it. I have been looking at ways to break the 200 point. I have been changing up my exercise and calories and nothing has changed. I am not discouraged, in fact I really do find it interesting. I think maybe this is a point where I need to let my mind catch up with my body. I don't know if I am emotionally ready to go below 200.

This weekend I am spending time with 5 of my best friends at our cabin to celebrate my turning 63. This is the 4th year we have done this and we usually have celebrated with amazing food all weekend. This year I asked my friends to help me plan a healthier weekend. We each prepare one meal and I have asked everyone to prepare a healthful meal. We are also bringing fitness stuff...DVD's, exercise equipment. I think we will have a lot of fun. I think I will take this weekend as a time to enjoy a healthful lifestyle without a weight loss focus. I will enjoy and hopefully grow in my comfort with healthful moderate eating and with my body as it is now.

You will all be there with me in my heart, my dear Spark friends.

  

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RURAL3 5/22/2010 9:44AM

Nancy you are getting so wise along this journey. Enjoy your weekend. It am guessing your friends will have a blast too changing up your party. It will be so much fun. Can't wait to hear the stories when you get back. Happy Birthday my friend. Report Inappropriate Comment

KOFFEENUT 5/21/2010 8:08PM

You are so wise to relax and "enjoy this part of the journey". Sometimes we need a little time to breathe and pat ourselves on the back, recognizing how far we've come before we begin the next leg of the journey. You've earned it! Have a terrific, memory-building weekend with your friends! Report Inappropriate Comment

TATI13 5/21/2010 4:13PM

Sounds like a magnificent trip. And I think you've planned it out really well. So glad you have supportive friends! And I understand what you mean about plateaus and feeling ready. Sometimes when this happened to me, I would just say...okay. My body seems to be happy enough at this weight for now...and I'd just switch to maintenance. It would give my mind a chance to catch up with my body, it would help me to "practice" what maintenance would look like for me, and it would also just give me a mental break from freaking out about the scale, helping me to realize that the scale is not an end unto itself, but simply one measure of my health and well-being. Report Inappropriate Comment

HINOTO 5/21/2010 3:20PM

Ooh I'm about to hit under 200 myself, and it can't come fast enough for me! LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

LKWQUILTER 5/21/2010 10:34AM

I do know what you mean. It is hard to accept how our body has changed when we get some weight off. I still have a hard time to not immediately go to Big Women section when I look for clothes. Have a great time this weekend and enjoy it all. ((HUGS)) Report Inappropriate Comment

JESSICAVZ1 5/21/2010 9:28AM

Way to go, I hope when you reach your goal, you are emotionally ready for it, but It's great that you can realize that right now is when you can sit back and maintain if you want. Report Inappropriate Comment

DEVENIRBELLE 5/21/2010 9:09AM

Sounds like a great weekend and that you have good friends. Good luck on the 200lb barrier. I cannot wait to ge there. I have a long way to go but I understand your anticipation. If you are doing the right things, I believe the body will follow up. Sometimes we just have to let go and let things happen. Good luck and have fun! Report Inappropriate Comment

MTNGRL 5/21/2010 8:35AM

Have a great time, it sounds like so much fun. Getting together with the gals can't be beat. I met up with my sister in lawL and we had a great day walking and shopping yesterday/ Almost 9000 steps, woohoo. Even ate a sensible lunch. Report Inappropriate Comment