MicheeH's Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle

Thanks guys!! I do measure myself actually. I forgot about doing it but i probably should again soon.

Unfortunately the work out did not happen last night. I went straight from work to kidsit and i actually took the kid to see Shorts...which was actually a really good kids movie. Anyways, after i was done i get a call from my parents and sister saying my sis lost her wallet and i had to go help find it. So ya that was my night minus the workout...but i should have more luck in the timing tonight and should get it done.

Food for 08/26
B-bagel with butter, tomato, swiss cheese 440
S-strawberries, coffee with half hotchocolate 140
L-grapefruit, 12 almonds, yogurt 230
D-grilled cheese on white bread (wasnt expecting to have to kidsit so didnt pack any dinner and had to have what was there), yogurt 310
S-movie popcorn treat 180
Total: 1270
 
Workout went awesome! Not much more to say about it other than that it was great and i still feel the burn :) Which is exactly what i was hoping for.

So
Food for 08/27
B-bagel with butter tomato and swiss, coffee 440
S-coffee 140
L-chicken fingers, cherry tomatos 320
S-yogurt 50
D-pork, rice, salad 285
S-1/2 beef burger (shouldnt have had this at that time but i wanted to see if i could stomach it and i did so now i know i can eat that brand of burger lol) 145
Total=1380
 
:eek::doh: man i think its getting cold here lol. i think we both know we both "work hard" at work lol. what ever i am you are too hahaha.
 
Ohhh! I forgot to post earlier something about my knee. So ever since the scab formed over it its still been bleeding once in a while or releasing like a clear liquid. Gross i know. But anyways, yesterday it started to bleed/clear liquid and got on my new jeans (which is another good story) so i obviously put a bandaid on it. Well later on when i took the band aid off it was all mushy again and the scab started to come off so i had to remove the scab and clean it again and rebandage. Well....after that it throbbed for quite some time and i lost some sleep due to pain but this morning its not throbbing at all and i can bend my leg all the way with no problems. So... i think i must have had a minor infection that i had to get out still and the only way to do it was to remove the scab. Im happy because now i can let it heal a bit more over the weekend and probably and hopefully be back at running, biking, elliptical etc next week! YAY!!

And now the story about the jeans...
So i bought a pair of jeans last week for $4!! Sweet deal i know. They are bluenotes jeans from bluenotes too which is even better. So of course i bought them the biggest size like im used to and i put them on without a belt yesterday and went to work because usually they are tight on me even. Well all day i was pulling them up and wishing i had my belt and i had no muffin tops hanging over...which means..i think...taht i am actually down a whole size in jeans. Again...YAY!!!
 
Congratz on the pants!!! :D :D :D :D That's such an exciting feeling!!! And for $4 they were worth it :D All your hard work is paying off and you're finally getting to see it :D I'm so excited for you! :D

and sounds like your knee has been a pain in the butt!! I hope it gets to healing and you can get back running soon!!
 
:hurray: That's so exciting about the jeans! I think that how your cloths fit you and how you feel is such a great measure of weight loss! It's also a great motivator... makes you want to keep up the with all the hard work!
 
This weekend was fun! I went to see Final Destination 3D on Friday night which was an awesome movie. On Saturday night i went to a busker carnival and watched the late adult show which was also really good and funny. Other than that i relaxed and did my upper body workout on saturday morning when i got up.

Im not really feeling posting all the food for the weekend right now but maybe later. Its gunna be a busy week at work thats for sure. I work at a college and its orientation week and students come back full time next week! AHH talk about crazy :)
 
Food for 08/31
B-1 cup Fibre 1 Cereal dry 400
S-yogurt 50
L-salad with salmon and dressing, apple 352
S-12 almonds, chocolate pudding (Fat Free) 186
D-battered fish, like 10 fries 360
S-1/2 cup frozen yogurt 120
Total=1470

Did upper body workout yesterday, which always feels great! Other than that im doing ok i guess.
 
Heya michee!

Doing "okay I guess" isn't good enough!! Put a smile on that face and strut your sexy stuff wherever you go you're earning it! :D Good luck with orientations and starting up school!!

Trying to keep yourself eating well and exercising can get difficult with a change of schedule or a week of busyness but I know you can do it girl! :D

Enjoy the rest of the day! and smile :)
 
Thanks Antyoch! Work is soo busy this week so i dont have much time to read diaries and post things, much less, even post in my own

So to keep it short and sweet:
I went for a nice long walk and ran a little bit yesterday and it felt great regardless of how sore the knee was after. I had to do something...i was really starting to miss it.
Food for 09/01
B-bagel with butter, tomato and swiss 440
S-coffee with half hotchocolate 140
L-brown rice, chicken 300
S-3 oreos 180
D-2 sausages on buns 320
S-movie popcorn 130
Total=1510
 
Food for 09/02
B-bagel with butter, tomato and swiss 440
S-coffee with half hot chocolate 140
L-1 piece of pizza 360
D-ham steak, salad, noodles 270
S-1/4 cup ice cream 110
Total=1320

So i still havent lost anything more and im certainly eating within the amount of cals that i should be to lose weight, yet nothing. Very frustrated. Dont know what to do anymore...keep working on it i guess and hope for the best.
 
MicheeH said:
Food for 09/02
B-bagel with butter, tomato and swiss 440
S-coffee with half hot chocolate 140
L-1 piece of pizza 360
D-ham steak, salad, noodles 270
S-1/4 cup ice cream 110
Total=1320

So i still havent lost anything more and im certainly eating within the amount of cals that i should be to lose weight, yet nothing. Very frustrated. Dont know what to do anymore...keep working on it i guess and hope for the best.
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Go here to determine your BMR and
1. then multiple that by 1.55 (assuming you're still working out) and
2. then multiple that number by 15%. Subtract that number by the answer you got in #1.

That is the total amount of calories you should be consuming in a day to lose weight.

I'm not sure of your age but you don't look over 25 .. so if we did your calculations based on the age of 25 your BMR would be 1814. Multiply that by your level of activity (1.55 working out 3 times per week).

1814x1.55= 2811 (that is how many calories you need to eat in order to maintain your current weight with exercise).

Take the 2811 and either subtract 500 calories or multiple by 15% (subtracted then by the 2811) which will give you a range of 2300 - 2400 per day for weight loss.

In addition to that, it's not just about calories in/out. It's also about the quality of your foods. You're eating foods that are high sodium, high sugar and with lots of additives and preservatives which can cause a slow down in digestion and elimination. Based on my calculations (which may or may not be off), only 17% of your diet is from protein, yet over 35% from fat.

I'd also suggest more fiber throughout the day. How are your bowel movements? Are you drinking enough water as well? You don't really list any fluids other than the coffee w/ hot chocolate.
 
core_elements said:
Go here to determine your BMR and
1. then multiple that by 1.55 (assuming you're still working out) and
2. then multiple that number by 15%. Subtract that number by the answer you got in #1.

That is the total amount of calories you should be consuming in a day to lose weight.

I'm not sure of your age but you don't look over 25 .. so if we did your calculations based on the age of 25 your BMR would be 1814. Multiply that by your level of activity (1.55 working out 3 times per week).

1814x1.55= 2811 (that is how many calories you need to eat in order to maintain your current weight with exercise).

Take the 2811 and either subtract 500 calories or multiple by 15% (subtracted then by the 2811) which will give you a range of 2300 - 2400 per day for weight loss.

In addition to that, it's not just about calories in/out. It's also about the quality of your foods. You're eating foods that are high sodium, high sugar and with lots of additives and preservatives which can cause a slow down in digestion and elimination. Based on my calculations (which may or may not be off), only 17% of your diet is from protein, yet over 35% from fat.

I'd also suggest more fiber throughout the day. How are your bowel movements? Are you drinking enough water as well? You don't really list any fluids other than the coffee w/ hot chocolate.
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Thanks so much Core_Elements, I really appreciate the thorough detail when you give me suggestions (not like the last post lol). I have been talking to a few others about the issues im having and am going to try increasing my calories/day like to around where you calculated to, as well as rethinking my intake of protein per day which i know i definitely need more of.

I had a nice long weekend away to think about some things so....I was thinking of switching out the cereal or bagels for breakfast to eggs or cottage cheese and fruit. I would also like to add more protein (meat) to my lunches than i have been having like perhaps having some tuna in my salad rather than 2-3 slices of ham or turkey on the side. I have been trying to drink about 120 ozs of water/day which i dont always meet, sometimes its only about 60-80 ozs so still not too bad. Other than that i usually have 1-2 coffees a day which im going to cut down to 1 a day only 3 times a week and the rest will be water or green tea (herbal teas). I bought these little packages of fibre "buds" things that are awesome in yogurt which have about 9grams of fibre in them per package then il try to incorporate some other high fibre things into my meals throughout the day (peas, nuts, beans, oats, etc...). My poops have been pretty normal lol...usually drop the kids off in the pool at least once a day lmao.
 
Hey! Your plan for switching up/improving your diet look really good :) Also tuna is really good on salad w/ balsamic vinegar. Hope all goes well!
 
Hi Michee,

Been following you on your diary for a while. Thought tonight I drop my and say hi.

You are so good about posting your food for the day. And what yummy choices you make!! There's a lot of diversity in your food. Unlike me, who ends up eating boiled bulgar for lunch everday. :)

I can totally relate to not eating enough protein. I've been eating tuna, but there's only so much tuna I can eat in a week. So trying to think of other healthier options. I always end up eating more than 50 percent carbs. Been eating lentils and nuts and have been trying to up my intake of eggs. Whenever I go out I make it a point to order chicken but I don't know if that's enough.

Hope you are having a lovely week. Will drop by often (now that I have said hi). Take care!
 
MicheeH said:
Thanks so much Core_Elements, I really appreciate the thorough detail when you give me suggestions (not like the last post lol). I have been talking to a few others about the issues im having and am going to try increasing my calories/day like to around where you calculated to, as well as rethinking my intake of protein per day which i know i definitely need more of.

I had a nice long weekend away to think about some things so....I was thinking of switching out the cereal or bagels for breakfast to eggs or cottage cheese and fruit. I would also like to add more protein (meat) to my lunches than i have been having like perhaps having some tuna in my salad rather than 2-3 slices of ham or turkey on the side. I have been trying to drink about 120 ozs of water/day which i dont always meet, sometimes its only about 60-80 ozs so still not too bad. Other than that i usually have 1-2 coffees a day which im going to cut down to 1 a day only 3 times a week and the rest will be water or green tea (herbal teas). I bought these little packages of fibre "buds" things that are awesome in yogurt which have about 9grams of fibre in them per package then il try to incorporate some other high fibre things into my meals throughout the day (peas, nuts, beans, oats, etc...). My poops have been pretty normal lol...usually drop the kids off in the pool at least once a day lmao.
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It sucks that some people can eat crap all day (not saying you do though, just some journals I read on here) and see changes - but the truth is it doesn't work for the majority of us and it's not healthy - at the end of the day health should be the primary focal point and the weight loss secondary. Part of the journey is finding alternatives for foods we crave that are unhealthy. And as I mentioned in a previous reply to you - it's going to be trial and error to figure out what works and what does not work. You really seem committed to the long haul of this - and that's awesome :hurray:

Good idea's on the breakfast. You are eating high fat foods (butter) with processed carbs (bagels). Usually a bad combination.

Veggies + protein + healthy fats are going to give you lots of sustained energy and help keep you full as well. The fiber packs are fine .. but I doubt they'll be a long term thing for you. Try to increase your intake of green vegetables - not only for fiber but for the nutrients they provide your body. I'd suggest about 3 servings a day. You could also look at drinking V8's.

Increasing calories - do it slowly. Jumping from 1300 to 2300 all in one day is going to make you feel rather defeated and inflated :ack2:. Start slowly and work your way up. Maybe increase by 100-150kcals per day until you get to 2300. Stay there for a bit and as you lose weight start to decrease in a similar manner.

It seems foreign to us to eat more ... but you're idling in neutral right now (workouts great, nutrition needs focus). Once you get the nutrition on par with your workouts ... you're going to be steadily moving forward :hurray:
 
Thanks for dropping by Juni, i have been pretty steadily posting my meals although they havent always been too great. I havnt posted much about them lately because i was kind of in a stage of limbo trying to forget how i was eating and figure out how i could change what i generally eat to benefit me hopefully. I will hopefully have some time soon to stop by your diary and see how your doing :)

Thanks for all the suggestions again Core_elements. My breakfast plans have been going great and i really love the cottage cheese and apple mixture i have had the past two mornings...mmm sooo good :) Im going to have to work on fitting more veggies into my diet too, specifically green, like you say. Its funny because i always thought eating green vegetables was a myth...i would think why would i eat them, just cuz they are green haha. I still dont know why they are better for you really, but i hear it so much im going to have to research why myself.

Food for 09/09
B-1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1 apple, 4 teaspoons brown sugar 222 (14g protein, 5g fibre, 15g sugars)
S-banana 110 (1g protein, 4g fibre)
L-1/2 cup spinach salad with tomatos, wheat germ sprinkled on and thousand island dressing, tuna sandwich on brown 275 (27g protein, 3g fibre, 10g fat)
S-1 pack fibre buds in 100cal pudding cup (was curious to see how it tasted but il probably stick to yogurt instead, healthier and tastes better, pudding was too dry) 170 (5g protein, 10g fibre, 1g fat)
D-12'' cold cut sub at subway 820 (21g protein, 5g fibre, 16g fat)
S-oh i did have one haha...oatmeal 157
Totals=Cals 1760 approx Protein 68g Fibre 27g Fat 41g


Other than that, life has been good. Work is still just absolutely nuts with all the students coming back for fall term so im tired but still truckin' lol. Workouts have been going good, i love doing the weights. The knee is much better now too so ive been able to get out for some walks/runs with no problems. I was considering becoming an unsocial butterfly not too long ago lol....just so sick of high school drama. All of my friends and i are now in our 20's and you wouldnt believe some of the crap that still goes on...im way past that and dont want any part of it..but its still kinda frustrating.
 
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Hey MicheeH, great journal! I have been where you are (actually I was heavier 224, 5"6) and it just takes some time. You are gaining muscle and that weighs more than fat so don't worry the # on the scale will come down with time and consistency which I see is not a problem for you - yes we all have our cheat days but those are needed to stay sane and to continue this for life not just till we reach our goals. I think you are doing great! Can't wait to follow you on the journey :waving: Keep it up!
 
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