233.6
Did all right for a few days on eating fruits and veggies and did my 30 minutes of exercise 1 day. Then time crunches for a few days put me right back to grab and go food (processed and carbs) and no time or energy for a walk.
Trying again this week.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Time to Give Up?
232.2 lbs.
Was at 231.2 on Friday, even after a BBQ at work so was pretty discouraged this morning. Then I found this TED Talk on Facebook. Not sure now if I am discouraged or encouraged.
I may have to face the fact that I am at this set point of my top baby weight gain, that my body keeps wanting to move me back to it and that is that.
It was encouraging to know that if I adopt all four of the healthy lifestyle choices my risk of death isn't actually any higher than a normal weight person. I already have two (not smoking and drinking in moderation). I believe I can exercise for 30 minutes 3 times a week. It's the 5-7 that I just can't seem to work in. And I am also doing better about eating more fruits and vegetables.
I have often wondered what would happen if I ate what I WANTED instead of what I thought I SHOULD because I usually end up eating more then because I ate what I should but then still had the compulsion to eat what I want.
Do I have the courage to give up dieting? To accept my weight as it is? I know I would be happier if I stopped beating myself up over my weight. Maybe I should just focus on what makes me feel beautiful at THIS weight and enjoying the food I do eat.
Was at 231.2 on Friday, even after a BBQ at work so was pretty discouraged this morning. Then I found this TED Talk on Facebook. Not sure now if I am discouraged or encouraged.
I may have to face the fact that I am at this set point of my top baby weight gain, that my body keeps wanting to move me back to it and that is that.
It was encouraging to know that if I adopt all four of the healthy lifestyle choices my risk of death isn't actually any higher than a normal weight person. I already have two (not smoking and drinking in moderation). I believe I can exercise for 30 minutes 3 times a week. It's the 5-7 that I just can't seem to work in. And I am also doing better about eating more fruits and vegetables.
I have often wondered what would happen if I ate what I WANTED instead of what I thought I SHOULD because I usually end up eating more then because I ate what I should but then still had the compulsion to eat what I want.
Do I have the courage to give up dieting? To accept my weight as it is? I know I would be happier if I stopped beating myself up over my weight. Maybe I should just focus on what makes me feel beautiful at THIS weight and enjoying the food I do eat.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Progress
231.8
Hoping for a full pound but indulged the last few days and stopped doing my food log and walking still down is progress.
I notice that I am more consistent at the beginning of the week. About Wednesday, it starts getting away from me and I'm tired of logging my food.
I revised my calorie goal to a 1lb a week goal instead of half a pound because I also notice I tend to go a little over my goal. Hopefully, by revising it down when I go over, I will still hit the calories for half a pound. Would really like a pound a week but I don't have the discipline yet for that.
Been sleeping better but sleeping later in the morning, which is also contributing to my not walking. Still too hot at not.
Really want to get under 230 sooner rather than later but have to be realistic. I probably have 3 weeks at least for that. Sigh. Keep moving.
Hoping for a full pound but indulged the last few days and stopped doing my food log and walking still down is progress.
I notice that I am more consistent at the beginning of the week. About Wednesday, it starts getting away from me and I'm tired of logging my food.
I revised my calorie goal to a 1lb a week goal instead of half a pound because I also notice I tend to go a little over my goal. Hopefully, by revising it down when I go over, I will still hit the calories for half a pound. Would really like a pound a week but I don't have the discipline yet for that.
Been sleeping better but sleeping later in the morning, which is also contributing to my not walking. Still too hot at not.
Really want to get under 230 sooner rather than later but have to be realistic. I probably have 3 weeks at least for that. Sigh. Keep moving.
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