I had a great weekend. Friday night I relaxed, reconnected with a dear friend, lost power during an awesome thunderstorm, slept with the windows open and a cool breeze. Saturday I hung out with my parent's and went to a grad party and on Sunday, made pizza for my dad that he actually liked (pickiest eater ever!)...
I'm optimistic about summer and can't wait to finish this short semester and have more time to be outside riding my sweet bike, walking around downtown and going camping with my family. My next mini-semester class is only three hours long rather than 4.
I also want to plan a Cedar Point trip soon. It's funny that it took this long for me to act like a kid and be excited about playing outside, but I'm glad it happened. I can't wait to go to the park to swing again...
I'm feeling the urge to get out and move around more and that's encouraging to me. I want less obsession over scales and mirrors and measuring tape and more free flowing enjoyment of life and all of the beneficial things it has to offer.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
A Day At the Park
Last night I went to the park with some friends and we ate some turkey hot dogs and hung out.
I forgot how much absolute fun it is to play and swing... I was flying through the air and put my head all the way back to see the world upside down... I felt like I was 8 again. Memories of the hours I'd spent and the playgrounds I loved flooded back to me. Not a bit of sadness was there, just joy and pumping my legs and stretching them out again as I laid back and sliced through the air to swing higher and higher.
Fun... THAT'S what it was like... Now I remember.
This weekend should be even more fun as I'm going to a grad party and a bonfire and making pizzas with my dad on Sunday to celebrate how good of a Father he's been to me.
Feeling a little sentimental today, but it's ok... It's Friday, I'm wearing jeans at work and all is good in my hood.
I forgot how much absolute fun it is to play and swing... I was flying through the air and put my head all the way back to see the world upside down... I felt like I was 8 again. Memories of the hours I'd spent and the playgrounds I loved flooded back to me. Not a bit of sadness was there, just joy and pumping my legs and stretching them out again as I laid back and sliced through the air to swing higher and higher.
Fun... THAT'S what it was like... Now I remember.
This weekend should be even more fun as I'm going to a grad party and a bonfire and making pizzas with my dad on Sunday to celebrate how good of a Father he's been to me.
Feeling a little sentimental today, but it's ok... It's Friday, I'm wearing jeans at work and all is good in my hood.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Nom Nom Nom
Feeling gooooood...
I've been feeling like I actually want to workout lately, which is fantastic, just... now I need to find the time. Working 10-12 hours a day and going to school for 4 hours a night on Monday and Wednesday are major time eaters, not to mention homework and other commitments. Though, I did ride my bike to school the last time there was a clear night and it was really fun (especially the ride home downhill).
What I'm doing that is working is being mindful of my stomach.
Am I really hungry enough to eat ALL of this giant Greek salad or do I want to get the dressing on the side and take half of it home?
Do I really want two chicken sausages with my green beans and quinoa or is one enough?
Should I order desert right away or see if I'm even going to want it after I finish with my meal?
Am I hungry or do I just feel like chewing?
Yesterday I had Laughing Cow cheese and Special K crackers for breakfast... I normally avoid processed name brands, but this was good, filling, and felt like a lot more than 4 points (200 calories)...
Lunch was the blue plate special at the little home style diner by work and I ate the entire Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes w/gravy (sooo freaking good) and don't feel guilty because it was fresh made, satisfying, and not the norm...
I was still full through dinner time and forgot my tofu burrito when I left for school so I had to settle for a pack of peanuts from the vending machine at our 7:30 break....
When I got home I cut up a small cucumber and an ounce of Gruyere cheese and had a nice late night snack (which I usually avoid)
I'm feeling better. I'm down 3lbs since June 1st and I don't feel deprived or over worked...
Success!
I've been feeling like I actually want to workout lately, which is fantastic, just... now I need to find the time. Working 10-12 hours a day and going to school for 4 hours a night on Monday and Wednesday are major time eaters, not to mention homework and other commitments. Though, I did ride my bike to school the last time there was a clear night and it was really fun (especially the ride home downhill).
What I'm doing that is working is being mindful of my stomach.
Am I really hungry enough to eat ALL of this giant Greek salad or do I want to get the dressing on the side and take half of it home?
Do I really want two chicken sausages with my green beans and quinoa or is one enough?
Should I order desert right away or see if I'm even going to want it after I finish with my meal?
Am I hungry or do I just feel like chewing?
Yesterday I had Laughing Cow cheese and Special K crackers for breakfast... I normally avoid processed name brands, but this was good, filling, and felt like a lot more than 4 points (200 calories)...
Lunch was the blue plate special at the little home style diner by work and I ate the entire Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes w/gravy (sooo freaking good) and don't feel guilty because it was fresh made, satisfying, and not the norm...
I was still full through dinner time and forgot my tofu burrito when I left for school so I had to settle for a pack of peanuts from the vending machine at our 7:30 break....
When I got home I cut up a small cucumber and an ounce of Gruyere cheese and had a nice late night snack (which I usually avoid)
I'm feeling better. I'm down 3lbs since June 1st and I don't feel deprived or over worked...
Success!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Last Supper
Last night I went out for my last "oh my gosh you're crazy gonna die" meal of the year.
I went with my roommate to Rosie O'Grady's in Ferndale... It was soooooo good. We had the Stuffed Mushrooms for an appetizer and I had Classic Sliders with Onion Rings and a couple pieces of MaryAnn's Peperoni and Mushroom Pizza. I was stuffed to the gills in deep fried, greasy, deliciousness.
I have to say though, not feeling as excited about that food this morning. I'm groggier than usual and my insides feel the way the garbage can at the movie theater smells... think about it... icky.
I think eating a "final" meal like that helps to say goodbye to the old way of eating like a garbage disposal and the way it makes me feel the next day really helps to motivate me to eat healthier and move around more so I don't have to feel that gross anymore.
I know the facts; Eat better, Move more... I have practiced them sucessfully before... I just need to go the distance this time.
Final push!!!
I can do it!!!
I went with my roommate to Rosie O'Grady's in Ferndale... It was soooooo good. We had the Stuffed Mushrooms for an appetizer and I had Classic Sliders with Onion Rings and a couple pieces of MaryAnn's Peperoni and Mushroom Pizza. I was stuffed to the gills in deep fried, greasy, deliciousness.
I have to say though, not feeling as excited about that food this morning. I'm groggier than usual and my insides feel the way the garbage can at the movie theater smells... think about it... icky.
I think eating a "final" meal like that helps to say goodbye to the old way of eating like a garbage disposal and the way it makes me feel the next day really helps to motivate me to eat healthier and move around more so I don't have to feel that gross anymore.
I know the facts; Eat better, Move more... I have practiced them sucessfully before... I just need to go the distance this time.
Final push!!!
I can do it!!!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Day Whatever.... Redo
FYI, I quit, started, quit, started and quit again...
I'm not going to make my goal by January 4th 2011.
It's unhealthy to lose more than 1-2lbs/week and pretty much impossible to lose 4lbs/week over 6 months.
Anyway... Screw it... I got winded and dizzy from climbing the stairs at the ball park yesterday and I hate it.
New goal:
I'm going to be healthier on January 4th, 2011 than I am now.
Starting at 215 (I kept 3lbs off since January); I'm going for weighing under 170 within the next 6 months. Minimum 45lbs total; just under 2lbs/week.
Food plan:
Weight Watchers points program; observing good health guidelines
Activity plan:
Alternate Pilates and Cross Training videos
Spend one or two days a week doing cardio at the gym.
and for an extra little kick, I'll use my bicycle as my primary mode of transportation around my neighborhood (school, church, grocery store, chiropractor)
Support plan:
Regardless of the possibility of failure and shame (ha!); I'm going to tell everyone I know that I am working on this goal and ask for moral support and accountability. So, that means you! :)
Truth to dispel potential excuses:
It's not ok for me to have popcorn for dinner
My chiropractor said I only have to take it easy with workouts for the first two weeks while he fixes a few spine things, but said I can still do low impact stuff like riding my bike or pilates.
There's no such thing as a free day, though a free meal every couple weeks is supposed to help boost metabolism.
Bread is a major weakness and I have to closely monitor my intake.
And most importantly, with the exception of the tragedy of a break-up or the celebration of my birth...
BBQ Chicken Nachos are forbidden.
Thank you for observing my rant.
I look forward to proving to myself that I can complete something worthwhile. :)
I'm not going to make my goal by January 4th 2011.
It's unhealthy to lose more than 1-2lbs/week and pretty much impossible to lose 4lbs/week over 6 months.
Anyway... Screw it... I got winded and dizzy from climbing the stairs at the ball park yesterday and I hate it.
New goal:
I'm going to be healthier on January 4th, 2011 than I am now.
Starting at 215 (I kept 3lbs off since January); I'm going for weighing under 170 within the next 6 months. Minimum 45lbs total; just under 2lbs/week.
Food plan:
Weight Watchers points program; observing good health guidelines
Activity plan:
Alternate Pilates and Cross Training videos
Spend one or two days a week doing cardio at the gym.
and for an extra little kick, I'll use my bicycle as my primary mode of transportation around my neighborhood (school, church, grocery store, chiropractor)
Support plan:
Regardless of the possibility of failure and shame (ha!); I'm going to tell everyone I know that I am working on this goal and ask for moral support and accountability. So, that means you! :)
Truth to dispel potential excuses:
It's not ok for me to have popcorn for dinner
My chiropractor said I only have to take it easy with workouts for the first two weeks while he fixes a few spine things, but said I can still do low impact stuff like riding my bike or pilates.
There's no such thing as a free day, though a free meal every couple weeks is supposed to help boost metabolism.
Bread is a major weakness and I have to closely monitor my intake.
And most importantly, with the exception of the tragedy of a break-up or the celebration of my birth...
BBQ Chicken Nachos are forbidden.
Thank you for observing my rant.
I look forward to proving to myself that I can complete something worthwhile. :)
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