Breakfast:
1 cup Cheerios (dry)
1 medium Banana
8 oz water
Snack:
Low Fat Double Berry Muffin (Tim Hortons)
Medium Coffee 2 cream 2 splenda
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Another day...
Yesterday was a little rough. I started out well in the morning, and fell off track sometime after lunch. For some reason I got into a mood where I just wanted to snack on stuff. I don't even know if I was really hungry. I think it was just the stress of bills, and applying for a couple part time jobs, and starting back to school. I need to really assess myself, and see if I'm hungry or eating out of habit, or life related events.
Today has been much better, but I honestly think it's due to the structure of getting up early, having a small breakfast, and going to class, and not having the option to sit around and snack.
I asked a friend of mine to join a couple things with me, so tonight we will be going to Zumba to check it out. It's a free class, I'm sure it will be packed, but it's going to be fun. It's at 7. Today is going to be a very long day for me!! We'll see how the rest of the evening goes, because I don't get out of class until 4:20.
Today has been much better, but I honestly think it's due to the structure of getting up early, having a small breakfast, and going to class, and not having the option to sit around and snack.
I asked a friend of mine to join a couple things with me, so tonight we will be going to Zumba to check it out. It's a free class, I'm sure it will be packed, but it's going to be fun. It's at 7. Today is going to be a very long day for me!! We'll see how the rest of the evening goes, because I don't get out of class until 4:20.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
30 days to a healthier me!
I sat down this evening, and made a plan for 30 days that I intend on doing my best to follow. For the first time in my life, I am choosing me! I am going to do my all and my best to stay on track with my new plan.
I read somewhere once that it takes a full 21 days to start a new habit, so I know the first 2 weeks will be a struggle, but I plan to keep it going one way or another. It's time I put some thought, time, and effort into myself, because here lately... I've done nothing but neglect myself and my needs...and trust me, I am feeling it too!
In my unfortunate summer adventures of lots of starbucks coffee, and eating out, and carnivals of cotton candy, and popcorn, and fried dough... oh I ate it all, and my clothes and my body are surely paying the price. I feel the affects of my unhealthy choices and habits reeking havoc on my body. It's time to get serious. I made a plan that starts Monday, because with the structure of my class schedule, I structured my meal plan and exercise plan around that, so this is the last weekend for me to be a little careless. I have my gym membership, so that's in check. I just have to go this weekend and do a little grocery shopping, to get a few necessities that I will be needing for the first week.
I'm getting ready!! I'm making changes once and for all!!
I read somewhere once that it takes a full 21 days to start a new habit, so I know the first 2 weeks will be a struggle, but I plan to keep it going one way or another. It's time I put some thought, time, and effort into myself, because here lately... I've done nothing but neglect myself and my needs...and trust me, I am feeling it too!
In my unfortunate summer adventures of lots of starbucks coffee, and eating out, and carnivals of cotton candy, and popcorn, and fried dough... oh I ate it all, and my clothes and my body are surely paying the price. I feel the affects of my unhealthy choices and habits reeking havoc on my body. It's time to get serious. I made a plan that starts Monday, because with the structure of my class schedule, I structured my meal plan and exercise plan around that, so this is the last weekend for me to be a little careless. I have my gym membership, so that's in check. I just have to go this weekend and do a little grocery shopping, to get a few necessities that I will be needing for the first week.
I'm getting ready!! I'm making changes once and for all!!
YUCK!!
I've totally fallen off my plan of getting healthy this summer. As summer is abruptly coming to an end this week for me, not only have I fallen off program, but I have also gained a pretty significant amount of weight in the last 2 months.
Though, my weight is always a major struggle for me, this time around it isn't going to be! My classes start next Monday on the 27th, so I will be on a strict schedule. I'm actually looking forward to the structure. I think it will allow me to better plan my meals, and plan when I can exercise.
Emotionally, I'm feeling much better. However, I'm still getting used to the medicine and it's still causing me to be more tired than usual. My medicine was increased, so that's why. I'm adjusting to the new dose, which does have a sleepy effect on me.
In the meantime, I'm using the last couple days of my summer break to hang out and relax. Enjoy these last couple days and prepare for craziness to come in this new semester.
Making progress in my personal life :)
Though, my weight is always a major struggle for me, this time around it isn't going to be! My classes start next Monday on the 27th, so I will be on a strict schedule. I'm actually looking forward to the structure. I think it will allow me to better plan my meals, and plan when I can exercise.
Emotionally, I'm feeling much better. However, I'm still getting used to the medicine and it's still causing me to be more tired than usual. My medicine was increased, so that's why. I'm adjusting to the new dose, which does have a sleepy effect on me.
In the meantime, I'm using the last couple days of my summer break to hang out and relax. Enjoy these last couple days and prepare for craziness to come in this new semester.
Making progress in my personal life :)
Monday, August 6, 2012
A New Day
So Over the weekend, I continued to read through the books I purchased. (The Biggest Loser- I couldn't help myself they were in the clearance section for 2.99 each!! what a deal!!) I've decided that I would start today.
I finally feel myself regaining control of my life emotionally, thanks to the medicine helping me. I'm considering some research on meditation and yoga to help with my mental and emotional state as well. I feel as though I am starting over new. I'm starting to get things in order, Little by little with my life.
I'm going to redesign my blog. delete some things, and add some things, and just completely start new. A new plan, new blog, this is going to work for me. :)
I pay tons of money for a gym membership and don't even use it. I need to kick my butt into gear and make the most of it! This is 100% key for me- the exercise.
In a few weeks, I start back to school- so my life and schedule are going to become extremely demanding. Lots of things are going to change, but I need to make the most of the time I have. With or without some people.
I'm finally motivated enough in a way that it almost feels like I'm doing a life cleanse. That's what I need to do!
Here goes nothing!!
**EDIT**
I went for a 40 minute afternoon walk around the neighborhood. I'm feeling good! Tomorrow I will increase the time and intensity.
Eating not so bad. I'm at about 650 calories for the day. Still waiting to get hungry for an evening snack, and a late dinner.
No eating after 8pm!
I finally feel myself regaining control of my life emotionally, thanks to the medicine helping me. I'm considering some research on meditation and yoga to help with my mental and emotional state as well. I feel as though I am starting over new. I'm starting to get things in order, Little by little with my life.
I'm going to redesign my blog. delete some things, and add some things, and just completely start new. A new plan, new blog, this is going to work for me. :)
I pay tons of money for a gym membership and don't even use it. I need to kick my butt into gear and make the most of it! This is 100% key for me- the exercise.
In a few weeks, I start back to school- so my life and schedule are going to become extremely demanding. Lots of things are going to change, but I need to make the most of the time I have. With or without some people.
I'm finally motivated enough in a way that it almost feels like I'm doing a life cleanse. That's what I need to do!
Here goes nothing!!
**EDIT**
I went for a 40 minute afternoon walk around the neighborhood. I'm feeling good! Tomorrow I will increase the time and intensity.
Eating not so bad. I'm at about 650 calories for the day. Still waiting to get hungry for an evening snack, and a late dinner.
No eating after 8pm!
Friday, August 3, 2012
Gone are the days...
Well, it's been well over a month since I last posted. I of course gained weight, in which I will disclose when I become comfortable with getting myself back on track.
Emotionally I'm getting better. Growing as a person, with much needed help of my counselor and the medication for the depression I've suffered for many years.
There's no other way of putting this, but there's no easy solution to my weight problems. There just is no quick fix for me. You name it. I've tried it. I've had results, and I've had gains...I've had more gains I'm sure... but I know I'm capable of losing the weight. But gone are the days where I don't have to work hard for it.
It's time to start over once again in my life. Go back to the old fashion fruit groups... and pick out what I like to eat, and what I can live without. Cut back on overall calories.... and workout... push myself. I'm lazy, and I don't like to sweat. I need to exercise and really work it out.
I've read tons of diet books over the last month, some good, some eh, and I've even read some books written by the people of the biggest loser. Ultimately- their good old fashioned food pyramid with exercise that pushes the limit.
I've also been through a lot in this last month, so it's time for me to refocus, and regain control of my life. It's a battle of course... but I have to change myself for the better, and the healthier.
Emotionally I'm getting better. Growing as a person, with much needed help of my counselor and the medication for the depression I've suffered for many years.
There's no other way of putting this, but there's no easy solution to my weight problems. There just is no quick fix for me. You name it. I've tried it. I've had results, and I've had gains...I've had more gains I'm sure... but I know I'm capable of losing the weight. But gone are the days where I don't have to work hard for it.
It's time to start over once again in my life. Go back to the old fashion fruit groups... and pick out what I like to eat, and what I can live without. Cut back on overall calories.... and workout... push myself. I'm lazy, and I don't like to sweat. I need to exercise and really work it out.
I've read tons of diet books over the last month, some good, some eh, and I've even read some books written by the people of the biggest loser. Ultimately- their good old fashioned food pyramid with exercise that pushes the limit.
I've also been through a lot in this last month, so it's time for me to refocus, and regain control of my life. It's a battle of course... but I have to change myself for the better, and the healthier.
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