Update for month of June

Monday, June 29, 2009

So this month was doing pretty good until this last week. I didn't diet AT ALL. Well, I shouldn't be "dieting" per say, but I didn't watch what I was eating in better terms. T.O.M. is also in town this week which has made it hard. I have a hard time saying "no" to my cravings. But, starting tomorrow, I'll be back on track. I went to the grocery store Saturday night and got a cart full of healthy food. So I'm really excited to get started again.

Here are my achievements for the month of June:

1. I'm up to 11 lbs lost (not counting the 2.8 I gained b/c of T.O.M.)
2. Have kept my water for the most part to AT LEAST 48 oz of water per day
3. Have kept my veggies/fruits intake to at least 2 servings per day
4. Have exercised at least 3x a week
5. Have tracked my food daily for the most part (missed last week of June)

Since I have fallen off track, I can tell a difference in the way I feel. I don't sleep as well, I always feel bloated, I have no energy at all, and I have lost all motivation. Luckily, grocery shopping gave me somewhat of a kick in the butt.

Things I hope to achieve in the next month:
1. Lose at least 8 lbs for the month of July
2. Drink at least 64 oz of water per day
3. Eat/Drink at least 5 vegies/fruits servings per day
4. Exercise at least 5 days a week
5. Don't fall of track next time T.O.M. is in town

See ya next month for another update!

  

Monthly Update - 1st month down

Thursday, June 11, 2009

I'm a little late on the update, but here are my achievments for the month:
1. Have lost 8.8 pounds
2. Have increased my water intake to AT LEAST 48 oz of water per day
3. Have increased my veggies/fruits intake to at least 2 servings per day
4. Have started exercising at least 4 times per week
5. Have tracked my food at least 5 times per week

I didn't do all of this in the beginning, but as of now, I have been tracking everything, drinking and eating everything, and doing cardio/strength training routinely.

I can tell that I have lost weight in my stomach. My pants are feeling much bigger. Drinking more water has given me much more energy. And, eating more fruits and vegies have definitely made me feel healthier. I have never been able to stick to an exercise routine, but now I'm actually excited to go home and exercise. Last night I went out and bought some work out clothes (which I've never done before). I actually wear shorts now when I work out. Haven't made it to wearing shorts in public, but I hope to get there soon. The other night, I walked around my whole neighborhood in a half hour rather than an hour. You can't even begin to believe how excited I am over that. My neighborhood isn't flat. It's called LakeHILLS for a reason. lol. I have also started tracking some extra nutrients. I take calcium and vit D supplements because I wasn't getting near enough calcium in the day. I also have started taking multivitamins.

Things I hope to achieve in the next month:
1. Lose at least 6 lbs for the month of June
2. Drink at least 56 oz of water per day
3. Eat at least 3 vegies/fruits servings per day
4. Exercise at least 5 days a week
5. Take my measurements at the end of the month and watch the numbers drop

Wish me luck!

  

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BLANKFAM4 6/24/2009 9:50AM

This comment posted twice. Must have hit the button twice. Looks like I can't delete it, so you get double trophies! Lol. Comment edited on: 6/24/2009 9:51:56 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

BLANKFAM4 6/24/2009 9:50AM

You've done such a great job! Keep it up. You'll reach your goal in no time! Report Inappropriate Comment

JCJ120 6/11/2009 2:41PM

Great job! It's so hard to be patient, but you are definitely making progress and doing it the right way! Keepup the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment

June Sleeping Challenge

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Tomorrow is the first day of the Sleeping Challenge. I have started a sleeping journal to help me track my sleeping patterns. I know my lack of sleep has a lot to do with not having any energy to do anything.

Along with a sleeping journal, I have started two other small scrapbooks. One is to track my weight loss journey, and the other is to track my streaks. I'm not a scrapbooking expert, but I have my stickers and glitter pens to get me started. Hopefully, along the way I will get better at it and it will become ever MORE exciting.

I've never done a weight loss journal or scrapbook before. I really do think that it will help me stay on track. Wish me luck!

  

I need to vent!

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

I don't even know where to begin.

Let's start with my job.

I work for a family owned business, and it's just me and mom. My brother went off on his own. Well, we've been trying to decide for the past two months rather we should stay in business or not. It's an HVAC business, and we're completely dead. No service calls. Nothing. Well, I'm getting depressed because we don't know what to do. If we close the doors, there's a chance we could lose the house.

So as a back up plan me and my decided to try to start our own house cleaning business. I've passed out over a thousand fliers in the Colerain (Cincinnati, Ohio) area, and have received 5 calls and only gained 1 customer.

Then last night we sent out fliers, and we found out today that some of the white mailboxes were stained by the orange fliers. I couldn't believe it! So now I have to go around cleaning mailboxes. We've had two people call and complain. I just want to cry.

Then as far as my diet goes, I've been watching what I eat, but it's like I'm getting tired of trying to figure out what the heck to eat everyday. I went to pick up Jenny Craig food today at six - AND THEY WERE CLOSED!

I don't know what to do anymore. I just can't seem to win. I don't know what to do about work, I don't know what to do with my life. I feel like the whole world is against me and doesn't want me to succeed.

Thanks for listening/reading.

  

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BLANKFAM4 5/21/2009 10:16AM

We're not wealthy so hiring a cleaning service is something we can't do. But how much do you charge and how far will you drive? I can spread the word around to people I know. As far as what to eat . . . Isn't Jenny Craig expensive? It's warm out. Think cool sandwiches, veggie trays, fruit salads and best of all, smoothies. Yummers! I love summer! I find it easier to eat better. In the winter I crave fattening comfort foods like biscuits and gravy and chicken an dumplings--bad for me stuff. I'm sorry things are looking so bleak. Things WILL get better! I'll keep you in my prayers. Report Inappropriate Comment

NOWISTHETIME4ME 5/8/2009 11:26PM

Sorry to hear things are not going so well at work. Don't forget to post up your business stuff @ your local grocery stores. Maybe ask friends and family for references and call them. I have a jewelry business that I do now and then and it is hard to get things picked back up when you don't do it for awhile. Some of the things they have suggested to us is going out and talking to people. Maybe check with your local real estate agents, churches, hairstyling, local insurance places and see if you can post a business card or a flyer there. Keep your head up and keep trying. As for the food thing, I feel ya on that one. I am such a picky eater that it makes it very difficult. LOL My new thing to try @ work next week is brown rice, frozen veggies, maybe going to get some chicken breast, and some Teryaki sauce (it was low in calories) It can all be fixed in the microwave (not sure bout the chicken part) I have tried a couple of the Healthy choice steamer meals. THey are pretty good. Just learning to get used to new portion sizes, but that is part of the long haul on what we are learning here. GOod Luck and feel free to email me if you have any more questions on suggestions or anything else. :) Report Inappropriate Comment

ZEESPARROW 5/6/2009 9:16PM

This is a good place to vent. Just wanted to let you know that someone heard ya... and I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Report Inappropriate Comment

First/Second Day

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Today was my first/second day of SP. I signed up yesterday, but really started dieting today. I did my first cardio of the week, and feel fabulous. I'm using my daughter as motivation. I want her to eat healthy, and get excerise so when she gets older, she doesn't have the same problems that I do. She's only 3, but you can never start too early.

I walked for a half hour, and tracked all my food for the day! YAY FOR ME!

  

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MALLORY46 4/28/2009 11:14PM

congrats on today's success. Do it one more day! That's all it takes - 1 day at a time. Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

AMJSATURN 4/28/2009 10:01PM

for all of your accomplishments. Alexia Report Inappropriate Comment