Six Months! 41 lbs...a work in progress... It's about the journey now isn't it????
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Sunday, October 12, 2014
If only........
Really, there are NO "if only's"...not today...not really any day...not when you can really and truly race with gratitude. I always forget that the Army 10 Miler is also about the Wounded Warriors - whom I have SUCH respect for (never end a sentence with a preposition)!
I was really reaching today to make a goal that I didn't think I could do. I've been chasing the elusive "under 2 hour" 10 miler for a while now. At least a year. I will admit though, that until this summer..it was NEVER going to happen because I was not training to run an "under 2 hour" 10 miler. Always in my head, but never put the effort in.
So, what did I do differently? I wish I could say that I went to track practice and worked on speed. But I didn't. My hamstring has also kept me from speed work. So imagine what I COULD do if I actually did the track/speed workouts.
I do credit the strength that I have increased with my Kettle Bell and conditioning class...and, of course...losing 41lbs...(so far)..which is free speed.
So, for now, i'll take it..I'm supremely happy with the results...and I'm damn proud of myself b/c I also no longer talk myself in to walking during the run. I feel like my brain and heart are finally in the game. Wahoo!
Here's to a year of learning new things (again!)...and whatever comes next October 2, 2015...will be the result of hard work and training and eating well. Even if its a DNF, or not a PR..I want the journey to BE the story.
I was really reaching today to make a goal that I didn't think I could do. I've been chasing the elusive "under 2 hour" 10 miler for a while now. At least a year. I will admit though, that until this summer..it was NEVER going to happen because I was not training to run an "under 2 hour" 10 miler. Always in my head, but never put the effort in.
So, what did I do differently? I wish I could say that I went to track practice and worked on speed. But I didn't. My hamstring has also kept me from speed work. So imagine what I COULD do if I actually did the track/speed workouts.
I do credit the strength that I have increased with my Kettle Bell and conditioning class...and, of course...losing 41lbs...(so far)..which is free speed.
So, for now, i'll take it..I'm supremely happy with the results...and I'm damn proud of myself b/c I also no longer talk myself in to walking during the run. I feel like my brain and heart are finally in the game. Wahoo!
Here's to a year of learning new things (again!)...and whatever comes next October 2, 2015...will be the result of hard work and training and eating well. Even if its a DNF, or not a PR..I want the journey to BE the story.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Live Life Large
So today I was told, "Patty, one this I can say about you....you know how to live life!"..What a compliment!! I will take it..b/c its not always been this way...no..it has not. I finally feel like my life is coming together...good job, great friends, loving family, happy life...and I want to live life large! Thanks to my friends, I can do that...or at least try.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Inch by inch, pound by pound
I'm getting there...down a bunch of inches, 37.5lbs....feeling great, feeling strong, goals being picked off one by one...Looking forward to meeting some new goals for next year.....haha..hoping I can afford next year!!!
Learning a lot about myself in the process. 403 days to IMMD!! Lets get this party started!
Friday, July 18, 2014
Just some rambling...
Thoughts about a program I am involved in....and helping to get a program like it off the ground...but also thoughts about my weight loss journey in general.....
About what you asked...how much would I pay for a program.
I guess It depends on the program...but then again...NOT really...b/c at the time that I asked Brian about their nutrition program and he steered me to you, I would have paid anything
And maybe that is the product of all the thousands of dollars I have spent on weight loss programs...
Weight watcher
Physician Weight loss Center
Diet Center
HCG injections
Medifast
Jenny Craig
Nutritionist.....
ROTC
I've done it all except surgery!
Anyway..I was trying to think about why this program has been so successful this far...In times past I, of course, like you said, would blame the program or people or whatever for my own non-success. One thing that used to bug me with programs like Medifast, Diet Center and Jenny Criag is that the food is terrible AND the people that I would meet with had NO experience with being overweight or dieting or even tasting their own food. It would become a complete frustration for me when I would weigh in and it wouldn't be "falling off" and they would ask what I had done wrong...had I not had enough water...eaten something I wasn't supposed too...it was demoralizing....to say the least. It became VERY stressful to go weekly and "weigh in" and not only myself be disappointed, but have them be disappointed too. And in the case of Medifast, if you didn't lose the required amount of weight at the end of your program..you could, of course, pay for more weeks....
This time, its different though. You come from a place of science...which I can relate too. You are also non-judgmental (I have no idea what you tell your wife about me =) ) and you don't really care what the scale says...and for THESE things I am grateful. You also bring me back to a point of reality when I begin to get anxious and lose "the forest for the trees!"
Its true, I was at a very good place to start this...I wanted to get stronger, tone up, and slim down....and this program came along at just the right time. It wasn't easy at first. I didn't cook AT...ALL.... So I had to completely divest my kitchen of whatever was in it. It was kind of embarrassing...if only to myself...to see the crap in my kitchen. Then, it wasn't cheap to fill my kitchen with staples and fresh fruit/veggies and meats. It kind of took my breath away. But over the 4 months, its not only become easier, its become natural! I used to fear going out with friends, but now I look up menus before I go out, figure out what I want and go from there. On the fly, i'm able to choose things or adapt things to the plan (though that's not always the easiest). I would have to say that eating with my family is the hardest....they are at the beach next week...Know what the kids call it?...."Crap week"..b/c that's all they eat all week! I guess I'm lucky in that I don't drink alcohol except the very occasional glass of wine. - they are all drinkers...
My brother talked with me about my weight loss and is very supportive (I have a rather huge family)...and he said that one time he was talking to a man who had lost a great deal of weight...and someone asked that man what his secret was to his diet. His answer was simple..."on my diet, I can eat anything I want - I just changed the things I wanted." And this has become so true for me. People say, I'm sorry you can't have the bread on the table...I'm sorry you can't have this pizza...but you know what..I miss some things...but not enough to eat them. I'm not sorry that I "can't have bread" b/c truth is..if I wanted it that badly, I would eat it...but I've empowered myself to make other choices...so while they are eating bread..I eat a salad or olives or BACON! haha..
Anyway...I'm not sure how to answer your questions about cost because I've paid so much over the years. I do think that with good marketing of word of mouth that this program would succeed for you and for Brian. But, like you, I don't believe in handing it out to everyone. It takes effort and desire and a willingness to change your lifestyle. I think that's very intimidating to some....and comes easily for others.
I think that advertising that you have a program should be enough - I mean, you can market it without throwing it in people's faces or assuming that every overweight person who walks in the door wants to lose weight or even cares. Marketing does not mean that everyone has to do it. A good market will bring people to you who WANT to invest the time and change their life. You could even have presentations and then people could decide...but there's also something to the way its presented now. One of the things that struck me the most in your 3 pages of instructions was the encouragement to not just "try" it, but to embrace it for 30 days. Just do it...and "suck it up Nancy" is one of my favorite lines..though I suppose if its a true program...that may not be to some people's liking. LOL
If I can help you in any way, I would be very happy to do it. - Love a good challenge!
Patty
About what you asked...how much would I pay for a program.
I guess It depends on the program...but then again...NOT really...b/c at the time that I asked Brian about their nutrition program and he steered me to you, I would have paid anything
And maybe that is the product of all the thousands of dollars I have spent on weight loss programs...
Weight watcher
Physician Weight loss Center
Diet Center
HCG injections
Medifast
Jenny Craig
Nutritionist.....
ROTC
I've done it all except surgery!
Anyway..I was trying to think about why this program has been so successful this far...In times past I, of course, like you said, would blame the program or people or whatever for my own non-success. One thing that used to bug me with programs like Medifast, Diet Center and Jenny Criag is that the food is terrible AND the people that I would meet with had NO experience with being overweight or dieting or even tasting their own food. It would become a complete frustration for me when I would weigh in and it wouldn't be "falling off" and they would ask what I had done wrong...had I not had enough water...eaten something I wasn't supposed too...it was demoralizing....to say the least. It became VERY stressful to go weekly and "weigh in" and not only myself be disappointed, but have them be disappointed too. And in the case of Medifast, if you didn't lose the required amount of weight at the end of your program..you could, of course, pay for more weeks....
This time, its different though. You come from a place of science...which I can relate too. You are also non-judgmental (I have no idea what you tell your wife about me =) ) and you don't really care what the scale says...and for THESE things I am grateful. You also bring me back to a point of reality when I begin to get anxious and lose "the forest for the trees!"
Its true, I was at a very good place to start this...I wanted to get stronger, tone up, and slim down....and this program came along at just the right time. It wasn't easy at first. I didn't cook AT...ALL.... So I had to completely divest my kitchen of whatever was in it. It was kind of embarrassing...if only to myself...to see the crap in my kitchen. Then, it wasn't cheap to fill my kitchen with staples and fresh fruit/veggies and meats. It kind of took my breath away. But over the 4 months, its not only become easier, its become natural! I used to fear going out with friends, but now I look up menus before I go out, figure out what I want and go from there. On the fly, i'm able to choose things or adapt things to the plan (though that's not always the easiest). I would have to say that eating with my family is the hardest....they are at the beach next week...Know what the kids call it?...."Crap week"..b/c that's all they eat all week! I guess I'm lucky in that I don't drink alcohol except the very occasional glass of wine. - they are all drinkers...
My brother talked with me about my weight loss and is very supportive (I have a rather huge family)...and he said that one time he was talking to a man who had lost a great deal of weight...and someone asked that man what his secret was to his diet. His answer was simple..."on my diet, I can eat anything I want - I just changed the things I wanted." And this has become so true for me. People say, I'm sorry you can't have the bread on the table...I'm sorry you can't have this pizza...but you know what..I miss some things...but not enough to eat them. I'm not sorry that I "can't have bread" b/c truth is..if I wanted it that badly, I would eat it...but I've empowered myself to make other choices...so while they are eating bread..I eat a salad or olives or BACON! haha..
Anyway...I'm not sure how to answer your questions about cost because I've paid so much over the years. I do think that with good marketing of word of mouth that this program would succeed for you and for Brian. But, like you, I don't believe in handing it out to everyone. It takes effort and desire and a willingness to change your lifestyle. I think that's very intimidating to some....and comes easily for others.
I think that advertising that you have a program should be enough - I mean, you can market it without throwing it in people's faces or assuming that every overweight person who walks in the door wants to lose weight or even cares. Marketing does not mean that everyone has to do it. A good market will bring people to you who WANT to invest the time and change their life. You could even have presentations and then people could decide...but there's also something to the way its presented now. One of the things that struck me the most in your 3 pages of instructions was the encouragement to not just "try" it, but to embrace it for 30 days. Just do it...and "suck it up Nancy" is one of my favorite lines..though I suppose if its a true program...that may not be to some people's liking. LOL
If I can help you in any way, I would be very happy to do it. - Love a good challenge!
Patty
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Short post
So...here we go...I'm not feeling at my best these days and I'm pretty sure its because I'm not eating enough...protein, carbs, whatever...At first I had loads of energy and the weight came off...I've been at the same weight now for 2 weeks...which is OK with me..EXCEPT that I'm feeling very sluggish, tired, lightheaded.....I do my workouts...I've picked up on my running...Now I need to convince myself that I need to pick up on my eating...
This is where my head games come in..where I get frustrated with myself b/c I know better and yet I still go without food...I'll admit, I'm actually afraid to eat sometimes...to put something in my mouth that I think doesn't belong there....It makes me feel powerful to be hungry - to not eat.....
That's all...I'll work on it =)
This is where my head games come in..where I get frustrated with myself b/c I know better and yet I still go without food...I'll admit, I'm actually afraid to eat sometimes...to put something in my mouth that I think doesn't belong there....It makes me feel powerful to be hungry - to not eat.....
That's all...I'll work on it =)
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
The Journey Continues.....
I hit a pretty big milestone last week and that was to get under 160lbs. That hasn't happened in years! Today, I was 156 and that puts me at >25lbs lost since April 1, 2014. I spent the morning at the GWU VA Science and Technology center getting my resting metabolic rate retested and undergoing a DXA scan that shows not only bone density (mine is great!) but also is one of the most accurate ways of measuring body fat - including visceral (around the organs) body fat. While, I know that I have been losing weight and gaining muscle, it was time to see just where I stood....And it was an eye opener.
In reviewing the day I am glad that I didn't do this right in the beginning of this journey because it may have seemed like too daunting a task to continue on this path to health/wellness/strength and athletic ability. As it stands, the information was more palatable because I know that I am on my way and its definitely possible to bring this to completion because I have already been successful.
So, this is what it looked like:
In reviewing the day I am glad that I didn't do this right in the beginning of this journey because it may have seemed like too daunting a task to continue on this path to health/wellness/strength and athletic ability. As it stands, the information was more palatable because I know that I am on my way and its definitely possible to bring this to completion because I have already been successful.
So, this is what it looked like:
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So, not a very pretty picture is it? My bone density is almost off the charts good!! That's a good thing..no broken bones. My RMR revealed just about the same calorie expenditure as it did 3 years ago - somewhere around 1260cal at rest...not a lot..but I guess the good news it, as I've gotten older, it hasn't gotten worse....and maybe it was really bad 12 weeks ago before I started strength training...who knows..but since I'm not really counting calories anyway...its just a nifty piece of information.
The real kicker was the body fat. So calipers...not so accurate....those also do not measure visceral fat (which is fat around your organs) and its more accurate I guess with 8-11 measurements and not just three. Sigh...so the result was 44% body fat....OMG!! and 1.75lbs of visceral fat.
So, lest I totally freak out...the good news is that I've come a long way and maybe that's why it was a good idea that I did not do this in the beginning because it would have been WAY overwhelming.
So, today marks almost half way. Not sure what the final end product will be....its a work in progress, right?
Saturday, May 31, 2014
So many things....
First...end of Skinny Jeans contest...Don't actually know who won...but I know I won in my own "race" just doing what I'm doing...
Week 1
Waist 40.5
Hips 44.5
Thigh 22 2/3
Body Fat 34.24%
Week 7
Waist 37.3
Hips 42
Thigh 23.5 (?)
Body Fat 31.56%
More to come in the weeks ahead..I'm not done...I'm a work in progress!!
THEN...(actually last week) I was in a pretty nasty car accident. I credit kettle bell/core work and my seat belt/airbag for saving my life and minimizing my injuries. I also thank Kristine and Kevin Maggs for seeing me the day after my accident and beginning chiropractic/ART on the injured parts. I do not think I would have healed as quickly without all of the above.
One week after the accident, I can move my head up and down and side to side without pain most of the time. My biggest injury was the blow I took to my sternum/chest from the airbag. Even last night I had to get up and take pain medication. It doesn't hurt most of the time, but boy does it hurt after my KB class.
So much for waiting another 2 years to get a new car! But, all in all, It could have been much worse.
Week 1
Waist 40.5
Hips 44.5
Thigh 22 2/3
Body Fat 34.24%
Week 7
Waist 37.3
Hips 42
Thigh 23.5 (?)
Body Fat 31.56%
More to come in the weeks ahead..I'm not done...I'm a work in progress!!
THEN...(actually last week) I was in a pretty nasty car accident. I credit kettle bell/core work and my seat belt/airbag for saving my life and minimizing my injuries. I also thank Kristine and Kevin Maggs for seeing me the day after my accident and beginning chiropractic/ART on the injured parts. I do not think I would have healed as quickly without all of the above.
One week after the accident, I can move my head up and down and side to side without pain most of the time. My biggest injury was the blow I took to my sternum/chest from the airbag. Even last night I had to get up and take pain medication. It doesn't hurt most of the time, but boy does it hurt after my KB class.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
"Good enough?"
I have been reading a lot of posts on FB lately and some blogs about accepting our bodies for what they are. Accept the fact that "we" will never be thin. Accept the fact that "we" may never be fast. Accept the fact that "we" are who we are...
BUT...I just don't buy that...not totally anyway. I do accept that I need to be nice to myself..that I do need to accept WHO I am and WHAT I look like right now..in the moment - or else life becomes very painful - BUT I do not accept that I cannot change. I CAN be better....I can be a better person. I can love more. I can be less selfish. I can accept others at face value. I can give second and third and fourth chances to people who hurt me or just plain annoy me. I can live daily like its my last day. I can BELIVE that "Today is going to be a good day."
In that same line, my body can be better. This doesn't mean that I don't love myself...because there are times when I don't really love my body...this isn't because I'm not thin enough or pretty enough or have great boobs or thin thighs - its because I want better for myself....OF myself and I know that I am capable. I am strong..I am beautiful, I am lovable...BUT I CAN BE BETTER! and THIS is my goal. I want to be thinner..but not for thinness sake. I want to be stronger. And I want to be faster. I think the two go hand in hand. I want to be able to climb hills on my feet or on my bike without cursing and crying and wanting to walk. I want to be able to swim 2.4 miles in my sleep! I want to be able to run 26.2 miles and not be miserable. AND the truth is..I believe it can happen. ( I may still be miserable at 26.2 miles..but I'll know its because thats a dang hard distance!)
I used to think that "finishing" was the goal, but now that I know I can finish..I want to do it WELL.
And for THIS reason, I am in love with what my body can do. I am in love with the fact that I am already stronger; that I am already innately faster or can go longer and feel GOOD. There's so much ground yet to cover...I have GREAT friends...I have supportive friends..and I have friends who love me even when I cannot love myself (and I"m sure they don't love me all the time because I am not always lovable! LOL!)
Even though there is much ground to cover...to be BETTER...to BE a better person...I am happy to be on this journey. I'm happy to be able to set and attain goals and then refocus on other goals.
I don't begrudge those Athena's who are learning to love themselves and accept their "athenaness!" (is that a word? I just expect differently of myself.
BUT...I just don't buy that...not totally anyway. I do accept that I need to be nice to myself..that I do need to accept WHO I am and WHAT I look like right now..in the moment - or else life becomes very painful - BUT I do not accept that I cannot change. I CAN be better....I can be a better person. I can love more. I can be less selfish. I can accept others at face value. I can give second and third and fourth chances to people who hurt me or just plain annoy me. I can live daily like its my last day. I can BELIVE that "Today is going to be a good day."
In that same line, my body can be better. This doesn't mean that I don't love myself...because there are times when I don't really love my body...this isn't because I'm not thin enough or pretty enough or have great boobs or thin thighs - its because I want better for myself....OF myself and I know that I am capable. I am strong..I am beautiful, I am lovable...BUT I CAN BE BETTER! and THIS is my goal. I want to be thinner..but not for thinness sake. I want to be stronger. And I want to be faster. I think the two go hand in hand. I want to be able to climb hills on my feet or on my bike without cursing and crying and wanting to walk. I want to be able to swim 2.4 miles in my sleep! I want to be able to run 26.2 miles and not be miserable. AND the truth is..I believe it can happen. ( I may still be miserable at 26.2 miles..but I'll know its because thats a dang hard distance!)
I used to think that "finishing" was the goal, but now that I know I can finish..I want to do it WELL.
And for THIS reason, I am in love with what my body can do. I am in love with the fact that I am already stronger; that I am already innately faster or can go longer and feel GOOD. There's so much ground yet to cover...I have GREAT friends...I have supportive friends..and I have friends who love me even when I cannot love myself (and I"m sure they don't love me all the time because I am not always lovable! LOL!)
Even though there is much ground to cover...to be BETTER...to BE a better person...I am happy to be on this journey. I'm happy to be able to set and attain goals and then refocus on other goals.
I don't begrudge those Athena's who are learning to love themselves and accept their "athenaness!" (is that a word? I just expect differently of myself.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Week 7
I still haven't weighed in this week..tomorrow...because I worked on Sunday night, it wasn't a good day to weigh in...
But..things are going well. I am feeling stronger....loving how my body is shaping up and TRYING not to focus on the scale. I'm getting closer and closer to the ever elusive unassisted pull-up, though I'm still getting assist with about 1/2 my body weight....so stronger is as stronger does!! As I drop weight and get stronger, i'm hoping I will be able to lift more and more of my own body weight.
I got my BUDDY this week. His name is Jace and he's a cutie. He has a mitochondrial disease and Friday is a big day for him. He will be having a skin biopsy to see just what kind of mitochondrial disease he has. His mom loves him so much and has 2 other special needs children and one that she basically "adopted" so that he would have a better life. I'm dedicating all my workouts to him and his family.
And the ride last weekend was really good. I know it was "only" 30 miles..but I did them better than ever before. The weather helped, for sure..... in the 60's...cool..a bit windy...Climbing is starting to be a "fun" challenge....
But..things are going well. I am feeling stronger....loving how my body is shaping up and TRYING not to focus on the scale. I'm getting closer and closer to the ever elusive unassisted pull-up, though I'm still getting assist with about 1/2 my body weight....so stronger is as stronger does!! As I drop weight and get stronger, i'm hoping I will be able to lift more and more of my own body weight.
I got my BUDDY this week. His name is Jace and he's a cutie. He has a mitochondrial disease and Friday is a big day for him. He will be having a skin biopsy to see just what kind of mitochondrial disease he has. His mom loves him so much and has 2 other special needs children and one that she basically "adopted" so that he would have a better life. I'm dedicating all my workouts to him and his family.
And the ride last weekend was really good. I know it was "only" 30 miles..but I did them better than ever before. The weather helped, for sure..... in the 60's...cool..a bit windy...Climbing is starting to be a "fun" challenge....
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| Feeling good - 7 weeks in. One more week of the skinny jeans contest |
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| Stronger every day |
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
Week 4 - Learning New Things
Well, I am almost at the end of week four.
New things that I have discovered:
1. I am actually sleeping better at night
2. I have not had to take any NSAIDS for my muscle pain…since this blocks lymphatic drainage, I'm trying not to use it.
3. I have not had any headaches, even at work
4. Some days I do not need to eat more than twice with a snack.
5. I'm learning the difference between hunger and thirst and cravings.
6. I still have cravings for sugar, but able to get through them.
7. I am drinking more water, just because…NOT because I have too
8. Not putting numbers on things, like calories or ounces of water, frees me to eat what I want of the good stuff and not worry about the minutia….Its working.
9. The BEST news yet: NO MORE NIGHT SWEATS!!!
Today's (or yesterday's) adventure in cooking included:
New things that I have discovered:
1. I am actually sleeping better at night
2. I have not had to take any NSAIDS for my muscle pain…since this blocks lymphatic drainage, I'm trying not to use it.
3. I have not had any headaches, even at work
4. Some days I do not need to eat more than twice with a snack.
5. I'm learning the difference between hunger and thirst and cravings.
6. I still have cravings for sugar, but able to get through them.
7. I am drinking more water, just because…NOT because I have too
8. Not putting numbers on things, like calories or ounces of water, frees me to eat what I want of the good stuff and not worry about the minutia….Its working.
9. The BEST news yet: NO MORE NIGHT SWEATS!!!
Today's (or yesterday's) adventure in cooking included:
Nom Nom Paleo Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker
Bacon cooked in the oven
(guess it was a piggy kind of day!)
Home made Tomato Sauce with Vine tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, garlic, Thyme, and artichokes.
(haha, my own recipe!)
Nom Nom Paleo Magic Mushroom Powder
YUM - I put this on just about everything!
My new Spice Rack!
All made easier by new cooking tools and spices in my cupboard!!! I need to branch out a bit and I'm happy that I'm more a savory type eater than a sugary type eater, as I think this would be much harder. I do know that not eating any sugar or processed foods has changed my taste buds and now when I eat fruit that I normally wouldn't eat, it tastes so sweet. So I use it as my treat and definitely look forward to breakfast where I get to eat my strawberries and blueberries!
So…Onward and hoping that this "honeymoon" of good eating, turns into a happy marriage of good eating.
Until next time….
Monday, April 21, 2014
3 weeks of change……...
So..today is three weeks in to eating well and working out hard. Down 11lbs…. And I'm feeling stronger. I wish the stupid scale didn't dictate how I feel about myself so much. I mean..I KNOW i'm getting stronger and in shape…and i"m loving doing it. I'm loving cooking and deciding on meals and even shopping….so then…why do I feel so yucky???
In KB tonight we swung 10,000lbs…I used the 44lb bell for 227 swings…then I squatted…and I mean REAL squats….for 2000lbs….then we walked 0.2miles with 35lbs racked…whew…I'm tired..and its a good tired.
Things I have noticed:
1. I have more energy and even when I'm tired, I can't really nap
2. My pants fit better
3. My arms are stronger..especially my left arm- its now close to my right arm/shoulder.
4. I'm spending money on good food..BUT not wasting money on fast food.
5. I still pay WAY too much attention to my mid section and what the scale says.
6. I still crave sugar at times, but have not given in.
7. I'm beginning to see/feel the difference between hunger and thirst.
8. I'm OK with sometimes being hungry rather than snacking on things I don't want too.
9. I"m changing the things I "want" so that I can eat everything I "want."
Here is tonight's workout: If you can read Adam's handwriting…haha
So….this is the start of week 4. Here's to a great week. KB class only twice this week due to work…but that's ok…next week will have more opportunities for strength.
signing off for tonight.
thanks for listening to my ramble.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
"I just changed what I wanted…."
GW Parkway Classic 10 miler….
So, today was so disappointing and frustrating…but I'm sure I learned a thing or too. It was 20 degrees warmer than last week….the first five miles….six miles…and almost 7 miles went well….then the cramping started and it was just HOT….Jeez OH PETE where did Spring go???? and how did SUMMER rear it ugly head so early. On the other hand, it was beautiful and warm and the cherry blossoms were out and the water was beautiful…so I can't have perfect running conditions all the time..Besides..if I had trained, it may just have been a better day.
My stomach cramped for the first time in a long while..but NO huge blow out..so that's ok. Just wondering if it was b/c I actually ate a real breakfast or was it just the heat?
anywho…7 minutes longer than last weeks and last years 10 miler…BUT I was out there..and I was doing it and because the first 6 miles were good, i'm looking forward to the shorter races I have planned and really pushing it in some 5K's and maybe some 4 milers this summer.
SOOOOOO……back to the Food Journey….all is going well. I managed to stay off the scale this week even though I was anxious to see if I was "eating too much." I've been assured that I can't eat too much of good stuff…so we will see tomorrow morning.
Enough for today. I'll check back in tomorrow with a week 2 weigh in…
So, today was so disappointing and frustrating…but I'm sure I learned a thing or too. It was 20 degrees warmer than last week….the first five miles….six miles…and almost 7 miles went well….then the cramping started and it was just HOT….Jeez OH PETE where did Spring go???? and how did SUMMER rear it ugly head so early. On the other hand, it was beautiful and warm and the cherry blossoms were out and the water was beautiful…so I can't have perfect running conditions all the time..Besides..if I had trained, it may just have been a better day.
My stomach cramped for the first time in a long while..but NO huge blow out..so that's ok. Just wondering if it was b/c I actually ate a real breakfast or was it just the heat?
anywho…7 minutes longer than last weeks and last years 10 miler…BUT I was out there..and I was doing it and because the first 6 miles were good, i'm looking forward to the shorter races I have planned and really pushing it in some 5K's and maybe some 4 milers this summer.
SOOOOOO……back to the Food Journey….all is going well. I managed to stay off the scale this week even though I was anxious to see if I was "eating too much." I've been assured that I can't eat too much of good stuff…so we will see tomorrow morning.
Enough for today. I'll check back in tomorrow with a week 2 weigh in…
"I can eat anything I want….I just changed the things I want…."
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Cherry Blossoms, blisters and contests, oh my!
Cherry Blossom 10 miler..great run, not a PR…but a fast first half…was headed towards under 2hours, but the cramps and blisters got to me. Anywhoo….it was beautiful and sunny and cold - perfect running weather. Just wish the pollen would go away!
Here is the whole ugly truth…..
Body fat = 34.24%…Lets see what I can do with that over the next 60 days.!
I was starving by the time I got home. Had eaten a great breakfast, but too many hours between breakfast and finishing the race. Did the whole thing with no sugar (banana) for breakfast….and water. I had enough energy, just pained with cramps and blisters.
Hope to be recovered for next weeks GW Parkway Classic!
Official first weigh in tomorrow. (even though the contest just started, I am been on the eating plan for a week…..stay tuned).
AND..i forgot the picture….
BEFORE…..
and….
After……
OUCH!….
So..back to the CONTEST…
Here is the whole ugly truth…..
Body fat = 34.24%…Lets see what I can do with that over the next 60 days.!
I was starving by the time I got home. Had eaten a great breakfast, but too many hours between breakfast and finishing the race. Did the whole thing with no sugar (banana) for breakfast….and water. I had enough energy, just pained with cramps and blisters.
Hope to be recovered for next weeks GW Parkway Classic!
Official first weigh in tomorrow. (even though the contest just started, I am been on the eating plan for a week…..stay tuned).
AND..i forgot the picture….
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Skinny Jeans Contest - oh My!
Haha..how funny..but something to keep me motivated. Will get measured on Saturday and then have 9 weeks to lose the greatest percentage of body fat. Whatever…I"ll probably never be in "skinny" jeans, but it worth the motivation.
My arms are toast from the trainer tonight…..
Here's a picture to keep me motivated…I hope it works.
(ignore the underpants peaking out…clearly..I was not paying attention, nor did I care)
My arms are toast from the trainer tonight…..
Here's a picture to keep me motivated…I hope it works.
(ignore the underpants peaking out…clearly..I was not paying attention, nor did I care)
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
The week of wonder...
Sunday was the day…I cleaned out my cupboards …this is what it looks like when you clean your cupboards of crap, soda, wine, gluten and basically everything that was in there…
I don't exactly know what to fill it with..hmm. Maybe this is where I can put all my New cooking TOYS!!! Because, well, the rest of the food is perishable!!! so much so that the fridge is full..(sorry, no pictures).
I 'm excited…I think i'm doing well. I had a terrible headache on day one, but since then have just had intermittent periods of being hungry…
The thing is…its very hard to get away from the "weight loss", must "cut calories" perspective and deprivation. Its kind of freeing to know that you can eat what you want, when you want it, if you eat the right foods.
Total plusses that I see so far:
1. my FARTS are almost non existent - thank you NO gluten
2. My GI tract is loving me.
3. My joints in my hands are loving me
4. I feel stronger and more in control
5. At this point, its new and exciting and still fun
6. I have increased my cook book (simple meals) by 3 just this week
7. I have new kitchen toys
Here is a picture of my first venture into making a whole chicken (Ok, I lied, I made these in Rome, but I have never made one for myself).
Ok, so I don't have picture of the final product..its around..I just can't find it. this turned out really good.
THEN, I made this..ok..well I don't have a picture of the mayo either..but super easy..and tasty.
And then tonight I made this..in one of my new toys..a pan with a cover that I can put in the oven and use on the stove top.
I need to learn my oven better. It took way longer to heat up than the oven would have liked me to believe. It was set for 325, but dinged "ready" at about 250. Then, I'm pretty sure I cooked it too long because I wasn't sure. I tasted it and it is tasty..just al title more done than I would like, but I will be using it on a salad anyway…so its all good.
AND my favorite part…Kettle Bell class is kicking up and we are going hard and I did 12 assisted pull ups the other day. I've added a third day to my week for the next 2 1/2 months and hope this will really kick my metabolism into gear (apparently i'm "pre diabetic" even with all the exercise etc). I'm not as much concerned about weight loss as about getting stronger, fitter and faster…which I'm hoping will include weight loss, but we'll see how it goes. If I want to do IM Chattanooga, I gotta get my butt in gear.
This is what a KB workout looks like. Ha ha..I sometimes spend half the class trying to figure it out. Its like its own language. I thought I would post just one because all my Crossfit friends post theirs and its like total GREEK. So, this is just for fun. But we did it. Not four times, but three. We ran out of time, but I'll tell you that my arms are shaking and I'm gonna be sore tomorrow! A good sore, of course.
Which brings me to Tri season. I'm not entirely excited about it this year. Its is very hard to fit in the workouts (actually, I can go to pretty much zero of the team workouts) and I'm unmotivated to get in the pool or to get on my bike. But as part of my "be nice to me" year and working on my eating habits and strength, I'm trying to be ok with all of this and just take the 3 races (2 sprints and 1 Olympic) as FUN. NO stress. That can come next year!
Night night.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
A Journey of a different kind.
So...i'm changing my eating plan AGAIN...this time..no crazy stuff......Adam is going to help me figure it all out... Like HOW AND WHEN to eat when I work night shifts..etc..
This week and next are dedicated to cleaning out the cupboard and freezer and making lists, menus and recipes that are easy to cook...
it SOUNDS paleo (but I don't really KNOW paleo).. NO grains at all (is that paleo)..just all real food........no dairy..even though my body sometimes doesn't like dairy..my taste buds do..so this will be tough....and water..oh blessed water...how I wish it had more taste!
have to give up coffee and well...soda (AGAIN) ...haha and alcohol...I think i'll give up the alcohol this week...LOL!
My goal is to never run out of appropriate food in my house ..so that means learning to cook multiple meals but NOT so much that it goes bad or I get tired of eating it...I"m so "high maintenance"
All whole food...fresh caught fish..and maybe I will have to experiment with other veggies....
in my head, i'm not going to make a big deal of this...I don't even really want to get on the scale..but I will at least for the first weigh in..and then decide after that..
i'm also picking up a 3rd day of KB in May and June..because there is a class right before I have to go to work at Loudoun every monday...so hoping that works out....
my tri season may suffer...but not really...b/c this season is dedicated to FUN..and going short...so I'm not going to focus so much on breaking any of my "records"...just participating and having fun...though I guess that means getting back on the bike at some point!!!
I told Adam that I am not going to use the word "try" for this change in eating...but the word "do"....I'm going to do this...it may be rough...but I can't just sit back and talk about how things (diets) don't work for me....and how I want to be stronger, fitter, faster..without doing something about it....so here goes...cheers to a new lifestyle!!!
Thanks friends for listening to my ramble..
ME
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