I've lost half the weight I want to lose!!! I'm down 107.5 pounds and I want to loose another 107.5 pounds. Well, I'm still not 100% sure where my goal is exactly. 180 is where I was when I graduated from high school. The trainer that I worked with Friday said he didn't feel comfortable with me having a goal that I've never actually weighed during my adult life. That's a scary thought!!! I would love to be 150. Although I'm not sure that would work for my frame. My first MAJOR goal is to break 200. Then I will worry about the last 20-30 pounds. I think I'll know what will be good once I get down to there.
So, I joined a gym. I've actually been going, too! Friday I had a MAP test and RMR test done. MAP = Metabolic Assessment Profile. RMR = Resting Metabolic Rate. The idea is that I need to know how many calories my body needs just to function day to day (RMR) and the MAP test tells what zone I need to be in as far as Heart Rate to burn fat most efficiently. It was an expensive test, but I really feel like I need to do everything possible to make sure I'm doing the right thing.
So, what did I find out? My RMR is 1694. Which means I need to take in 1694 calories a day just to have my body function properly. So, each time I eat, I should take in 283 calories. And I should be eating 6 times a day. Wow. This is quite different from my current bad habit of eating one or two times a day and probably getting 500 to 800 calories in per day. In other words, I really need to be tracking my food intake. sigh. I don't like doing that. Although, it is easier now. There is no need to lie to myself. I don't eat much of anything that I'm not "allowed." I just have to actually do it.
I started a Fitness Journal. With back to school shopping, I picked up some extra single-subject spiral-bound notebooks and some composition notebooks. I love covering them to use. Of course, I usually lose them after a week or so. If my house was clean...
So, I took one of the composition notebooks and started writing down what exercise I have done. Since I've been walking to school most days, I was able to write that in. And my times at the gym.
I need to start another one that is my food journal. It's sad when part of why I don't get all my calories in on a weekend day is because I slept in so late I just plain don't have that many hours!!! I so enjoy sleeping.
I also bought the heart monitor watch that they recommended. I need to set up my account on the website. Then I have to figure out how to download the info. The one trainer said that I can transmit it by holding the watch near the speaker on the computer. Hmm... Need to test that one. Otherwise, they can download it at the gym or I buy a $60 port. Not doing that last one!!! I've spent way more than I should by now already!
Want to get in for water aerobics, but I'm on my period right now and that is no fun. And, on the schedule there isn't a good time. They do 9 or 9:30 am or 7 pm. I really need it to be between 10am and 1pm. Since I am home for the kids, my non-school hours are pretty much filled with their stuff. The only time that isn't true is scrapbooking. And I rarely take time for that, anymore. But, part of the problem I'm having there is that my space is such a mess. I need to get back to working on it a little bit each day. I was making progress. Then it stopped when we went on vacation. I haven't gotten back into it. Add it to the list!!!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
294.6 - August 15, 2010
Wow. How exciting was that? I stepped on the scale and saw a number less than 295. That is 100.4 pounds lost!!! Since Feb. 16!!!
It has been a fabulous trip! Even when my food doesn't settle well, it has been worth it to see the numbers come down so quickly.
And, today, I joined LifeTime Fitness. A friend of mine goes there and needs a ride to be able to go more often. So, I will run up and pick her up and we will both work out. It will make sure that I go. I will go if I have made a commitment to someone else. But, commitments to myself, I break. Yes, this is something I frequently discuss with Marcy!!!
We went to the zoo today. Which was a lot of fun. Met friends there. It was really hot!!! But, still fun. The animals were actually pretty lively. Which helped.
Then we went to Bob Evans for dinner since the zoo was handing out free Kids Meal coupons. And our friends showed up!! Perfect!!! Very fun day.
Our water heater has not been working since Friday. Apparently the leak has soaked the pilot so badly, it won't light at all. So, we turn the water off entirely at night and when we are gone. Cold showers are NOT fun!!! Although I kept reminding myself that, at the zoo, I would have paid money for that cold water!! I survived. The kids are taking baths with some added microwaved water. It's no worse than swimming in a cold lake or pool.
Appreciate all the conveniences of life. We've been having issues with water and dishwasher and a good friend hasn't had air conditioning all summer. We are truly spoiled. Take a warm shower and be thankful!
It has been a fabulous trip! Even when my food doesn't settle well, it has been worth it to see the numbers come down so quickly.
And, today, I joined LifeTime Fitness. A friend of mine goes there and needs a ride to be able to go more often. So, I will run up and pick her up and we will both work out. It will make sure that I go. I will go if I have made a commitment to someone else. But, commitments to myself, I break. Yes, this is something I frequently discuss with Marcy!!!
We went to the zoo today. Which was a lot of fun. Met friends there. It was really hot!!! But, still fun. The animals were actually pretty lively. Which helped.
Then we went to Bob Evans for dinner since the zoo was handing out free Kids Meal coupons. And our friends showed up!! Perfect!!! Very fun day.
Our water heater has not been working since Friday. Apparently the leak has soaked the pilot so badly, it won't light at all. So, we turn the water off entirely at night and when we are gone. Cold showers are NOT fun!!! Although I kept reminding myself that, at the zoo, I would have paid money for that cold water!! I survived. The kids are taking baths with some added microwaved water. It's no worse than swimming in a cold lake or pool.
Appreciate all the conveniences of life. We've been having issues with water and dishwasher and a good friend hasn't had air conditioning all summer. We are truly spoiled. Take a warm shower and be thankful!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
299.6 - August 11, 2010
Wow. I haven't seen a 2 as the first number on my scale in over 10 years. That is so exciting!!! Unfortunately, I haven't been exercising because I have a nasty head cold. I bet it is related to it being so hot and humid out and going in and out of air conditioning. Every day I've run errands. Post office, library, bank, etc. AC in the van. Hot outside. AC in the building. No wonder my head feels like it's going to explode.
Slept today from about 5-11. Now I'm up. Great. Sadly feel like I could go back to sleep pretty quickly.
Have a lot to do. Have training tomorrow night for Girl Scouts. Need to finish prepping the Registration packets before training. Then have a Girl Scout Service Unit Team meeting the next night. Meeting a friend for lunch tomorrow. Chinese. Yumm.
Need to start walking. Want to walk Lizzie over to Weaver to show her how easy it is. Don't want to be driving her much this year. Want to walk to Avery so that when school starts it'll be easy to walk Alex there. Humidity still knocks me on my butt.
Oh, well. This, too, shall pass. We have a working bathtub in the kids' bathroom (has been out of commission for close to a year) and our new dishwasher is only leaking a little bit. We need to shop for a new water heater, though. sigh.
Slept today from about 5-11. Now I'm up. Great. Sadly feel like I could go back to sleep pretty quickly.
Have a lot to do. Have training tomorrow night for Girl Scouts. Need to finish prepping the Registration packets before training. Then have a Girl Scout Service Unit Team meeting the next night. Meeting a friend for lunch tomorrow. Chinese. Yumm.
Need to start walking. Want to walk Lizzie over to Weaver to show her how easy it is. Don't want to be driving her much this year. Want to walk to Avery so that when school starts it'll be easy to walk Alex there. Humidity still knocks me on my butt.
Oh, well. This, too, shall pass. We have a working bathtub in the kids' bathroom (has been out of commission for close to a year) and our new dishwasher is only leaking a little bit. We need to shop for a new water heater, though. sigh.
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Spent the day at the City Museum in St. Louis. Very cool. Lots of climbing and walking. I have definitely been doing more exercise than usual!! Of course, I also don't have a scale, so I will be surprised when I get home. I'm really hoping that I find that I am below 300.
I'm planning to start walking over to Avery once a day, too. When school starts I want to walk Alex in the mornings. And after school. It's a little over a mile round trip. Almost 1.5 miles. And I can easily extend the walk to 1.5 each way by taking the long way around. Need to start doing that every day. And, using my Wii Fit. I'm already really tired of my arm wings. They are only going to get worse!!! I need to work on getting rid of them by exercising!!!
Definitely the easiest way to eat on vacation is to share someone else's food. Tonight we went to an Italian place. Scott got linguini with seafood. I took about 1/2 cup worth with several bits of seafood and that was what I ate. I was full without feeling that too full issue. Usually I try to order my own thing and then have leftovers. Duh. Not easy on vacation!! Although this hotel room has a microwave and refrigerator. Very handy!!
Tomorrow we are going up in the Arch and going to the zoo. More walking!! I've been packing a book so that I can rest when I need to. Still working my way up on my stamina. I know I'm doing tons better than I have in the past. But, I still tire. Only 4 months out. Still healing. But, still want to lose at least 120 pounds, too.
I'm planning to start walking over to Avery once a day, too. When school starts I want to walk Alex in the mornings. And after school. It's a little over a mile round trip. Almost 1.5 miles. And I can easily extend the walk to 1.5 each way by taking the long way around. Need to start doing that every day. And, using my Wii Fit. I'm already really tired of my arm wings. They are only going to get worse!!! I need to work on getting rid of them by exercising!!!
Definitely the easiest way to eat on vacation is to share someone else's food. Tonight we went to an Italian place. Scott got linguini with seafood. I took about 1/2 cup worth with several bits of seafood and that was what I ate. I was full without feeling that too full issue. Usually I try to order my own thing and then have leftovers. Duh. Not easy on vacation!! Although this hotel room has a microwave and refrigerator. Very handy!!
Tomorrow we are going up in the Arch and going to the zoo. More walking!! I've been packing a book so that I can rest when I need to. Still working my way up on my stamina. I know I'm doing tons better than I have in the past. But, I still tire. Only 4 months out. Still healing. But, still want to lose at least 120 pounds, too.
Monday, August 02, 2010
304 - in Chicago!
We drove to Chicago on Thursday. Stopped for lunch to visit Jenna in Fort Wayne. You know, it's amazing how good friends can not see each other for a year and connect like we talk every day. We went to a really neat rec area and just sat and visited over some Arby's. We were potentially going to play mini golf, but we had such a nice time visiting in the beautiful breeze, that we never got to it.
Friday, we went to the Field Museum and Adler Planetarium. Awesome!!! Went to the Underground Adventure and the Egyptian Exhibit at the Field. Very cool. The kids and I had been to the Underground Adventure before, but it was new to Scott. And the Egyptian Exhibit is always amazing.
Dinner - we texted a friend to figure out where the Giordano's was. I don't know why I can't remember where it is. It is probably my favorite place to eat. It was an hour & a half wait. So, we went to the Foodlife Food Court in the basement of Water Tower Place. Very cool. A food court concept with tons of choices. Everyone gets a "credit card" when they enter and you go to the station of your choice to get your food. Lizzie had lasagna, Alex had soup, Scott and I had Chinese. The kids had unlimited soda. :) They were happy. Really neat idea. Overwhelming at first, but very cool once you get used to it.
Saturday was Lincoln Park Zoo and the Lego Games Tour. They had life-sized versions of some of their games. We all enjoyed playing Race 3000, Ramses Pyramid, and Minotaurus. And, I got us signed up for a tournament on stage at 5:30. We walked around the zoo and enjoyed it. It is an amazing zoo. Especially since it is free!! Then we took the bus over to Giordano's for lunch. Hour & 15 minute wait. Good pizza. Of course I can only manage about half a piece because it is stuffed with tons of cheese. So, we have leftovers for whenever that fits in.
My parents were in by the time we got back. Missi had a fabulous dinner for us and then we played Tripoley while the kids enjoyed cable and computer time. I had forgotten how much fun Tripoley is. We definitely have to get the kids to play it.
Sunday, we had crustless quiche with spinach, roasted red pepper, and feta cheese. YUMMM! And fruit salad. Then Missi and Alex went to Despicable Me while the rest of us went to Billy Elliot. Broadway show. Very good. Then back to Missi's for tacos. Yum. But, I went too long without eating and without protein and was not feeling well. Took a nap after dinner. M&D, Scott & Missi played Triple Play. Which worked fine.
Today, I made sure I started with a protein shake. As good as breakfasts have been, I really need to be having my protein shake. I do better when I start the day with protein.
We are doing the Skydeck on the Willis Tower/Sears Tower. Then we are going to Shedd Aquarium. May do the Water Taxi in between. Need to figure out lunch. I'm also packing my trail mix so that I can snack on that. (it's almonds, pistachios, craisins, and dried blueberries - a little salty, but high in protein)
Aren't you all proud of me that I'm blogging from Chicago?!! Can't seem to manage it when I'm home, but I find time when in Chicago.
Friday, we went to the Field Museum and Adler Planetarium. Awesome!!! Went to the Underground Adventure and the Egyptian Exhibit at the Field. Very cool. The kids and I had been to the Underground Adventure before, but it was new to Scott. And the Egyptian Exhibit is always amazing.
Dinner - we texted a friend to figure out where the Giordano's was. I don't know why I can't remember where it is. It is probably my favorite place to eat. It was an hour & a half wait. So, we went to the Foodlife Food Court in the basement of Water Tower Place. Very cool. A food court concept with tons of choices. Everyone gets a "credit card" when they enter and you go to the station of your choice to get your food. Lizzie had lasagna, Alex had soup, Scott and I had Chinese. The kids had unlimited soda. :) They were happy. Really neat idea. Overwhelming at first, but very cool once you get used to it.
Saturday was Lincoln Park Zoo and the Lego Games Tour. They had life-sized versions of some of their games. We all enjoyed playing Race 3000, Ramses Pyramid, and Minotaurus. And, I got us signed up for a tournament on stage at 5:30. We walked around the zoo and enjoyed it. It is an amazing zoo. Especially since it is free!! Then we took the bus over to Giordano's for lunch. Hour & 15 minute wait. Good pizza. Of course I can only manage about half a piece because it is stuffed with tons of cheese. So, we have leftovers for whenever that fits in.
My parents were in by the time we got back. Missi had a fabulous dinner for us and then we played Tripoley while the kids enjoyed cable and computer time. I had forgotten how much fun Tripoley is. We definitely have to get the kids to play it.
Sunday, we had crustless quiche with spinach, roasted red pepper, and feta cheese. YUMMM! And fruit salad. Then Missi and Alex went to Despicable Me while the rest of us went to Billy Elliot. Broadway show. Very good. Then back to Missi's for tacos. Yum. But, I went too long without eating and without protein and was not feeling well. Took a nap after dinner. M&D, Scott & Missi played Triple Play. Which worked fine.
Today, I made sure I started with a protein shake. As good as breakfasts have been, I really need to be having my protein shake. I do better when I start the day with protein.
We are doing the Skydeck on the Willis Tower/Sears Tower. Then we are going to Shedd Aquarium. May do the Water Taxi in between. Need to figure out lunch. I'm also packing my trail mix so that I can snack on that. (it's almonds, pistachios, craisins, and dried blueberries - a little salty, but high in protein)
Aren't you all proud of me that I'm blogging from Chicago?!! Can't seem to manage it when I'm home, but I find time when in Chicago.
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