Weekly Weigh-in: WEEK 10

 

 

 

Starting weight: 192.0  lbs

 

Week 1 weight: 190.5 lbs (loss of 1.5)

Week 2 weight: 188.0 lbs (loss of 2.5)
Week 3 weight: 187.0 lbs (loss of 1.0)
Week 4 weight: 186.0 lbs (loss of 1.0)
Week 5 weight: 184.0 lbs (loss of 2.0)
Week 6 weight: 181.3 lbs (loss of 2.7)
Week 7 weight: 179.4 lbs (loss of 1.9)
Week 8 weight: 179.6 lbs (gain of 0.2)
Week 9 weight: 179.0 lbs (loss of 0.6)
Week 10 weight: 177.1 lbs (loss of 1.9)

Total loss: 14.9 lbs

 

 

Week 1 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 2 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 3 inches lost: 1.25"
Week 4 inches lost: 1.5"
Week 5 inches lost: 1.5"
Week 6 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 7 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 8 inches lost: 0"
Week 9 inches lost: 0.25"
Week 10 inches lost: 1.0"

Total loss: 8.5"

 

Week 1 Steps/Miles: 106,731 / 45.89 mi.

Week 2 Steps/Miles: 109,858 / 48.48 mi.
Week 3 Steps/Miles: 102,225 / 50.13 mi.
Week 4 Steps/Miles/Running: 104,213 / 49.63 mi. walking and 1.6 mi. running!!
Week 5 Steps/Miles/Running:   96,139 / 47.10 mi. walking and 0   mi. running
Week 6 Steps/Miles/Running:   99,991/  49.01 mi. walking and 0.5 mi. running
Week 7 Steps/Miles/Running:   83,568/  40.92 mi. walking and 0   mi. running
Week 8 Steps/Miles/Running:   57,164/  27.99 mi. walking and 0   mi. running
Week 9 Steps/Miles/Running:   77,896/  38.76 mi. walking and 0   mi. running
Week 10 Steps/Miles/Running:  80,376/ 39.60 mi. walking and 1.9 mi. running

 

Week 1 avg. calorie intake: 1,955

Week 2 avg. calorie intake: 1,621  (much better - I met this week's goal!)
Week 3 avg. calorie intake: 1,823  (yikes!)
Week 4 avg. calorie intake: 1,745
Week 5 avg. calorie intake: 1,579
Week 6 avg. calorie intake: 1,603
Week 7 avg. calorie intake: 1,613
Week 8 avg. calorie intake: 1,539
Week 9 avg. calorie intake: 1,564
Week 10 avg. calorie intake: 1,523

 

 

Moment(s) I am proud of: Falling during a run and getting back up again and finishing.  I also wore a favorite fall(ish) skirt and shirt duo this past week that hasn't seen the light of day since my first pregnancy... which means I am seven years out of fashion.  lol...  I can also hook my bra on the tightest set of hooks.  Shhhh...

 

 

Nutritional changes/observations: I was very inconsistent with water this week.  The scale yo-yo'd by at least two pounds every day.  Interesting...

 

 

What hurts: My left knee is still barking whenever I climb stairs or get down on my knees on the floor.  My lower right back still hurts - a lot.  I took Thursday very easy - didn't even get my 10K steps in, and then on Friday I was back at it.  A long walk and short run, involving a long, steep hill.  The way down felt great, I felt it in my knee on the way back up, and the finishing run was excruciating on my lower back of all things...  Saturday I took it easy, my main exercise was tearing out 500 sq. ft. of carpeting and Pergo flooring.  Lots of up and down on my knee(s).  But I put on the tunes and worked through it.

 

 

Confessional: Dean and Jordan went camping this weekend, and brought back two bags of left-over chocolates for S'mores.  I had 5 before I could stop myself.  It made up half of my lunch!!!   Next time, I am going to request that he distribute the candy among the scouts instead of bringing it home.  That stuff is lethal.  But so good...

 

 

Deep thoughts from exercise delirium: Why is it on the days proceeding good workout/eating days the scale does the opposite of what it should be doing, and after the crappy days it does vice versa?

 

 

My goal for next week: I've got 175 in my sights... That was my weight before Owen came along. Surgery is in 10 DAYS!  It got moved up to the morning of the 10th.  

Working through pain

So I fell yesterday morning.  As I finished my run and limped through my cool-down, I realized - gosh!  This really hurts!  And so, to feel better, I totally forgot about the things I should have done - like ice and ibuprofen, and instead made some coffee and poked around on Pinterest. 

 

Yesterday's activities included a hike with our Girl Scout troop.  That was the first thing that came to mind after I fell - "gee, this is not going to feel good in a few hours when it is time to hike".  But commitment to fitness means you do it anyway, unless it will do more damage in the long run.  In this case, I was sure that getting out there and moving was going to help sort things out a bit - inside and out.  Gusto, people!  Is there beautiful blue sky and warm sunshine outside?  Then GET OUT THERE and enjoy it!  And so we did.

 

I am grateful for the mindshift I've experienced over the past couple of months.  It has changed me, for the better.

Blood, Sweat and Tears

 

I took my first tumble this morning.  I say 'first' because I am clumsy, and I am sure there will be more...  I was nearing the end of my walk/run, where I run down a long straight street for a half mile, then pass through a walkway and turn a sharp corner onto a busy street to head for home.  I was at the end, making my turn when my right foot hit a tuft of grass near the edge of the sidewalk and down I went.  Left knee down, both hands bracing me, chin hit the pavement and my right leg swung upward towards the sky because, you know... I was running.  The momentum was hard to stop - I almost did a somersault.  So here is the damage report: scraped palms, skinned left knee, torqued back from the leg swing, my recently operated-on shoulder took a lot more shock absorption then it should have, and a scraped chin from kissing the pavement.  Everything hurts.  But I am happy.  I didn't tear my running pants.  I would have been all kinds of pissed if that had happened.  I also kept running.  I petted the dog, assured her that she was not at fault, got up and ran some more.  Another half mile!  That is the furthest I have been able to make it yet!

 

Thank god tomorrow is a rest day...

The. Best. News. Ever.

 

 

After waiting a long, long, time for my insurance company to reverse its decision (is it okay to call 71 days interminable?), I got the news I've been waiting a lifetime to hear: "After reviewing the information submitted with your appeal request, and the terms of your benefit plan, I am pleased to let you know that on September 16th, 2013, I have approved coverage for procedure code blah-blah blah...."

 

I cried a little.  Okay.  A lot.  And then I got butterflies.  And then I jumped up and down.  (with care).  And then I freaked out.  And then I pulled out the calendar, called the plastic surgeon and asked WHEN?????

 

Oct. 11th.

 

 

jeepers!

Weekly Weigh-in: WEEK 9

 

Starting weight: 192.0  lbs

 

Week 1 weight: 190.5 lbs (loss of 1.5)

Week 2 weight: 188.0 lbs (loss of 2.5)
Week 3 weight: 187.0 lbs (loss of 1.0)
Week 4 weight: 186.0 lbs (loss of 1.0)
Week 5 weight: 184.0 lbs (loss of 2.0)
Week 6 weight: 181.3 lbs (loss of 2.7)
Week 7 weight: 179.4 lbs (loss of 1.9)
Week 8 weight: 179.6 lbs (gain of 0.2)
Week 9 weight: 179.0 lbs (loss of 0.6)

Total loss: 13.0 lbs

 

 

Week 1 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 2 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 3 inches lost: 1.25"
Week 4 inches lost: 1.5"
Week 5 inches lost: 1.5"
Week 6 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 7 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 8 inches lost: 0"
Week 9 inches lost: 0.25"

Total loss: 7.5"

 

Week 1 Steps/Miles: 106,731 / 45.89 mi.

Week 2 Steps/Miles: 109,858 / 48.48 mi.
Week 3 Steps/Miles: 102,225 / 50.13 mi.
Week 4 Steps/Miles/Running: 104,213 / 49.63 mi. walking and 1.6 mi. running!!
Week 5 Steps/Miles/Running:   96,139 / 47.10 mi. walking
Week 6 Steps/Miles/Running:   99,991/  49.01 mi. walking and 0.5 mi. running
Week 7 Steps/Miles/Running:   83,568/  40.92 mi. walking and 0   mi. running
Week 8 Steps/Miles/Running:   57,164/  27.99 mi. walking and 0   mi. running
Week 9 Steps/Miles/Running:   77,896/  38.76 mi. walking and 0   mi. running

 

Week 1 avg. calorie intake: 1,955

Week 2 avg. calorie intake: 1,621  (much better - I met this week's goal!)
Week 3 avg. calorie intake: 1,823  (yikes!)
Week 4 avg. calorie intake: 1,745
Week 5 avg. calorie intake: 1,579
Week 6 avg. calorie intake: 1,603
Week 7 avg. calorie intake: 1,613
Week 8 avg. calorie intake: 1,539
Week 9 avg. calorie intake: 1,564

 

 

Moment(s) I am proud of: Umm.  This is sad... nothing stands out here.  I guess the bright spot this week was a nice walk I took around the lake we were camping at this weekend - so this would be yesterday.  I left Dean and the kids fishing by the campsite, and I took off with Abby the dog and walked around the lake.  It wasn't a very vigorous walk, but at least I got it in.

 

 

Nutritional changes/observations: I am happy that I have been getting some good caloric averages for the past month.  My body seems to have adjusted to this level quite well.

 

 

What hurts: I felt pretty good this week, with all of the non exercise I was getting!  (Gee - I think I said the same thing last week, lol...)

 

 

Confessional: A lousy beginning to the week with cold temps and rain, and then too little sleep which meant I didn't get up in time to get my longer walks in before the kids got up.

 

 

Deep thoughts from exercise delirium: no delirium this week either.  :(

 

 

My goal for next week: Work harder.  A lot harder. (that sounds familiar....)  But now I have a goal in mind - with surgery on the near horizon, I want to drop to 175 beforehand!

Weekly Weigh-in: WEEK 8

 

 

Starting weight: 192.0  lbs

 

Week 1 weight: 190.5 lbs (loss of 1.5)

Week 2 weight: 188.0 lbs (loss of 2.5)
Week 3 weight: 187.0 lbs (loss of 1.0)
Week 4 weight: 186.0 lbs (loss of 1.0)
Week 5 weight: 184.0 lbs (loss of 2.0)
Week 6 weight: 181.3 lbs (loss of 2.7)
Week 7 weight: 179.4 lbs (loss of 1.9)
Week 8 weight: 179.6 lbs (gain of 0.2)

Total loss: 12.4 lbs

 

 

Week 1 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 2 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 3 inches lost: 1.25"
Week 4 inches lost: 1.5"
Week 5 inches lost: 1.5"
Week 6 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 7 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 8 inches lost: 0"

Total loss: 7.25"

 

Week 1 Steps/Miles: 106,731 / 45.89 mi.

Week 2 Steps/Miles: 109,858 / 48.48 mi.
Week 3 Steps/Miles: 102,225 / 50.13 mi.
Week 4 Steps/Miles/Running: 104,213 / 49.63 mi. walking and 1.6 mi. running!!
Week 5 Steps/Miles/Running:   96,139 / 47.10 mi. walking
Week 6 Steps/Miles/Running:   99,991/  49.01 mi. walking and 0.5 mi. running
Week 7 Steps/Miles/Running:   83,568/  40.92 mi. walking and 0   mi. running
Week 8 Steps/Miles/Running:   57,164/  27.99 mi. walking and 0   mi. running

 

Week 1 avg. calorie intake: 1,955

Week 2 avg. calorie intake: 1,621  (much better - I met this week's goal!)
Week 3 avg. calorie intake: 1,823 (yikes!)
Week 4 avg. calorie intake: 1,745
Week 5 avg. calorie intake: 1,579
Week 6 avg. calorie intake: 1,603
Week 7 avg. calorie intake: 1,613
Week 8 avg. calorie intake: 1,539

 

 

Moment(s) I am proud of: Umm.  Not a good week at all.  I guess I am proudest of getting out and getting a decent walk in on Thursday evening, with Dean, despite the rain.  We were absolutely soaked to the bone when we got home.  As you can see, the numbers are terrible this week.  The rain has been incessant for most of the week, and made getting out and walking not the most desirable thing to do.  It sure does make that elliptical option look better and better!  I guess that I feel pretty good that despite getting about half the amount of exercise I am used to, my weight barely fluctuated.  I'll call it a win, in this case.

 

 

Nutritional changes/observations: Less output = less input = maintain weight.

 

 

What hurts: I felt pretty good this week, with all of the non exercise I was getting!

 

 

Confessional: Totally did not get my steps in this week, again, this time due to rain.  I could have pulled out the exercise videos or something, but I only like doing them when nobody else is around.  Which is impossible in this house.

 

 

Deep thoughts from exercise delirium: no delirium this week.  :(

 

 

My goal for next week: Work harder.  A lot harder. (that sounds familiar....)



Weekly Weigh-in: WEEK 7

 

 

Starting weight: 192.0  lbs

 

Week 1 weight: 190.5 lbs (loss of 1.5)

Week 2 weight: 188.0 lbs (loss of 2.5)
Week 3 weight: 187.0 lbs (loss of 1.0)
Week 4 weight: 186.0 lbs (loss of 1.0)
Week 5 weight: 184.0 lbs (loss of 2.0)
Week 6 weight: 181.3 lbs (loss of 2.7)
Week 7 weight: 179.4 lbs (loss of 1.9)

Total loss: 12.6 lbs

 

 

Week 1 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 2 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 3 inches lost: 1.25"
Week 4 inches lost: 1.5"
Week 5 inches lost: 1.5"
Week 6 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 7 inches lost: 0.75"

Total loss: 7.25"

 

Week 1 Steps/Miles: 106,731 / 45.89 mi.

Week 2 Steps/Miles: 109,858 / 48.48 mi.
Week 3 Steps/Miles: 102,225 / 50.13 mi.
Week 4 Steps/Miles/Running: 104,213 / 49.63 mi. walking and 1.6 mi. running!!
Week 5 Steps/Miles/Running:   96,139 / 47.10 mi. walking
Week 6 Steps/Miles/Running:   99,991/  49.01 mi. walking and 0.5 mi. running
Week 7 Steps/Miles/Running:   83,568/  40.92 mi. walking and 0   mi. running

 

Week 1 avg. calorie intake: 1,955

Week 2 avg. calorie intake: 1,621  (much better - I met this week's goal!)
Week 3 avg. calorie intake: 1,823 (yikes!)
Week 4 avg. calorie intake: 1,745
Week 5 avg. calorie intake: 1,579
Week 6 avg. calorie intake: 1,603
Week 7 avg. calorie intake: 1,613

 

 

Moment(s) I am proud of: Working in every opportunity to get some exercise this week, I decided to bike with the kids to a picnic that was across town.  Well...truth be told, it was decided for me because Dean needed the car that evening, but I was already thinking in that direction anyway.  We had a fun ride there and back.  On the way home, it was dark, but Jordan and I had head lamps strapped to our helmets.  Rylan rode her own bike, and I pulled the boys in the trailer.  Since it was after dark, we encountered several sprinkler systems along the way, getting a rather cool shower in the process - it was fun.  :)

I also used the exercise room at the hotel we stayed in on Tuesday morning.  That was a first.  I chose to use the elliptical, since another lady was already using the treadmill.  She was from Texas.  I chatted with her for a couple minutes, then I slipped on my headphones.  I hoped I didn't appear rude - I just needed to focus on the beat - an elliptical is hard to keep a steady pace on!  I liked it very much though.  I think I am putting an elliptical machine on the short list for a future purchase with winter just around the corner..

Another thing I am proud of is the three straight hours of swimming we all did on Monday night.  We stayed at a hotel with a fantastic pool complex, with tons of water slides and stuff to do.  I used to be the mom that stayed on the sidelines and watched the kids play - but I can't really do that in a place like this.  GUSTO!  Get in and have fun!  And I did.

 

 

Nutritional changes/observations: The beginning of this week was rough.  Three solid days on not hitting my exercise mark, and eating on the road.  We did our best to eat within our calorie limits - but there is something about vacation and the mental cue to abandon all reason because - "Hey!  I'm on vacation!"  On that note... the ice cream that is sold at Mt. Rushmore is very, very good.  I didn't get my own cone, but shared a little bit off of each of the kids.  Chocolate Mint.  Oh.  My.  Word.

 

 

What hurts: Still struggling with the head cold/coughing cycle.  I am in my second week of it.  It has really drained my energy.

 

 

Confessional: Totally did not get my steps in this week.  Sunday and Monday mornings, Dean and I got up and walked the grounds of Fort Robinson, NE, where we were staying.  A beautiful place, with rolling hills and dirt roads.  We just didn't get up early enough to get in as much as we needed, which was a shame.  Monday afternoon we drove north up to Custer State Park, and did Wind Cave Nat'l Park.  Again, even though there was lots of walking involved, it was either hot, or we were on a cave tour, and that isn't conducive to a workout, per se.  When we got home on Tuesday night, and Wednesday was insanely busy and was the first day I didn't break a sweat.  I broke my streak of 52 days STRAIGHT of breaking as sweat.  I was really sad about that.  :(

 

 

Deep thoughts from exercise delirium: The only time I really hit that high was on the elliptical on Tuesday.  And my only thought was - I forgot my %$*&#! water bottle!

 

 

My goal for next week: Work harder.  A lot harder.



Weekly Weigh-in: WEEK 6

 

 

Starting weight: 192.0  lbs

 

Week 1 weight: 190.5 lbs (loss of 1.5)

Week 2 weight: 188.0 lbs (loss of 2.5)
Week 3 weight: 187.0 lbs (loss of 1.0)
Week 4 weight: 186.0 lbs (loss of 1.0)
Week 5 weight: 184.0 lbs (loss of 2.0)
Week 6 weight: 181.3 lbs (loss of 2.7)

Total loss: 10.7 lbs

 

 

Week 1 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 2 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 3 inches lost: 1.25"
Week 4 inches lost: 1.5"
Week 5 inches lost: 1.5"
Week 6 inches lost: 0.75"

Total loss: 6.5"

 

Week 1 Steps/Miles: 106,731 / 45.89 mi.

Week 2 Steps/Miles: 109,858 / 48.48 mi.
Week 3 Steps/Miles: 102,225 / 50.13 mi.
Week 4 Steps/Miles/Running: 104,213 / 49.63 mi. walking and 1.6 mi. running!!
Week 5 Steps/Miles/Running:   96,139 / 47.10 mi. walking
Week 6 Steps/Miles/Running:   99,991/  49.01 mi. walking and 0.5 mi. running

 

Week 1 avg. calorie intake: 1,955

Week 2 avg. calorie intake: 1,621  (much better - I met this week's goal!)
Week 3 avg. calorie intake: 1,823 (yikes!)
Week 4 avg. calorie intake: 1,745
Week 5 avg. calorie intake: 1,579
Week 6 avg. calorie intake: 1,603

 

 

Moment I am proud of: Despite attending a potluck early in the week, it was relatively easy to keep the calories under control.  Even at the dessert table.  :)

 

 

Nutritional changes/observations: The last day of this week was the beginning of our vacation.  It is damn near impossible to eat clean when part of your diet consists of a meal that is consumed at a 'country kitchen' type place.

 

 

What hurts: My lungs.  I find it ridiculously ironic that I make a post about the pleasant ache of breathing hard during a run, and then I get sick.  A head cold for one day, which migrates to the chest almost immediately.  It is allergies for the most part.  The constant drainage is maddening.  It has been a difficult week to keep up the momentum.

 

 

Confessional: Not enough time in the preparation for healthy snacks on the road.  :(

 

 

Deep thoughts from exercise delirium: Exercising while coughing is ridiculously hard.

 

 

My goal for next week: To not completely bail from the healthy wagon on the rest of this trip.  And for this cough to. go. away.