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Showing posts with label Phase 2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Phase 2. Show all posts
Friday, April 30, 2010
Phase 2: Mission Completion
FINALLY!! This day came about 2 months after I hoped it would. But even after a long wait, I am happy to report that I have accomplished Phase 2 of Operation: Burn the Baby Fat!! With my weigh-in this morning, my weekly loss was 2 pounds! But I was 1.5 pounds below my previous low weigh-in. This brings my total loss to 21.5 pounds! And my percentage lost at 10.4%. And for my reward, I think I will treat myself to a new hairstyle. I am hoping to get my hair cut this next week. I'll post before and after pics at that time. Here's to another good week--one day at a time!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Evaluation of Goals
I was reading back on one of my first posts about how I intened to meet my weight-loss goals, and since I am in a new weight-loss phase, I decided it would be a good time to evaluate my goals and make sure I'm doing what I should to get results. Click here to see my original goals. Here are my updated goals:
Exercise: I need to exercise at least 3 times per week for at least 30 minutes on the treadmill or elliptical. On the other days (other than Sunday), I need to do something active or use the Wii Fit Plus.
Improved Eating Habits: I need to control my portion sizes, avoid snacking all day (three meals with a snack between breakfast & lunch and lunch & dinner), make good choices for snacks, avoid desserts except for very special occasions. Sundays are more "relaxed" days, but I still need to control my portions.
Water Intake: Drink at least 96 ounces of water every day. Ideally, drink 128 ounces each day.
Now that I am well into this whole weight-loss things, I have a confession to make. I think I have had an eating disorder since I graduated from high school and moved out of my parents' house. Now, before anyone gets alarmed and concerned, it wasn't a major disorder. In my opinion, everyone, at some point in their lives has some sort of eating disorder, be it big or small. Mine is that I let myself believe that I could eat whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it. Growing up, my parents were always good about not having a whole lot of junk food or sugar cereals around. My mom was good about feeding us good meals every day, and we didn't do a lot of snacking. And, I'll admit, it drove me crazy! So, when I left home, and became and "adult," I figured that I should be able to do whatever I wanted (within reason, I was raised with good morals), and eat whatever I wanted. Thirteen years and probably 70 pounds later, I figured out that my mom wasn't restricting my food intake; instead, she was trying to teach me that I needed to have self-discipline over my eating habits. I see the error of my ways now, and I am paying for it. I think I have made good progress about what food choices I am making; and honestly, I haven't had a whole lot of cravings for junk food, or other unhealthy things.
Now, I have a lot of friends who tell me that I should "live a little" and enjoy the sweeter things in life, and they are right to some extent. My problem is that I have been enjoying them too much and not using self-control. I know that once I have lost the weight I want to lose, that I will be able to enjoy Oreo's and cake and ice cream again. But when that time comes, I will be smarter about how much I let into my mouth and how often I choose to eat it.
Exercise: I need to exercise at least 3 times per week for at least 30 minutes on the treadmill or elliptical. On the other days (other than Sunday), I need to do something active or use the Wii Fit Plus.
Improved Eating Habits: I need to control my portion sizes, avoid snacking all day (three meals with a snack between breakfast & lunch and lunch & dinner), make good choices for snacks, avoid desserts except for very special occasions. Sundays are more "relaxed" days, but I still need to control my portions.
Water Intake: Drink at least 96 ounces of water every day. Ideally, drink 128 ounces each day.
Now that I am well into this whole weight-loss things, I have a confession to make. I think I have had an eating disorder since I graduated from high school and moved out of my parents' house. Now, before anyone gets alarmed and concerned, it wasn't a major disorder. In my opinion, everyone, at some point in their lives has some sort of eating disorder, be it big or small. Mine is that I let myself believe that I could eat whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it. Growing up, my parents were always good about not having a whole lot of junk food or sugar cereals around. My mom was good about feeding us good meals every day, and we didn't do a lot of snacking. And, I'll admit, it drove me crazy! So, when I left home, and became and "adult," I figured that I should be able to do whatever I wanted (within reason, I was raised with good morals), and eat whatever I wanted. Thirteen years and probably 70 pounds later, I figured out that my mom wasn't restricting my food intake; instead, she was trying to teach me that I needed to have self-discipline over my eating habits. I see the error of my ways now, and I am paying for it. I think I have made good progress about what food choices I am making; and honestly, I haven't had a whole lot of cravings for junk food, or other unhealthy things.
Now, I have a lot of friends who tell me that I should "live a little" and enjoy the sweeter things in life, and they are right to some extent. My problem is that I have been enjoying them too much and not using self-control. I know that once I have lost the weight I want to lose, that I will be able to enjoy Oreo's and cake and ice cream again. But when that time comes, I will be smarter about how much I let into my mouth and how often I choose to eat it.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Weigh-In and On to Phase 2
Weigh-in today--I lost 1.5 pounds this week. Not too spectacular a number, but a loss nonetheless. The bigger news is that Phase 1 of Operation: Baby Fat is complete!! When I started this goal, I seriously thought that it would take me three months to lose these 11 pounds. Now, only 4 weeks later, they are gone! I can't tell you how fulfilling that is--not to mention motivating.
So, on to Phase 2 . . . . with baby number 2 (who is almost 4 now), I gained ten pounds. I'm looking forward to continuing this journey. Oh, and I should mention that Karilynn at Losing to Win, has added me on her "Support other Losers" section on her weight-loss competition blog. I didn't get a chance to sign up for her competition, but I look forward to following the progress of those who did. Also, anyone coming here from her blog, I welcome your comments and encouragement. We can do this together, one day at a time!!
So, on to Phase 2 . . . . with baby number 2 (who is almost 4 now), I gained ten pounds. I'm looking forward to continuing this journey. Oh, and I should mention that Karilynn at Losing to Win, has added me on her "Support other Losers" section on her weight-loss competition blog. I didn't get a chance to sign up for her competition, but I look forward to following the progress of those who did. Also, anyone coming here from her blog, I welcome your comments and encouragement. We can do this together, one day at a time!!
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