I give up! I swore I wasn't going to sign up for weight watchers again because I just never follow through with it. But, as usual, I did. And, as usual, I've logged a few days here and there but that is it. The fact remains that I know what and how I should eat, that I should move more, that I should cut out all refined sugars and sweeteners, that I'd love to eat totally clean... and on and on and on and on... But it's tiresome.
Here's the deal: I don't eat much but I know I should make better choices because so very little fills me up, and I need to use these eating opportunities to fuel my body so that I'll have the energy to actually move more.
I've spent my life on steroids, prednisone to be specific, and now I'm paying the price. On the upside of things, Xolair seems to be helping my lungs and asthma quite a bit. But, now I need to work slowly at getting stronger so I can move more without causing an asthma attack. Top that off with fibromyalgia and it's going to be a slow go. That said, I have done well with giving up soda. It's back into it's proper perspective of a treat or a migraine cure. I rarely drink it anymore, choosing instead to have water or iced tea. Score one success :)
Now to cancel WW again and stop feeling guilty for not following thru with something I knew I wouldn't to begin with ;)
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Checking In....
It's not weigh in day, but I figure Sunday is perfect for a quick check in. So far, so good. This first week has been about recognizing areas I really need to change, logging my food, and making better choices.
So far, I've done well logging. That said, it can be tedious so I've decided that on Sundays I'm not logging. We all need a "day of rest" from our routines or we tend to get bogged down and run the risk of losing focus, which potentially leads to giving up. I'm noticing that I'm also beginning to slowly make better food choices. Tonight for example, we had dinner at Breada.... I chose a kids mac and cheese meal and requested a side salad as opposed to the fries that normally come with it. I'm also choosing water and iced tea over soda and cutting down on my Dunkin Donuts iced coffee habit (once a week rather than daily;).
I haven't instituted any exercise routine as of yet, but that will be coming soon:) Alright, off to get things done.
So far, I've done well logging. That said, it can be tedious so I've decided that on Sundays I'm not logging. We all need a "day of rest" from our routines or we tend to get bogged down and run the risk of losing focus, which potentially leads to giving up. I'm noticing that I'm also beginning to slowly make better food choices. Tonight for example, we had dinner at Breada.... I chose a kids mac and cheese meal and requested a side salad as opposed to the fries that normally come with it. I'm also choosing water and iced tea over soda and cutting down on my Dunkin Donuts iced coffee habit (once a week rather than daily;).
I haven't instituted any exercise routine as of yet, but that will be coming soon:) Alright, off to get things done.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Day 3 Back on WW...
Day 3.... It seems to me that If I can get thru today, things will start to look up a bit ;)
I've done well logging my food and points. I need to do better with my Plexus routine, as I keep forgetting to take my supplements. I haven't done any planned exercise at all; that may need to wait till next week as I'm trying to stay on task with eating well and logging everything.
Oh yeah!.... One more thing.... no pop at all so far this week :) I'm looking forward to one this weekend, maybe, but I haven't died yet so, "so far, so good" ;)
I've done well logging my food and points. I need to do better with my Plexus routine, as I keep forgetting to take my supplements. I haven't done any planned exercise at all; that may need to wait till next week as I'm trying to stay on task with eating well and logging everything.
Oh yeah!.... One more thing.... no pop at all so far this week :) I'm looking forward to one this weekend, maybe, but I haven't died yet so, "so far, so good" ;)
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Yeah....yet again at square one
It's like the movie Groundhog Day..... repeat over and over and over again until I get it right. I swore I wasn't going to sign up for weight watchers again, but I just did. I'm going to give it 6 months, which puts me thru till the end of summer, to see if I can stick with it and see some success like I did several years ago. No matter how "ugly" it is, I am committed to logging my food each and every day. I know that if I have to actually see it, then I am more likely to reign myself in and make better choices. I'm also going to commit to my plexus routine each day and to start moving at least 5 minutes a day.
So.....I logged into my WW app and logged my weight and food for today....day 1. I'm hoping to see that I lose at least 10 pounds by Easter (April 16), which gives me 7 weeks to achieve this first big goal. My mini goals are to log everything I eat each day, make at least 1 choice that is "better" for me each day, and get in 5 minutes of movement each day (Simply Fit Board, Planks, Treadmill, Ball, etc).
Wish me luck!
So.....I logged into my WW app and logged my weight and food for today....day 1. I'm hoping to see that I lose at least 10 pounds by Easter (April 16), which gives me 7 weeks to achieve this first big goal. My mini goals are to log everything I eat each day, make at least 1 choice that is "better" for me each day, and get in 5 minutes of movement each day (Simply Fit Board, Planks, Treadmill, Ball, etc).
Wish me luck!
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Time Flies.....
So, betcha you're wondering how my healthy adventure has been going since it's been over a year since I've last posted. Well...(drum roll please)...I've continued to gain weight. Yup, that's right. Yes, it's discouraging, maddening even, especially since I've not done anything to cause weight gain. So where does that leave me?
Seems to me this is the perfect time of year to assess things and come up with a plan. No more Weight Watchers or any other plan that's going to cost a monthly fee for me NOT to actually attend. The fact is, I know what I need to do and I have all the tools I actually need to do it as well. Eat better and move more... those are the keys to it all. Simple, right? WRONG! I have health issues and take medications that fight against successful weight loss. That said, I can still do things to live a healthier life. It's never an all or nothing scenario; I can do whatever I can actually do to improve my health. Now's a great time for me to lay out my plan for the coming year.
First, because of my fibromyalgia, I can not push myself with lots of working out. However, I can still move more in a way that benefits my health and helps me to move better with less pain. 1: Stretching! Flexibility is vital to maintain and yes, I've actually put that on the back burner for far too long. Even my medical team has said that gentle stretching at least twice a day will do a world of wonders for me and help me feel much better. So, I will begin stretching exercises morning and night each day, without fail. 2: Cardio Exercise. I may not be able to do several miles on my treadmill every day like I use to do, but that doesn't mean I can't do anything at all. Even a half a mile at a snails pace or a few minutes on my Simply Fit Board, on my bad days is better than nothing at all. Maybe all I can do is walk Annie up the cut-de-sac, or only one very slow lap on the treadmill... the key is to actually do SOMETHING each day. This is what will help me to build my strength back up over the coming months. Being smart about this and not getting frustrated because I can't do it like I use to is really important. I'm dealing with fiber and severe lung issues... two things that don't like to cut me any slack when I overdo even a little bit. 3: Because my life is crazy and schedules are nearly unheard of, I need to be hyper-alert to getting these two things done each day. Yes, I will be drawing up a schedule for the new year to help be certain that these get prioritized each day.
Second....FOOD; the bane of my existence. Frankly, food isn't a huge thing with me. I am not a "foody" as many people pride themselves on being. Food fills a physical void, nothing more, nothing less. Sure, there are things I enjoy, and there are times something really "sounds good" to me, but usually I eat because I "have" to. This can be a blessing and a curse. It doesn't take very much to fill me up. Quite literally half to 3/4 of a kids meal at most places fills me up and most of the time, it will keep me full all day long, leaving me to only want a small snack late in the evening. At home, I'm more of a "snacker".... again, this poses challenges. When such small amounts of food fill you up and keep you full, you must be more disciplined in what you choose and do your best to make healthy, well balanced choices....something I'm not the best at doing, frankly. When food is "utilitarian", you tend to not spend much time on deciding what to eat, let alone preparing it (the easier and quicker, the better). I plan on doing better about making better choices.... menu planning, cooking at home, planning ahead. Keeping things simple, but doing a better job of balanced nutrition. Not only will this help me personally, but it will also help my family since I won't be facing that inevitable 4:30pm "Crap! I have no idea what's for dinner" dilemma each night. I don't plan to go on any "diet plan", count any points/calories/carbs/etc, no worrying about low carb/low fat, etc; but I do plan on cooking and eating at home and cutting down on eating out. That in and of itself will help in so many different ways. I already subscribe to The Six Sisters Menu Plan and enjoy their weekly menus in my inbox every Friday. My goal is to stop collecting them and start implementing and making them;) We will continue to enjoy "hot" breakfast like we have always done (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, waffles, muffins, hot cereal, etc), simple lunches (soup and sandwich, salads, simple one pot meals, etc), and typical comfort foods for dinner utilizing my InstantPot and crockpot as well as making casseroles and pastas. Eventually, I'd love to get back to baking homemade breads as well :) I'm not going to stress out over getting it right according to The Daniel Plan or Trim Healthy Mama, however, I am going to utilize things from these programs that I'm comfortable with.
Third, working on my sugar addiction. Yes, due to my medications and the chronic health conditions I deal with personally as well as taking care of my kids and their health conditions, I've developed a sugar addiction. No, I'm not going to even suggest that I'm going to just go cold turkey and cut all sugar out. What I am going to do is work on cutting out the excess where I can. Choose lower sugar options (not substitutes), cut down my soda consumption (something I've been working on for years already), cut down on sugar in recipes, taking Plexus Block before my meals, basically anything I can do to lower the sugar in my (our) daily diet. Not only will I feel better, but it will help balance out my physical system as well.
Finally, logging/journaling what my days entail. There is not better accountability than HONESTLY writing down everything that goes into your mouth and what activity you've accomplished each day. Whether I track these things on an app on my phone or in a pretty little journal, the key is consistently doing it. In addition to my food and activity, I will also track my medications and supplements as well as my water intake since I'm not always disciplined in these areas on a daily basis.
Alrighty, there ya'll have it.... the steps I plan on taking to head down the path to improved health. Yes, I expect life to get in the way and throw me off track. I mean, I do have two kiddos with Type 1 Diabetes, an elderly mom, a husband with a crazy work schedule, 4 tween/teen daughters and their moods and drama, a small zoo that needs attention each day, and of course my own health problems... it's not easy, but I realize that it's vitally important if I want to enjoy the rest of my life and be able to meet the needs of my family. 2017 is the year that I work on getting stronger and I don't worry about "losing weight"... Now there's a fresh idea ;)
Seems to me this is the perfect time of year to assess things and come up with a plan. No more Weight Watchers or any other plan that's going to cost a monthly fee for me NOT to actually attend. The fact is, I know what I need to do and I have all the tools I actually need to do it as well. Eat better and move more... those are the keys to it all. Simple, right? WRONG! I have health issues and take medications that fight against successful weight loss. That said, I can still do things to live a healthier life. It's never an all or nothing scenario; I can do whatever I can actually do to improve my health. Now's a great time for me to lay out my plan for the coming year.
First, because of my fibromyalgia, I can not push myself with lots of working out. However, I can still move more in a way that benefits my health and helps me to move better with less pain. 1: Stretching! Flexibility is vital to maintain and yes, I've actually put that on the back burner for far too long. Even my medical team has said that gentle stretching at least twice a day will do a world of wonders for me and help me feel much better. So, I will begin stretching exercises morning and night each day, without fail. 2: Cardio Exercise. I may not be able to do several miles on my treadmill every day like I use to do, but that doesn't mean I can't do anything at all. Even a half a mile at a snails pace or a few minutes on my Simply Fit Board, on my bad days is better than nothing at all. Maybe all I can do is walk Annie up the cut-de-sac, or only one very slow lap on the treadmill... the key is to actually do SOMETHING each day. This is what will help me to build my strength back up over the coming months. Being smart about this and not getting frustrated because I can't do it like I use to is really important. I'm dealing with fiber and severe lung issues... two things that don't like to cut me any slack when I overdo even a little bit. 3: Because my life is crazy and schedules are nearly unheard of, I need to be hyper-alert to getting these two things done each day. Yes, I will be drawing up a schedule for the new year to help be certain that these get prioritized each day.
Second....FOOD; the bane of my existence. Frankly, food isn't a huge thing with me. I am not a "foody" as many people pride themselves on being. Food fills a physical void, nothing more, nothing less. Sure, there are things I enjoy, and there are times something really "sounds good" to me, but usually I eat because I "have" to. This can be a blessing and a curse. It doesn't take very much to fill me up. Quite literally half to 3/4 of a kids meal at most places fills me up and most of the time, it will keep me full all day long, leaving me to only want a small snack late in the evening. At home, I'm more of a "snacker".... again, this poses challenges. When such small amounts of food fill you up and keep you full, you must be more disciplined in what you choose and do your best to make healthy, well balanced choices....something I'm not the best at doing, frankly. When food is "utilitarian", you tend to not spend much time on deciding what to eat, let alone preparing it (the easier and quicker, the better). I plan on doing better about making better choices.... menu planning, cooking at home, planning ahead. Keeping things simple, but doing a better job of balanced nutrition. Not only will this help me personally, but it will also help my family since I won't be facing that inevitable 4:30pm "Crap! I have no idea what's for dinner" dilemma each night. I don't plan to go on any "diet plan", count any points/calories/carbs/etc, no worrying about low carb/low fat, etc; but I do plan on cooking and eating at home and cutting down on eating out. That in and of itself will help in so many different ways. I already subscribe to The Six Sisters Menu Plan and enjoy their weekly menus in my inbox every Friday. My goal is to stop collecting them and start implementing and making them;) We will continue to enjoy "hot" breakfast like we have always done (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, waffles, muffins, hot cereal, etc), simple lunches (soup and sandwich, salads, simple one pot meals, etc), and typical comfort foods for dinner utilizing my InstantPot and crockpot as well as making casseroles and pastas. Eventually, I'd love to get back to baking homemade breads as well :) I'm not going to stress out over getting it right according to The Daniel Plan or Trim Healthy Mama, however, I am going to utilize things from these programs that I'm comfortable with.
Third, working on my sugar addiction. Yes, due to my medications and the chronic health conditions I deal with personally as well as taking care of my kids and their health conditions, I've developed a sugar addiction. No, I'm not going to even suggest that I'm going to just go cold turkey and cut all sugar out. What I am going to do is work on cutting out the excess where I can. Choose lower sugar options (not substitutes), cut down my soda consumption (something I've been working on for years already), cut down on sugar in recipes, taking Plexus Block before my meals, basically anything I can do to lower the sugar in my (our) daily diet. Not only will I feel better, but it will help balance out my physical system as well.
Finally, logging/journaling what my days entail. There is not better accountability than HONESTLY writing down everything that goes into your mouth and what activity you've accomplished each day. Whether I track these things on an app on my phone or in a pretty little journal, the key is consistently doing it. In addition to my food and activity, I will also track my medications and supplements as well as my water intake since I'm not always disciplined in these areas on a daily basis.
Alrighty, there ya'll have it.... the steps I plan on taking to head down the path to improved health. Yes, I expect life to get in the way and throw me off track. I mean, I do have two kiddos with Type 1 Diabetes, an elderly mom, a husband with a crazy work schedule, 4 tween/teen daughters and their moods and drama, a small zoo that needs attention each day, and of course my own health problems... it's not easy, but I realize that it's vitally important if I want to enjoy the rest of my life and be able to meet the needs of my family. 2017 is the year that I work on getting stronger and I don't worry about "losing weight"... Now there's a fresh idea ;)
Friday, October 2, 2015
Some Things Just Never Seem To Change....
This entire year has just seemed to be such a mixed bag of ups and downs, trials and blessings. I cannot believe we are in October already and truly wonder where the year has gone. However, it's been such a crazy chaotic year, that I'm really looking forward to the chill of Autumn, relaxing by the fire, watching movies and stitching away, while sipping my beloved Sweet and Spicy tea. Needless to say, my weight and health journey has been on a standstill from all my attention being diverted to taking care of others and their needs.
So, where is that leaving me on this journey at this particular moment? Frankly, I'm just not all that worried about it. Yes, I still have lots of weight I want/need to lose, but after the year we've had, I'm not going to fuss over it as we head into the upcoming holiday season. I want to spend the last three months of this year doing something that I just have not been able to do the first 9 months of the year.... focus on my relationship with God, digging into The Word, focus on my home and making a respite for my family, and focus on enjoying my family. I would like to try to start getting back into healthy habits like dusting off my treadmill and getting back into using it daily, and cooking meals for my family daily rather than eating out all the time. I want to enjoy all that the holiday season offers and savor every bit of it with my family.
January will be here soon enough and I can begin to focus on losing weight once again. By then I hope to be back into the swing of other healthy habits I'm beginning to instill now. Sometimes, it's just best all the way around to step back, take a breath, and relax a bit. That would be my plan at this moment.
So, where is that leaving me on this journey at this particular moment? Frankly, I'm just not all that worried about it. Yes, I still have lots of weight I want/need to lose, but after the year we've had, I'm not going to fuss over it as we head into the upcoming holiday season. I want to spend the last three months of this year doing something that I just have not been able to do the first 9 months of the year.... focus on my relationship with God, digging into The Word, focus on my home and making a respite for my family, and focus on enjoying my family. I would like to try to start getting back into healthy habits like dusting off my treadmill and getting back into using it daily, and cooking meals for my family daily rather than eating out all the time. I want to enjoy all that the holiday season offers and savor every bit of it with my family.
January will be here soon enough and I can begin to focus on losing weight once again. By then I hope to be back into the swing of other healthy habits I'm beginning to instill now. Sometimes, it's just best all the way around to step back, take a breath, and relax a bit. That would be my plan at this moment.
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Trying....
Still stuck. Those words have been rolling off my lips for a year. I'm at a loss but am headed to Mayo Clinic next month to see if there is a medical reason I am not losing weight no matter what I do. For the time being I'm focusing on drinking lots of water, making better choices when it comes to what I eat, watching my sugar/carb intake, and getting my home in order. A constant chaotic environment works against me in every area, so I'm scaling down, cleaning out, brightening up, and hoping to enjoy our home again very soon.
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