Okay, so maybe it's not but it really should take the blame for my failings.
STARTING WEIGHT: 170 lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 140 lbs
CURRENT WEIGHT: 173 lbs
It takes a great deal of skill to not only miss your goal but be absolutely nowhere near it! As you can see, I did an extremely poor job of achieving the weight loss goals I set for myself. I have no one to blame but myself! I started with good intentions; motivated and determined. But eventually the excitement wained and I gave in to temptation.
But...I am proud of some choice I have stuck to. Including, drinking less soda, eating more salads with less fattening dressings and consistent walking at work at least 3 times a week. In addition, I have also cut down on my portions sizes and second helpings.
Some weeks were more difficult than others. Whether tha was due to stress, fatigue or women's "lovely' monthly visitor is up for debate. I snacked more than was beneficial. Candy bars, cookies and ice cream are delightful but not on my hips.
There's so much I could have done differently. I'm not giving up. Not my any means! I just have to re-examine my goals and take my brother-in-law up on his offer for advice. :-)
I'll still working on this despite any hurdles so if you're struggling too DO NOT GIVE UP! We can do it.
All the best,
Kelly
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
A rollercoaster ride
So...clearly I haven't updated my blog in a few weeks. It's been quite a rollercoaster ride since my last post.
I lost .2 lbs, then gained 2 lbs. I was frustrated, disappointed and annoyed but instead of taking to my writing I wallowed in self-pity. I held it all in when I had a healthy outlet to vent to. Part of my frustration was that I had been making some much needed health improvements. I was walking a lot more, drinking plenty of water and eating salads with a vinagerette dressing. But I still gained. My clothes felt slightly better but I still was unhappy with how I looked.
But this week, this week I lost 3 lbs!!!!!! What did I do differently? I walked 4 days of the week, said "no" to some of my favorite snacks and declined second helpings at dinner. I felt more awake, more alert and getting up in the mornings was easier. I rarely needed my alarm.
That's not to say I haven't stumbled. Because believe me, I have! The biggest issue that I have to address is my evening routine. After sitting at a computer all day during work, except for when I walk, I go home and sit. I go on my computer and do ancestry research, play games on a portable reader or watch TV. I don't choose to exercise or have any activity that's strenuous in the least.
As I was drafting this post a friend of mine, who's become an inspiration to me, asked me to join her in a Rumba class. Perfect timing! I said "yes" and will start next week.
CURRENT WEIGHT: 171
PLUSES: Drinking water, soda only one day a week, walked 4 days and watched portions
MINUSES: Inactivity at night, no other exercise besides walking
All the best,
Kelly
I lost .2 lbs, then gained 2 lbs. I was frustrated, disappointed and annoyed but instead of taking to my writing I wallowed in self-pity. I held it all in when I had a healthy outlet to vent to. Part of my frustration was that I had been making some much needed health improvements. I was walking a lot more, drinking plenty of water and eating salads with a vinagerette dressing. But I still gained. My clothes felt slightly better but I still was unhappy with how I looked.
But this week, this week I lost 3 lbs!!!!!! What did I do differently? I walked 4 days of the week, said "no" to some of my favorite snacks and declined second helpings at dinner. I felt more awake, more alert and getting up in the mornings was easier. I rarely needed my alarm.
That's not to say I haven't stumbled. Because believe me, I have! The biggest issue that I have to address is my evening routine. After sitting at a computer all day during work, except for when I walk, I go home and sit. I go on my computer and do ancestry research, play games on a portable reader or watch TV. I don't choose to exercise or have any activity that's strenuous in the least.
As I was drafting this post a friend of mine, who's become an inspiration to me, asked me to join her in a Rumba class. Perfect timing! I said "yes" and will start next week.
CURRENT WEIGHT: 171
PLUSES: Drinking water, soda only one day a week, walked 4 days and watched portions
MINUSES: Inactivity at night, no other exercise besides walking
All the best,
Kelly
Thursday, January 5, 2012
So far, not so good!
I gained 1.6 lbs. I...gained...1.6 lbs! That's a skill right there. To gain instead of lose the first week of this blog.
Really, I don't know why you're even still reading this. Then again, maybe I do. Because I am not alone in this journey, that's why. There are so many of us struggling every day with weight issues. Some want to lose and some striving to gain.
Sometimes we achieve "miraculous" milestones. Othertimes frustrating disappointments. But through it all we're moving. Maybe not always in a physical sense but still...
It seems odd to say I'm gald I'm not the only one dealing with this issue. I'm not happy to know other are struggling. I'm glad that I'm not alone in this. That being said, no one else can solve this problem for me. People can root me on, offer their two cents or express displeasure in my lack of progression. Yet, ultimately it's up to me. To quote my brother-in-law, "You have to WANT it!"
I know I want the results...but am I truly ready to do the work? Good question.
STARTING WEIGHT: 170 LBS
CURRENT WEIGHT: 171.6 LBS
GOAL WEIGHT: 140 LBS
% OF GOAL REACHED: -.05
POSITIVES: Only had soda once this week. Ate healthy frozen meals twice. Walked 2 miles on Sunday.
NEGATIVES: Drank a lot of sugary & most likely fattening beverages, like flavored coffees and hot chocolate. No other exercising other than Sunday. Choose to sleep in rather than workout.
Really, I don't know why you're even still reading this. Then again, maybe I do. Because I am not alone in this journey, that's why. There are so many of us struggling every day with weight issues. Some want to lose and some striving to gain.
Sometimes we achieve "miraculous" milestones. Othertimes frustrating disappointments. But through it all we're moving. Maybe not always in a physical sense but still...
It seems odd to say I'm gald I'm not the only one dealing with this issue. I'm not happy to know other are struggling. I'm glad that I'm not alone in this. That being said, no one else can solve this problem for me. People can root me on, offer their two cents or express displeasure in my lack of progression. Yet, ultimately it's up to me. To quote my brother-in-law, "You have to WANT it!"
I know I want the results...but am I truly ready to do the work? Good question.
STARTING WEIGHT: 170 LBS
CURRENT WEIGHT: 171.6 LBS
GOAL WEIGHT: 140 LBS
% OF GOAL REACHED: -.05
POSITIVES: Only had soda once this week. Ate healthy frozen meals twice. Walked 2 miles on Sunday.
NEGATIVES: Drank a lot of sugary & most likely fattening beverages, like flavored coffees and hot chocolate. No other exercising other than Sunday. Choose to sleep in rather than workout.
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