AKGINGER's SparkPeople Blog

cheetos and chips

Mon, 11 May 2009 02:15:48 EST

today I had a small bag of chips and half a med bag of cheetos. I loved every bite! I haven't had either in over a year, and now I can go another year. I have done good with my steps I almost am to 14,000 today and feel good.
The gym I joined way back in February is finally opening tomorrow! I am so excited. I have lots of equipment here at home, but it will be nice to be around people.

My pedometer

Sat, 9 May 2009 20:25:37 EST

I love using my pedometer. I use my equipment and I track my exercises here, but the best way of knowing how I have done is the steps on my pedometer. On lazy days I have had as few steps as 3,000. On my good days I have had upwards of 15,000! My pedometer is becoming my best friend.

Life is Good!

Fri, 8 May 2009 23:09:30 EST

My plants are healthy, my food intake is good, my exercise is good. Nuff said!

digging dirt

Mon, 4 May 2009 13:14:12 EST

I am so sore today, I have been getting in my exercises everyday. I bought a pedometer the other day. A little over 4 miles on the elliptical, with the ramp ar 20 degrees. A little over a mile on the gazelle (airwalker) and by the end of the day, I have almost 9 miles in.
We are also digging a new sewer line for a new outbuilding, good exercise on its own! But we are getting soooo much daylight here, Sunrise is at 5:04 sunset is 10:31. I do love the summers in Alaska! They just make ...

good day

Sat, 2 May 2009 23:05:16 EST

Today I got my time in on my elliptical, helped dig the new sewer line for our new outbuilding and raked the front yard. Lots of good exercise!ll

food tracker

Fri, 1 May 2009 19:29:46 EST

Country pork ribs for dinner last night, Thai food for lunch today, Spark People food tracker, priceless. I can stay in my calorie range if I log my food! Love the Spark!

veggies

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:58:20 EST

I got my veggies planted today!

elliptical

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:22:26 EST

Today starts week 3 of using my elliptical again. I have worked up to 50 minutes with 5 warm up and 5 cool down. I feel good! The muscles aren't as sore, the endorphins are kicking in and the eating is getting easier. Life is good!

raking the yard

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:34:59 EST

Today I was outside raking the old leaves and cleaning up the dog poo. After a long Alaskan winte,r and having 2 big dogs the poo is a big thing. I did burn a lot of calories today even tho it is a rest day. It does feel good to be outside and doing something. If I had more energy, I would love to go for a bike ride, but I am worn out!

good week

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:41:16 EST

this has been a good week. I have exercised most days, and have stayed in my calorie range too. I feel Good and am happy to have done so well.

breakfast

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:34:48 EST

Yesterday we went out to breakfast. Not something we do, maybe brunch on Sundays tho. I came home and tracked my food. WOW! I am so glad I did! Knowing how many calories I had at breakfast kept me from going over my calories. I think I will stick with my cereal in the mornings! I like them and they fill me up without all the calories.

30 pounds gained

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:00:06 EST

I was looking at my photos today on my page and realised I have gained 30 pounds from the april 08 picture, and 49 pounds from my low of 150. I have lost 3 pounds over the last week, but it will be a long haul to get back to 150.
I started slipping in December and never paid much attention to it. I was tired of the weekly weigh-ins. Tired of watching EVERY bite I ate. I thought I could self monitor myself. Who was I kidding, you don't get to 250 by self monitoring. By the time I took...

My food accomplishments

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:54:39 EST

I haven't been making all the right choices the last 6 months. But I can say I have kept up with my high fiber breakfast, I never use to eat breakfast. I also eat way more veggies and fruits than I ever did. I have made small changes with the way I cook, and just need to work on portion control. Food will always be a battle for me, but in some ways I feel like I am holding m own and even winning in some ways.
Ginger

normal?

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:09:01 EST

I want to be normal. I want to eat "normal". I want to exercise "normal" but I don't think I know what "normal" is.
I can out eat a Marine if I give myself the chance. Truly not "normal". I eat 2 plates before most people can finish one. Not normal. Or is it?
I exercise to the point of exhaustion, not normal. Or I don't exercise at all, not normal or is it?
Will I ever find out what is "normal" and not eat myself to death? Or exercise to the point of a heart attack? I don...

positive attitude

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:27:39 EST

Today I got up early, no more sleeping until 8! I need to start getting up and start my morning routine again. Scott will be home in a week and I need to be ready to get up and make lunch ect. I like to get my morning routine done early, I have more energy for the day. I find the later I start, the less I want to do. I need to get some stuff done around the house.
I need to finish the ceiling tiles in the bedroom. Do some mending, and give both dogs a bath. That will be a real chore!!...

get a grip!!

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 21:16:31 EST

I have been back exercising for a week now. I am able to do 9- minutes on my elliptical. 60 forward 30 backwards. I am not enjoying it like I use to. I have to talk myself into doing it.
I am doing my strength training and crunches. I do like doing these, I would like to do some different things, maybe Scott will hook up the pulley on my bench when he comes home.
My eating still isn't under control yet. I looked at my creamer today and I'm drinking almost 1200 calories a week. To mu...