My Journey to a Healthier Me

Day Six: Today started off not so great but seems to be working out (though I'm really high on calories today; will be better tomorrow when I'm not super hungry and stuck running errands for 3 hours)

Breakfast: None -- this is really bad, I overslept and had to rush to get things done before everything closed; no idea how I could sleep to 12:30, but I managed it.
Lunch: Grilled chicken sandwich with pesto and veggies (395 calories) & baked french fries (362 calories) -- I ate out, sunset boulevard, one of the few places that actually lists calorie content on the menu
Dinner: Meatloaf (369.3 calories) with steamed veggies (77.5 calories)

Snacks: Popcorn (220 calories), 1/3rd dark chocolate bar (367 calories)

Exercise: 30 minutes cross trainer (3 sets, 10 minutes each), 15 minutes stretching (5 each set), 15 minutes warm up (5 each set), 15 minutes cool down (5 each set).

Total calories: 1791
 
I took measurements last week, thanks for reminding me--I'll put a post-it on the scale reminding me to measure as well.

Totally agree with you on the weekends being less strict, though I think today (day six) was too high on calories and it's made me a little nervous. We'll see, though, if it doesn't work out I can always just cut back 50 calories or so each day next week and see if it evens itself out by the end of that week.

So glad today is almost over. I took it upon myself to get rid of this horribly ugly lamp in the kitchen that flickered and my arms are aching from all the over-my-head work I had to do. Phew! I still need to hop on the cross trainer before too long, too.
 
You may have overslept LOL
But it was Saturday and you did your exercise - and the lamp. And you will not gain from the calories ate.
 
The lamp was insane -- up the stepladder, down the stepladder, hold your arms over your head for intervals of however long your arms can last while suspending a 22lb lamp...jeeze. I had no idea how physically tough it was going to be. Note to self: future projects may need a partner. Though I'm replacing the lamps in the hallway soon, but that's not as high up (no step ladder climbing).
 
Sunday was day 7 (sorry about not posting yesterday, just got distracted)

Breakfast: Strawberry smoothie (165 calories; half portion, my husband wanted the other half)
Lunch: Sub sandwich w/ turkey, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, mustard and a side of fruit (381.4 calories)
Dinner: Meatloaf (369.3 calories) with steamed veggies (77.5 calories)

Snacks: Popcorn (220 calories), 1/3rd dark chocolate bar (367 calories).

Total calories: 1581

Exercise: I didn't get on the cross trainer today, but I walked a lot. I took my dog to the leash-free park; it's just under 2 miles to get there and back, plus whatever walking/playing I do once I'm there. Usually there are other dogs my little guy likes to play with, but from time to time they're too rough with him, or they think he's female (he's been fixed) and I end up having to take him another part of the park so he can happily play with the most amazing ball he's ever seen (or so he acts when he sees it and I throw it, haha).
 
Day 8: Monday--The Day of the Scales

It's weigh/measure day for me and honestly I was a little nervous about it, what with my various deviations from the plan this week. I started out with measuring myself and I didn't lose much in the way of inches, so minor that it could just be me measuring slightly different or standing with better/worse posture. So, roughly the same. The scales came through for me though, this week at least--I'm sure I'll curse them some weeks and want to hurl them out my window.

Start: 240
Current: 238.5 (averaged out after 3 times on the scale, took the middle ground)
1.5lbs down

That's the first solid loss I've seen in I don't know how long. Just more motivation to stick with it.

Breakfast: Tuna sandwich (392.6 calories)
Really want my smoothie, but I need to replace the battery in my kitchen scales, I don't like the idea of guestimating where honey is involved.
Lunch: Pot stickers with chicken, carrot, cabbage, and mushroom (586.1 calories)
Dinner: Chicken soup (307.8 calories)
Snacks: Popcorn (110 calories), banana (66.5 calories), liquorice, unsweetened (48.8 calories)

Total calories: 1512

Exercise: 30 minutes cross trainer, 15 minutes stretching, 15 minutes cool down + errands
 
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Woo hoo, the scales went down!! Great job! That's always a happy day. Oh, and I'm so happy you posted about using a food scale for your honey. I for some reason always find myself using measuring cups or spoons for honey... It never clicked that I should be weighing! More accurate and easier cleanup? Sign me up :)
 
Thanks, very happy with a solid number loss. Anything over a pound is a huge victory in my book.

I always get to thinking about something else when I'm measuring and the next thing I know I've lost count of how many spoons I've used. Needless to say, this makes cooking and following the recipe really challenging, ;) . The scale is a real life saver, or rather it is when the batteries are fresh. I'll be getting more when I go get groceries shortly.
 
Congrats MsWant2BHealthy! Your goal might seem far away but keep at it! And you ate a good amount of calories! :D
 
Glad you're seeing some progress! I agree that your long term goal may seem to be out there right now, but try not to focus too much on that. Just take things one day at a time and make mini goals for yourself if you feel it'll help. I personally haven't starting mini goals yet, but maybe I should just for a little added motivation.
 
Fox: I was worried about the calories, but on average it worked out well. I’d like to have a little less chaos surrounding food, though. We won’t be going out to eat at all this week—no plans—so that’s something. I’m quite pleased with the loss and no matter what, with the exercise I’m doing, I’m already working on being healthier at my current weight :)

MandyH: I’ve set a mini goal for myself, 230lbs, just 10lbs (or 35,000 calories) away. Actually, that seems kind of far away at the moment, too ;) . But 10lbs is so much closer than my ultimate goal weight and I want to take it one day at a time. I’ve done the “all or nothing” diet and I burn out around the 2 week mark with a binge and a month of gaining the weight all back.

Trusylver: Thank you very much. I’m happy with it :) . I imagined 1lb would be where I was, at best, so it was a pleasant surprise.

Clarissa: Thank you :D I just have to keep reminding myself how I earned it and keep at it.
 
Day 9 (Week 2, day 2): Tuesday

Breakfast: Strawberry Smoothie (331.8 calories); yes, I bought and replaced the battery in my kitchen scales yesterday and I couldn't wait to have one this morning.
Lunch: Chicken Soup (307.8 calories)
Dinner: Spicy beef with stirfry veggies & a side of white rice (493.5 calories)
Snacks: Icecream on a stick (240 calories), apple (81 calories), liquorice (48.8 calories)

Total calories: 1503

Exercise: 30 minutes cross trainer, 15 minutes stretching, 15 minutes cool down + errands

I really enjoyed that smoothie today, I mean I really, really enjoyed it. I know a lot of people would get bored eating the same thing day in and day out but the smoothie is so sweet it's like waking up to a treat first thing in the morning. Hubby has asked that on the weekends I make an omlette, going to have to start thinking about ingredients we can both enjoy.
 
MsWant2BHealthy said:
Day 9 (Week 2, day 2): Tuesday

Breakfast: Strawberry Smoothie (331.8 calories); yes, I bought and replaced the battery in my kitchen scales yesterday and I couldn't wait to have one this morning.
Lunch: Chicken Soup (307.8 calories)
Dinner: Spicy beef with stirfry veggies & a side of white rice (493.5 calories)
Snacks: Icecream on a stick (240 calories), apple (81 calories), liquorice (48.8 calories)

Total calories: 1503

Exercise: 30 minutes cross trainer, 15 minutes stretching, 15 minutes cool down + errands

I really enjoyed that smoothie today, I mean I really, really enjoyed it. I know a lot of people would get bored eating the same thing day in and day out but the smoothie is so sweet it's like waking up to a treat first thing in the morning. Hubby has asked that on the weekends I make an omlette, going to have to start thinking about ingredients we can both enjoy.
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Sounds like your doing awesome! :)
 
Day 10 (Week 2, day 3)

Not a great start to the day, food-wise I'm set but climbing the stairs today when I took out the garbage I twisted my knee pretty badly. I'm just a klutz, it was nothing in the way or anything like that, I just took a step and down I went. Lucky I was at the bottom of the stairs or that could have been really ugly. I know if I keep off it, it will feel mostly better tomorrow and fully back to normal the following day, so I'm going to take a pass on the cross trainer and have my husband walk the dog today; but that doesn't mean I'm not going to exercise at all. I'm just going to give my knee time to recover.

Breakfast: Strawberry Smoothie (331.8 of the yummiest calories)
Lunch: Half a grilled cheese sandwich (187.1 calories) and a cup of soup (307.8 calories)
Dinner: No-cheese lasagna (377.1 calories)
Snacks: Liquorice (48.8 calories) & a banana (66.5 calories)

Total calories: 1319

Exercise: Stretching, sit-ups, my belly dancing dvd (mostly ab work, hips, and stretching), and attempting push-ups (hahaha, that last bit should be interesting; and yes I mean the "easy" style ones)
 
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