I went and bought the Fitbit today. I am so in love with the silly thing already. I have been really good about eating all day. Dinner was a bit harder but somehow I am still allowed another 200 calories. As I sip my red wine I realize I am probably going to break even for today. For day one I think this is a major success. Tomorrow is back to reality. I have no more holidays left and it's back to work.
Lunch tomorrow is all packed (something so extremely rare for me)
A cabbage salad with raw nuts and an olive oil with reduced sodium soya sauce dressing.
Oikos 0% coconut yogurt
Gala Apple
I will probably eat a bowl of oatmeal in the morning if I have time. If not my purse is stocked with protein bars to stash in my desk for all those days I forget my meal and am tempted by all the temptations. (I work in a grocery store which makes it either really easy because I am surrounded by healthy food OR really hard because when a craving strikes ANYTHING I want is within walking and grabbing distance)
The cabbage salad I made is a variation of a way saltier and unhealthy version I fell in love with last summer. I take out all the unnecessary carbs, salt and seasoning and am left with something only about 150-200 calories for a massive bowl. I added lots of raw nuts this time for a bit of crunch and to make it more filling as it is becoming my meal rather than my side so it's probably closer to 300-350 a bowl. I will calculate that tomorrow with my fitness pal.
I also know I keep saying that I will do my measurements but I couldn't buy a tape measure today. The store I went to was completely sold out. I have a walmart and two dollar stores near my work so I will definitely buy one tomorrow and get all my measurements done within the next day or two.
I apologize for the randomness of this post. Once I am more established in this blog I will have specific posts. Meals, workouts, my bizarre existence etc. Until then have fun deciphering the crazy!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Preparations
The holidays are a predictable time to start getting healthy but both times I have done this it is purely coincidence that it falls during this time of year. I will specify that I completely support any reason people find to join a gym/ eat better/ or get active so if new years is your reason then HIGH FIVE!
I spent today restocking my refrigerator for two reasons. One being that my fridge was pathetically college student empty (I am not a college student) and the second being that I needed a restock of health food. I find if there are any temptations around in that first week as I withdraw from the overabundance of carbs/ sugars/ trans fats/ alcohol/ and munchies in general then I do much worse. Funny that once I lose the first few pounds I no longer am tempted by the junk and am instead inspired by my success to keep going. I just have to make it through those first few weeks.
Of course on my day of shopping I forgot to buy a measuring tape to take all my measurements (my puppy demolished my last one) and I very nearly bought a Polar ft4 but was appalled at the price at Sportchek when it is literally $80 cheaper on Amazon. So I didn't buy my polar ft4 either.
Once all the groceries were put away I decided to do some research on other weight-loss gadgets. I am really happy I didn't buy my ft4 today because I think after all my internet searching, review reading, youtube watching and cost comparing I have decided that I want the Fitbit Flex instead.
So tomorrow I am going to head out with my Christmas gift cards in hand and buy myself a fitbit which is surprisingly way cheaper than a polar ft4 at Sportchek.
I found my weight-loss journal that I started last year. I have all my original measurements from last year, my original weight and BMI too. It makes me sad that I was too disappointed in myself to take before pictures last year. I will post all my stats tomorrow after my measurement taking but I am happy to see that even though I spent the last 6 months slacking due to plantar fasciitis I am still starting 25 pounds lighter than I was last year.
I think it's important to celebrate every success so you never find a reason to doubt yourself, or give yourself an excuse to stop. So here's to 2014 the year I finally finish!
I spent today restocking my refrigerator for two reasons. One being that my fridge was pathetically college student empty (I am not a college student) and the second being that I needed a restock of health food. I find if there are any temptations around in that first week as I withdraw from the overabundance of carbs/ sugars/ trans fats/ alcohol/ and munchies in general then I do much worse. Funny that once I lose the first few pounds I no longer am tempted by the junk and am instead inspired by my success to keep going. I just have to make it through those first few weeks.
Of course on my day of shopping I forgot to buy a measuring tape to take all my measurements (my puppy demolished my last one) and I very nearly bought a Polar ft4 but was appalled at the price at Sportchek when it is literally $80 cheaper on Amazon. So I didn't buy my polar ft4 either.
Once all the groceries were put away I decided to do some research on other weight-loss gadgets. I am really happy I didn't buy my ft4 today because I think after all my internet searching, review reading, youtube watching and cost comparing I have decided that I want the Fitbit Flex instead.
So tomorrow I am going to head out with my Christmas gift cards in hand and buy myself a fitbit which is surprisingly way cheaper than a polar ft4 at Sportchek.
I found my weight-loss journal that I started last year. I have all my original measurements from last year, my original weight and BMI too. It makes me sad that I was too disappointed in myself to take before pictures last year. I will post all my stats tomorrow after my measurement taking but I am happy to see that even though I spent the last 6 months slacking due to plantar fasciitis I am still starting 25 pounds lighter than I was last year.
I think it's important to celebrate every success so you never find a reason to doubt yourself, or give yourself an excuse to stop. So here's to 2014 the year I finally finish!
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Blog number 16.. at least
Oh look, I've started another blog.
The difference between this blog and the very first one I started, at least 12 years ago, is that this is the very first one I am writing purely to keep myself accountable. I don't know if anyone will read it and at this point I can't worry about it. One day in the future I may just be 100 pounds lighter and this blog can be the inspiration for another girl who is starting out like me.
But for now I need to write.
I need to not binge. I need to remember what I am eating. I need to make sure I am exercising. When I take to pen and paper it works. I held myself accountable and lost 30 pounds all while quitting smoking. (WOOHOO) The problem with pen and paper being that I can easily lose it, or forget about it or run out of journal time so here I sit on my laptop creating another blog. How can I forget about this one when I am on the computer every day?
Tomorrow I will be purchasing a new measuring tape and formulating my new running/ gym schedule. I have a few goals in mind but I will be setting my first goals as well as giving my weight and measurements. Let's not forget the completely fun before photos!!
The difference between this blog and the very first one I started, at least 12 years ago, is that this is the very first one I am writing purely to keep myself accountable. I don't know if anyone will read it and at this point I can't worry about it. One day in the future I may just be 100 pounds lighter and this blog can be the inspiration for another girl who is starting out like me.
But for now I need to write.
I need to not binge. I need to remember what I am eating. I need to make sure I am exercising. When I take to pen and paper it works. I held myself accountable and lost 30 pounds all while quitting smoking. (WOOHOO) The problem with pen and paper being that I can easily lose it, or forget about it or run out of journal time so here I sit on my laptop creating another blog. How can I forget about this one when I am on the computer every day?
Tomorrow I will be purchasing a new measuring tape and formulating my new running/ gym schedule. I have a few goals in mind but I will be setting my first goals as well as giving my weight and measurements. Let's not forget the completely fun before photos!!
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