Its been awhile since I last posted. Had a great time at boot camp and learned so much. Didn't lose any pounds while there but lost 12" so that was great. Since I've been back its been a struggle with losing any weight. I've lost 4 pounds total that have stayed off. I've gone back and forth with a pound here or there. I'm not sure what my problem is. I need to figure out my calorie count again to figure what I need to be taking in to be able to loose.
This program is not about counting calories or keeping track of my protein, carb and fat percentages. Its about eating healthy and eventually maintaining my weight once I reach my goal.
I try to walk at least 5 days a week. There has been a few weeks that I wasn't able to walk due to days off for my daughter's school. Last week was really tough for me but I'm not sure why with the whole weight journey. I felt puffier in my face and hands. Today I feel back to where I was the week prior, meaning I don't feel puffy in my face and hands. I walked almost 11 miles. I wish I could do that every day but I don't think its possible. I do need to make sure I make myself a priority in this journey but there are other things in my life that are also a priority. I'm planning on meeting the beginning of next week with the person that wrote this program to determine why I seem to be stalled a bit in this journey. I know that since I'm older my metabolism isn't as fast as it use to be. I hope we can figure things out and get me back on track.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Getting ready for boot camp
Walked 3 miles again today. Stayed the same weight wise. I'm getting ready to leave for boot camp tomorrow. They have revised the schedule again and it looks like they added more exercise times into the 3 days. They are saying to bring gloves and hats as its cold in Provo. Just looked at the weather: tomorrow -snow & 39 degrees; Friday -chance of snow & 32 degrees; Saturday -partly cloudy & 43 degrees. Ok, no one should be outside doing workouts in that temperature. Not sure I'm ready for the cold weather. Its going to be an amazing time and I really hope to bring back some amazing information that will help me continue to move forward in this journey.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
3 miles today and down a 1/2 pound
Today I walked 3 miles. I thought about stopping after the first 2 but decided to push thru it and do the 3rd mile. It was raining out so I decided that I wasn't going to get a bike ride in. I'm kind of a fair weather rider - not much for the cold and rain. I also weighed in this morning and had dropped another 1/2 pound. I've lost 17 pounds since I started this 6 weeks ago.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Day full of exercise
Today my husband joined me on my morning walk- we did 2 1/2 miles and then this afternoon we rode our bikes for about 1/2 mile. It felt good. I'm really working on the exercise this week and last as this Thursday I leave for a bootcamp and I know there will be exercise classes there. I'm also down another pound so that is great! Just keeping plugging along. We will see if tomorrow I can do 3 miles on my walk. Kind of felt like the hubby was slowing me down. LOL! Not really he is about a foot taller and has a long stride.
Busy weekend
but stayed on course thru it all. We had people over for dinner last night which was easy to weigh and measure my food since it was here at my house. Today we had birthday party for my MIL. I ate before everyone got here since we weren't eating till later. Had my protein bar while all of them were enjoying their dessert. Its really gotten much easier to stay on the program even while cooking for everyone else. I can see the progress so I know its working and I don't want to fall back. This Thursday I leave for the R90 Bootcamp. I'm anxious to learn some new things and come back pumped up to keep on this journey to a healthier me.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
It's going down!
The scale that is! Yep dropped another 1.4 pounds since yesterday! So excited. Hoping to reach my goal I had set for myself by Sunday. I've been going to the mall and walking since Tuesday. I did 1 lap around the mall that first day, since then I've done 2 laps around each day. Feels good. I went yesterday for fun to Target to try and some smaller sizes of pants just to see what size I was in. I know my current jeans are feeling pretty loose. I leave for bootcamp in a week and am excited to learn more about nutrition and get some new exercise ideas. I must have been asleep or sick the days they were teaching nutrition in school. LOL! Its now all just clicking for me.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Drinking Water while eating
I had someone tell me over the weekend that I shouldn't be drinking water during my meals or at least no more than 6 ounces. Did some checking on the web today and this is one webpage I found that talked about it.
I found this at: http://www.herdaily.com/health/3996/drinking-water-while-your-eating-is-a.html
It's very common that people drink water between their meals but research has said that a small amount of liquid during meals should be okay but drinking a lot of water, juice, or soda can cause digestion problems. Drinking water and other fluids can cause dilution of stomach acids and digestive enzymes, making them less effective at breaking down food. Whenever possible, it is best to drink fluids before and two hours after meals as this helps uptake of nutrients and move bowels. Reducing the amount of salt and spices added to foods is helpful in reducing the need to drink fluids with meals.
drinking while eating
Effects of Drinking water during meal:
Liquids taken during meals can dilute digestive enzymes and stomach acids and these are essential to break down the food and absorb nutrients. As it's harder to break down the food, the stomach may produce more acids, which could result in heartburn or acid reflux. This could possible put more pressure on the small intestines as well because the food is passed along from the stomach without being broken enough.
Drinking lots of water during meals can affect the insulin level in the blood. When people drink lots of water during meals, it's believed that it increases the blood sugar faster - as if we eat high glycemic index food* - and it increases insulin secretory as well. The more insulin is released, the more fat it's likely to store in the body. Because the reserve of the liver and the muscles are limited, the more fat is generated.
Constipation and Gas problem.
eating while watching tv
Why we want to drink water while eating: We must know the fact that we feel our mouth is just so darn dry while eating, that forces us to drink water. Our mouth gets dry due to:
stressed while you eat as stress stops mouth secretions
eating in a rush,
not being aware while you are eating
Secretory glands not functioning well due to drinking during meals [conditioned not to secrete as mouth is already moist]
Once you get control over yourself and stop drinking water between the meals your secretory glands will regain proper function.
In case you are not able to train yourself and can't avoid drinking during meals then:
avoid cold drinks
drink warm or hot teas
avoid milk during meals
Correct method of eating for optimal health:
Chew your food properly until it gets liquid as tremendous burden is taken off of the stomach and intestines and also allows powerful digestive enzymes in saliva to thoroughly mix with food.
Minimize drinking water and other fluids while eating.
Avoid physical exertion following meals.
Eat with a grateful heart. Neurophysiologists have found that people who eat with a sense of gratitude for their food experience more efficient and complete digestion than those who eat while distracted by an external entity like TV.
So get ready for your next meal and place the glass of water away from you. Have a healthy food in a healthy manner.
Good information!
I found this at: http://www.herdaily.com/health/3996/drinking-water-while-your-eating-is-a.html
It's very common that people drink water between their meals but research has said that a small amount of liquid during meals should be okay but drinking a lot of water, juice, or soda can cause digestion problems. Drinking water and other fluids can cause dilution of stomach acids and digestive enzymes, making them less effective at breaking down food. Whenever possible, it is best to drink fluids before and two hours after meals as this helps uptake of nutrients and move bowels. Reducing the amount of salt and spices added to foods is helpful in reducing the need to drink fluids with meals.
drinking while eating
Effects of Drinking water during meal:
Liquids taken during meals can dilute digestive enzymes and stomach acids and these are essential to break down the food and absorb nutrients. As it's harder to break down the food, the stomach may produce more acids, which could result in heartburn or acid reflux. This could possible put more pressure on the small intestines as well because the food is passed along from the stomach without being broken enough.
Drinking lots of water during meals can affect the insulin level in the blood. When people drink lots of water during meals, it's believed that it increases the blood sugar faster - as if we eat high glycemic index food* - and it increases insulin secretory as well. The more insulin is released, the more fat it's likely to store in the body. Because the reserve of the liver and the muscles are limited, the more fat is generated.
Constipation and Gas problem.
eating while watching tv
Why we want to drink water while eating: We must know the fact that we feel our mouth is just so darn dry while eating, that forces us to drink water. Our mouth gets dry due to:
stressed while you eat as stress stops mouth secretions
eating in a rush,
not being aware while you are eating
Secretory glands not functioning well due to drinking during meals [conditioned not to secrete as mouth is already moist]
Once you get control over yourself and stop drinking water between the meals your secretory glands will regain proper function.
In case you are not able to train yourself and can't avoid drinking during meals then:
avoid cold drinks
drink warm or hot teas
avoid milk during meals
Correct method of eating for optimal health:
Chew your food properly until it gets liquid as tremendous burden is taken off of the stomach and intestines and also allows powerful digestive enzymes in saliva to thoroughly mix with food.
Minimize drinking water and other fluids while eating.
Avoid physical exertion following meals.
Eat with a grateful heart. Neurophysiologists have found that people who eat with a sense of gratitude for their food experience more efficient and complete digestion than those who eat while distracted by an external entity like TV.
So get ready for your next meal and place the glass of water away from you. Have a healthy food in a healthy manner.
Good information!
Made it thru Women's retreat
Still not very good on this blogging thing. Need to get better! :-)
Well this past weekend was women's retreat for me. I packed all my meals and took them with me for the weekend. I did great! We have a snack table in our meeting room and I would walk by it but never took a thing. My goal was to loose an additional 1 1/2 pounds over the weekend but that didn't happen. I maintained! That is still good. I'm down 13 pounds since I started 5 weeks ago. Starting my 6th week today. I'm going to a bootcamp in 2 weeks with my sister-in-law. Its put on by the company I'm doing this eating program thru. I just got the schedule of the weekend yesterday. Going to be pretty busy the 2 full days I'm there. There will be classes on Exercise, Nutrition, testimonies and much more. My goal before I go is to loose 5 more pounds! Still feeling great, clothes are fitting better!
Well this past weekend was women's retreat for me. I packed all my meals and took them with me for the weekend. I did great! We have a snack table in our meeting room and I would walk by it but never took a thing. My goal was to loose an additional 1 1/2 pounds over the weekend but that didn't happen. I maintained! That is still good. I'm down 13 pounds since I started 5 weeks ago. Starting my 6th week today. I'm going to a bootcamp in 2 weeks with my sister-in-law. Its put on by the company I'm doing this eating program thru. I just got the schedule of the weekend yesterday. Going to be pretty busy the 2 full days I'm there. There will be classes on Exercise, Nutrition, testimonies and much more. My goal before I go is to loose 5 more pounds! Still feeling great, clothes are fitting better!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
New diet
I started a new diet on Monday. I have tried off and on different programs but haven't stuck with one for very long since I was in my early 20's. I did one about 8 years ago and lost probably 15 pounds. This is a program thru NuSkin. My sister-in-law approached me a few weeks ago and asked if I would do it, they would supply the supplements in exchange for my testimonial on the website. I needed to do something and was hoping that this would be the ticket. The program is eating 6 small meals thru out the day with not more than 200 calories per meal, drinking water and taking supplements.
Day 1: First morning didn't go too well. Wasn't really hungry at 7 am for my first meal of oatmeal and egg beaters. Couldn't eat all the oatmeal nor the egg beaters. Ate the rest of the meals thru out the day but wasn't overly hungry anyway as I was getting over a cold. Overall the day was alright. It was difficult to eat on a schedule. Realize you need to be prepared, cook the meals ahead if possible and reheat when necessary, have them in containers ready to grab. My thought thru out the day was who has time to diet, exercise and have a job. No wonder the Biggest Losers are successful at this cause they are on the ranch and their only job is to loose weight and exercise. Its when they get home the real work starts. At about dinner time the first night I had had enough and was thinking what is the whole point of this. I was ready to pack it in already on the 1st day. I want to succeed not only for myself but for my family! I have a great support team in my family and friends! I appreciate all of them.
Day 2: Weighed myself. I know they say you shouldn't weigh yourself every day. I need to in order to keep showing myself that this diet is working. I was down 1.8 lbs already. Woohoo!! I guess something is happening here. I have 3 weeks of the same food plan and then week 4 thru 12 it changes. Day 2 was better -felt like I can do this.
Day 3: Down a total of 2 pounds since I started. Meals are going well. Just need to fit exercise in now. Still haven't added that one.
Day 4: Down 2.2 pounds since day 1. Hunger not an issue thru out the day. Feel like I have more energy and feeling better. Hard to tell cause I guess I didn't realize how awful I was feeling before.
I've totally cut out pop out of my diet. I think that had a larger effect on me than I realized. I think I'm calmer now in how I deal with things. Hopefully I can stop taking my high blood pressure medicine soon. I have a a big goal ahead of me to loose. Would love to loose it all by June in time for my 25th wedding anniversary! Can I do it? Only time will tell!!
Day 1: First morning didn't go too well. Wasn't really hungry at 7 am for my first meal of oatmeal and egg beaters. Couldn't eat all the oatmeal nor the egg beaters. Ate the rest of the meals thru out the day but wasn't overly hungry anyway as I was getting over a cold. Overall the day was alright. It was difficult to eat on a schedule. Realize you need to be prepared, cook the meals ahead if possible and reheat when necessary, have them in containers ready to grab. My thought thru out the day was who has time to diet, exercise and have a job. No wonder the Biggest Losers are successful at this cause they are on the ranch and their only job is to loose weight and exercise. Its when they get home the real work starts. At about dinner time the first night I had had enough and was thinking what is the whole point of this. I was ready to pack it in already on the 1st day. I want to succeed not only for myself but for my family! I have a great support team in my family and friends! I appreciate all of them.
Day 2: Weighed myself. I know they say you shouldn't weigh yourself every day. I need to in order to keep showing myself that this diet is working. I was down 1.8 lbs already. Woohoo!! I guess something is happening here. I have 3 weeks of the same food plan and then week 4 thru 12 it changes. Day 2 was better -felt like I can do this.
Day 3: Down a total of 2 pounds since I started. Meals are going well. Just need to fit exercise in now. Still haven't added that one.
Day 4: Down 2.2 pounds since day 1. Hunger not an issue thru out the day. Feel like I have more energy and feeling better. Hard to tell cause I guess I didn't realize how awful I was feeling before.
I've totally cut out pop out of my diet. I think that had a larger effect on me than I realized. I think I'm calmer now in how I deal with things. Hopefully I can stop taking my high blood pressure medicine soon. I have a a big goal ahead of me to loose. Would love to loose it all by June in time for my 25th wedding anniversary! Can I do it? Only time will tell!!
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