Sunday morning Leah and I went to Wal-Mart to shop for groceries. We ran into one of my band parents who asked me if I had lost weight. This was a nice and unexpected surprise.
I think things are going well. I have not been exercising as I had done but I have been walking around the MSU campus and riding bikes at every opportunity. My eating habits have improved, especially since we both gave up sweets and desserts for Lent. I have a good breakfast, a mid-morning snack, a good lunch, and a sandwich or snack in the afternoon before having dinner at night. Things are good.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Change in Plans...
After missing one day two weeks ago, I made the sad conclusion that the route I'm going is not working as I planned. So last week I failed to do any physical exercise. I'm sad.
However, I'm hoping to turn things around. I have gotten more interested in riding bikes, and though that is not as beneficial as running or sprinting, it's at least something I enjoy. I might be attempting to do that more often now depending on the weather. In the meantime I am going to keep pushing myself to walk or jog if nothing else. I had the crazy notion last week that maybe I should train for a marathon as a stimulus to my brain. Hmm. We'll see!
However, I'm hoping to turn things around. I have gotten more interested in riding bikes, and though that is not as beneficial as running or sprinting, it's at least something I enjoy. I might be attempting to do that more often now depending on the weather. In the meantime I am going to keep pushing myself to walk or jog if nothing else. I had the crazy notion last week that maybe I should train for a marathon as a stimulus to my brain. Hmm. We'll see!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
A Bump in the Road
Well, I'm in the fourth week of my workout routine, and so far I have only missed one day, that being Monday. For whatever reason, I willed myself out of exercising. It doesn't help that temperatures outside are pretty darn cold. But I'm going to push through hopefully and make it work.
I definitely can notice a lot more energy in my work each day. I just feel more alert. I don't think any results have come through weight loss yet, but I'm hoping I'm on the right track to getting there.
I definitely can notice a lot more energy in my work each day. I just feel more alert. I don't think any results have come through weight loss yet, but I'm hoping I'm on the right track to getting there.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Pushing On...
Alright, so I haven't updated every day like I said I would. But I must say that I would rather work out and not post than not work out and post.
The last two weeks I have worked out three days each week. My workout is an interval-training that works on intensity rather than distance. In other words, instead of trying to run two miles a day at a moderate to slow jog, I run two 120 yard sprints at moderate paces and six 120 yard sprints at full speed. By raising the intensity of each run, you get the body to use alternative fuel (that sounds funny) that it otherwise would not use unless it's desperate. Along with some good stretches and exercises (mainly legs), I feel as if I have a lot more energy and flexibility.
This week, I am adding the following things:
- Instead of having just a cup of coffee each morning, I now also have two eggs (scrambled) and a glass of milk. By jumpstarting my metabolism each morning, it adds more energy to my day and causes me to burn it even when I'm just sitting at my desk. Supposedly if you drink three glasses of milk a day it helps you lose weight. It's worth a shot. I also take a pill of Vitamin-C (to help with the immune system) and another pill called CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), which reportedly helps with weight loss. Before you panic, know this: the recommended dose of CLA (by the container) says that I should have two pills twice each day (four pills in total). I only am taking one pill a day. If nothing else, I'm introducing something into my system.
- During the day, I will have a snack before lunch. Right now I'm on granola bars with a little yogurt, but I'm hoping next week to have a bowl of cereal (more milk!).
- At lunch I am giving up my carbonated beverage for a bottle of water. Hopefully it will make some improvements along with the nutritious lunch (If I have salad, I'm also going to attempt to use less dressing...)
- After my workout each day, I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and an apple to help with the weight burn. By eating after a work-out, you increase your metabolism and supply the energy loss that you burned off (how that makes sense, I'm not sure).
- Finally, at night I plan on having a delicious strawberry smoothie made with ice, milk, yogurt, and real pieces of strawberry. Yum! Who said eating healthy doesn't taste good?
Alright, back to school. Things are beginning to look up! Four more weeks to go before the first checkpoint!
The last two weeks I have worked out three days each week. My workout is an interval-training that works on intensity rather than distance. In other words, instead of trying to run two miles a day at a moderate to slow jog, I run two 120 yard sprints at moderate paces and six 120 yard sprints at full speed. By raising the intensity of each run, you get the body to use alternative fuel (that sounds funny) that it otherwise would not use unless it's desperate. Along with some good stretches and exercises (mainly legs), I feel as if I have a lot more energy and flexibility.
This week, I am adding the following things:
- Instead of having just a cup of coffee each morning, I now also have two eggs (scrambled) and a glass of milk. By jumpstarting my metabolism each morning, it adds more energy to my day and causes me to burn it even when I'm just sitting at my desk. Supposedly if you drink three glasses of milk a day it helps you lose weight. It's worth a shot. I also take a pill of Vitamin-C (to help with the immune system) and another pill called CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), which reportedly helps with weight loss. Before you panic, know this: the recommended dose of CLA (by the container) says that I should have two pills twice each day (four pills in total). I only am taking one pill a day. If nothing else, I'm introducing something into my system.
- During the day, I will have a snack before lunch. Right now I'm on granola bars with a little yogurt, but I'm hoping next week to have a bowl of cereal (more milk!).
- At lunch I am giving up my carbonated beverage for a bottle of water. Hopefully it will make some improvements along with the nutritious lunch (If I have salad, I'm also going to attempt to use less dressing...)
- After my workout each day, I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and an apple to help with the weight burn. By eating after a work-out, you increase your metabolism and supply the energy loss that you burned off (how that makes sense, I'm not sure).
- Finally, at night I plan on having a delicious strawberry smoothie made with ice, milk, yogurt, and real pieces of strawberry. Yum! Who said eating healthy doesn't taste good?
Alright, back to school. Things are beginning to look up! Four more weeks to go before the first checkpoint!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Okay, let's try this again...
... So I thought I was doing good. During my whole week off at Thanksgiving, I took the time to work out every other day on my dad's Healthrider at his house. It was going swell, mainly because I was working out in the morning (my most productive time of the day) and wasn't committed (one t or two ts?) to doing anything else all day.
Of course, when we went back to our regularly scheduled program the next week, it didn't work out so well. SO...
I decided to make a New Year's resolution of the deal. And here goes:
My goal is to weigh under 250 pounds by May 22nd. That is exactly 130 days away. I had a slight holiday regression on my weight, but I am still doing better than I have been.
My second goal is to lose two inches of girth from both of my thighs. Right now they are at a whopping 28.5 inches.
My third goal is to lose two inches from my waist. It is currently at a staggering 52.5 inches.
My final goal is to fit into my old business suit. I got this suit about three years ago and haven't been able to wear it for the past two (that may be more due to poor measurements at first... but I digress). I really want to wear it on May 31st at the Mississippi HOBY convention.
How am I planning on achieving these goals? Today I started a new workout regime to see if I can drastically alter my appearance. It's a three days a week, six week plan that involves short bursts of high intensity running with a few basic exercises to help condition my legs. I'm going to combine this with a healthier eating plan that will hopefully balance me out.
My first due date for results is February 20th, which happens to be my aunt's birthday and my 8 month wedding anniversary. At this time, I will be content to be about a quarter distance away from my original goals. If I'm any closer, that's just gravy on top.
If you have any inspirational advice or comments, I'd love for you to share them below. All you have to do is sign up for a blogspot account (if you have a Google account, it works just the same) and you're free to use, abuse, or confuse me. A little motivation every once in awhile would do me some good.
Of course, when we went back to our regularly scheduled program the next week, it didn't work out so well. SO...
I decided to make a New Year's resolution of the deal. And here goes:
My goal is to weigh under 250 pounds by May 22nd. That is exactly 130 days away. I had a slight holiday regression on my weight, but I am still doing better than I have been.
My second goal is to lose two inches of girth from both of my thighs. Right now they are at a whopping 28.5 inches.
My third goal is to lose two inches from my waist. It is currently at a staggering 52.5 inches.
My final goal is to fit into my old business suit. I got this suit about three years ago and haven't been able to wear it for the past two (that may be more due to poor measurements at first... but I digress). I really want to wear it on May 31st at the Mississippi HOBY convention.
How am I planning on achieving these goals? Today I started a new workout regime to see if I can drastically alter my appearance. It's a three days a week, six week plan that involves short bursts of high intensity running with a few basic exercises to help condition my legs. I'm going to combine this with a healthier eating plan that will hopefully balance me out.
My first due date for results is February 20th, which happens to be my aunt's birthday and my 8 month wedding anniversary. At this time, I will be content to be about a quarter distance away from my original goals. If I'm any closer, that's just gravy on top.
If you have any inspirational advice or comments, I'd love for you to share them below. All you have to do is sign up for a blogspot account (if you have a Google account, it works just the same) and you're free to use, abuse, or confuse me. A little motivation every once in awhile would do me some good.
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