Rachie's Diary

ugh, it's been so long since I've been here! I have missed this place and the motivation it gives me! No idea what my weight is right now. I really need to chuck my scales - they are so screwed... again!! I am about the same as I was before though because my clothes fit :)
Have been going to the gym 4x a week although this hot summer weather has seen my outdoor training sessions dwindle! I need a kick-start to my diet and a good kick up the bum to get onto the right track for training :)
Hope to catch up with everyone soon and see your progress!
 
Rachie!!! :jump: Welcome back! You've been badly missed!
Stupid scales... I hate mine right now. :mad: But if your clothes still fit the same, that's a good sign. :)
 
Sunny! Missed you too hon! :)
I am on a mission... this summer has been such a pain... I was looking forward to it but it's been stupid hot, have had even more work than in semester time and have therefore been a giant lazy bum and dropped off the forum and my eating healthy lifestyle!!!
I need to get back to eating better; this is my major let-down! But... I have bought food for dinner this week and have some lunch extras so I am going to eat healthy stuff :) Weather has cooled off a little so can run more consistently without having to get up at 4am to find a decent temperature!
Hope to catch up more soon... this week's mission is 1) add one-two extra outdoor runs to my gym regime, 2) bring lunch every day 3) buy a new scale that doesn't show 300lbs then slowly decrease to 4lbs when I stand on it. In case you are wondering, I am neither of these weights although the numbers in between sometimes hit what might be closer to my real weight :rolleyes:
 
Hi there!
Looks like you've been maintaining, that's awesome, it's hard to do! My numbers have crept up but I'm about to lower them down--have a wonderful evening!
 
maleficent said:
Nice to see you popping in you sweet thing :)
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Thanks for popping into my diary Mal :) Nice to see you too!

Curvie Girlie said:
Hi there!
Looks like you've been maintaining, that's awesome, it's hard to do! My numbers have crept up but I'm about to lower them down--have a wonderful evening!
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Hi Val! I have been maintaining mostly but I need to kick things up again. I am terrible at falling into the trap of maintaining at a place that isn't my goal! I think I reach plateaus where I get used to them, know I look and feel better and then slowly my healthy eating isn't quite as healthy and I don't exercise AS much...

From your diary, it sounds like you had an ankle issue? Injuries suck, it's hard to maintain when you aren't at your optimum fitness. I know working out makes me want to eat healthier too!

Thanks for coming to visit and I hope to be around much more and return the favor :)

sunnydee said:
Great goals for this week. :D
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Thanks sunny :) So far I have brought lunch everyday... except I just remembered that I forgot it today... I will go to the salad bar to ensure I get a healthy one! Scales and outdoor run might have to wait for the weekend but I WILL do them!!
 
Exercise and Eating this week

I think I've been doing pretty well. I haven't been calorie counting but I have been watching what I eat and trying to make those healthier choices :) Have also worked hard at the gym - 755 calories burned so far and am working out this afternoon and tomorrow morning :) Sunday will be my day off.

Have had veggie-loaded salads for lunch and low-fat milk (chocolate of course) as a snack here and there. Last night's dinner was baked potato, salad and a bit of left over chicken fajitas :)

Last night I had a couple of glasses of wine but those are the only ones so far this week - quite a feat for me!! Now I just need to get those scales this weekend and maybe check on the measurements to find out where I am...

I'd like to take it easy today - maybe do some weights and some light cross-training and get a long run in tomorrow.

It's the weekend! :jump:
 
Hey guys, been absent for a few days. My Grandfather passed away this weekend. Am very sad but he was 85 and had a multitude of illnesses. Glad he's not suffering anymore but sad not to see him again. More soon, rachie x
 
Back to Work

With the news at the weekend, my eating became a bit erratic but I haven't worked out since. I really need to clear my head now though and am ready to get back to the gym and start working out. Exercise clears my head and I really need some head clearing right now! I have to go home in a few days and before then I have to get things sorted and get myself sorted so I can be there for my family. I'll get back to posting food and exercise tomorrow :)
 
Okay, I have a new ticker. I hope the "0" lost will give me some incentive to see the snail move a bit although hopefully not too slowly... I need something to keep me focused right now. Going to be hard when I get home...
 
hey Rachie i'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather. i hope he's at peace now.
and its ok that you feel a bit lost now. this was a bit traumatic for you no matter if you expected it or not. its not easy to lose someone.
and exercise will help. you will be ok Rachie baby :)

hugs
Lena
 
Thank you Lena, that was very sweet of you :) Lost is exactly how I feel. I am away from home right now but will be there at the weekend. WIsh I could already be there. It doesn't quite feel real yet but I know it will when I go home. Thanks for your support :)
 
Exercise Today

40 minutes on the arc trainer this morning for a grand total of 360 calories.

My new motivation, other than the healthy mind and body stuff is money. Yep, that's right, cold hard cash along with a bumper shopping trip in the January sales.

I have made myself a list of things that will facilitate my weight loss and fitness. If I stick to them I put money in a jar. When I meet my goal, I get to go shopping :)

Example: Food is a huge weakness and I am bad at bringing lunch to work. If I make it at home, I think about it and can plan what I eat. If I buy at work, I tend to think, oh it's just one bad meal... Also, despite getting a discount at the cafe here, it's still more expensive... So for every week that I bring lunch every single day, I put a $1 in the jar. My updated goal is mid-December so I could save enough for a top by then :) I have other goals... like drinking enough water, working out goals...if I hit my weight loss targets each month that's $5... all together I could have $200 by December for a very good shopping trip if I stick to my plan. I think this is good incentive for me to stick to it. I may fall off the wagon but if I do I'll remember not only will I lose out in fitness and weight goals but also in shopping. I'd love to be able to go out and buy a few outfits with my slimmed down new figure and all in time for my birthday, Christmas and the New Year :jump:
 
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. It's hard to lose someone, no matter what their age or circumstances. I hope you're feeling alright. You seem to be coping well and taking good care of yourself, which is wonderful. Going home on the weekend should be a good way to clear your head. :)

Your money jar idea is great! I'm a firm believer in rewarding yourself for a job well done.
 
Thank you. I am very up and down but trying to stay positive. Going home is going to be difficult but good. Thanks Sunny :)
 
Hit the gym again today for an aerobic workout and got just over 300 calories burned. This was the last chance to go to the gym until I go home so I did as much as I could.

I may have set all these goals but I am not being TOO hard on myself at the moment. I need to adjust so I'll give myself a bit of slack. But, exercise is really making me feel better. It makes me feel stronger and better equipped to deal with things.

I might try and fit in a run or a walk tomorrow and perhaps the same on Saturday morning before I leave. I have the pesky middle seat on the plane which I am going to hate. I am such a baby, I always HAVE to have the window seat. Oh well. Once I get home there'll be lots of sleeping and many cups of good British tea to pep me up. I have a pdf of the new Harry Potter book to read. Despite not having got into the other books I think this is probably going to be a welcome distraction to my wandering thoughts and whatever cheesy movie is playing :)
 
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