Tuesday, December 31, 2013

What I hope 2014 Brings

Not unlike every other person out there, the pending New Year is a time for reflection and goal setting.

I knew I needed to set some goals for this upcoming year.  I honestly have never really done that and so it's no wonder that I haven't really succeeded much up to this point.

Last year was a complete waste of time really.  I didn't work hard at all and my lack of focus showed for sure.  As I mentioned earlier, I only lost 5 lbs.

So, I gave myself some grace and decided to just let it all go until January 1st.  For then I would set myself some goals and put a plan into place.

I think my plan to hold off until 2014 was a good one.  I am anxious to start and have been working on my plan.

First off, I set myself a weight loss goal.  I have never really done that before.  I always knew where  wanted to be at the end, but didn't figure out my path to get there.

I said after our TOPS rally this year that I would be KOPS 2015.  For me to get there, my weight loss goal needs to be:

5 lbs a month.

This is totally do-able.  I had thought of saying I needed to lose so much per week, but numbers can fluctuate so much and I didn't want one bad week to through my momentum off.

This is how I will get there:


PLAN

EVERY LITTLE DETAIL

I am NOT a planner or list maker and truthfully, it's my downfall.  Things feel so much more seamless when I plan it out. 

So what does planning mean?  It means planning meals, what exercise I am doing and logging every food I eat.  I have drafted up a book to help me along.  Do I think it will peeter out after a bit?  Perhaps...but I hope not.  I hope that for once in my life I can stick to it.

Here is what I came up with:



I am also going to plan in my blogging.  I need to do better with it.  While it is a personal record of my own journey, sharing keeps me accountable.

What are your goals for this upcoming year?  What is your plan to make it happen?

Monday, December 30, 2013

My Secrect Addiction

It's confession time for me.  I'm about to admit to something that I secretly have hid almost my entire life.

There is one thing in my house that I find myself drawn to eat everyday.  Now, before your mind really starts to wander, it's nothing gross, like that TLC show where people admit to eating toilet paper or cleaning products and a million other gross things.

Mine is at least a food!

Here we go:

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I am addicted to butter!

There, I said it.  There is not a day that goes by that I don't use butter.  But it's not that I just use it on toast or potatoes, I like it hard off of the pound.  When I slice some off to warm up for my toast, I have to slice off a sliver to sample.  Butter on graham wafer crackers?  Yum-o!  Slabs of butter on warm bread? Yes please!

I remember in high school someone commenting that they hate butter on a sandwich because it gets all hard and thick, in my head I said "but that is the best part!"

One time when I was about 12, I was having butterscotch ice cream and I wanted it more butterscotchy, so I added a couple chunks of butter.  Looking back, that was a huge mistake and not the least bit enjoyable.  I'm a better cook now and realize that caramel was actually the secret ingredient.

It's not that I think butter is a bad thing and I do think it's better for us than margarine...in moderation.  2 tsp = 70 calories and if I was honest with myself, I easily use 2 tsp per slice of toast, perhaps more even.  So basically, if I have toast for breakfast, the breakdown is like this:

2 slices of bread - 180 cal
4 tsp of butter - 140 cal
2 tbsp of jam - 100 cal.

Total calories: 420 cal.

I could make such a huge difference if I just slashed the butter.

My calorie goal for each day is 1500 and ideally, I would break it down like this:

Breakfast: 400 cal
Lunch: 400 cal
Dinner: 700 cal

Part of my goal for 2014 is to figure out a way to plan better meals...ones that will give me the most bang for my buck.  I've been experimenting with smoothies and I will get back to you on that one.

How can something this beautiful be so bad?

You can find the original picture and more here

Friday, December 27, 2013

The Truth of 2013

I must say, 2013 was not really my weight loss year.  It wasn't a complete bust, but it wasn't what I had hoped or imagined it to be.

I lacked discipline and motivation to work my hardest.  The scale fluctuated between the same few pounds.

My first weigh in for 2013 had me at 247.50 lbs.

My last weigh in for 2013 had me at 242.75 lbs

That was a grand total loss of 4.75 lbs.  That's less then 1/2 lb each month.  Embarrassing when I write it out like that. 

By the last half of the year, I was even putting in some good exercise, but clearly you can't outrun your fork!


I know what I need to do, but I also need to find a way to motivate myself to put that plan into action and stick with it, because clearly the promise of a healthier me is not motivation enough!

I have set myself a start goal for January 1st.  I know that  everyday is a fresh start, but truthfully, I am off until the new year and I find a steady work schedule helps me keep everything else in balance.  Over the next week, I will do my best to come up with a plan to stick to my goals this year.  I've not decided what my weight loss goal is for sure, so I'll get back to you on that one.

I do have a blogging goal though:

1. Blog more, at least twice a week, and make sure my Tuesday night one is up on time.

What about you?  Do you have a fitness/weight loss goal for the up-coming year?  What are your plans for making it come to light? 

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Road Trip Review - Week # 20

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Let's review!

  • The total distance to Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC is 997 km
  • We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
  • Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
  • Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total
The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Week 10 (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: ? km
  - total eligible: 28.92 km
     (-11.95 km behind)

Week 11 (Sept 29 - Oct 5)

- total walked: 38.81 km
- total eligible: 30.90 km
 (-9.70 km behind)

Week 12 ( Oct. 6 - 12)

  - total walked: 33.93 km
  - total eligible: 30.86km
      (-9.47 km behind)

Week 13 (Oct. 13 - Oct. 19)

  - total walked: 56.41 km
  - total eligible: 50.82 km
      (+10.22 km over)

Week 14 (Oct. 20 - Oct. 26)

  - total walked: 32.21 km
  - total eligible: 32.21  km
      (-8.39 km behind)

Week 15 (Oct. 27 - Nov. 2)

  - total walked: 32.21 km
  - total eligible: 32.21  km
      (-8.39 km behind)

Week 16 (Nov 3 - 9)

  - total walked: 68.68 km
  - total eligible: 56.94  km
      (+16.34 km over)

Week 17 (Nov 10 - 16)

  - total walked: 37.05 km
  - total eligible: 30.29  km
      (-10.31 km behind)

Last week (Nov 17 - 23):

  - total walked: 38.54 km
  - total eligible: 36.14 km
      (-4.46 km behind)

This week: (Nov 24 - 30)

Sunday: 5.20 km (Total) 3.90 km (Eligible)

Monday: 8.95 km (Total) 6.25 km (Eligible)

Tuesday: 3.63 km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: 2.90 km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Thursday: 2.90 km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Friday: 4.45 km (Total) 4.45 km (Eligible)

Saturday: 8.88 km (Total) 8.88 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 29.30 km
Goal: 40.6 km
- 11.30 (behind)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 699.91 km
-71.22 km (behind)

297.09 km to go!

Road Trip Review - Week # 19

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Let's review!

  • The total distance to Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC is 997 km
  • We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
  • Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
  • Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total
The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Week 10 (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: ? km
  - total eligible: 28.92 km
     (-11.95 km behind)

Week 11 (Sept 29 - Oct 5)

- total walked: 38.81 km
- total eligible: 30.90 km
 (-9.70 km behind)

Week 12 ( Oct. 6 - 12)

  - total walked: 33.93 km
  - total eligible: 30.86km
      (-9.47 km behind)

Week 13 (Oct. 13 - Oct. 19)

  - total walked: 56.41 km
  - total eligible: 50.82 km
      (+10.22 km over)

Week 14 (Oct. 20 - Oct. 26)

  - total walked: 32.21 km
  - total eligible: 32.21  km
      (-8.39 km behind)

Week 15 (Oct. 27 - Nov. 2)

  - total walked: 32.21 km
  - total eligible: 32.21  km
      (-8.39 km behind)

Week 16 (Nov 3 - 9)

  - total walked: 68.68 km
  - total eligible: 56.94  km
      (+16.34 km over)

Last week (Nov 10 - 16):

  - total walked: 37.05 km
  - total eligible: 30.29 km
      (-10.31 km behind)

This week: (Nov 17 - 23)

Sunday: 2.90 km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Monday: 5.56 km (Total) 4.91 km(Eligible)

Tuesday: 6.63 km (Total) 6.37 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: 4.83 km (Total) 4.53 km (Eligible)

Thursday: 7.62 km (Total) 7.55 km (Eligible)

Friday: 6.26 km (Total) 6.07 km (Eligible)

Saturday: 4.74 km (Total) 3.81 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 36.14 km
Goal: 40.6 km
- 4.46 (behind)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 670.61 km
-59.92 km (behind)

326.39 km to go!

Road Trip Review - Week # 18

I haven't forgotten, life has just gotten in the way.  I've got 3 weeks of posts for you, so let's make this quick to get back on track

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Let's review!

  • The total distance to Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC is 997 km
  • We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
  • Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
  • Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total
The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Week 10 (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: ? km
  - total eligible: 28.92 km
     (-11.95 km behind)

Week 11 (Sept 29 - Oct 5)

- total walked: 38.81 km
- total eligible: 30.90 km
 (-9.70 km behind)

Week 12 ( Oct. 6 - 12)

  - total walked: 33.93 km
  - total eligible: 30.86km
      (-9.47 km behind)

Week 13 (Oct. 13 - Oct. 19)

  - total walked: 56.41 km
  - total eligible: 50.82 km
      (+10.22 km over)

Week 14 (Oct. 20 - Oct. 26)

  - total walked: 32.21 km
  - total eligible: 32.21  km
      (-8.39 km behind)

Week 15 (Oct. 27 - Nov. 2)

  - total walked: 32.21 km
  - total eligible: 32.21  km
      (-8.39 km behind)

Last week (Nov 3- 9):

  - total walked: 68.68 km
  - total eligible: 56.94 km
      (+16.34 km behind)

This week: (Nov 10 - 16)

Sunday: 3.40 km (Total) 3.40 km (Eligible)

Monday: 3.70 km (Total) 3.70 km(Eligible)

Tuesday: 9.72 km (Total) 6.42 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: 7.41 km (Total) 5.44 km (Eligible)

Thursday: 4.76  km (Total) 3.96 km (Eligible)

Friday: 5.16 km (Total) 4.47 km (Eligible)

Saturday: 2.90 km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 30.29 km
Goal: 40.6 km
- 10.31 (behind)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 634.47 km
-55.46 km (behind)

362.39 km to go!

Thursday, November 14, 2013

The Truth Of Tuesday Night

Can't forget this post either.

The scales were good to me again this week, and while I am pleased about my results, I don't find myself getting real excited about it.  I can't explain it, perhaps because it just feels like it's something I should be doing anyway so why pat myself on the back for it.

I did the math and I am now only 93 lbs away from my end goal.  Pretty awesome right?  Considering at one point it was over 100 lbs to goal.

Now for the numbers:

Last Week: 242.00 lbs

This Week: 241.00 lbs

I lost another pound and again find myself at my lowest weight.  I'm REAL close to the 240 mark and would like to pass that by Christmas, which is completely doable! 

Linking up again, join us!
Weigh In Wedneday

Road Trip Review - Week # 17

I'm not sure who I was kidding, I knew I wouldn't be able to keep up with blogging everyday for the month of November.  It really is the worst possible month for me.  It's super busy with my side craft business (as I only craft for fall and Christmas), plus birthdays and a little bit of down time.

Anyway, that is also the reason this post is a few days getting up.

Let's review!

  • The total distance to Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC is 997 km
  • We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
  • Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
  • Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total
The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Week 10 (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: ? km
  - total eligible: 28.92 km
     (-11.95 km behind)

Week 11 (Sept 29 - Oct 5)

- total walked: 38.81 km
- total eligible: 30.90 km
 (-9.70 km behind)

Week 12 ( Oct. 6 - 12)

  - total walked: 33.93 km
  - total eligible: 30.86km
      (-9.47 km behind)

Week 13 (Oct. 13 - Oct. 19)

  - total walked: 56.41 km
  - total eligible: 50.82 km
      (+10.22 km over)

Week 14 (Oct. 20 - Oct. 26)

  - total walked: 32.21 km
  - total eligible: 32.21  km
      (-8.39 km behind)

Last week (Oct 27 - Nov. 2):

  - total walked: 22.87 km
  - total eligible: 22.87 km
      (-17.73 km behind)

This week: (Nov 3 - 9)

Sunday: 10.89 km (Total) 8.64 (Eligible)

Monday: 9.97 km (Total) 7.47 km(Eligible)

Tuesday: 16.00 km (Total) 12.70 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: 10.29 km (Total) 6.84 km (Eligible)

Thursday: 11.30  km (Total) 11.06 km (Eligible)

Friday: 5.74 km (Total) 5.74 km (Eligible)

Saturday: 4.49 km (Total) 4.49 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 56.94 km
Goal: 40.6 km
+16.34 (over)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 604.18 km
-45.15 km (behind)

392.82 km to go!

I had a really strong week and worked very hard to catch up a bit.  This week is a bit slower, but I am going to ramp it up over the next couple days to make up a bit.  I am thinking also that I won't reach my goal of being caught up by the end of this month.  I haven't gotten over to mom's yet and I don't see it happening.  Betcha Julie is doing better than me!

On a brighter note, I got myself some new shoes.  I knew mine were pretty worn but just didn't make a point of ordering some from work.  Well, I finally did and had no idea just how worn my shoes were.  I now feel like I am walking on marshmallows!

And now for my random pic of the week!


Friday, November 8, 2013

Don't Let The Bedbugs Bite! Episode 1.0

I didn't want to miss my goal, but I'm too pooped to write tonight.

If you need something different to read and you haven't checked it out already, head on over to my other blog

http://amybickmore.blogspot.ca/

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Non-Scale Victory - # 15

It has been quite some time since I have participated in a non-scale victory link up.
Thing is, I just really lost my flow and wasn’t trying.  I was getting by, but not progressing and felt like there wasn’t much to brag about.  I didn’t walk every day or log food or even really attempt to eat better.
However, over the course of the past week and a half, that has changed.  The “shift” occurred and I am back at it.
Part of it is a couple great experiences with my weight loss support group. Another part is my walking challenge with Julie and knowing that I am significantly behind and now need to work my tail off to catch up.
So, I have a couple victories to share today
  1.  Getting back on track.  I pretty much lost my focus from the very beginning of this year.  It’s now November and I plan to be lighter by the end of the year.  I’m not setting a certain number goal, just a basic one to weight less by December 31 than I do now.
  2. I walked my tail off this week, Tuesday in particular.  I’m proud that I am making a dent in my deficit for the competition.
  3.  I made shortbread yesterday and only had about 5.  None today and no real craving for them today after yesterday's go with them.
  4. I didn’t make myself a lunch last night for work today.  I bantered back and forth with myself this morning over it.....make it....buy it...make it....buy it.  In the end, I compromised.  I packed some fruit and veggies and on my walk picked up a 6" ham and cheese sandwich.
Here is to another great week with the hopes I have some more to share next week.
Check out the link up everyone!  Very inspirational
 
 
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Temptation

This post came about while I was trying to decide what to make for a meeting happening at my house tonight.
I love to bake!  Like LOVE LOVE to bake, and I think I 'm pretty darn good at it too.  But somewhere along the line of this weight loss journey, I realized that I shouldn't bake.  It is too much of a temptation for me and I have a real hard time resisiting the urge to indulge.  I can have store bought cookies in the house and not touch one, but give me a batch of homemade and I can easily eat them all! 

I always wanted to be the mom that had fresh baked cookies ready when the kiddos got home from school.  That is not a reality for me.

November is coming and it's the start of baking season for many people.  I have some shortbread in the oven right now for tonight.  How do you cope with it?  Do you have any tactics that work for you?



There is a woman in my weight loss group that has managed to lose all of her weight and she is a wonderful baker....I'm talking, like, makes homemade fudge to hand out on Halloween and all the kids go to her house for some, kind of baker.  Her tip is this.....before she starts, she has a sink full of hot soapy water and the minute she is done with something, like the beaters and bowl, it goes right into the sink of water.  She must just exercise pure self control not to eat the raw dough.  I mean, I know I have about 6 cookies before I even get them in the oven!

But the thing is, we try to blame the temptations on the time of year.  Come the end of the year, people feel bombarded by Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.  There are parties and celebrations and it goes on F-O-R-E-V-E-R!  In our house, that is how it seems. 

I will give you a brief overview of celebrations from Oct - Jan.

In October we have Thanksgiving and Halloween.  End of November is Abby's birthday and then a couple weeks later in December is Hayden's birthday.  Less then a week after that is Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years.  In that time frame, we celebrate with my parents, my mom's side of the family and Brian's brother.  Don't forget to throw in a couple work parties and our weight loss group goes out for dinner too!

How many of us say that after Christmas is over, we will buckle down and get back on track.  I mean, that is the exact reason that gym memberships spike in January.

But here's the hard truth!  We are constantly surrounded by temptation and we just have to learn to deal with it.  Pick what means the most.  Never will I NOT have birthday cake with my kids.  But perhaps I will have a smaller piece and no ice cream.  I enjoy the turkey dinner more then dessert, so maybe I will choose to indulge in that aspect.

Unless you have iron will power and can avoid any and all temptation, you have to find a way to make it work for you.    Indulge but don't overindulge.  Don't let it make you lose sight of the reasons you are working so hard.  If you do overindulge, don't feel guilty about it, let it go and move on.  Do better from that moment on!

You are all wonderful, strong people and can do this.  Let's do it together!


Tuesday, November 5, 2013

The Truth Of Tuesday Night

What a motivating and inspiring week I had.  For the first time in a long time, I had a week where I felt like I could do this. 

I could be successful and lost the weight I need to.

I worked at it and the scales moved in the right direction

Last week: 242.50 lbs

This week: 242.00 lbs

Loss of 0.50 lbs

I just have to keep telling myself that I am worth this.  I even had a great new friend join me tonight.  I am so happy to have her join our group and it encourages me to encourage someone else.

I will link this up tomorrow to weigh in Wednesday, so check back for the link!

And now for my regular dose of pictures.

Be proud of who you are and flaunt it!

Weigh In Wedneday

Monday, November 4, 2013

Lunch

In an attempt to get my crap in order, I faced the hard truth and told myself I need to do a better job at taking lunch.  Out of nothing more than pure laziness, I have not really prepared myself lunch properly in over 2 months.  If left overs are not available, I tend to throw in  PB and J, a granola bar and a couple other things.  Never enough to really get  me through the day.  My other option is to go and get something.

So, when I went grocery shopping Sunday, I kept that in mind and picked up some stuff for lunch.

 
This actually is a breakfast/lunch combo.  Let's have a look shall we?
 
First off, to anyone who knows me real well is probably asking what the heck that green leafy stuff is in my lunch. Yes, it's a salad!  When I went to TOPS rally on Saturday, they had a green salad and I tried some. It was tolerable actually and I figured with time, I won't mind it.  So, it's just the store bought bagged salad with a  mix of iceberg and romaine lettuce, carrots and red cabbage.  I also added some cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes and red pepper.  The salad dressing is a light sundried tomato and oregano.   I also have a cherry cheesecake Greek yogurt, a light babybel cheese, the green container is full of almonds, 3 Hersey kisses for my sweet tooth after lunch, some left over chicken breast.  The container with the blue lid is raspberries, a clementine and the mason jar is basically a bloody mary without the booze!

Planning a nice lunch makes me excited.  I should make a point of doing it. 
 



Sunday, November 3, 2013

Road Trip Review - Week # 16

How about that!  This post is actually on time!  Sit back and enjoy!  Show Julie some love too!!!!!

Let's review!

  • The total distance to Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC is 997 km
  • We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
  • Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
  • Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total
The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Week 10 (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: ? km
  - total eligible: 28.92 km
     (-11.95 km behind)

Week 11 (Sept 29 - Oct 5)

- total walked: 38.81 km
- total eligible: 30.90 km
 (-9.70 km behind)

Week 12 ( Oct. 6 - 12)

  - total walked: 33.93 km
  - total eligible: 30.86km
      (-9.47 km behind)

Week 13 (Oct. 13 - Oct. 19)

  - total walked: 56.41 km
  - total eligible: 50.82 km
      (+10.22 km over)

Last week (Oct 20 - Oct 26):

  - total walked: 32.21 km
  - total eligible: 32.21 km
      (-8.39 km behind)

This week: (Oct 27 - Nov 2)

Sunday: 1.11 km (Total) 1.11 (Eligible)

Monday: 2.22 km (Total) 2.22 km(Eligible)

Tuesday: 4.13 km (Total) 4.13 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: 2.86 km (Total) 2.86 km (Eligible)

Thursday: 4.45 km (Total) 4.45 km (Eligible)

Friday: 2.14 km (Total) 2.14 km (Eligible)

Saturday: 5.96 km (Total) 5.96 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 22.87 km
Goal: 40.6 km
-17.73 (behind)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 587.84 km
-61.49 km (behind)

449.76 km to go!

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Seriously!

I did TERRIBLE this week.  I really need to fix it for this week.  It must be a priority for me!  No more excuses.

Onward to better things!
 
 

Saturday, November 2, 2013

NaBloPoMo 2013 Edition

What is this all about you ask?

Let me give you the quick run down that I "stole" from my girlfriend's blog.

NaBloPoMo stands for National Blog Posting Month. The goal is to write a post a day for an entire month.  You can find more information at www.blogher.com.

"Thanks Bonnie"

I'm a day behind, as it started yesterday.  I tried to do this last year with my other blog, but failed miserably.  I decided to try it again...with BOTH blogs this time!

Here is to a November of blogging!

I'm posting this exact same post on my other blog!

Friday, November 1, 2013

Road Trip Review - Week # 15

Holy crap!  Julie, can you believe we have been at this for 15 weeks now!?!  I have never stuck with something this long.  We should both be proud!

Let's review!

  • The total distance to Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC is 997 km
  • We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
  • Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
  • Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total
The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Week 10 (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: ? km
  - total eligible: 28.92 km
     (-11.95 km behind)

Week 11 (Sept 29 - Oct 5)

- total walked: 38.81 km
- total eligible: 30.90 km
 (-9.70 km behind)

Week 12 ( Oct. 6 - 12)

  - total walked: 33.93 km
  - total eligible: 30.86km
      (-9.47 km behind)

Last week (Oct 13 - Oct 19):

  - total walked: 56.41 km
  - total eligible: 50.82 km
      (+10.22 km over)

This week: (Oct 20 - Oct 26)

Sunday: 4.45 km (Total) 4.45 (Eligible)

Monday: 1.34 km (Total) 1.34 km(Eligible)

Tuesday: 4.40 km (Total) 4.40 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: 6.38 km (Total) 6.38 km (Eligible)

Thursday: 5.24 km (Total) 5.24 km (Eligible)

Friday: 6.02 km (Total) 6.02 km (Eligible)

Saturday: 4.38 km (Total) 4.38 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 32.21km
Goal: 40.6 km
-8.39 (behind)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 564.97 km
-43.76 km (behind)

472.63 km to go!

I don't really feel this is an accurate portrayal of last week.  My numbers the same as you might have noticed.  I was all about craft prep this week.  When I wasn't at work, I was at home, running from room to room getting things together and painted.  I didn't wear my pedometer at all times either.  I know 100% that I didn't go and get any "extra" exercise done.  At no point did I just go for a walk.  I think my shivering at the wet, cold pumpkin festival helped with my weight loss this week.  I am still planning on reaching my goal for the end of November though.

Here are some pics from our booth at the craft sale!




The Truth Of Tuesday Night

Another 2fer week.  Boy!  It has been so crazy hectic lately!

So, let's cut to the chase

Last week: 243.00 lbs
This week: 242.50 lbs

Another loss this week, down another .50 lbs. 

This is currently my lowest weight ever while being at TOPS.

We had a fantastic guest speaker at the meeting last week and his visit has helped keep me motivated this week and even get through the temptation of Halloween.

The gentleman that came out is a life and wellness coach.  He really helped put some things in perspective for me.  I also think I need a life and wellness coach on a weekly basis!

I am now trying to see the bigger picture and determine if my daily actions will help me get to where I want to be.

Something I did on Monday this week before our guest speaker was this:

 
The scales at home were showing I was down and I needed a reminder to keep going and get through the day.  Now that it is long sleeve weather, I decided to write myself a little note on my wrist with pen.  That way, every time I reached for the fridge, I would see this and hopefully second guess my actions.  I would never consider doing this permanently with a tattoo.  For a couple reasons, the main one being I am a HUGE chicken and secondly, I tend to ignore a message if I see it too often.  This way, I can wash it off and start fresh each day.
 
I managed to get through Halloween last night and only ate about 100 calories of candy.  Part of my technique was buying candy at the last minute, only buying enough and picking something that is easier for me to say no to.  As for the candy the kids brought home...I will just have to keep telling myself I don't need it!

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Road Trip Review - Week # 14

Let's review!

  • The total distance to Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC is 997 km
  • We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
  • Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
  • Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total
The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Week 10 (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: ? km
  - total eligible: 28.92 km
     (-11.95 km behind)

Week 11 (Sept 29 - Oct 5)

- total walked: 38.81 km
- total eligible: 30.90 km
 (-9.70 km behind)

Last week (Oct 6 - Oct 12):

  - total walked: 33.93 km
  - total eligible: 30.86km
      (-9.47 km behind)

This week: (Oct 6 - Oct 12)

Sunday: 8.50 km (Total) 8.50km (Eligible)

Monday: 9.90 km (Total) 7.94km(Eligible)

Tuesday: 7.26 km (Total) 7.26 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: 6.54 km (Total) 4.43 km (Eligible)

Thursday: 12.53 km (Total) 12.33 km (Eligible)

Friday: 4.47 km(Total) 3.15 km (Eligible)

Saturday: 7.21 km (Total) 7.21 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 50.82 km
Goal: 40.6 km
+10.22 (over)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 532.76 km
-35.37 km (behind)

504.84 km to go!

My partner, Julie, is going to get there before me, but I have a plan...she is going to set up the tent and start the fire...I'll pick up stuff for s'mores!

She and I also discussed using the bike to pick up km.  We had decided in the beginning that non-walking exercise would count like this - 30 minutes = .50 km.  I knew that biking would get me the same number of km in less time.  I needed to confirm if I would count the actual KM on a bike or just the .50km.   We decided the actual distance travelled would be what would count.  Truthfully, if it had been only .5km, I would not have bothered. I don't like biking much and really prefer to walk.

But because it does count, I think I will have to head over to mom and dad's a few times and use their stationary bike to make up some km.  I would like to be back on track by the end of November.

If my math is correct (which could be very doubtful!)  In order to be back on track by December 1st (which would be ideal, it's the start of a new week)  I need to get in 68.49 km a week OR 9.78 km a day.

I'll just have to make it work! 

MY GOAL:

Get back on track for December 1st. I'll do it!

 
S'mores, here we come!

The Truth Of Tuesday Night

It's a 2'fer day here for the blog.

I am SO behind.  I have been terribly busy getting ready for the craft sale I am participating in this Saturday and my evenings for the past 2 weeks have been spent hunkered down in my basement with a paint brush in hand.  The end is in sight though!

Anyway, I didn't blog last week.  There was really nothing to get all excited about.

When I last did this post it was September 25th.  The scale read 244.0 lbs.

I missed a week of TOPS and then the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, I was up on the scale - 244.25 lbs.  A quarter of a pound is pretty good for after Thanksgiving.

In an attempt to get caught up on my road trip, I did a lot of walking last week and it paid off for me.

So, here are the numbers again in case you missed them:

Last week: 244.25 lbs
This week: 243.00 lbs.

A loss of 1.25 lbs is pretty good.  I'm not going to get all excited and celebrate it much though.  My trend this year has been to take that off and put it back on.  I should do ok for next week, only because I am so busy this weekend and there won't be time to think about food.

Wanna know where I will be on Saturday and what I'm selling?

 
Last year mom and I made some fall crafts and sold them just to friends and other people online.  We even started a Facebook page (stop by and "like" us if you are on Facebook)  We did very well and continued on through Christmas and did even better.  Our "company" name is LyAmy Krafts ( my mom is Lynne and I am Amy = LyAmy)
 
Here are a few pictures of what we will be selling!
 


 
 
I'm linking up today too!  Go check out everyone else and cheer them on!
 
 

Weigh In Wedneday

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Road Trip Review - Week # 13

Ok, first off, I have a short update for you all.

After some review from the navigator of this journey, the lovely Julie, noticed that our end destination is not Troutville, Virgina.  In fact it is Morrow Mountain State Park in Albermarel, North Carolina.  See, there was a crease in the map, so the half way point didn't show up correctly.

I must admit, I'm ok with this.  Remember, there were big ass frogs in Troutville.  But look at the pics of where we get to go now!


 
 
Morrow Mountain State Park is a state park in Stanly County, North Carolina, USA.  Located near Albemarle, it covers 4,742 acres within the Uwharrie Mountains. - Wikipedia
 
Let's review!

  • The total distance to Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC is 997 km
  • We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
  • Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
  • Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total
The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Week 10 (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: ? km
  - total eligible: 28.92 km
     (-11.95 km behind)

Last week (Sept 29 - Oct 5):

  - total walked: 38.81 km
  - total eligible: 30.90 km
      (--9.70 km behind)

This week: (Oct 6 - Oct 12)

Sunday: 2.90 km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Monday: 2.07 km (Total) 2.07 km(Eligible)

Tuesday: 2.99 km (Total) 2.99 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: 1.87 km (Total) 1.87 km (Eligible)

Thursday: 8.38 km (Total) 5.34 km (Eligible)

Friday: 7.04 km(Total) 7.01 km (Eligible)

Saturday: 8.68 km (Total) 8.68 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 33.93 km
Goal: 40.6 km
-9.47 (behind)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 481.94 km
-45.59 km (behind)

555.66 km to go!

My week started off poor and finished strong.  Saturday's km were spent at the Toronto Zoo.  It was a great day and I was so happy that my feel was feeling well enough to do that trip as a family.  Don't get me wrong, they were tired by the end of the day, but not painful to walk on.  If it wasn't so much money and over an hour drive, it would be a great place to go for regular exercise that you would know the kids would love.  We do have a zoo here that our kids love AND it's free.

I really do hope to have a better week this week.  Now that I have to get even more km per day, I need to work in time to get that done.  My evenings are pretty busy right now getting ready for the craft sale at the end of November.  Right now my best bet is on Tuesdays and Thursdays after work. I finish early on those days and have a sitter at the house for the kids.

GOAL FOR NEXT WEEK: 54 km

 

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Road Trip Review - Week 12

Let's review!

  • The total distance to Troutville is 997 km
  • We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
  • Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
  • Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total
The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Last week (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: ? km
  - total eligible: 28.92 km
      (-11.68 km behind)

This week: (Sept 29 - Oct 5)

Sunday: 2.90 km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Monday: 2.39 km (Total) 2.39 km(Eligible)

Tuesday: 7.18 km (Total) 3.42 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: 3.50 km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Thursday: 5.28 km (Total) 3.63 km (Eligible)

Friday: 11.80 km(Total) 11.76 km (Eligible)

Saturday: 5.76 km (Total) 3.90 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 30.90 km
Goal: 40.6 km
-9.70(behind)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 451.08km
-36.12km (behind)

586.52km to go!

I'm floundering, failing and falling behind.  I know what I need to do, but cant seem to make myself pull it together and actually do it. 

Basically, by not keeping up, I have made more work for myself.  In order to finish this challenge on time, these were the numbers I worked out (as of this week)

11 weeks left in the challenge

I need to walk 53.32 km a week or 7. 62 km a day.  That means, on top of my "everyday" 2.90 km, I need to tack on 4.72 km.  That's about 2 hours work of exercise.  How am I making out so far?

I need to make up 38.24 km by Saturday.  Yeah, probably not going to happen...AGAIN!  There is no way I am going to walk just over 19 km in two days.  I will make a good effort for it and I guess I better ramp up for the treadmill tonight.  I am off work tomorrow and have a sitter for the kids, so I hope to hit the trail for a walk.  Saturday we are headed to the Toronto Zoo and that is a day filled with walking and honestly, I am interested to see what sort of numbers I pull off that day!

Go check out Julie's blog....she's had some hurdles this week, but is still doing awesome.  She is the smart one of this duo and actually got some extra miles under her belt!

I can't wait to see the pandas at the zoo!




Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Road Trip Review - Week 11

Let's review!

  • The total distance to Troutville is 997 km
  • We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
  • Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
  • Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total
The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Last week (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: 42.60 km
  - total eligible: 39.71km
      (-0.89 km behind)

This week: (Sept 21 - 28)

Sunday: ? km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Monday: ? km (Total) 5.82 km(Eligible)

Tuesday: ? km (Total) 4.80 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: ? km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Thursday: ? km (Total) 4.70 km (Eligible)

Friday: ? km(Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Saturday: ? km (Total) 4.90 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 28.92 km
Goal: 40.6 km
-11.68 (behind)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 420.18 km
-26.42 km (behind)

617.42 km to go!

This week was a big FAIL!!!  I didn't keep a very accurate count of my total km's for the week.  I really only tracked the ones that would could and there were not even very many of those.  My foot was still giving me a bit of grief and I REALLY wanted to rest it.  That did pay off, as it feels good now, I've just lost my mojo and need to get back on track.

On the other hand....my partner Julie, is still awesome!  Her blog far "out cools" mine and I have given up on trying to figure out where I am on this journey.  It kinda feels like when I was a kid and played "Blind Man's Bluff"  Wandering around with a blindfold on, with no idea of where you are!

Ah well, it's the destination, not the journey that matters!  Julie's smiling face in Troutville will be my reward!

And now for my random picture!

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

The Truth Of Tuesday Night

Before I go to my meeting each week, I weigh in at home for comparison purposes.   My scale at home is usually a couple pounds higher, but somewhat consistent, so I know if my scale is higher or lower than last time, the scale at TOPS will reflect the same.

USUALLY!

This week, there was a problem when I jumped on the scale before hand.  I knew I hadn't had a great week, my exercise slowed down towards the end of the week and my eating got worse.

I made my trek to the bedroom to see the damage done and when I got on it said:


 
204.6
 
I'm no expert but I was pretty sure I hadn't lost 30 lbs in a week.  I mean,  my pants still fit and all of that!  So I said to my husband, "I think the scale needs new batteries or something, it's a bit off"

So he jumps on and it reads correctly for him.  So I get on again....nope, still 30 lbs lighter.

The sad sick part of me really wished it was true, but the proof was in the pudding.


So I went to my meeting, not really having any idea what to expect on the scale, but I was thinking up.
 
Last week:  244.0 lbs
 
This week: 244.0 lbs
 
Once again I stayed the same.  I am now focused.  I am still trying to take it easy on the foot, so my exercise will be cut down a bit, but I need to watch my eating.  It is totally possible to lose weight without exercising.

We had a great meeting and in an effort to make my blog more enjoyable, I thought I would start sharing some of our meetings.
 
 
The Pinocchio Syndrome.....when you lie about your diet!
 
 
Have you ever noticed how the more you lie to yourself about what you're eating, the wider your waistline grows?  Maybe you are suffering from the Pinocchio Syndrome.  Just like Pinocchio, the consequences of your lying will soon become apparent.  Here are some common dieting fibs:
 
  • I WILL START TOMORROW
Replace this with "I'll start right now."  Your conflict will disappear and so will the guilt.  A successful diet is an eating style for life.....and doesn't begin tomorrow.
 
  • I SKIPPED LUNCH, SO IT'S OKAY TO EAT DESSERT
No calorie counter ever printed says three ounces of fish or chicken is equal to a huge dish of ice cream and you know it.  Eat your three meals a day and include a small dessert or a small snack.  You'll have no excuse to overeat unnecessary foods.
 
  • IT'S A HOLIDAY, SO I CAN SPLURGE.
Holidays, birthdays and anniversaries are occasions to celebrate, but overeating isn't the way to have a good time.  Be really good to yourself on special days and find worthy ways to celebrate.
 
  • I AM BUYING THIS FOR MY FAMILY
Keeping tempting foods in the house is a sure way to undermine your diet.  If family members insist on eating fatty or surgery foods, make them indulge on the outside in their own time.  And then keep your grocery cart free from dangerous foods.
 
  • MY SCALE IS CRAZY
Most people's weight does fluctuate from day to day.  But if your scale is consistently weighing you in on the high side and your jeans are consistently tight, it's time you faced reality.  There' nothing wrong with your scale.
 
  • I AM ONLY EATING FRUIT AND VEGGIES
Vegetarian diets are great providing you don't drench the salads in fattening dressings.  Fruit juices too are laden with calories and sugar.  Just because you drink something don't think it doesn't count.  It all adds up.
 
  • I HAVE BEEN SO GOOD, I DESERVE TO CHEAT A LITTLE
What you are really saying is, "I've succeeded so now it's time to fail."  That just doesn't make any sense. You're just being a Pinocchio.
 
  • I HARDLY TOUCHED MY DINNER
This lie usually lands you in front of the fridge with spoon in hand, wolfing down a pint of ice cream or leftovers.  After dinner snacking is just as fattening while standing as it is while sitting down.
 
  • I'VE ALREADY BLOWN IT SO I MIGHT AS WELL HAVE WHATEVER I WANT
And then we tell ourselves we will start again in the morning.  With this reasoning, a 265 calorie bagel and cream cheese mistake at breakfast may very well turn into a 4000 calorie day.  Don't give up.  Get back on track at your next meal.  Don't wait until the next day.
 
  • I JUST LOOK AT FOOD AND GAIN WEIGHT
Even Pinocchio would blush if he heard this lie.  Keep a written record of what you eat.  You'll be surprised to learn how much of what you're just looking at winds up in your mouth!
 
  • I HAVE A SLOW METABOLISM
Unless it's been diagnosed by a doctor, this untruth rationalizes naughty behavior.  If you're really concerned about your metabolism, see a specialist.  And you can always rely on exercise to increase your metabolism if you really think this is the problem.
 
  • I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I'M NOT LOSING
This lie would increase Pinocchio's nose by three inches.  The plain and simple truth is, if you're not losing weight, it's because you're eating more calories than your body is burning off.  Instead of making excuses, perhaps your best bet would be to really examine what you're doing or NOT doing and make a few adjustments.  Stop playing games and lying to yourself and others.  Start being honest with yourself and figure out what you want....If you're true to yourself, the TOPS scale will be true to you.
 
This is all some great advice and I have used a few of those "tall tales" myself a time or too.
 
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