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Haven't pre-planned my workouts in a while, so I figured I should get back into that habit this week: Today/Monday: Rest Tuesday: 30 or 45 minute NTC (Nike Training Club) app workout (Get Strong or Get Toned) Wednesday: Zumba? Thursday: Run 2-3 miles Friday: Jari Love DVD, either “Get Extremely Ripped” or “Ripped to the Core.” Saturday: Zumba Sunday: Rest? I may have to switch certain days as I go along, but this is what I hope to stick to for the most part. And even if I end up doing a workout that's not on the list, it's certainly not a bad thing! I mostly just wanted to get some ideas down beforehand, instead of waiting until the last minute and skipping a workout altogether.
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Well, the weekend didn't go as well as planned, as indicated in my last post. Even though I'm going to forget about the mistakes and move on, I don't want to imply that I didn't learn anything from the experience. I've always known that I'm prone to self-sabotage, which isn't really new, but another thing I learned from the weekend is that I'm slipping into that mindset of working out simply to eat more calories. I've been in this mindset before, but didn't always pause to acknowledge it. Exercising simply for that reason can be very destructive for me. Also, I noticed that I stopped my practice of saying out loud, "No, I don't need to eat this, I'm not hungry" before getting an unnecessary snack. That's something small that helps when I get the urge to snack for no reason, but I didn't even bother trying it the past few days. So, in addition to pausing before I go to the fridge or pantry, I'm also changing up my workouts a bit so I can focus on something else besides calorie burn. For example, I reserved some Zumba DVDs at the library and also ordered the new Les Mills Pump at-home workout set. I bought it on eBay to save some money. I usually don't like to spend that much on DVDs, BUT, it *is* a 7-disc set, so it came out to just over $20 each. And, more importantly, I love the Body Pump workouts, but the class schedule at the gym rarely works for me and I already have the equipment I need at home. Despite what I may think initially, there are *some* types of workouts that I really do enjoy, so I need to make an effort to include them in my routine more often. I also love kickboxing, so in addition to ordering a copy of the new Jillian Michaels DVD, I also need to re-visit some of the Tae Bo workouts I bought a while back. Just trying to stay positive because I may/may not see a loss this week, due to my eating. Some weeks are going to be better than others, but I need to resist the urge to give up so soon.
Edited by: THATSNOTFAB at: 6/18/2012 (14:23)
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Ugh! Weekend overeating has reared its ugly head again. And today, I'm heading to brunch for Father's Day. I wasn't planning on tracking today because I thought it would be a good reason for a break so I could just enjoy myself... And I still plan on doing that, I just wish I had been more disciplined Friday and Saturday night. Part of the problem yesterday was that I used my heart rate monitor during my workout, so I could see how many calories I burned. And because I knew I burned so many, I gave myself permission to eat more than necessary. Ugh. So, yeah, even though that kind of information can be helpful, it can also backfire too. I also think that subconsciously, I'm both trying to rush the weight-loss process and simultaneously self-sabotaging. Not a good combination. Today, I'm just going to breathe, be patient with myself, and enjoy spending time with my family. Being hard on myself and feeling guilty won't keep me on a healthy path for very long, so I need to remember that working on those feelings is just as important as eating better and working out. It's a lot to take in, but I want to succeed and stick with this commitment I've made for myself. Giving up is both easy and unfulfilling.
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Well, overate a bit last night (Friday). Grrr. Though, I'm glad I went back and tracked every last bite because the damage wasn't as bad as I initially thought. Still not great though. I think what triggered it was re-adjusting my calorie range. I read the Calorie Calculation 101 article here on the Spark site and used the formula to make sure my weight-loss calorie range was accurate. Well, at first I was glad I made the adjustment, but it was less than the range I'd previously been using, so I think later in the evening, I just got rebellious. So silly. And I was also feeling guilty from going out to lunch with my mom earlier in the day; instead of sticking with a salad, I got vegetarian enchiladas. Not the worst option, especially since it was a lunch portion, but still plenty of cheese and extra calories that could've been avoided had I just ordered something else... Oh, well. I really just needed to type all of this out so I can move on and not let it hinder my progress. I had a good workout this morning, a balanced breakfast, and later, Doug's taking me out to lunch. I'm sure it'll be somewhere with plenty of healthy options, so I'm not worried. I'm almost positive we'll go to one of our favorite fast-casual Mediterranean places (Garbanzo) because it's really easy to build a healthy (and delicious!) meal there. Anywho, there's still a lot on my to-do list for the day, so I need to get moving. Another busy weekend!
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The week's still going well. I must admit though, I'm pretty tired this morning from my workout. I did Jari Love's Ripped to the Core DVD since I haven't done any weight lifting in a while and it was tough. I was kinda bummed that I couldn't lift the same amount of weight as the last time I did the DVD, but that's just the way it goes. I know if I'm more consistent with my training, I'll be back to where I was soon enough. Tomorrow will be my second weigh-in and also my first weigh-in for the summer challenge I'm doing with one of my SparkTeams. Looking forward to seeing how week 2 went! This morning, a co-worker told me I looked like I lost weight, so let's hope the scale agrees. Whether or not I show a loss tomorrow though, I'm already pleased with the progress I've made this week. My weekend overeating was significantly less and I kept my weeknight snacking in check. It probably sounds silly, but it helps for me to just say out loud, "No, I don't need to eat anything else. I'm not hungry." Saying it out loud has been more effective than just thinking it. Sometimes I say these phrases when Doug's around so he can hear them too, that way he can talk me out of heading to the fridge or pantry again later. It helps that he wants to drop a few pounds too. We tend to enable each other when it comes to eating junk food, so we've both agreed not to do that anymore if we're serious about making progress. So far, so good! Wish it was Friday. It's barely 9 am and I already feel like I need a nap, haha. Glad I was up at 5 am to workout so it's out of the way, but man, I'm dragging. Just need to hang in there and plan on going to bed early tonight.
Edited by: THATSNOTFAB at: 6/14/2012 (11:05)
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Monday was another good day of staying in my calories. I wanted to be especially diligent since I didn't work out in the morning. I was just still way too sore from the previous day's kickboxing and house painting. Also made taco salad for dinner and made enough for leftovers for lunch today. I'm not sure why we don't have that more often; it's super-easy to throw together and satisfies the craving for Mexican food pretty well. I think now that it's getting warmer, we'll try and keep it in the regular rotation since minimal stove use is required. Did the Jillian Michaels kickboxing DVD again this morning; this time I did both the lower-body and abs workouts. I really like this DVD! I'm currently borrowing it from the library, but it's on my Amazon list to buy. The choreography is definitely tricky at first, but I know the more I do it, the easier it'll become and the more effective workout I'll get. I guess that's it for today. Still not 100% sure what dinner will consist of, but we have quite a few healthy options to choose from, so no need to be tempted to eat out.
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I haven't seen that show, no, but it seems like something that would be fun to watch. I try to do exercise while I watch tv, so maybe that'll motivate me to do just that!
This is my body and it's fine. It's where I spend the vast majority of my time. It's not perfect. But it's mine. --- Co-Leader - Athens Sparkers - Athens, GA teams.sparkpeople.com/athensg
eorgia Time Zone: EST
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So stoked that I made it through Sunday night without overeating! Doug made a nice meal with chicken, potatoes and broccoli, so it helped to end the day with healthy foods. I started to feel snack-y later in the evening, so I drank some water and iced tea and ate an apple with a piece of light string cheese. It probably helped that we were watching Extreme Makeover: Weight-Loss Edition. It's hard to overeat when that's on. Does anyone else watch this show? I watched the first season last year and started watching the second last week. I think it's miles better than the last few seasons of Biggest Loser combined, but I digress... The best part of the evening? I didn't go to bed feeling depressed, bloated or guilty! Before, since I would make several bad choices over the weekend, I would usually feel like crap by the time Sunday night came around. But this weekend, overeating was minimal and I stayed really busy and active, so it was nice to go to bed and just fall asleep, as opposed to lying awake asking myself "Why did I eat that? Why didn't I work out more?" etc. I wasn't in a bad mood this morning either, which is rare for Mondays, heh. Looking forward to another successful week! I joined a summer challenge with one of my Spark Teams and our first weigh-ins start at the end of this week. I think participating in a challenge will be a good way to keep me on track and share support with others. Hope everyone is surviving Monday so far!
Edited by: THATSNOTFAB at: 6/11/2012 (10:56)
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It's nice to read your journal and see that I'm not the only one with a Friday night and weekend issue. It's definitely the case with me. I've started putting foods I KNOW I'm going to eat into my tracker early in the morning. (Like my glass of wine, sometimes two- it's not something I'm willing to give up.) Today I sent my husband out to the supermarket to stock up on veggies and fruits and to just surprise me...so now I have a fridge full of goodness. I think I might need to start doing that on Fridays so that I have healthy options when I'm feeling the weekend munchies coming on. You have such great progress so far- cheers to a successful week ahead! 
Kristen
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Last night was ok. After breakfast and lunch, I still had a lot of calories left, plus the extra I burned while painting. I ended up using these two factors as an excuse to overeat a bit, despite my goal to stop weekend overeating. The upside? I didn't overdo it that much, compared to previous weekends before re-joining SP. And the extra burned calories helped ease the damage even more. I'm glad I still tracked everything I ate, even though I wish I hadn't went there in the first place. And I don't want to get in the habit of overeating later in the day just because I have a lot of calories left and/or because I earned extra calories from exercise. Yes, I need to make sure my body is properly fueled, but certainly not over-fueled. Oh well. I'm not going to let the guilt get to me and I'm not going to let that incident blow the rest of my weekend. This morning, I did workouts 1 and 2 of the new Jillian Michaels' kickboxing DVD. Good workout! I broke out a nice sweat and since each workout is only 20 minutes long, they went by really fast. I wanted to do the 3rd workout as well, but there's still lots to get done today. Had a filling, healthy brunch (didn't eat until about 10:30 or so), walked the dog and now, getting ready to finish the last of the painting. In fact, I gotta go now; I hear Doug setting up the ladders!
Edited by: THATSNOTFAB at: 6/10/2012 (13:41)
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Last night, I went to my in-laws for dinner to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday and to also celebrate the closing on their house. My brother-in-law (former soux chef) made a really great dinner that definitely put me over my calorie range for the day, but since I knew about the dinner almost a week ahead of time, I just enjoyed it and ate healthy the rest of the day and made sure to get my exercise in. There was dessert too, but I didn't overdo it like I usually do. When we got home, I was full (but not stuffed) and stopped myself from trying to justify more late-night snacks. I almost ALWAYS go overboard on snacking on Friday/weekend nights, regardless of how filling the rest of the day's meals were, so I'm finally feeling like I can make some decent progress now since I was able to avoid that behavior completely. First time in several months, so it feels good. I'm pretty exhausted today after spending about 3 hours painting the exterior of our house. I looked up how many calories I burn painting and was surprised to see how much it was! I like to be cautious though, so I underestimated the number quite a bit. We've been working on this paint job for a few weekends now, but I think we should finally be done after tomorrow, so that will help bring the stress level down quite a bit. Not much else going on at the moment... We're planning on getting dinner from Pei Wei later, which shouldn't be an issue at all; they have lots of options that will fit into my calorie range, thanks to the nutritional info. I might even have some calories left over to splurge on a cocktail or two later (hey, this painting is wearing me out, so a girl's gotta enjoy some relaxation every once in a while, am I right?  ). I'm really trying to be more conscious of my food choices, particularly if I know I'll want a small treat or cocktail later; so far, it's been working out well because I've been able to fit in plenty of healthy, filling choices throughout the day and still have room for treats so I don't feel deprived. Based on my previous weight-loss experience, I know I really need to make this practice a habit to keep me from bingeing and to keep the weight off for good. I always found myself in the all-or-nothing cycle and not only does it not work, but it wears me out mentally and physically. Alright, that's enough for today. Look forward to checking back in soon!
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Lost a little over 5 pounds this week! Yes, a lot of it was probably water weight, but it takes some work to even release that, so I'm pleased overall. I'm just glad I re-established some better practices this week. I know I still have a long way to go, but for the past several months, I haven't been able to stick to a healthy plan more than 1 or 2 days, maybe 3, tops. I'm off work today, but have some more errands/chores to do, so that's all for now. I think on weigh-in days, I'll try to write longer posts in my blog.
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I'm glad I found your journal here! I know what you mean about treating yourself. Having a five year old around means having some (but not a lot!) of things around for him to eat as little treats. One of my biggest problems was the freezer pops. Man, those make me so happy, but I could just eat six of them at a time. It's just frozen juice right? That's what I tell myself, even though there's a TON of sugar in them. Anyway, I'm glad you're doing (did!) the smart thing about the potluck thing. :) Smarter than me!
This is my body and it's fine. It's where I spend the vast majority of my time. It's not perfect. But it's mine. --- Co-Leader - Athens Sparkers - Athens, GA teams.sparkpeople.com/athensg
eorgia Time Zone: EST
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Made it through Wednesday and stayed withing my calorie range! Wednesdays are sometimes a challenge for me, I guess because it's the middle of the week and I have to make it over the hump. Dinner was a nice, light Subway chicken sandwich with tons of veggies and a couple of slices of avocado that I added after we got home. Even had room for some champagne and sherbet for dessert. I need to remind myself that I can still have little indulgences here and there, as long as I plan some room for them. If I don't remind myself, I quickly forget and then when the weekend rolls around, I get all "omg, I haven't had a treat in FOREVER!" and overeat on junk. It's so silly how often this happens, but I've noticed that regular reminders of what I've eaten within the past few days helps keep new cravings under control or away completely. Talked to the husband this morning and we already have some home-cooked meals planned for the weekend, which is something we haven't done in weeks. I think that change alone will make the weekend go by a bit smoother. Today, I finally busted out the last of week 3 of my Basic Training workout program ( designerwhey.com/fitness/workout-regimens/
basic-training-week-one/). Took me a few extra days to finish it because I loathe burpees and just didn't feel like doing them at all this week. But now that I'm on to week 4, I'm eager to finish the program. Great conditioning workout. Kicks my butt every time! We're having lunch catered today at work, but I've already looked up calorie counts for the things I plan on eating (it's from Chick-Fil-A, so luckily nutrition info was available). Have dinner planned as well, so today should go pretty smooth. Planning on weighing in tomorrow morning.
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Hi there! I just re-joined SparkPeople this past Monday and am ready to recommit to my weight-loss. I wrote most of the details in my SP blog ( www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_
individual.asp?blog_id=4911642), but to sum things up here, I lost 90 pounds a few years ago, only to gain about 30 of it back. Since I've been struggling to stick to healthier eating the past couple of years, I decided I need more support than just myself, so SP seemed like the place to go. I don't just want to lose the regained weight, I want to keep it off for good and make sure the healthy habits stick for the rest of my life, and not just a few months. I found the Community Journals today and thought this would be a better place than my blog to post my daily thoughts/progress/struggles. I'm currently on Day 3. So far, so good. Though, the first few days are always pretty easy for me. It's Friday nights and weekends that have consistently been a challenge. I tend to overeat during the weekends almost without fail. I know I'm capable of getting it under control because I've done it before, but it's going to take some extra planning. I know that weekend overeating is sometimes a result of being too strict during the week, but that's not really the case for me. I always make sure I eat within my calorie range and enjoy an occasional treat because experience has taught me that avoiding it can sometimes lead to binges later. I think my weekend overeating is just my way of forcing more relaxation into that time away from work, if that makes sense. It's a silly practice and I need to stop. My job isn't particularly stressful, so I can't use that as an excuse... My husband and I did buy our first home in March and working on different projects (painting, having to unexpectedly get a new roof, landscaping, etc.) has definitely caused some stress, but I can't really use that as an excuse anymore either because those issues are now under control. I guess my weekend overeating has grown to be just a habit at this point; there's not really anything in particular that triggers it. Not planning meals certainly doesn't help though, so I need to make weekend meal planning as much of a priority as weekday meal planning. For those of you who have struggled with the same issue, have you come across any strategies that keep you on the healthy track over the weekends? Anywho, I think that's all I can ramble about today. Just had to take some time to form those thoughts so I can move forward in forming solutions. Hope everyone is having a great week!
Edited by: THATSNOTFAB at: 6/6/2012 (17:25)
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