Fitness after 4
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Will definately check that out, thanks for the suggestion Tom.
Still having trouble staying on track. I seem to be lacking in will power these days ;-) Weighed myself and I am back where I started. Self inflicted I am sure. I am starting clean today though.
Breakfast Kashi with half of banana 200 cal 2 cups coffee
Snack: Mozzarella stick and carrots 140 cal
8oz crystal light
Lunch. Tossed salad with cheese and egg added for protein 300 cal
8oz crystal light
Snack: small serving cashews 140cal
8oz water
Supper: grilled fish, broccoli, grilled squash 400 cal total
16oz water
Snack: Mozzarella stick 90 cal
8oz water
1270 total calories
Workout today is to bike for 45 minutes
Overall I have decided that I am not focusing on my fitness goals or placing them first, guess I need to come here more often. I also need to be better about eating right, I have been cheating alot and have had to face the consequences.
Still having trouble staying on track. I seem to be lacking in will power these days ;-) Weighed myself and I am back where I started. Self inflicted I am sure. I am starting clean today though.
Breakfast Kashi with half of banana 200 cal 2 cups coffee
Snack: Mozzarella stick and carrots 140 cal
8oz crystal light
Lunch. Tossed salad with cheese and egg added for protein 300 cal
8oz crystal light
Snack: small serving cashews 140cal
8oz water
Supper: grilled fish, broccoli, grilled squash 400 cal total
16oz water
Snack: Mozzarella stick 90 cal
8oz water
1270 total calories
Workout today is to bike for 45 minutes
Overall I have decided that I am not focusing on my fitness goals or placing them first, guess I need to come here more often. I also need to be better about eating right, I have been cheating alot and have had to face the consequences.
Hey Missy,
Look at this way - you've got the rest of your life to do this, so just start today and make small steps toward your goals. (What are your goals now?).
A couple of suggestions food-wise - oatmeal and/or fat free cottage cheese. The first is less processed than the Kashi (particularly if you get steel cut oats), and the second probably has more protein and less fat than the mozzarella sticks.
Look at this way - you've got the rest of your life to do this, so just start today and make small steps toward your goals. (What are your goals now?).
A couple of suggestions food-wise - oatmeal and/or fat free cottage cheese. The first is less processed than the Kashi (particularly if you get steel cut oats), and the second probably has more protein and less fat than the mozzarella sticks.
Well, I am still pushing along. I am doing much better with eating healthy and exercising. I have had a little back pain as a result, but nothing that ibuprofen won't take care of. Overall I am feeling well. Haven't weighed in lately as I found it depressing. Planning on weighing in on Monday just to see if I have made progress. I think I have based on my clothes, but I don't want to lose momentum by being diasappointed ;-)
For exercise I have been lifting weights and walking. I haven't been able to run yet, but maybe with time I can work back up to it. I have also been biking for cardio.
My garden is awesome. We grew an organic garden this year and it is doing incredibly well with high yield of veggies. I have found cucumbers in vineger cure my need for chips
Missy
For exercise I have been lifting weights and walking. I haven't been able to run yet, but maybe with time I can work back up to it. I have also been biking for cardio.
My garden is awesome. We grew an organic garden this year and it is doing incredibly well with high yield of veggies. I have found cucumbers in vineger cure my need for chips
Missy
Today was the boyscout picnic. Thankfully I didn't like alot of the food choices and did well with a little pasta salad and tossed salad. I even avoided the desserts. Overall I am feeling better now that I am back into the groove. I am having a small amount of back pain, but then I always will with the disc problem, but the more I exercise the less I notice it
S
sparrow
Guest
Hey Missy,
Welcome back on track I think Tom's suggestions are good ones and I'd also maybe sub. raw almonds for the cashews. The cashews tend to promote cravings because they have more carbs and less healthy fat.
Do you use Glucosamine and chondroitin? That stuff has done wonders for me. I know you have a disc issue with your back...but it might help in some way?
Welcome back on track
I think Tom's suggestions are good ones and I'd also maybe sub. raw almonds for the cashews. The cashews tend to promote cravings because they have more carbs and less healthy fat.Do you use Glucosamine and chondroitin? That stuff has done wonders for me. I know you have a disc issue with your back...but it might help in some way?
Well let's see, where to start. I weighed in today and was very shocked and dissappointed to see that I have gained 2 lbs, I am now at a miserable 140lbs. I am hoping for fluid gain as I have been pretty good about eating well. I can and will be more strict though. Back to the drawing board I guess. I don't think I will be weighing myself again for another week. My clothes are also a little snug feeling which confirms the weight on the scale :-( I am also having problems with back pain, it is so hard to exercise when you know how much it will hurt, but I guess that is my only choice right now. Will be posting daily diet starting tomorrow (have an all day new student advising session), feel free to give suggestions! As for my back, I have a set of PT exercises and an inversion table which helps with pain control, what triggered was an awesome bike ride, oh well I enjoyed the ride. Not much else I can do, I have maxed out the motrin (600mg three times a day), last winter they had talked about considering surgery, but I am not ready to take that risk. Guess I shouldn't have pushed my luck with that.
Yesterday was quiet bus, only had time for reflection. Starting with a fresh view on things today. Here is my meal plan:
Breakfast:
Oats 140
Coffee
water 8oz
Snack:
Cheesestick 90
apple 50
water 8oz
Lunch:
Tuna and tomato sanwich on flax seed bread 250 cal
8oz
Snack
almonds 140 calories
8oz
Dinner:
grilled fish
Squash (from garden)
broccoli(from garden) 350 calories
8oz
Snack:
yogurt (sugar free) with almonds 240 calories
8oz
Total calories 1120
Workout I will decide a little later and post. Having some problems with thi.
Breakfast:
Oats 140
Coffee
water 8oz
Snack:
Cheesestick 90
apple 50
water 8oz
Lunch:
Tuna and tomato sanwich on flax seed bread 250 cal
8oz
Snack
almonds 140 calories
8oz
Dinner:
grilled fish
Squash (from garden)
broccoli(from garden) 350 calories
8oz
Snack:
yogurt (sugar free) with almonds 240 calories
8oz
Total calories 1120
Workout I will decide a little later and post. Having some problems with thi.
Been a few days since I posted, but I am staying on track. It is amazing how much of this is mental. I think alot of my fitness goals will be better served if I am consistent with my thoughts on the importance of my health. With four children and a full time job it is very easy for me to make excuses that I don't have the time to exercise or eat right, instead of recognizing my less than perfect organizational skills as the culprit. I am blessed with the ability to multitask and respond to stress in spades, but that always leaves something out, usually important things like my health. I have decided to make a concerted effort to plan better and incorporate healthy living into my chaotic lifestyle.
On a good note, the back pain I was experiencing has resolved itself and I am feeling much better. I think the best thing, and probably only thing I can do for my back injury is to get into the best shape I can. I am a very active person and I find it depressing to experience chronic pain. The good news is that the exercise is helping. I have had to utilize some will power, but I am doing the things that I seem to have lost track of over the last several months. For instance I have been drinking water until I float, it is amazing how much better I feel now that I am drinking enough. I am also avoiding all those carbs that are so easy to be addicted to, and weaning down my caffeine intake. Overall I am motivated and energized about getting into shape.
Plan today is cardio, yesterday was weight training. I am not planning on weighing in for another week, I am feeling better and I think that is more important than the number. Not to mention my goals have changed, I am no longer looking only at the short term goal, in addition I am focusing on incorporating healthy living into to my life. I think that goal is more accurate and is clearly the only option.
On a good note, the back pain I was experiencing has resolved itself and I am feeling much better. I think the best thing, and probably only thing I can do for my back injury is to get into the best shape I can. I am a very active person and I find it depressing to experience chronic pain. The good news is that the exercise is helping. I have had to utilize some will power, but I am doing the things that I seem to have lost track of over the last several months. For instance I have been drinking water until I float, it is amazing how much better I feel now that I am drinking enough. I am also avoiding all those carbs that are so easy to be addicted to, and weaning down my caffeine intake. Overall I am motivated and energized about getting into shape.
Plan today is cardio, yesterday was weight training. I am not planning on weighing in for another week, I am feeling better and I think that is more important than the number. Not to mention my goals have changed, I am no longer looking only at the short term goal, in addition I am focusing on incorporating healthy living into to my life. I think that goal is more accurate and is clearly the only option.
:::For instance I have been drinking water until I float, it is amazing how much better I feel now that I am drinking enough. I am also avoiding all those carbs that are so easy to be addicted to, and weaning down my caffeine intake. Overall I am motivated and energized about getting into shape.::::
Thank you for post that. Fitness is sweet! Feels Good! And is always worth it!!
Keep up the great work!
Thank you for post that. Fitness is sweet! Feels Good! And is always worth it!!
Keep up the great work!
with hot summer here, ya gotta drink. good girl!
Thanks for popping in Live, nice to hear from you ;-)
Had a great day yesterday. Cardio was a killer, definately worth my time. I have a little bit of muscle soreness from lifting on Monday, but well worth it. I am sleeping better and I woke up starved lol. I am eating much better. Here is yesterday's food list:
Breakfast oats with blueberries. (140 cal)
16 oz water
Snack: I missed because I ate breakfast late
Lunch: Tomato on slice of flax seed bread with mayo (about 250 calories)
with tuna on the side (120 cal)
16oz water
Snack: Whole bell pepper with salad dressing (150 cal)
16oz water
Supper: 4oz steak, 1/2 cup wild grain rice, yellow beans (from garden) (450 cal)
Snack: milk (120 cal)
water
Total 1230 cal
My goal for calories is 1200 right now, so I am happy with this. I do think I could have done better with my snacks, but I did make it up for dinner. I really did alot of physical work in the heat yesterday, so I am sure eating heavier after dinner was a good thing.
Off to another day
Had a great day yesterday. Cardio was a killer, definately worth my time. I have a little bit of muscle soreness from lifting on Monday, but well worth it. I am sleeping better and I woke up starved lol. I am eating much better. Here is yesterday's food list:
Breakfast oats with blueberries. (140 cal)
16 oz water
Snack: I missed because I ate breakfast late
Lunch: Tomato on slice of flax seed bread with mayo (about 250 calories)
with tuna on the side (120 cal)
16oz water
Snack: Whole bell pepper with salad dressing (150 cal)
16oz water
Supper: 4oz steak, 1/2 cup wild grain rice, yellow beans (from garden) (450 cal)
Snack: milk (120 cal)
water
Total 1230 cal
My goal for calories is 1200 right now, so I am happy with this. I do think I could have done better with my snacks, but I did make it up for dinner. I really did alot of physical work in the heat yesterday, so I am sure eating heavier after dinner was a good thing.
Off to another day
Hey Missy,
read through your log and you are doing great, keep it up.
My wife whom is 36 mother of 3 is trying to get in shape as well, she is also working full time.
So I understand your issues.
Best of luck and keep going!
read through your log and you are doing great, keep it up.
My wife whom is 36 mother of 3 is trying to get in shape as well, she is also working full time.
So I understand your issues.
Best of luck and keep going!
S
sparrow
Guest
Keep it up Missy! I know its hard under the circumstances but you're doing great with what you have! Stay positive, it makes a difference!
I'm also a working mom.........
Well, I cheated yesterday, it was day out with the kids, back on track today. I am planning on cardio, hopefully a bike ride. I am also going to attempt planning meals for the entire week, I am usually not good at that, but hopefully I get better. I am still avoiding the scale, I am afraid the results won't be what I would like. Overall feeling good and hoping to see more and better progress this week. I am having a little nerve pain, but it is in check and goes away with motrin. I haven't noticed any major changes, but it has only been a week.
Wow time flies. I have been under some tight deadlines and have not had time to post. I am doing well diet wise, but I need to be better with exercise. When I get overloaded at work it seems I don't have time or am too tired to make it. I need to convince myself that I will be more productive if I exercise. Overall I am feeling good and my weight is down to 137 lbs. Just need to keep going with this. Off to another crazy day, but will definately throw in cardio.
Fianlly brave enough to run again. I haven't ran since I blew the disc in my back 9 months ago. I went on a 3 mile run yesterday at about an 8.5 mile/hr pace. Oh my.....I am so sore today, stairs are my worst enemy lol. It is a good sore though and my back feels FINE!!! I am so happy I didn't wake up in agony. I guess if you have never been there it wouldn't make sense but nerve pain is not fun. Diet wise I am behaving well and expect to have favorable results when I way in again.