Week 12! EEK! I honestly can't believe how fast the summer has gone by. It was 59 degrees here this morning. Hello, fall! Dropping by a bit early, eh?
Fitness: I've added 2.5 pound ankle weights as well as 2 pound hand weights to my walk, and I can tell that those little additions have made it much more challenging. After the first walk with them, I was questioning whether I should use them again because I was wiped out! And then I realized that at one time I didn't have a CHOICE on whether to put down that extra 9 pounds. And now I am thinking about putting them down just because it's harder? What kind of crazy logic is that?! ::smack::
Nutrition: I'm finding that getting at least 75% of the calcium requirement isn't difficult to manage if I plan it in, but the problem is that I don't always WANT the foods that will get me there. Selfish? Yes. But truthful. I'm going to experiment with coffee/almond milk/yogurt smoothies to see if I can make a tasty snack that will help. I do love my coffee.
Motivation: No books this week, but I have been taking motivation from all around me, whether it is a church marquee, a friend's comment that I look better, or the "reward" pants in my closet that fit but need a bit more work from me to look good.
This week: Keep on keepin' on! We'll be traveling this weekend and part of next week, so I want to get in extra an extra exercise time every day this week. Since I've got so much to do before we leave, I don't know how possible that is, but I'm going to try. I already did my morning walk, and this afternoon I'm taking my two urchins + two friends to the Museum of Science & Industry. I'm guessing I'll be chasing the two youngest at least. Maybe that will count for my extra walk today? :)
Showing posts with label 12-Week Sprint. Show all posts
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
12-Week Sprint: Week 11
Almost at the end, the last week push-through!
Fitness: Not as consistent as in past weeks. Part of that is due to obligations, but not all of it. I think I'm getting bored with doing nothing but walking. I'd like to move some strength exercises in, but to be honest, I don't have a clue how or what to do. Tomorrow is a library day, so I am going to look for a book on strength exercises.
Nutrition: Nothing new to report on foods. I do think that logging my intake has really helped me recognize the calorie cost for various foods. At first I changed what I was eating because of the calories. Now I think my tastes are changing. I'm more accustomed to fresher, lighter foods, and the heavy fare isn't really as appetizing. But it has the added bonus of being healthier! Also, I've noticed that I never reach the daily recommended amount for calcium. The most I have even gotten is 70%, and that was with actively trying. Usually it's closer to 40%. Not good considering that I am a ::gulp:: middle-aged woman! I'll be trying to get that number up to 75% -- consistently.
Motivation: Haven't read anything health-and-fitness related this week. (Or at least if I DID, it didn't stick with me and isn't worth mentioning.) My motivation this week has come from recognizing -- and enjoying! -- the new-found freedom I have. Do I really have more freedom? Probably not, but it FEELS like it. I am willing to do more, and even push myself a bit in the process.
This week: You know it. Just keep on keepin' on. Just with more calcium!
Fitness: Not as consistent as in past weeks. Part of that is due to obligations, but not all of it. I think I'm getting bored with doing nothing but walking. I'd like to move some strength exercises in, but to be honest, I don't have a clue how or what to do. Tomorrow is a library day, so I am going to look for a book on strength exercises.
Nutrition: Nothing new to report on foods. I do think that logging my intake has really helped me recognize the calorie cost for various foods. At first I changed what I was eating because of the calories. Now I think my tastes are changing. I'm more accustomed to fresher, lighter foods, and the heavy fare isn't really as appetizing. But it has the added bonus of being healthier! Also, I've noticed that I never reach the daily recommended amount for calcium. The most I have even gotten is 70%, and that was with actively trying. Usually it's closer to 40%. Not good considering that I am a ::gulp:: middle-aged woman! I'll be trying to get that number up to 75% -- consistently.
Motivation: Haven't read anything health-and-fitness related this week. (Or at least if I DID, it didn't stick with me and isn't worth mentioning.) My motivation this week has come from recognizing -- and enjoying! -- the new-found freedom I have. Do I really have more freedom? Probably not, but it FEELS like it. I am willing to do more, and even push myself a bit in the process.
This week: You know it. Just keep on keepin' on. Just with more calcium!
Monday, July 4, 2011
12-Week Sprint: Week 6
Holey schamoley. It's Week 6 already! (No Week 5 recap from me last week because I was simply too busy.) So, we're at the halfway point, and according to my step on the scale this morning, I'm 15 pounds from my goal. Hmm. Losing 15 pounds in 6 weeks. That's a lofty goal, as it as taken me about 5 months to lose 20 pounds, but I'll see how close I can get anyway.
Fitness: I'm back to my 25-30 miles a week. I found a couple of new DVDs at the thrift store this weekend (at the big half-price sale!), and I'm looking forward to giving them a try.
Nutrition: Few problems there. I am using My Fitness Pal to log, and I haven't had much trouble staying within my goal. Some days I have trouble eating all of my calories though, which seems really strange.
Motivation: Currently reading:
Very fun, interesting, easy read. Lots of fast food included. While I'm not really a fan of eating out so much, it IS good to be informed, especially since we travel so very often. My husband is reading it as well, and he is quite enjoying it.
So, onto this week. We are traveling south, so I'll have to put some of the things from that book into practice. I won't be able to walk like I normally do, and I won't be able to cook my own meals. I am not expecting to LOSE much this week, but I am hoping to maintain at the very least.
Fitness: I'm back to my 25-30 miles a week. I found a couple of new DVDs at the thrift store this weekend (at the big half-price sale!), and I'm looking forward to giving them a try.
Nutrition: Few problems there. I am using My Fitness Pal to log, and I haven't had much trouble staying within my goal. Some days I have trouble eating all of my calories though, which seems really strange.
Motivation: Currently reading:
Very fun, interesting, easy read. Lots of fast food included. While I'm not really a fan of eating out so much, it IS good to be informed, especially since we travel so very often. My husband is reading it as well, and he is quite enjoying it.
So, onto this week. We are traveling south, so I'll have to put some of the things from that book into practice. I won't be able to walk like I normally do, and I won't be able to cook my own meals. I am not expecting to LOSE much this week, but I am hoping to maintain at the very least.
Monday, June 20, 2011
12-Week Sprint: Week 4
This week was crap. There you have it! It started off well enough, then took a huge turn south on Thursday when I had to tell my son that a friend of his had died. In addition, I have been sick since Friday. On Saturday and Sunday especially, I felt just horrible. I ended up taking a 3.5 hour nap on Saturday, and that is just unheard-of for me.
Fitness: I've only walked about 17 miles in the past 7 days. That's at least 10 miles under what I normally have done. I tried to walk yesterday, but after just one mile I started feeling bad and decided to wait another day.
Nutrition: This part wasn't bad, as I was under my calorie goals every day except Saturday.
Motivation: Again, Thursday was a turning point, as I needed to focus on my son. I finished reading Mindless Eating, and I haven't started another book yet.
This week is about regrouping. I do still have a particularly stressful day coming up tomorrow, but I'll just have to work past it. I'm going to move myself back into walking, and possibly doing some of my fitness DVDs. I like them, but I hate to do too much too soon. I'll be starting another book as well, but I need to go to the library and find one!
Fitness: I've only walked about 17 miles in the past 7 days. That's at least 10 miles under what I normally have done. I tried to walk yesterday, but after just one mile I started feeling bad and decided to wait another day.
Nutrition: This part wasn't bad, as I was under my calorie goals every day except Saturday.
Motivation: Again, Thursday was a turning point, as I needed to focus on my son. I finished reading Mindless Eating, and I haven't started another book yet.
This week is about regrouping. I do still have a particularly stressful day coming up tomorrow, but I'll just have to work past it. I'm going to move myself back into walking, and possibly doing some of my fitness DVDs. I like them, but I hate to do too much too soon. I'll be starting another book as well, but I need to go to the library and find one!
Monday, June 13, 2011
12-Week Sprint: Week 3
Technically the title is "12-Week Sprint to the Finish" but I'm nowhere near my finish, so I'm just dropping the "finish" part.
Fitness: I am probably most proud of this one. My main form of exercise is walking. I walk about 30 miles a week. I like it, and it's easy enough that I do it often. (This is key for me.) But this week I challenged myself and put in a Tae Bo DVD I had found at the thrift shop. I've had it for a while, probably 9 months or so, and I had never tried it because I was scared. I mean, real workout people do those workouts. I'm an overweight goob who has never exercised in her life. Here's the thing: I ROCKED IT. I am so proud!!! Was I perfect? No. I didn't expect to be, but I stepped out and challenged myself, and that is what pleases me most.
Nutrition: Slow and steady wins the race here. I'm still figuring out what is worth the calorie expense and what is not, but I am consistently under my calorie goals.
Motivation: Reading. Reading, reading, reading. I've been collecting quotes and reading a few blog posts. Also, my current book:
GOOD STUFF, my people. GOOD STUFF. Lots of statistical information -- I'm kind of a nerd and I like that -- but not so much that it should put non-nerdy people off. It is just a fascinating look at how we eat and how everything from marketing to packaging to our companions affect our behaviors. I'm about 2/3 through it, and so far I would highly recommend it.
So that sums up my week. I don't seem to have a problem with the nutrition or the motivation part, so this week I'm going to focus on continuing with my walking and add in a few more of those challenging workouts.
Fitness: I am probably most proud of this one. My main form of exercise is walking. I walk about 30 miles a week. I like it, and it's easy enough that I do it often. (This is key for me.) But this week I challenged myself and put in a Tae Bo DVD I had found at the thrift shop. I've had it for a while, probably 9 months or so, and I had never tried it because I was scared. I mean, real workout people do those workouts. I'm an overweight goob who has never exercised in her life. Here's the thing: I ROCKED IT. I am so proud!!! Was I perfect? No. I didn't expect to be, but I stepped out and challenged myself, and that is what pleases me most.
Nutrition: Slow and steady wins the race here. I'm still figuring out what is worth the calorie expense and what is not, but I am consistently under my calorie goals.
Motivation: Reading. Reading, reading, reading. I've been collecting quotes and reading a few blog posts. Also, my current book:
GOOD STUFF, my people. GOOD STUFF. Lots of statistical information -- I'm kind of a nerd and I like that -- but not so much that it should put non-nerdy people off. It is just a fascinating look at how we eat and how everything from marketing to packaging to our companions affect our behaviors. I'm about 2/3 through it, and so far I would highly recommend it.
So that sums up my week. I don't seem to have a problem with the nutrition or the motivation part, so this week I'm going to focus on continuing with my walking and add in a few more of those challenging workouts.
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