Back on the wagon

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Tik

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Ok...

I am here to try and do this again.


I was on here last year this time and I found the inspiration, motivation, and friendship was fantastic. But I let the pressures of life overwhelm me, and fell off the wagon.


Time to get back on!


Why: Well, I saw photos of me from New Years, and while I have lost weight and was feeling great, I saw myself and said, "that's not where I want to be"


I am having difficulties losing the weight I want. I have lost 15lbs since last year, and I seem to be stuck.I am watching what I eat, going to the gym, and trying so very hard to stay motivated. But this is why I am here!


My goals: To keep track of my exercise and food intake. The logic is: what goes in, has to come off. I know watching calories in and calories expenditure is the way to do it- now it is just time to apply this knowledge.


I hope you guys take me back! And I hope to make you proud!! I CAN DO THIS!!


I also will take any advice/guidance from you folks! I need it!
 
Monday:

Food

10am: small black coffee & 1/2cup low fat vanilla yogurt w/ 1/4 cup Kashi bran cereal

12:30pm: 3/4 white rice & 1cup of lamb, kale, potato, parsnip & carrot stew, 1/2 cup of soy milk

3pm: Cliff energy bar (250cal)

6pm: 2 cups chicken, wild rice and spinach soup w/ veggie plate

8:30pm: 1/3 cup yogurt w/ 1/4 cup Kashi bran cereal

Water intake: 5 x 32oz


Exercise

9-10 at gym

10 minute bike ride

12 gauntlets


1 set (x3)

10 plank row/ side (5lbs)

side lunges w/ shoulder press (12/side, 8lbs)

tricep kick backs (15reps, 10lbs)


2 set (x3)

12 back extensions (10lbs)

core toe touches/leg raises (20reps)

leg back and side extensions (12/side)


3 set (x3)

wide leg set up toe touch (15/side)

bosu backwards toe touch (15/side)

tricept extensions (15rep)


Tues

Food

9:30: bagel, 1 egg, small black coffee

10:45: cheese and crackers

12pm: 1/2 rice & 1 cup lamb stew

2pm: Cliff bar

5pm: veg plate and 1 serving of ww pasta with tom sauce

7pm: small bowl of air popped popcorn

Water intake: 4 x 32oz


Exercise

1 hour recreational soccer


Wed

Food

10am: small coffee, 2 pieces of cheese, 5 soda crackers

12pm: 1/2 rye, turkey and tomato sandwich

3pm: 1/2 sandwich, orange, and cliff bar

6pm: 1 serving ww pasta and tom sauce, veggie plate, glass of soy milk

Water intake: 5 x 32oz


Exercise

40 minutes of hills on bike
 
Ok...ugh! I let myself have a set back today.


After having a mini meltdown over stress, I just couldn't get myself into the swing of things...and I think it's ten times harder when the people you surround yourself say "just take the day off" "treat yourself"...I know they love me but it's the worst thing for me- especially when I am not strong!


Food

8am: Cliff bar and water

12pm: Garden salad with lemon vinaigrette, thai chicken skewers, and a diet coke

6pm: chicken parmesan, diet coke, small piece of cake (I was at a retirement party, it would have been rude to refuse!!!!!)


Exercise

Zero


Tomorrow's goals: Gym, making healthy choices.


Tomorrow was going to be my treat day where I allowed myself dinner out for sushi...but I am going to have to axe that because of today.


I must remember to ask myself: Do you really want to eat this? and Remember what your goals are!
 
Hi Jill,


How are you? Long time, no see-lol. Don't let this bother you. I know what you mean. Some people mean well but it doesn't help at all. I am just like you - I couldn't take a day off or even a meal off. I had to be strict the whole time I was dieting. Don't let this get you down though. Just get back on the skinny bandwagon and keep going. You CAN do this!! I know you can. .
 
Wed Feb 3, 2012


Food

8am: Cliff bar (250cal) water

11am: large glass of soy milk, 6 soda crackers, 1/2 avacado grilled with scrambled eggs, 1 tbs med salsa and 2tbs of grated cheese



Exercise

25 minute bike intervals

set 1 (x2)

single leg deadlifts (18lbs, 15reps)

barbell bicep curls (10reps at each weight: 5lbs, 8lbs, 1lbs, 8lbs, 5lbs)

stability ball leg lifts (20rep)


1min rest


set 2 (x2)

floor press (30lbs, 30reps)

lat extensions (10rep, 18lbs)

skull crushers (15reps, 18lbs)


1min rest


set 3 (x2)

wide leg side up w/ alternating toe touches (24reps)

side crunches (15rep/side)

plank (30sec)


Today is a great day! My gym partner split on me at the last minute and I still forced myself to go..i found out I've lost 2lbs!! wahoo!! *happy dance*, and I still have the rest of the day ahead of me to make smart and healthy choices!


Coywboy: it is so great to see a familiar face (and such a great cheerleader!!) thanks for giving me the support!! You will be so proud to learn that I ran my first 10k in oct!! It was an experience, but I am hoping to do another in the spring and improve my time! :) Hope life has been treating you well! And I am excited to hear about all your racing accomplishments!! :)
 
you have such a strong drive for exercise. that is so awesome. for many of us including me exercise is the hardest part. your tackling that like crazy. great job! at the rate your going you will meet your goal in no time. :)
 
Originally Posted by size32someday


you have such a strong drive for exercise. that is so awesome. for many of us including me exercise is the hardest part. your tackling that like crazy. great job! at the rate your going you will meet your goal in no time. :)
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Thank you!!


Exercise is really hard to do! And alot of the time it's torture to get me up and to the gym! But I am lucky that I have great friends that come with me and encourage me!


I also find it's best to make a gym plan before I go, so that I know what I am doing when I get there. If I don't, I tend not to follow a plan and do a lot less!!


If you ever need any encouragement for exercise- let me know!! I will cheer you on :) :)
 
It is nice to see you back, Jill. I was kind of worried there for a bit. You are always so positive and upbeat and then you disappeared. I figured you just got busy. I hope things are good with you. I am doing well. That is FANTASTIC that you ran a 10K. I knew you could do it. I ran my 1/2 marathon on my 50th birthday. I know I am old-lol. I wanted to run it in under 2 hours but at 13K my one foot started hurting like I was getting a blister or something but I kept running-lol. I hit the wall at 19K - my legs felt like lead- stopped and took an unscheduled walk break to talk myself into finishing-haha. I don't know if I told you but I took a clinic before my race with the running room. They run 10 and 1's whioh means you run for 10 minutes and then walk for 1 minute through the whole race. It is supposed to affect your time very slightly. Anyway, I ran my 1/2 marathon in 2:06:58 so I was happy, Oh the blister that I felt turned into 6 blisters that got infected and I couldn't walk for 3 days-lol. My weight is still at goal and I have just signed up to help at another 1/2 marathon clinic that ends with a race on May 8. I don't know if I am going to run another 1/2 or not but I need a goal to stay focused and motivated. Why do I need to stay focused and motivated you ask-LOL? Because I am going to run a MARATHON this year!! Yup 42.2 K- I must be CRAZY!! I think | am going to run the same race as I did last year for my 1/2 but this year I will run the full marathon.


I am glad you are back here. How is the weight battle going? It really is a battle and that is the way you should look at it. It isn't easy. Maintenace isn't easy either but it is worth it believe me!! I haven't been here as much as I was before but I promise if you need encouragement or help or advice I am here for you!!


Take Care!!
 
Thanks you guys for the encouragement!


I have been giving myself weekends off to rest- so there was no exercising for me this weekend, and Sunday I told myself I could treat myself (in moderation and I succeeded!) to some Superbowl party snacks- because you have to treat yourself!


And today I was a little overwhelmed with work, and I started it off poor by not eating breakfast, lunch, or anything until 6pm this evening! ..and then I had a glass of wine! :( But that's ok, I haven't had a drink in so long- I deserved it after today!


So today, I fell off the wagon.


But that's ok!


Tomorrow is a new day, I am getting back on- sometimes life happens and you do what you can do!


I saw this today, and it pretty much describes how I feel most days:





but instead of law school, it's graduate school...and really, enough sleep should be changed to "healthy living" ... because I have to pick on and do it!! hahaha!


To tomorrow my plan is:

1) Eat a great balanced breakfast

2) Pack a balanced lunch and snack

3) Then 1 hour of soccer....

4) Tell myself "I am awesome"! Cause we all don't do that enough!



I am sticking with this, and on Friday when I weigh myself, I am going to be happy!! Hard work, dedication, and a little balancing- it's doable! :)


Thanks for the support!
 
Well I did good being back on the wagon today!


Food

8am: ww english muffin, large glass of soymilk

9am: sm black coffee

12:30pm: small Chilli; water

1:30pm: ww melba toasts w/ 1 piece of old cheddar cheese; 3 strawberries water

4pm: Cliff bar; water

6:30 pm: garden salad, miso soup, Oyakodon, water


Exercise

1 hour of recreational soccer (got 2 goals...yeah!)


Today was a great day, and if felt easier and a lot better sticking to my goals. Tomorrow I will start my day again with a healthy breakfast, and pack a good healthy lunch! I will also hit the gym for a hard cardio session!! Wahoo!!
 
congrats being back on the bandwagon. its ok to fall off as long as you get back on. I didnt know you were in graduate school. thats awesome! :hurray:
 
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