Realization
When I am sad or depressed, then I don't care...about anything. This affects my motivation for day to day activities as well as weight loss activities like dieting and exercise. I used to think that I wasn't an emotional eater, but to some extent I am. Its not always the case, but some days...I just don't care. I don't care to go work out, I don't care to pick the right foods, I don't care to do anything, really. There is no solution here, just the realization b/c guess what...I don't care.
That is all.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Quick Update:
So I went to the gym last night...30 mins on something called a 'tread climber' (Learn more here - http://www.treadclimber.com/global/brandhome2.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302031664&bmUID=1169665021557&adID=degtrc4&bmUID=1169665020158), and 30 mins of upper body weights and crunches. Anyway, as promised I hopped on the scale when I got finished....182lbs :-( Now this is up 2 pounds from where I felt that I ended out the year. For pride's sake I'm going to note my increased muscle mass from my weight training, pilates, and yoga as well as the new scale that I was using. However, for the sake of meeting my goal of 175lbs by next week, I am going to focus harder on getting the the gym most days of the week as well as closely monitoring my eating. I'm going to have to be sure to avoid all 'cheats' over the coming weeks. As always, it'll be a challenge, but I will give it my best!
So I went to the gym last night...30 mins on something called a 'tread climber' (Learn more here - http://www.treadclimber.com/global/brandhome2.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302031664&bmUID=1169665021557&adID=degtrc4&bmUID=1169665020158), and 30 mins of upper body weights and crunches. Anyway, as promised I hopped on the scale when I got finished....182lbs :-( Now this is up 2 pounds from where I felt that I ended out the year. For pride's sake I'm going to note my increased muscle mass from my weight training, pilates, and yoga as well as the new scale that I was using. However, for the sake of meeting my goal of 175lbs by next week, I am going to focus harder on getting the the gym most days of the week as well as closely monitoring my eating. I'm going to have to be sure to avoid all 'cheats' over the coming weeks. As always, it'll be a challenge, but I will give it my best!
Monday, January 22, 2007
YOGA IS NO JOKE!!!!!!!!!
I am sooooo sore! Now, let me not deceive you. I was not the workout queen this week. Poor weather was definitely successful at keeping me indoors. However, I did get to the gym Sunday (1/14) night. I did 30 mins uphill on the treadmill and 30 mins of leg weights and crunches. I also made it out for Pilates (10am) and Yoga (11am) on Saturday, with another dose of Yoga on Sunday. That is what has me limping around the house right now.
I always thought that pilates was the more challenging of the two workout programs. In fact I went to the pilates class Saturday morning b/c I thought that yoga wouldn't be enough for me. However, I was so wrong! Pilates is a cake walk in comparison to yoga. In case you are wondering how this could be, it all depends on the muscle areas that you are working. Pilates works a lot of core and leg muscles, which I happen to be fairly strong in. (Note, the two poses below)
However, yoga uses a lot of muscles in your arms and upperbody, which I am a lot weaker in. (See below)
I find this sort of workout to be way more challenging. Yet, I really enjoy the classes. I feel relaxed at the end of the workout (esp. b/c the 2nd half of the class tends to focus on balancing and leg poses), and I secretly feel like I'm gaining some little special talent or ability that not many other ppl have. It's quirky, but hey...whatever works to get me to the gym, right? I think that yoga and pilates are nice compliments, and I'll continue to hit the treadmill and weights during times that the classes aren't offered.
So it's been nearly a month since I've hopped on a scale. Like always I am dreading the deed. This is for a couple of reasons. #1 My workouts haven't been as frequent as I'd like. #2 My eating has been pretty good, but I can pinpoint some 'cheats' that I've had along the way. Don't get me wrong. My lifestyle has still remained healthy, but yet not perfect. #3 Since I have been lifting the weights and doing yoga and pilates, then I am concerned that I have been primarily building muscle. Muscle is good, and I def. want to increase my overall muscle mass. However, since it is heavier than fat, then I am worried that the number on the scale will inch up just on GP. Sigh, I suppose that I have no other choice than to bite the bullet and hop on. If I am serious about being at my 175lb goal weight by the middle/end of February, then I must track my progress. Nothing would be worse than getting there and receiving a major dissappointment. Next trip to the gym, its me and the scale. Update soon...
I am sooooo sore! Now, let me not deceive you. I was not the workout queen this week. Poor weather was definitely successful at keeping me indoors. However, I did get to the gym Sunday (1/14) night. I did 30 mins uphill on the treadmill and 30 mins of leg weights and crunches. I also made it out for Pilates (10am) and Yoga (11am) on Saturday, with another dose of Yoga on Sunday. That is what has me limping around the house right now.
I always thought that pilates was the more challenging of the two workout programs. In fact I went to the pilates class Saturday morning b/c I thought that yoga wouldn't be enough for me. However, I was so wrong! Pilates is a cake walk in comparison to yoga. In case you are wondering how this could be, it all depends on the muscle areas that you are working. Pilates works a lot of core and leg muscles, which I happen to be fairly strong in. (Note, the two poses below)
However, yoga uses a lot of muscles in your arms and upperbody, which I am a lot weaker in. (See below)
I find this sort of workout to be way more challenging. Yet, I really enjoy the classes. I feel relaxed at the end of the workout (esp. b/c the 2nd half of the class tends to focus on balancing and leg poses), and I secretly feel like I'm gaining some little special talent or ability that not many other ppl have. It's quirky, but hey...whatever works to get me to the gym, right? I think that yoga and pilates are nice compliments, and I'll continue to hit the treadmill and weights during times that the classes aren't offered.
So it's been nearly a month since I've hopped on a scale. Like always I am dreading the deed. This is for a couple of reasons. #1 My workouts haven't been as frequent as I'd like. #2 My eating has been pretty good, but I can pinpoint some 'cheats' that I've had along the way. Don't get me wrong. My lifestyle has still remained healthy, but yet not perfect. #3 Since I have been lifting the weights and doing yoga and pilates, then I am concerned that I have been primarily building muscle. Muscle is good, and I def. want to increase my overall muscle mass. However, since it is heavier than fat, then I am worried that the number on the scale will inch up just on GP. Sigh, I suppose that I have no other choice than to bite the bullet and hop on. If I am serious about being at my 175lb goal weight by the middle/end of February, then I must track my progress. Nothing would be worse than getting there and receiving a major dissappointment. Next trip to the gym, its me and the scale. Update soon...
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Has it been a month?
Sorry guys. I've not been very motivated to blog over the last few weeks. It's kinda like my motivation to exercise...non-existent.
So here's the update. I closed out the year at 180lbs. That is 20 lbs lighter than we we 1st started this journey, and hopefully a whole lot healthier. I did do some pigging out while at home for Christmas (there was just too much good stuff at home), but I managed to get my diet right back on track after the holiday. The trouble has been in getting my lazy butt to the gym. We're 2 weeks into the new year, and I've only exercised twice. No good, for someone who is supposed to be working out 6 days a week. Truthfully, I'd be very happy with myself if I was going every other day. I don't know what it is. I'm only 5lbs away from my original goal, and yet I'm still struggling with committing.
This past Saturday I hit the eliptical machine for 30 mins, and then I did another half hour of upper body weights and crunchs. That was fulfilling. Last night I took a yoga class, and whomever told you that yoga wasn't challenging was lying for sure. There were many many times where I was struggling and in pain. Yet, I felt more relaxed by the end of the class. I learned to just push myself as far as I can go, not to feel bad if I have to stop and release the pose, and to be sure to try again the next time. Plus my flexibility is HORRIBLE. Its been a long time since I was dancing in high school. I think that I'm going to try and stick with it. There is another class this Monday, so I'm going to try to make it.
Lets think of ways that I can improve. Well we've been eating out far far more than cooking at home. While I realize that I'm not a great cook, my meals are simple, and I at least know what's going into them. I'm trying my best to keep the ingredients healthy, and I'm not tempted to choose a less healthy/more inviting option. Next week, I've got to push myself to cook more. Here's a catch...a lot of the time I feel too tired to cook after I exercise. I think that I will try to alternate the days that I cook and exercise. So Monday I will exercise, but order in, and Tuesday I will stay home and cook. Also, I've got to work on pushing myself. I've realized that many of my healthy habits of the past were due to my conscience. If he's heading to the gym, then I am more than happy to head there right along with him. However, if he's staying home, then I am perfectly content to relax there with him. On my own I'm ok b/c there isn't really the temptation to come in and cool out. What can I say...I like hanging out with the guy. So over the next few weeks, I'm going to work on suggesting that we head to the gym in the evenings. I've found that when I make the suggestion, he's usually cool with it. And if he's planning on staying in, then I'm still going to push myself to head out there anyway. Its only 1 hr out of my evening, and totally do-able. Who know's...maybe he'll even cook for me on those nights.
Overall, I'm please with how far I've come. I've still got plenty of work to do in the new year, so here's to refocusing my efforts and keeping up the good work.
P.S. My doctor was the 1st person to suggest that I get my weight down to at max 175lbs. I am seeing her again at the end of Feb, so the target is to be at my 1st milestone (175lbs) by my next doctor visit.
Sorry guys. I've not been very motivated to blog over the last few weeks. It's kinda like my motivation to exercise...non-existent.
So here's the update. I closed out the year at 180lbs. That is 20 lbs lighter than we we 1st started this journey, and hopefully a whole lot healthier. I did do some pigging out while at home for Christmas (there was just too much good stuff at home), but I managed to get my diet right back on track after the holiday. The trouble has been in getting my lazy butt to the gym. We're 2 weeks into the new year, and I've only exercised twice. No good, for someone who is supposed to be working out 6 days a week. Truthfully, I'd be very happy with myself if I was going every other day. I don't know what it is. I'm only 5lbs away from my original goal, and yet I'm still struggling with committing.
This past Saturday I hit the eliptical machine for 30 mins, and then I did another half hour of upper body weights and crunchs. That was fulfilling. Last night I took a yoga class, and whomever told you that yoga wasn't challenging was lying for sure. There were many many times where I was struggling and in pain. Yet, I felt more relaxed by the end of the class. I learned to just push myself as far as I can go, not to feel bad if I have to stop and release the pose, and to be sure to try again the next time. Plus my flexibility is HORRIBLE. Its been a long time since I was dancing in high school. I think that I'm going to try and stick with it. There is another class this Monday, so I'm going to try to make it.
Lets think of ways that I can improve. Well we've been eating out far far more than cooking at home. While I realize that I'm not a great cook, my meals are simple, and I at least know what's going into them. I'm trying my best to keep the ingredients healthy, and I'm not tempted to choose a less healthy/more inviting option. Next week, I've got to push myself to cook more. Here's a catch...a lot of the time I feel too tired to cook after I exercise. I think that I will try to alternate the days that I cook and exercise. So Monday I will exercise, but order in, and Tuesday I will stay home and cook. Also, I've got to work on pushing myself. I've realized that many of my healthy habits of the past were due to my conscience. If he's heading to the gym, then I am more than happy to head there right along with him. However, if he's staying home, then I am perfectly content to relax there with him. On my own I'm ok b/c there isn't really the temptation to come in and cool out. What can I say...I like hanging out with the guy. So over the next few weeks, I'm going to work on suggesting that we head to the gym in the evenings. I've found that when I make the suggestion, he's usually cool with it. And if he's planning on staying in, then I'm still going to push myself to head out there anyway. Its only 1 hr out of my evening, and totally do-able. Who know's...maybe he'll even cook for me on those nights.
Overall, I'm please with how far I've come. I've still got plenty of work to do in the new year, so here's to refocusing my efforts and keeping up the good work.
P.S. My doctor was the 1st person to suggest that I get my weight down to at max 175lbs. I am seeing her again at the end of Feb, so the target is to be at my 1st milestone (175lbs) by my next doctor visit.
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