To happiness...and beyond!

[Tik]

@ Davey- Thanks!! I found day 2 easier than day 1! Even if was just for a minute or too, it was easier! I can't believe my efforts were better than your starting point! I see where you are now, and I can't even imagine myself to be where you are in that amount of time! You've done great! Thanks for the hope! I can see a full 10 minutes of running close in my future! ooooom!!!

@gohomejes: Thank you for all the kind words! I love your snacks - raw bell pepers and tomatos (Yum!!!)...and I also love rice cakes! I'm not sure why I find them appealing, but they're lovely!!

OMG! I can't agree more with seeing someone next to you on the treadmill, running, no sweat, no huffing, just looking at ease! I get so angry!! hehehe I bet you're now one of those people! Your diary shows you've made AMAZING progress and changes! And I'm soon going to be one of those people showing off my running prowess!

It's taken me a lot to change in front of people! I am certainly not confident enough to walk around in a towel! You know, I don't know if it's just me, but I find it odd when I'm getting changed and I turn around and see a naked lady there in an uncompromising pose!! I don't know what to do! I feel like I just innocently invaded their privacy!! hehehe

Thanks for the cheers on the picture- I tend to carry my weight in my chest and arms...which I don't know why..I feel that this is an odd place to carry it! But hey! It won't be there much longer

Take care gohomejes! Thanks for stopping by- and I most certainly will be with you on this journey!! *happy dance*

@Happychubette: Thanks! I'm lucky to have found so many wonderful people here to support me!! I'm not sure they know how wonderful they are, and how much it all helps

@Stuntdouble: Wow! You're doing great! My grandfather was an air traffic control man, and he loved it!! Do you have to join the air force, and do their training? Or would you be employed as a civilian? Good luck on your schooling! And congrats for being so motivated with it

@Xenon: Wow! Your course load is intense!! I did a few earth sciences courses, how do you like them!? Good luck on the zumba!! You are so motivated! It's great!! I don't think there's anything wrong with starting early- in fact, I think it's great! Shows your determination and drive!

Hope your test went well! And I hope yoga is fun!!

@Sunflower - yay! nom nom nom ! Thank you for the well wishes And I had to giggle, I don't think i've ever made anyone look lazy! And I'm just you're pumpin' out the non-lazy activity more than you think!!! Have a great day at uni!!

@Skkroll: Ok- soooo totally was going to have a can of diet soda- then I read your post here and put it back! Thank you! You're right, I need to cut it out- it's crap! It's not helping me at all!! Thank you for all the kind words, and the motivation!! You mentioned that you finished the "couch to 5k" and could run 10k! OMG!! I can't even imagine doing it!!! But you've given me hope that I can!!

A friend and I are going to sign up for a 5k run at the end of may! I would LOOVE LOVE LOVE to be able to do it, and complete it in a respectable time! I figure I can do the couch to 5k twice by then!! And maybe even after the first time, I won't need to go back!!

Thank you again for your post! Seeing where you are is very motivational! And all the kind works only lets me know that I have the support to finish this journay!


HUUU-YA!!!

Thank you all!! You encourage me every day to keep up this hard work!!

 

[Tik]

Jan 31, 2011

Food thus far...
8am: 1 cup Kashi cereal & 1/2 cup almond milk
12pm: 32oz water, piece of baked ham, 1/2cup homemade baked beams, 5 thin slices of potato & goats cheese...not the healthiest, but yummy!!

I had my PT appointment today- and totally got my butt kicked! I asked to have a copy of my workout, so that I could post it here and see the changes!!

Group 1 (x 3)
* one leg lunges from bench (split lunge, 10/side)
*seated row on stability ball - 12reps @ level 4
* pushups - smith (level 6) - 12reps

Group 2 (x3)
*kettlebell pickups (45seconds) 8lbs weights {back straight, in squat}
* side plank on stability ball (40sec/side) = this was originally side crunches on the stability ball, but I could not get it! I kept falling off!!
* reverse flies (8lbs - 15 reps)

Group 3 (x3)
* Leg press - 12 reps (160, 200, 220lbs)
* Wall touches (15reps)
* Hammer squats (12 reps - 14 lbs)

Group 4 (x3)
* Fake burpees (15 reps ....OMG!! HATE HATE HATE HATE THESE)
* Tricep pulldowns level 4 @ 12r
*Pec machine (55lbs) 12 reps


...oh...my...goodness!! I was dead by the time I got to the burpees!! So much- that when i got home, my friend called me and was said "good work out?", and i was like "yeah! were you there? You should have come over to say hi!", and she said, "wow, you must have been focused- I was right next to you! I was watching you do the burpees and felt bad cause they're awful!" ...hehehehe...I was focused big time!

I'm so pleased, my friend, she just signed up too with a personal trainer! I'm glad that I know another person who is going! It'll also help me motivate! And share stories!

I started to feel a little embarrassed that she saw me...as I'm sure I was making some faces, and I was going at a rather slow 50% pace...but you know what- I can't worry about that! I use to be sooo worried about how I looked, what I did....so scared that people were laughing at me! But since I started this, I can't be bothered with that! There's so much more to life! And if I always worried about what other people thought, I would spend my life wasting time on worrying - instead of being happy!

I've noticed also a change in how I justify my emotions. When I was in my previous relationship, I always doubted how I felt. Of course, that was mostly because if I ever felt upset, I was "too sensitive"...if I was ever mad or felt that I was wronged, I was "crazy"...if I was too happy, I was "annoying" ...I couldn't do anything right, and I ended up thinking that I either had to justify how I felt, or I was wrong in how I felt...but I've realized that I should never have to apologize for how I feel, and I shouldn't hide my feelings, or think they're irrational!

I'm pleased that my weight loss transition has spurred on other changes in myself..other positive changes. I'm happier, I'm proud of myself, I am accountable for my actions and emotions- and I'm not ashamed of them...I never should have been!

I never thought taking this on would be so beneficial for so many other aspects of my life! But it's great!!

Tonight I have a lovely dinner out with some girlfriends! We're going to a greek place, and I am SOOO Looking forward to it! *yum yum*...but I'm going to be good! I'm going to cap myself to 1 glass of wine, and I'm not going to over eat!! I'm going to be good, but also treat myself

I have so much work to do today too! Right now I'm in a web class seminar for 3 hours...you can see how close i'm paying attention! My goal today is to complete a paper and submit a scholarship application!

So many wonderful things are happening for me! My department nominated me for a very special and prestigious scholarship! Regardless if I get it, I should be proud!! And I am!

It's sunny out today - but cold! I'm happy! And I have an exciting evening ahead of me!!

*skips off*

 

[cowboy48]

Jan 31, 2011

Food thus far...
8am: 1 cup Kashi cereal & 1/2 cup almond milk
12pm: 32oz water, piece of baked ham, 1/2cup homemade baked beams, 5 thin slices of potato & goats cheese...not the healthiest, but yummy!!

I had my PT appointment today- and totally got my butt kicked! I asked to have a copy of my workout, so that I could post it here and see the changes!!

Group 1 (x 3)
* one leg lunges from bench (split lunge, 10/side)
*seated row on stability ball - 12reps @ level 4
* pushups - smith (level 6) - 12reps

Group 2 (x3)
*kettlebell pickups (45seconds) 8lbs weights {back straight, in squat}
* side plank on stability ball (40sec/side) = this was originally side crunches on the stability ball, but I could not get it! I kept falling off!!
* reverse flies (8lbs - 15 reps)

Group 3 (x3)
* Leg press - 12 reps (160, 200, 220lbs)
* Wall touches (15reps)
* Hammer squats (12 reps - 14 lbs)

Group 4 (x3)
* Fake burpees (15 reps ....OMG!! HATE HATE HATE HATE THESE)
* Tricep pulldowns level 4 @ 12r
*Pec machine (55lbs) 12 reps


...oh...my...goodness!! I was dead by the time I got to the burpees!! So much so that when i got home, my friend called me and was like "good work out?", and i was like "yeah! were you there? You should have come over to say hi!", and she said, "wow, you must have been focused- I was right next to you! I was watching you do the burpees and felt bad cause they're awful!" ...hehehehe...I was focused big time!

I'm so pleased, my friend, she just signed up too with a personal trainer! I'm glad that I know another person who is going! It'll also help me motivate! And share stories!

I started to feel a little embarrassed that she saw me...as I'm sure I was making some faces, and I was going at a rather slow 50% pace...but you know what- I can't worry about that! I use to be sooo worried about how I looked, what I did....so scared that people were laughing at me! But since I started this, I can't be bothered with that! There's so much more to life! And if I always worried about what other people thought, I would spend my life wasting time on worrying - instead of being happy!

I've noticed also a change in how I justify my emotions. When I was in my previous relationship, I always doubted how I felt. Of course, that was mostly because if I ever felt upset, I was "too sensitive"...if I was ever mad or felt that I was wronged, I was "crazy"...if I was too happy, I was "annoying" ...I couldn't do anything wrong, and I ended up thinking that I either had to justify how I felt, or I was wrong in how I felt...but I've realized that I should never have to apologize for how I feel, and I shouldn't hide my feelings, or think they're irrational!

I'm pleased that my weight loss transition has spurred on other changes in myself..other positive changes. I'm happier, I'm proud of myself, I am accountable for my actions and emotions- and I'm not ashamed of them...I never should have been!

I never thought taking this on would be so beneficial for so many other aspects of my life! But it's great!!

Tonight I have a lovely dinner our with some girlfriends! We're going to a greek place, and I am SOOO Looking forward to it! *yum yum*...but I'm going to be good! I'm going to cap myself to 1 glass of wine, and I'm not going to over eat!! I'm going to be good, but also treat myself

I have so much work to do today too! Right now I'm in a web class seminar for 3 hours...you can see how close i'm paying attention! My goal today is to complete a paper and submit a scholarship application!

So many wonderful things are happening for me! My department nominated me for a very special and prestigious scholarship! Regardless if I get it, I should be proud!! And I am!

It's sunny out today - but cold! I'm happy! And I have an exciting evening ahead of me!!

*skips off*

Hi Tik,

Look at you GO!! Good for you!! It is funny how life goes by and we don't realize why we aren't happy with some things. Sometimes it takes just one or two changes to open the flood gates of happiness. It is nice things are going so good for you. Pretty soon you will be this lean, mean, running machine. I was just talking to my boot camp instructor about some stuff and she mentioned to me that most people when they are overweight- there shoulders slump forward and over time we get used to walking like that and sitting like that. When you carry yourself like that it looks like you are trying to make yourself smaller- more insignificant because of the weight. She told me now that I am much lighter I should put my shoulders back to where they should be-. It feels funny but I am starting to get used to it. It actually helps with my self confidence to walk around with my chest out-haha. Don't worry about people seeing you exercise. Be proud of what you are doing. Don't worry what they are thinking or saying. The proof will be in the pudding (low fat of course-lol).

I know what you mean about burpees- I hate them too. In fact anyone I know that does them hates them-lol. Are you doing any surrenders yet? I put those in the same category as burpees.

I have got to go - work calls. You are doing fantastic. Have a great dinner out! Keep up the good work. Congrats on the nomination!!

 

[Tik]

Surrenders!!?! Oh dear!! Do I dare ask!?! *bites nails*

Yes...burpees are hard- I'm not even doing the entire thing yet- just half! (Jump up, jump down to plank using the bench, push up, jump to bring legs up to chest, then jump up - and start over!) ..I'm glad everyone seems to have a general loath for them! Do they ever get easy? It's a great cardio work out too!! But by the 7th one, I was taking it so slow!!

And you're right

Be proud of what you are doing. Don't worry what they are thinking or saying. The proof will be in the pudding (low fat of course-lol).

I am totally going to show them!! hehehe...with all the low fat proof laden pudding

Thank you again for the running encouragement!! I love that everything is coming into place!

Have a fabulous day at work!! I'm sure you're being much more productive than I am!! hehehehe

 

[StuntDouble]

@Stuntdouble: Wow! You're doing great! My grandfather was an air traffic control man, and he loved it!! Do you have to join the air force, and do their training? Or would you be employed as a civilian? Good luck on your schooling! And congrats for being so motivated with it

Wow, that's awesome, I've always had an interest with it. I'd join as a civilian with Pub8. Just means you take the AT-SAT 8 hour test, do the 7 hour interview/medical/psychological tests, then they'd house me in Oklahoma for 3-4 months for free at that point before getting to work. Takes a long time to get that invite to take the test though, I know people from Pub2 that still haven't gotten theirs. Thanks, and you too!

 

[Tob1]

Jan 31, 2011

Food thus far...
8am: 1 cup Kashi cereal & 1/2 cup almond milk
12pm: 32oz water, piece of baked ham, 1/2cup homemade baked beams, 5 thin slices of potato & goats cheese...not the healthiest, but yummy!!

I had my PT appointment today- and totally got my butt kicked! I asked to have a copy of my workout, so that I could post it here and see the changes!!

Group 1 (x 3)
* one leg lunges from bench (split lunge, 10/side)
*seated row on stability ball - 12reps @ level 4
* pushups - smith (level 6) - 12reps

Group 2 (x3)
*kettlebell pickups (45seconds) 8lbs weights {back straight, in squat}
* side plank on stability ball (40sec/side) = this was originally side crunches on the stability ball, but I could not get it! I kept falling off!!
* reverse flies (8lbs - 15 reps)

Group 3 (x3)
* Leg press - 12 reps (160, 200, 220lbs)
* Wall touches (15reps)
* Hammer squats (12 reps - 14 lbs)

Group 4 (x3)
* Fake burpees (15 reps ....OMG!! HATE HATE HATE HATE THESE)
* Tricep pulldowns level 4 @ 12r
*Pec machine (55lbs) 12 reps


...oh...my...goodness!! I was dead by the time I got to the burpees!! So much- that when i got home, my friend called me and was said "good work out?", and i was like "yeah! were you there? You should have come over to say hi!", and she said, "wow, you must have been focused- I was right next to you! I was watching you do the burpees and felt bad cause they're awful!" ...hehehehe...I was focused big time!

I'm so pleased, my friend, she just signed up too with a personal trainer! I'm glad that I know another person who is going! It'll also help me motivate! And share stories!

I started to feel a little embarrassed that she saw me...as I'm sure I was making some faces, and I was going at a rather slow 50% pace...but you know what- I can't worry about that! I use to be sooo worried about how I looked, what I did....so scared that people were laughing at me! But since I started this, I can't be bothered with that! There's so much more to life! And if I always worried about what other people thought, I would spend my life wasting time on worrying - instead of being happy!

I've noticed also a change in how I justify my emotions. When I was in my previous relationship, I always doubted how I felt. Of course, that was mostly because if I ever felt upset, I was "too sensitive"...if I was ever mad or felt that I was wronged, I was "crazy"...if I was too happy, I was "annoying" ...I couldn't do anything right, and I ended up thinking that I either had to justify how I felt, or I was wrong in how I felt...but I've realized that I should never have to apologize for how I feel, and I shouldn't hide my feelings, or think they're irrational!

I'm pleased that my weight loss transition has spurred on other changes in myself..other positive changes. I'm happier, I'm proud of myself, I am accountable for my actions and emotions- and I'm not ashamed of them...I never should have been!

I never thought taking this on would be so beneficial for so many other aspects of my life! But it's great!!

Tonight I have a lovely dinner out with some girlfriends! We're going to a greek place, and I am SOOO Looking forward to it! *yum yum*...but I'm going to be good! I'm going to cap myself to 1 glass of wine, and I'm not going to over eat!! I'm going to be good, but also treat myself

I have so much work to do today too! Right now I'm in a web class seminar for 3 hours...you can see how close i'm paying attention! My goal today is to complete a paper and submit a scholarship application!

So many wonderful things are happening for me! My department nominated me for a very special and prestigious scholarship! Regardless if I get it, I should be proud!! And I am!

It's sunny out today - but cold! I'm happy! And I have an exciting evening ahead of me!!

*skips off*

1st great work out!

2nd Congrats on the nomination! ill have my fingers crossed.

3rd I know you are sick of hearing this now but DO NOT EVER BE EMBARRASSED! You are on the correct path and from your writing i can see you are over coming all that... keep it up!

4th enjoy your hard earned dinner, laugh and have a good time!

 

[skkroll]

Oh my gosh, I can't believe you didn't even notice your friend at the gym right next to you! That is determination at it's finest, my dear! Work it!!!

Love the positive energy and good vibes you're bringing here! I am so happy for you and excited to see how far you will come. Hope you had a great time with your friends at dinner last night

OH - and good for you on passing up that diet soda

 

[Tik]

Thank you again everyone for all the kind words and support!!

yesterday night ended up being wonderful!

I didn't exactly stick to the one glass of wine *bites nails* I might have had 2...or 3!

But dinner was wonderful! I had grilled chicken and veggies, with just a little bit of dill yogurt, roasted potatoes, and a Greek salad! Then just a few bits of dessert! It was a lovely treat! I certainly went over my "healthy" selection, but hey, it could have been A LOT worse (i'm not going to weight myself, as I'm sure the wine, salt, and larger than normal portion last night caused me to gain some weight- but I'm determined that it'll be off of me by friday!!

Food Today
8am: Breakfast sandwich (2 12 grain pieces of toast, poached egg, 2 slices of tomato, 1tbs of old cheddar grated cheese): 275c
10am: Fruit smoothie (1/2 banana, 1/2 cup of frozen berries, 1/2 cup of OJ): 200 c
12:30: Quinoa (1 cup): 185c, beef stroganoff (1 cup): 130c

Calories so far: 790


I'm looking forward to Zumba tonight! I just hope I can shake my sleepies...I'm zonked today!

Hope you all have a fantastic day


***UPDATE***

So I counted my calories today, and I'm really surprised...I thought the ingredients I'm using, the grain/whole wheat breads, the fruit, and fresh OJ, and everything else would be healthy...but I don't know...200c for a smooth, that's not healthy at all...and my breakfast sandwich- well, I like the carbs to get me going, but I dunno- WHAT'S THE STORY with bread?? *grumble* ...the calorie counting has certainly left me someone fizzled...I thought my lunch was a lot more unhealthy than my smoothie and breakfast, just because it's more filling and heavier- but it's not much more than my sandwich...and to be honest, I'm surprised that the quinoa is so high too.... I guess I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this.... my 1 cup of quinoa has more calories than 1 cup of cola....I know ... I know... I'm being silly...but I'm just surprised..I guess I've had the idea that the greater the calories the worse off it is for you...I dunno!

I'm going to go sulk over my half eaten lunch and bottle of water...*sigh* ...that sound you hear, it's my bubble popping, and slowly releasing the air of hope, dreams, and happiness...I kid!

 

[skkroll]

First of all, 200 calories for a smoothie isn't that bad! If you do want to cut the calories, though, instead of using OJ, just use water. It won't be as sweet but you could always add in some natural sweeteners such as Truvia or Steevia. Another thing you can do is to only poach your egg whites for your breakfast sandwich. Egg whites from one large egg is about 25 calories - so right there you are cutting 45 calories, not to mention all the cholesterol that comes from the egg yolk! Lastly, comparing quinoa to soda is like comparing grill chicken to cake! Just because the soda has less calories doesn't make it any better for you - think of all the sugar and carbs and sodium that comes in just one soda can!

You're doing FINE! Don't over-think it! Adjustments can be made, you will learn along the way

 

[Tob1]

Thank you again everyone for all the kind words and support!!

yesterday night ended up being wonderful!

I didn't exactly stick to the one glass of wine *bites nails* I might have had 2...or 3!

But dinner was wonderful! I had grilled chicken and veggies, with just a little bit of dill yogurt, roasted potatoes, and a Greek salad! Then just a few bits of dessert! It was a lovely treat! I certainly went over my "healthy" selection, but hey, it could have been A LOT worse (i'm not going to weight myself, as I'm sure the wine, salt, and larger than normal portion last night caused me to gain some weight- but I'm determined that it'll be off of me by friday!!

Food Today
8am: Breakfast sandwich (2 12 grain pieces of toast, poached egg, 2 slices of tomato, 1tbs of old cheddar grated cheese): 275c
10am: Fruit smoothie (1/2 banana, 1/2 cup of frozen berries, 1/2 cup of OJ): 200 c
12:30: Quinoa (1 cup): 185c, beef stroganoff (1 cup): 130c

Calories so far: 790


I'm looking forward to Zumba tonight! I just hope I can shake my sleepies...I'm zonked today!

Hope you all have a fantastic day


***UPDATE***

So I counted my calories today, and I'm really surprised...I thought the ingredients I'm using, the grain/whole wheat breads, the fruit, and fresh OJ, and everything else would be healthy...but I don't know...200c for a smooth, that's not healthy at all...and my breakfast sandwich- well, I like the carbs to get me going, but I dunno- WHAT'S THE STORY with bread?? *grumble* ...the calorie counting has certainly left me someone fizzled...I thought my lunch was a lot more unhealthy than my smoothie and breakfast, just because it's more filling and heavier- but it's not much more than my sandwich...and to be honest, I'm surprised that the quinoa is so high too.... I guess I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this.... my 1 cup of quinoa has more calories than 1 cup of cola....I know ... I know... I'm being silly...but I'm just surprised..I guess I've had the idea that the greater the calories the worse off it is for you...I dunno!

I'm going to go sulk over my half eaten lunch and bottle of water...*sigh* ...that sound you hear, it's my bubble popping, and slowly releasing the air of hope, dreams, and happiness...I kid!

I am glad you enjoyed you night out... now forget that you did bad, just put it out of your mind. its not that big of a deal. you're doing great!

 

[Sunflower2]

You need a treat every now and again I was shocked when I worked out the calories for a lot of my food when I began my diet--Don't sweat it! 200 calories is really low for a smoothie!!

 

[Tik]

Thank you guys for the comments about calories...and you're right skkoll, i know quinoa is NOTHING like a can of pop...but...but....it just urks me! I remember I use to substitute a soda for a meal on my busy days...

But there are "good" calories and "bad" calories....and I do need them to function!

Skkoll: I'm going to take your advice on adding the water! I couldn't believe how high in calories OJ was- but I shouldn't be surprised as it is mostly sugar!

Tob: Thanks for the advice! You're right, last night was last night- today is today! Must forget!

And as you say sunflower, we deserve treats every now and then!

Thank you guys

PS: Sunflower- I am totally shocked!! I can't believe how many calories are in the simplest things!!! it's insane! But it's good to be aware!

 

[brawny77]

Hi
I read your thread and I like your positive attitude. Good luck on your doctorate classes. I am currently working on my dissertation. Hope to be Dr Brawny before 2012. I will do my proposal this spring. I hope. Watch out during those classes. So tempting to eat junk.

 

[gohomejes]

Hey Jill!

Oh man…I got tired just reading your work-out for yesterday. LOVE IT. I am totally stealing some of the exercises for my circuit work-out today. LOL you brought back painful memories of burpees. Omg I hateddddd those. Oh and mountain climbers. -_-

I have to agree with skkroll. I don't think 200cals for a smoothie is bad at all. I know how it can get disheartening when you start to look at the nutritional facts for things that seem so light and healthy. But you really can't get discouraged. You're still making healthy choices and you shouldn't cut out things you like. Everything in moderation. What is your calorie intake goal for the day?

I've never heard of quinoa so I'm going to have to Google that.

Have an amazing Zumba class tonight =)

 

[BugDude]

Tik, you're doing soooo great!!! Don't waste your time concerned with what anyone else thinks at the gym or anywhere else...the people that matter don't mind, and the people that mind don't matter. I was blessed with not caring what others thought from as long as I can remember. It's very liberating. You do your thing confident in the fact that you have a plan and it will work. That's all that matters.

I do all of the grocery shopping for our family and I learned a lot reading nutrition labels. It was very educational. I can now look at a label and in seconds tell if it is something I can work in or not. A lot of things I don't even have to look at the label. This is a process and you're figuring it out and it will get much easier as you go. I had a business trip all day today, left at 8am and got home at 10pm. I had to eat where the group wanted to eat and I couldn't do a plan ahead of time, but I was able to find good stuff everywhere. I entered it all in my blackberry and put it in my meal plan spreasheet when I got home and I was under calories for the day and high protein, low fat, and good carbs. So, it gets easier to judge without an abacus and a slide rule after a little bit. Keep it up, and we're glad you joined here because your positive attitude is contagious!!!

 

[Tik]

Hi
I read your thread and I like your positive attitude. Good luck on your doctorate classes. I am currently working on my dissertation. Hope to be Dr Brawny before 2012. I will do my proposal this spring. I hope. Watch out during those classes. So tempting to eat junk.

Hi There!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Congrats on making it to your dissertation! I'm in my first year- so I'm finishing off my classes...then I have 3 comps, AND THEN I can begin my dissertation!! What is your work on? I'm so pleased to see someone who is on the road to finishing! Someone like me who is just starting out- well, it's a scary thing! It's going to take me forever! Some days I just don't know why I even started it

And I agree! It's SOOO temping to eat junk food...especially after a long stressful day! And it's also hard to get your butt out there and exercise...sometimes i'm just so pooped, that all I can do is just lay in bed awake- too tired to sleep! hehehehe

But it does make a difference! I've noticed I have a lot more energy and more concentration to do my work now that I've started working out regularly and eating healthy!

Thank you again for the kind words! I find staying positives helps me get through the tough times

 

[Tik]

Hey Jill!

Oh man…I got tired just reading your work-out for yesterday. LOVE IT. I am totally stealing some of the exercises for my circuit work-out today. LOL you brought back painful memories of burpees. Omg I hateddddd those. Oh and mountain climbers. -_-

I have to agree with skkroll. I don't think 200cals for a smoothie is bad at all. I know how it can get disheartening when you start to look at the nutritional facts for things that seem so light and healthy. But you really can't get discouraged. You're still making healthy choices and you shouldn't cut out things you like. Everything in moderation. What is your calorie intake goal for the day?

I've never heard of quinoa so I'm going to have to Google that.

Have an amazing Zumba class tonight =)

OMG! BURPEEES!! I LOVE that there is a general hate towards them...because I was just cursing inside at them!!! Oooo and mountain climbers I can't stand them either! Although, I am going to be extremely proud when i can complete 15 burpees and not want to curl into a ball and cry! hehehehe

Thank you (and skkroll) for putting my mind at ease with the calories...it's really...WEIRD...knowing the calories. For so long I was totally oblivious as to what's in my food, and how that impacted me...and it's really startling to see what I just crammed into my body! But now that I'm aware, I can at leat make better choice! I did some research yesterday, and it's really interesting- but, OMG, there's A LOT to know!!

Feel free to take anything you see from here! I'm going to try and keep posting my workouts with my trainer! I figure it might help some people who are a lot like me, just starting out and not sure what to do

quinoa is a grain (I think!) it's really good! It's can go in soups, stews, act like morning oatmeal, or even replace rice! I've had it in salads! It's really great with a lot of things, and really good for you!!

have a great day chica!!

 

[Tik]

Tik, you're doing soooo great!!! Don't waste your time concerned with what anyone else thinks at the gym or anywhere else...the people that matter don't mind, and the people that mind don't matter. I was blessed with not caring what others thought from as long as I can remember. It's very liberating. You do your thing confident in the fact that you have a plan and it will work. That's all that matters.

I do all of the grocery shopping for our family and I learned a lot reading nutrition labels. It was very educational. I can now look at a label and in seconds tell if it is something I can work in or not. A lot of things I don't even have to look at the label. This is a process and you're figuring it out and it will get much easier as you go. I had a business trip all day today, left at 8am and got home at 10pm. I had to eat where the group wanted to eat and I couldn't do a plan ahead of time, but I was able to find good stuff everywhere. I entered it all in my blackberry and put it in my meal plan spreasheet when I got home and I was under calories for the day and high protein, low fat, and good carbs. So, it gets easier to judge without an abacus and a slide rule after a little bit. Keep it up, and we're glad you joined here because your positive attitude is contagious!!!

Eeee!! Thank you so much! *bounces* It's so nice to hear people tell me I'm doing good!

I think you live by a great philosophy! It's too much work/time/energy to always worry about what people think! I think it's because growing up being a bit overweight, I was always self-conscious!! I'm slowly learning that I'm fabulous, and if people don't like me, or make fun of me- that's their problem! It's hard to keep reminding me of that! But I think as I get more mature (I giggle thinking about me being mature! ), I'll learn to brush off my insecurities and recognize all the fantastic'ness that I am It really helps when I come on here, and have so many wonderful people telling me how great I'm doing!!

You should be very proud of yourself for sticking to your eating plans! I've found it to be SO hard doing that! Even at dinner the other night, I was like, "hmmm, which would be leaner?" ...and they were all like, "Stop that healthy stuff right now! We're out to enjoy tonight!" ...and it's hard when the people you're around don't understand that the healthy stuff is what you do enjoy! I'm going away next week with these same girls, and I'm going to have to stick to my guns about what I want to eat! It shouldn't ruin their time if I want to eat something healthy! I don't dwell on it, I don't judge others- it's MY choice And I'm going to remember you whenever I start to doubt it! I'll think of you and your excel spread sheet (which I am going to have to make and start carrying around! Brilliant idea!!!)


Thank you again! As always, you brighten my day and give me encouragement!! *hugs*

 

[Tik]

Before I start, I just wanted to get the mushy stuff over with.

This community is really fantastic! You all are very encouraging and supportive, and have been making a giant difference in my life! I know I wouldn't stick to my diet/exercising as much as I do now, without you! So thank you!!

Ok! So Yesterday I had to DRAG myself to zumba! It was so snowy and slippery out! When I got home from school, all I wanted to do was stay in and veg. But I told myself (after reading a few diaries on here), that I have to go! And I did! I was so proud (I nearly killed myself on some steps getting there! But I made it!). It was a fantastic class! I had a great time!

Then I came home and watched, "I use to be fat". Someone had mentioned it on here, it's an MTV show that follows a new teen each episode, and their journey to lose weight (a really unrealistic amount, that no one could do in a normal situation! Like 90lbs in 90 days... ) ... anyways, I have a lot of issues with shows like these...but I have to say, I totally watched it for the warm and fuzzies! And actually it helped me realize that I do want it, and that if I want it, I got to suck it up! It's going to be HARD, but totally worth it! And the hard work I put it is something I should be proud of! So I went into my morning PT session with a whole new attitude! And any time I thought to myself that I couldn't do something - I said, "WAIT! YOU CAN DO IT!" As my PT has told me before (with a giant smile on her face) - suck it up princess! It's not that I complain a whole lot, in fact, I'm surprise that I don't complain more! But there are times when I'll be on the last 3 lunges, and I'll have a look of pure distaste on my face, and she'll say that to me! And you know what? I laugh, and pump out the best 3 lunges I can!!


Food: Feb 1, 2011
8am: Breakfast sandwich (2 12 grain pieces of toast, poached egg, 2 slices of tomato, 1tbs of old cheddar grated cheese): 275c
10am: Fruit smoothie (1/2 banana, 1/2 cup of frozen berries, 1/2 cup of OJ): 200 c (I ended up only drinking about 1/2 after I counted the calories! ~100)
12:30: Quinoa (1 cup): 185c, beef stroganoff (1 cup): 130c, 32 oz water
7:30pm: Homemade baked beans, small slice of ham, roasted potatoes with feta cheese (~420c), 3 lrg waters
9:00pm: apple (55c), sm piece of cheese (69c) 1 lrg water

Calories total: 1234

So I'm pleased! I may have gone over more, as I'm new at counting calories, but I feel very happy! I was always very satisfied with my food, and probably ate more than I should have at dinner because I waited way too long to have something to eat (I know I need to spread out my food a bit more). Anyways, deducting 500 off my BMR, I'm right in the perfect range! Plus the zumba! I think I'm on the road to getting what I want done


Food Feb 2,2011
6:30am - Kashi cereal w/ almond milk (110c)
9:00am - egg sandwich (egg, onion, green pepper, on ww toast - 180c)
10:30am - OJ (115c)

Calories total: 405

My PT appointment was fantastic! I was totally pumped- and as always, we had a lovely therapy session!! hehe

Set 1 X3
Squats (15r)
Oblique rotations (cable- level 4) (10/side)
Standing row on bosu ball (15r)

Set 2 X3
Forward lunges (20r)
Medicine ball side to sides (20r)
Shoulder press (50lbs, 15r)

Set 3 X 3
Back extensions on stability ball (15r)
Medicine ball situps (20r)
Cable straight box bicep curls (15r- level 3)

Set 4 X 3
Tricep pull downs with strait bar (level 5- 15r)
Deadlifts (straight leg with BB - 3lbs) (15r)


I felt great about my work out today! It wasn't too easy, but it was energizing! I'm really finding out the benefits of having a good portion of carbs prior to my work out- it makes a world of difference!! I have 4 sessions this week, instead of my regular 3! So I'm feeling pumped!! It'll help me keep up my exercising on my trip next week! Although, i would say skiing 5 days straight will be a good work out! ... maybe...hehehehhe

Today we're waiting for ANOTHER storm! We got 7cm of snow last night, and are awaiting another 30cm! I'm currently at school waiting for a meeting, but I have a feeling campus is going to be closed this afternoon- which means not evening class for me!! And it'll probably be closed tomorrow! WOOOT!!

I hope you all have a fabulous day!!!

 

[brawny77]

Would you believe its icy here in Texas too? wild, and we have no idea how to drive on this stuff. My doctorate will be in Educational administration. I run a school district. I did my comps over a year ago...Holy Cow...Two day test. I wrote 42 pgs total...but I passed. My doctorral work is on school security and crime prevention. Are you yawning yet? You are soooo right about the nice people on here. Ive never met any of them but I feel they are my buds They have helped me so far,,,Anyway..shouldnt you be studying? Ha Ha