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Unstoppable1
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Day 3
Well, here we are! Day 3 and still going strong-ish. As I mentioned in my last entry, I had work from 10-3 today and had a relatively nice shift. The only downside is that halfway through I started to feel some terrible lower back pain, and at first I thought I was lifting wrong when I would re-rack weights, but it was too sharp and too sudden to be any sort of soreness. That tends to be the first sign of my monthly period (which had arrived a few days early - oh joy!), but luckily I caught on quickly enough, and an emergency stash of pads I always keep in my work bag saved me from a very uncomfortable remainder of the shift. Phew!
I do admit my appetite is rather insatiable when that time of the month hits, and though I did go over my 1500cal limit, my fitbit tells me I'm still under target for the amount of activity/calories out I did today. So, that's a small relief. Luckily, the first day is the absolute worst, but by the time the second day rolls around I have much better self-control and I can suck it up enough to not listen to that voice in my head telling me to lay down and eat chocolate. Anyway...
Food is as follows
Breakfast: (you guessed it!) scrambled egg w/ spinach and mushrooms on whole wheat tortilla w/hot sauce; coffee - 236cal
Snack: Belvita blueberry breakfast biscuit; protein shake - 390
Lunch: scoop of rice; beef soup w/ bok choy, green beans, cabbage, broccolini, spinach, potato - 406
Dinner: another bowl of rice and soup - 406
Snack: pear, 1 slice whole wheat toast w/ peanut butter - 286
Total: 1724
Water intake: 84.7 fl oz.
I'm not 100% sure on the soup calories, but I looked up the different ingredients and estimated the portions of each, so that's how I got my calories on that. Again, not perfectly accurate, but it's ball park and again, this doesn't have to be perfectly exact. I just want to be mindful of what's going into me and make sure I'm not overdoing it. As for the soup itself, its a filipino dish my mom makes; I ate it for lunch and dinner because I don't take a lunch break when I only do 5 hours (6 hours it's required), and it was on the stove when I came home. Plus, it's delicious and I love my momma's cooking, and I aint about to say no to that.
Moving on, my back is still bothering me, but hopefully after a good night's rest and some time to adjust, I'll be feeling better in the morning. I sure hope so. It's school/gym day and I always look forward to working out. I may go a little lighter on the exercise depending on how it all feels, but crossing my fingers that isn't the case.
It's nearing midnight so I really should be off to bed. Here's to a better tomorrow!
To be continued...
Well, here we are! Day 3 and still going strong-ish. As I mentioned in my last entry, I had work from 10-3 today and had a relatively nice shift. The only downside is that halfway through I started to feel some terrible lower back pain, and at first I thought I was lifting wrong when I would re-rack weights, but it was too sharp and too sudden to be any sort of soreness. That tends to be the first sign of my monthly period (which had arrived a few days early - oh joy!), but luckily I caught on quickly enough, and an emergency stash of pads I always keep in my work bag saved me from a very uncomfortable remainder of the shift. Phew!
I do admit my appetite is rather insatiable when that time of the month hits, and though I did go over my 1500cal limit, my fitbit tells me I'm still under target for the amount of activity/calories out I did today. So, that's a small relief. Luckily, the first day is the absolute worst, but by the time the second day rolls around I have much better self-control and I can suck it up enough to not listen to that voice in my head telling me to lay down and eat chocolate. Anyway...
Food is as follows
Breakfast: (you guessed it!) scrambled egg w/ spinach and mushrooms on whole wheat tortilla w/hot sauce; coffee - 236cal
Snack: Belvita blueberry breakfast biscuit; protein shake - 390
Lunch: scoop of rice; beef soup w/ bok choy, green beans, cabbage, broccolini, spinach, potato - 406
Dinner: another bowl of rice and soup - 406
Snack: pear, 1 slice whole wheat toast w/ peanut butter - 286
Total: 1724
Water intake: 84.7 fl oz.
I'm not 100% sure on the soup calories, but I looked up the different ingredients and estimated the portions of each, so that's how I got my calories on that. Again, not perfectly accurate, but it's ball park and again, this doesn't have to be perfectly exact. I just want to be mindful of what's going into me and make sure I'm not overdoing it. As for the soup itself, its a filipino dish my mom makes; I ate it for lunch and dinner because I don't take a lunch break when I only do 5 hours (6 hours it's required), and it was on the stove when I came home. Plus, it's delicious and I love my momma's cooking, and I aint about to say no to that.
Moving on, my back is still bothering me, but hopefully after a good night's rest and some time to adjust, I'll be feeling better in the morning. I sure hope so. It's school/gym day and I always look forward to working out. I may go a little lighter on the exercise depending on how it all feels, but crossing my fingers that isn't the case.
It's nearing midnight so I really should be off to bed. Here's to a better tomorrow!
To be continued...
One_More_Time
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I got my period yesterday too! I call it "The Unwelcome Guest." Home-cooking is so yummy!
Unstoppable1
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Day 4
Not gonna lie. My period really sucks today. The back pain is gone, but cramps have taken its place and I woke up so nauseous that I didn't want to eat anything. But, for the sake of getting something in my stomach so that I could take some pain pills, I ate a slice of toast with peanut butter and some coffee. It took awhile, but they finally kicked in and I was able to make it to the gym for a workout. Not my best, especially on the account of 1)being on my period, and 2) only eating toast, so my energy and ability to exert myself more vigorously was pretty low. But, I did manage to get through my usual cardio/strength routines, and by the time I was finished I had an appetite again. I grabbed a quick protein bar on the way home because I could feel myself become a little shaky, and then ate lunch and rested.
An early dinner before class, and a snack on break make up the rest of my day.
Food is as follows
Breakfast: 1 slice whole wheat toast w/ peanut butter; coffee - 230
Snack: protein bar (ThinkThin) - 150
Lunch: chicken salad (lettuce, red/green cabbage, carrots, scallions, etc), pear - 471
Dinner: Spaghetti w/ meat sauce and mushrooms - 204
Snack: half another protein bar (Quest) - 95
Total: 1150
Water intake: 87.7 fl oz.
I realize I'm low again on calories, but I just don't really feel like eating. The cramps have really put a damper on my desire to eat, and I don't think I want to force myself to. Maybe I'll eat some cereal if I start to get hungry, but as of right now, I think that's all I can stomach. Tomorrow is work again, this time 2-8 at night, so maybe I can sleep in a little and I'll be through the worst of this by the time shift rolls around.
Until next time!
To be continued...
Not gonna lie. My period really sucks today. The back pain is gone, but cramps have taken its place and I woke up so nauseous that I didn't want to eat anything. But, for the sake of getting something in my stomach so that I could take some pain pills, I ate a slice of toast with peanut butter and some coffee. It took awhile, but they finally kicked in and I was able to make it to the gym for a workout. Not my best, especially on the account of 1)being on my period, and 2) only eating toast, so my energy and ability to exert myself more vigorously was pretty low. But, I did manage to get through my usual cardio/strength routines, and by the time I was finished I had an appetite again. I grabbed a quick protein bar on the way home because I could feel myself become a little shaky, and then ate lunch and rested.
An early dinner before class, and a snack on break make up the rest of my day.
Food is as follows
Breakfast: 1 slice whole wheat toast w/ peanut butter; coffee - 230
Snack: protein bar (ThinkThin) - 150
Lunch: chicken salad (lettuce, red/green cabbage, carrots, scallions, etc), pear - 471
Dinner: Spaghetti w/ meat sauce and mushrooms - 204
Snack: half another protein bar (Quest) - 95
Total: 1150
Water intake: 87.7 fl oz.
I realize I'm low again on calories, but I just don't really feel like eating. The cramps have really put a damper on my desire to eat, and I don't think I want to force myself to. Maybe I'll eat some cereal if I start to get hungry, but as of right now, I think that's all I can stomach. Tomorrow is work again, this time 2-8 at night, so maybe I can sleep in a little and I'll be through the worst of this by the time shift rolls around.
Until next time!
To be continued...
Cate
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I had to have a hysterectomy when I was about 42, I think. Not having periods again was such a wonderful thing! Mine used to be horrible.
Don't push yourself too much on days where you are feeling sick already hon. You sound like you have the right mindset to succeed, so one day without going to the gym will not be a catastrophe. I'm glad that you know that your calories were a bit low
Don't push yourself too much on days where you are feeling sick already hon. You sound like you have the right mindset to succeed, so one day without going to the gym will not be a catastrophe. I'm glad that you know that your calories were a bit low
Unstoppable1
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I had to have a hysterectomy when I was about 42, I think. Not having periods again was such a wonderful thing! Mine used to be horrible.
Don't push yourself too much on days where you are feeling sick already hon. You sound like you have the right mindset to succeed, so one day without going to the gym will not be a catastrophe. I'm glad that you know that your calories were a bit low
I would love to never have a period again... that would be a dream come true.
I figured I was going to be miserable either way, and sitting around the house whining wasn't doing me any good. There were parts where I felt pretty okay during my workout, but I could definitely feel a difference when I was trying to lift weights and my muscles would just fail by like the 6th rep of the second set. I tried to push through it a couple times before ultimately giving up and just going for an easier routine. Hopefully tomorrow won't be so bad and I can try and up my calories.
The weight lifting was not good, but the cardio felt fine. Once I got into a rhythm on the elliptical, I almost couldn't feel it, and for a couple hours after the gym my cramping was much more tolerable. So I definitely think some exercise works, though you're both right that maybe I shouldn't push it.
Unstoppable1
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I'm a little behind on my diary. I've been bogged down with school stuff and haven't had time to write in here the past two days. I won't write down specifics, but Days 5 & 6 went well. I worked on Friday, so I got a lot of activity that day, and Saturday I was catching up on school work, so I decided it'd just be a rest day since I couldn't get away from my desk or my books.
Just wanted to get that short update in, and I'll write a proper entry later tonight for Day 7. I'm still here, and I'm not going anywhere.
Just wanted to get that short update in, and I'll write a proper entry later tonight for Day 7. I'm still here, and I'm not going anywhere.
One_More_Time
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Glad you're sticking around!
Unstoppable1
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Day 7
Cutting it a little close, but I'm posting this just in time to cover Day 7. That makes it one week, and while I think I'm off to a good start, there's still plenty of room for improvement. Mostly I need to eat more vegetables and increase my calorie intake by just a smidge, and this next week I'll do my best to rectify.
Today I have neither school nor work, so it was pretty laid back. I went to the gym and did my usual cardio/strength routine, but in addition to that, I finally tried out the stepper machine! Good lord that thing kicked my butt! Five minutes in and I was panting like a dog! So I stopped there and finished up with my usual 30min on the elliptical, but I think that's what I'll do from now on. Five minutes on the stepper, and then finish off my cardio with the elliptical. Hopefully I can build up from there to 10 min, then to 15min and so on. I mean, while you're on it, you kind of want to die, but I have to say I feel pretty good now that it's over, and I'm eager to give it another go! I'm always up for a challenge.
Anyway...
Food is as follows
Breakfast: banana, coffee - 150
Lunch: turkey sandwich, baked chips, pear - 496
Dinner: grilled chicken, grilled bell peppers & zucchini, macaroni salad - 440
Snack: 1 slice whole wheat w/ peanut butter, hard-boiled egg - 267
Total: 1353
Water intake: 84.5 fl oz.
I went to the gym after dinner tonight, so that's why I had an evening snack. Plus, my calories were low again, so I wanted to boost that up a little. All in all, not bad. Not the greatest, but then again, who's perfect? Still pretty happy with the results of both today and this week as a whole. Tomorrow I work from 10-4, so lots of walking! It's just about midnight now, so I best be off to bed.
Thank you all for your support this week. I don't always have the time to respond to every reply, and I certainly wish I had more time to stop by all of your diaries and give you the same. More to improve upon!
To be continued...
Cutting it a little close, but I'm posting this just in time to cover Day 7. That makes it one week, and while I think I'm off to a good start, there's still plenty of room for improvement. Mostly I need to eat more vegetables and increase my calorie intake by just a smidge, and this next week I'll do my best to rectify.
Today I have neither school nor work, so it was pretty laid back. I went to the gym and did my usual cardio/strength routine, but in addition to that, I finally tried out the stepper machine! Good lord that thing kicked my butt! Five minutes in and I was panting like a dog! So I stopped there and finished up with my usual 30min on the elliptical, but I think that's what I'll do from now on. Five minutes on the stepper, and then finish off my cardio with the elliptical. Hopefully I can build up from there to 10 min, then to 15min and so on. I mean, while you're on it, you kind of want to die, but I have to say I feel pretty good now that it's over, and I'm eager to give it another go! I'm always up for a challenge.
Anyway...
Food is as follows
Breakfast: banana, coffee - 150
Lunch: turkey sandwich, baked chips, pear - 496
Dinner: grilled chicken, grilled bell peppers & zucchini, macaroni salad - 440
Snack: 1 slice whole wheat w/ peanut butter, hard-boiled egg - 267
Total: 1353
Water intake: 84.5 fl oz.
I went to the gym after dinner tonight, so that's why I had an evening snack. Plus, my calories were low again, so I wanted to boost that up a little. All in all, not bad. Not the greatest, but then again, who's perfect? Still pretty happy with the results of both today and this week as a whole. Tomorrow I work from 10-4, so lots of walking! It's just about midnight now, so I best be off to bed.
Thank you all for your support this week. I don't always have the time to respond to every reply, and I certainly wish I had more time to stop by all of your diaries and give you the same. More to improve upon!
To be continued...
One_More_Time
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Way to go for trying the stepper machine! They look very challenging, but a good workout. You're doing a great job! Hugs, Jane.
Unstoppable1
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Thank you! It was definitely a challenge, and I certainly felt winded after just the five minutes. But it definitely showed me where I can improve and work on my fitness, and I'm pretty excited to have something new to work with. It really is a good workout, not just for your cardiovascular health but also leg strength, so it's a two-birds-one-stone kind of deal.
Unstoppable1
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Day 8
Today marks the start of Week 2, and it was another good one. I weighed myself this morning and I'm down a pound, so yay for small victories! I worked today from 10-4, so I got lots of walking/moving around in. It's been pretty hot today, which I'm not a big fan of. I might take another cold shower before bed just to cool off. It honestly feels like all I've done today is sweat...
That aside, my calories went over my set limit of 1500, but I'm okay with it because I know it wasn't from mindlessly grazing or stuffing myself on junk. I was hungry, and even after drinking water and waiting it out (to see if I wasn't just thirsty), I still felt hungry so I gave my body food. It's really as simple as that.
Food is as follows
Breakfast: scrambled egg w/ spinach & mushrooms, cubed ham, 1 slice whole wheat toast; coffee - 316
Snack: Pear - 96
Lunch: Subway 6" turkey on wheat w/ lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, red onions; baked lays - 407
Snack: protein bar - 190
Dinner: rice w/ cabbage and sausage, honeydew - 524
Snack: hard-boiled egg - 77
Total: 1610cal
Water intake: 84.5 fl oz.
I went over my limit, but I'm not disappointed in the least bit. One, it's only 110 calories over - so nothing significant or huge - and two, I really was mindful about what I was eating and more importantly why. Because I was actually hungry, and not just because I was bored or felt like putting something in my mouth. And that, to me, is a bigger step in the right direction than simply hitting a calorie goal.
Tomorrow is gym day, and I'm really looking forward to getting back on that stepper. Hopefully the heat doesn't sap me of all my energy, but maybe if I go early enough it won't matter. We'll see!
To be continued...
Today marks the start of Week 2, and it was another good one. I weighed myself this morning and I'm down a pound, so yay for small victories! I worked today from 10-4, so I got lots of walking/moving around in. It's been pretty hot today, which I'm not a big fan of. I might take another cold shower before bed just to cool off. It honestly feels like all I've done today is sweat...
That aside, my calories went over my set limit of 1500, but I'm okay with it because I know it wasn't from mindlessly grazing or stuffing myself on junk. I was hungry, and even after drinking water and waiting it out (to see if I wasn't just thirsty), I still felt hungry so I gave my body food. It's really as simple as that.
Food is as follows
Breakfast: scrambled egg w/ spinach & mushrooms, cubed ham, 1 slice whole wheat toast; coffee - 316
Snack: Pear - 96
Lunch: Subway 6" turkey on wheat w/ lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, red onions; baked lays - 407
Snack: protein bar - 190
Dinner: rice w/ cabbage and sausage, honeydew - 524
Snack: hard-boiled egg - 77
Total: 1610cal
Water intake: 84.5 fl oz.
I went over my limit, but I'm not disappointed in the least bit. One, it's only 110 calories over - so nothing significant or huge - and two, I really was mindful about what I was eating and more importantly why. Because I was actually hungry, and not just because I was bored or felt like putting something in my mouth. And that, to me, is a bigger step in the right direction than simply hitting a calorie goal.
Tomorrow is gym day, and I'm really looking forward to getting back on that stepper. Hopefully the heat doesn't sap me of all my energy, but maybe if I go early enough it won't matter. We'll see!
To be continued...
One_More_Time
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Congrats on a successful day! Tuning into your body is a real victory! Hugs, Jane.
Unstoppable1
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Day 9
I didn't get a chance to use the stair climber at the gym today. All four machines were taken up by the time I got around to cardio, which usually never happens, but I suppose it just wasn't my day. But the rest of my workout went well, and I've been upping the intensity just to keep myself progressing. I don't want to get too comfortable with a routine, so I've been progressively increasing the weight every time it starts to lose that sense of challenge and struggle.
One day, I'd like to move away from the weight machines and more towards free weights and cable weights, but I think that's a bit more down the road. Plus, I'd like to find a good trainer to really teach me well. We have a few at our gym, and there's one lady who I've watched in on several times, who I think might be a good instructor; I've talked with her before and she's a physical therapist (this is her side job/body building is her passion), and she seems extremely knowledgeable. She's always very careful and patient, and takes time to correct form and get proper body movement down before ever adding weights to it, so I might sign up with her when I feel ready to move on (plus I get employee discount!)
Anyway, moving on.
Food is as follows
Breakfast: oatmeal w/ blueberries & sliced almonds, coffee - 313
Snack: protein bar - 200
Lunch: turkey sandwich, baked chips - 400
Dinner: meatloaf w/ roasted brussels sprouts & potato - 290
Snack: pear - 96
Total: 1301
Water intake: 79.6 fl oz
Tomorrow is a work day, so gym but no gym (oh the joys of working at a fitness center!). Gonna get a lot of walking in, so looking forward to that.
To be continued...
I didn't get a chance to use the stair climber at the gym today. All four machines were taken up by the time I got around to cardio, which usually never happens, but I suppose it just wasn't my day. But the rest of my workout went well, and I've been upping the intensity just to keep myself progressing. I don't want to get too comfortable with a routine, so I've been progressively increasing the weight every time it starts to lose that sense of challenge and struggle.
One day, I'd like to move away from the weight machines and more towards free weights and cable weights, but I think that's a bit more down the road. Plus, I'd like to find a good trainer to really teach me well. We have a few at our gym, and there's one lady who I've watched in on several times, who I think might be a good instructor; I've talked with her before and she's a physical therapist (this is her side job/body building is her passion), and she seems extremely knowledgeable. She's always very careful and patient, and takes time to correct form and get proper body movement down before ever adding weights to it, so I might sign up with her when I feel ready to move on (plus I get employee discount!)
Anyway, moving on.
Food is as follows
Breakfast: oatmeal w/ blueberries & sliced almonds, coffee - 313
Snack: protein bar - 200
Lunch: turkey sandwich, baked chips - 400
Dinner: meatloaf w/ roasted brussels sprouts & potato - 290
Snack: pear - 96
Total: 1301
Water intake: 79.6 fl oz
Tomorrow is a work day, so gym but no gym (oh the joys of working at a fitness center!). Gonna get a lot of walking in, so looking forward to that.
To be continued...
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