Weekly Weigh-in (Round 2) : Ready to start again

Starting weight: 192.0  lbs (7/13)
New Starting weight: 179.5 lbs (4/14)

Week 1 weight: 179 lbs (loss of 0.5)

Week 1 inches lost: No measurements taken this week

Week 1 Steps/Miles: I don't have an accurate step count yet because my Fitbit is not syncing correctly, but I know I hit my 10K steps three days in a row earlier last week and came really close all the other days, I ran a combined total of 5 miles, went on a short bike ride and went skiing a week ago.  A very nice uptick in activity.

Week 1 avg. calorie intake: Didn't count... :(

Moment I am proud of: I have the most uncontrollable craving for chips and salsa from Chili's.  Back in my single days (all sevens months of them... ;) I would stop and pick some up to-go like 3x a week.  I stopped for awhile, and then pregnancy cravings hit...  I haven't picked them up to-go for ages, but ever since Christmas I've been there like 5 times.. :(  Major cravings... It's difficult to even write about it - I'm salivating!!!!  Anyway..  I almost pulled into their parking lot 3 times this week, but each time I just kept on going.  It took every ounce of will power, I tell ya.  I need to change up my driving route so I don't even go by there.  I swore up and down I would never go back over the 180 threshold, and - as you can read - I am dangerously close!  That is motivation enough.  I'm trying to get to the bottom of the craving, and I think I am just in the throes of a major salty/sweet/salty/sweet see-saw.

Nutritional changes/observations: So yes - there is the salty/sweet cycle going on, and a major carb-loading period during the cold months that I am trying to get away from.  I feel it loosening its grip as the weather warms... I want more fresh stuff and less dense and creamy stuff.

What hurts: nothing really in relation to increased activity, which is a plus!  My shoulder has been aching lately, and my dang hip has never really stopped hurting.  I use a heated rice bag multiple times a day - almost every time I sit for a long period of time.  I still have this weird numbing thing that happens in the ball of my left foot.  That doesn't feel so good while running.

Confessional: I am having an impossible time kicking the 3-4 cups of coffee habit I've got going right now.. :(  It's tied directly to sweet cravings.  I am thinking that the warming weather will put a damper on wanting something hot to drink, but then there is the sweet tea demon waiting in the wings...

Deep thoughts from exercise delirium: When you transition from walking to running, why are those first 100-200 ft. so rough?  It feels like my body is going to fall apart!  After that it feels much better, except that my rear end just bounces all over the place.  I don't like that feeling - that's a lot of extra weight I am carrying around!

My goal for next week: reduce my daily caloric intake



Weekly Weigh-in: WEEK 12

 

 

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)
Week 11 weight: 176.0 lbs (loss of 1.1)
(two week break for surgery)
Week 12 weight: 171.6 lbs (loss of 4.4)

Total loss: 20.4 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"
Week 9 inches lost: 0.25"
Week 10 inches lost: 1.0"
Week 11 inches lost: 1.0"
(two week break for surgery)
Week 12 inches lost: 3.75"

Total loss: 13.25"

 

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 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 11 Steps/Miles/Running: 49,679/ 24.32 mi. walking and 0.8 mi. running
(two week break for surgery - still on activity restriction for 4 additional weeks)
Week 12 Steps/Miles/Running: 45,651/ 22.35 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
Week 10 avg. calorie intake: 1,523
Week 11 avg. calorie intake: did not track
Week 12 avg. calorie intake: did not track

 

Moment(s) I am proud of:

First - Fit bit sent me THIS: :)

Thanks Fit bit! I love the weekly overview emails, and the congratulatory emails you receive when you hit a milestone...

Second, I tried on my wedding dress that I wore on our wedding day - July 24th, 2005. It fit! I weighed 165 then, so I am very, very close. Why did I try it on? Well, I need to wear it in the beginning of December when Dean and I DANCE in the Nutcracker!!!!!! EEEEK! We are playing the part of one of the couples in the party scene in Act 1. The performance attire for the ladies is an evening gown. Technically, that is what my wedding dress is. Since it was my second marriage, I didn't go all out with a fancy gown (been there/done that), so I opted for an ivory cocktail dress with a stoll. Turns out, it is perfect for the performance! Now I just have to figure out how to dance in heels. I've been cooking this up since August, when the plea for parent participants went out to all families of the dance academy, so I knew this was looming. It has been a very good motivator for me, actually.

Third, I'm having to start taking in some clothes. I'm not ready to go out clothes shopping yet. My breasts are still very swollen, and I still have 20 more pounds to go to get to my goal. I may have to go to the second hand store to buy a few things to get me by.

 

Nutritional changes/observations: I am not tracking still... But I need to be. This is the habit that is the hardest to keep going. Water, water, water. I think that the biggest reason I am having an issue with swelling is that I am not drinking enough water. In the 2-3 days after the surgery, I could not get enough. Then after that, I backed off considerably. Not a good thing...

 

 

What hurts: My boobs are still very, very sore. I have paper tape over 80% of my incisions, the rest is still in the process of scabbing up. Everything is closed up so I don't have any more seepage, but some of the scab areas are quite large - dime size. I don't react well to paper tape - there is something in the adhesive that irritates my skin, so I will need to go back to the PS tomorrow to purchase some scar serum that they recommended. If I use that serum, I don't have to wear the tape. I did go without the tape a day ago, and I felt ....vulnerable?? Like if I stretched above my head I would rip something open. There are also bruises still fading and new ones appearing, so I feel tender. I officially 'walked' twice last week. The first one, at the beginning of the week was a rather short one - I got tired very quickly, and the second sports bra was adding an incredible amount of uncomfortable compression. My second walk was yesterday, and it felt much better. I noticed no 'huffing' in my breath as I moved. Before, the boob bounce would actually make me huff with each step. Now there is nothing!! :)

 

 

Confessional: Halloween Candy? The good thing is that I have not purchased ANY! (self back pat...) The bad thing is I was with my family last night watching my nephew in a marching band competition, and I was downing candy right and left every time a bag was passed down the row. I completely ignored the snacks I brought with me to avoid the candy in the first place...

 

 

Deep thoughts from exercise delirium:

 

 

My goal for next week: Get a walk in - no matter how short - every day.

 

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Weekly Weigh-in: WEEK 11

 

 



 

 

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)
Week 11 weight: 176.0 lbs (loss of 1.1)

Total loss: 16.0 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"
Week 10 inches lost: 1.0"
Week 11 inches lost: 1.0"

Total loss: 9.5"

 

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 11 Steps/Miles/Running:  49,679/ 24.32 mi. walking and 0.8 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
Week 11 avg. calorie intake: did not track

 

 

Moment(s) I am proud of: Monday morning (last week) I had my best run yet.  I typically slow down after that first half mile because I feel slightly sick, but this run felt absolutely awesome!!  That was my last run for quite a while... My next run, in maybe about six weeks will feel completely different.  I know that realistically I will feel like I am back at square one endurance wise, but I won't have big boobs bouncing around!!!  Yippee!!

 

 

Nutritional changes/observations: I stopped tracking this week and gave myself permission to eat whatever.  Of course, the first thing I notice is that I immediately go back to the whole bread/potato/rice thing...  I am looking forward to the coming weeks when I can eat clean again.

 

 

What hurts: My boobs are killing me.  That is probably because they know something is up... (muah-ha-ha...)  Just like when the cat scowls at you when she sees you packing a suitcase, my boobs are acting up.  My period is due any day.  I don't think that this surgery could have come at a worse time of the month, but it couldn't be helped.  I usually don't notice any changes in my boobs in relation to my period, other than they are painfully sensitive.  For the past week though, I have been having painful zingers all through my breasts, and they feel like they are on fire!  Oooowwwww...  This is how I am supposed to feel AFTER surgery, not BEFORE.

 

 

Confessional: I ate (a lot...ahem) and I exercised little.  Here is why.  On Monday last week, after I had run my awesome run and was in a great mood, I went to my pre-op appointment with my PS and actually got SCOLDED for losing so much weight.  Yes.  That's right.  I got in trouble for losing weight. 

Can you imagine???

Apparently I am on the borderline as to how much tissue the surgeon can safely remove from each breast.  The insurance company has taken a very hard line on this, and has set a threshold of 600 grams from each breast - which is in excess of what the industry standard is for my BMI.  He is going to have to take a lot.  He was even concerned about this amount back when I weighed 192.  Now I have made it even harder for him....  It is risky because A) I will not be happy with the results.  It will look odd on my body frame to have too-small breasts, and B) If the surgeon removes too much tissue, I am at risk of permanently losing sensation or even my nipple on my smaller breast.  My nipple could turn black and fall off.  I've seen pictures.  It's horrific.  So, we are going into this with the agreement that if he needs to stop short of the amount to keep me happy with the results and keep my breasts safe, so be it.  So I gave myself permission to go hog-wild this past week.  Four pounds later - I feel like a bloated lazy-butt.  I know some of that is fluid-retention from my period.

 

 

Deep thoughts from exercise delirium: Back to that awesome run... it was so good.  I thought about it all week.  I so wanted to do a 5K this coming New Year's Eve, called the Resolution Run.  I ran/walked it 9 years ago, with a friend, and it was such a great experience.  I have thought about that 5K for the past several weeks, actually.  Now I don't know.  It all depends on the recovery.  I can't run for at least 6-8 weeks, so that gives me like zero time to train.  I have decided though that I want to do it for sure, even if I have to walk for most of it.  It was such an awesome goal, I don't want to let it go.  Maybe later in the Spring...

 

 

My goal for next week: I am just focusing on tomorrow (surgery day!!!), and then after that, one day at a time.  I am going to take a break from the weekly updates for the next 2-3 weeks. 

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.  

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.



Weekly Weigh-in: WEEK 5

 

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)

Total loss: 8 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"

Total loss: 5.75"

 

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 / beginner Pilates 1x

 

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

 

 

Moment I am proud of: Not really a 'moment' this week, but I am proud that my calorie intake is right where I want it for the time being.  This was a tough week in that respect, because it was that time in my monthly cycle, and yes, I HAD to have some chocolate.  Okay.  A lot of chocolate.

 

 

Nutritional changes/observations: My food mood totally changed this week, and Dean noticed that his did too.  I could not stop nibbling.  All. week. long.  I am totally amazed, though that my calorie count came out as it did.  You wouldn't think it with all of the time I kept making trips to the kitchen... :(

 

 

What hurts: Nothing really stands out here, so I suppose that is a good thing!!  lol..

 

 

Confessional: Not really a confession but an observation.  Giving in to your cravings just a little bit does tend to ward off a full-blown binge.

 

 

Deep thoughts from exercise delirium: Exercising every day and eating mindfully does totally tune you in to how your body feels.  I could totally tell when my period was going to arrive.  There was the cramping day.  Then the bloating day.  The other bloating day.  Then the give me chocolate or I will hurt you day.  The do I have to get out of bed day.  The there is nothing in the cupboards to eat day.  The I wish I was in menopause day.  The is it over YET? day.  Then the miracle two days where you drop three pounds of water gain.  The you get to enjoy 22 days of relative freedom before you have to go through it all over again.  Good times.

 

 

My goal for next week: Totally did not meet my goal last week of running for 4 days and getting an exercise ball.  Given how I felt and how much my inner voice protested, it was a miracle I got out of the house at all.  So this week's goal is a repeat of last week.  Run 4 times during my walks, and get an exercise ball.

Weekly Weigh-in: WEEK 4

 

 

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)

Total loss: 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"

Total loss: 4.25"

 

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 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

 

 

Moment I am proud of: Running! Bounce be damned - when the mood strikes, I'm running.  I ran 0.5 miles as part of my walk three days in a row.  That is about all I can manage right now, without passing out.  But I'm doing it!  I am also celebrating 30 straight days of exercising and breaking a sweat - on average 45 minutes per day.  I don't feel 'right' until I've had my walk.

 

 

Nutritional changes/observations: No real changes this week.  On the days that I exercise in the range of 60 minutes, I do take in closer to 1800-1900 calories, and less on the days when I am in the 30-45 minute range.  I've also noticed that my stomach has shrunk considerably - smaller meals in greater frequency is what I am trending towards.  I have also noticed that I prefer that slightly hungry feeling now, over feeling full.

 

 

What hurts: The bursitis in my right hip is rearing it's ugly head, but I am working through it.  It mostly bothers me when I get up first thing in the morning, and then when I get up from sitting longer than 10 minutes.  I am also having issues with my right arch, despite the orthotics.  It might be time to revisit the doctor and get refitted.  I find it amusing in the morning, when Dean and I hobble around for the first couple of minutes of the day.  I hope we never have to fly out of bed in an emergency...we wouldn't be able to move very fast!

 

 

Confessional: A single dip of chocolate-orange Walrus ice cream.  And you know what?  It didn't even taste that good... :(  At a whopping 400 calories, it was. not. worth. it.

 

 

Deep thoughts from exercise delirium: Since I am actively exercising now and more attuned to it, there seems to be an awful lot of backlash on Facebook about women starving themselves and punishing their psyche just to be thin(ner).  I don't feel that I am punishing myself.  I don't deprive, I don't give in to negative self-talk and what I am doing feels right.  FOR ME.  That's right, it's allllll about me.  :) 

 

 

My goal for next week: I met my goal for last week!  I dropped another pound, and my BMI adjusted downward from the 'obese' range into the 'overweight' range.  Yay!  My goal this week is to run that 1/2 mile stretch for 4 days, and to purchase an exercise ball, and begin working with it.  The kids popped my last one.

Weekly Weigh-in: WEEK 3

 

 

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)

Total loss: 5 lbs

 

 

Week 1 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 2 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 3 inches lost: 1.25"

Total loss: 2.75"

 

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 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!)

 

 

Moment I am proud of: Hiking 4 miles on my birthday (Thursday), and it did not feel like 4 miles at all - it was a breeze!

 

 

Nutritional changes/observations: It is best to let close friends and family know that you are changing what you eat, so that they don't inadvertently tempt you with stuff you shouldn't be eating.

 

 

What hurts: my calves (still), and my toes from my hiking boots.  My boots felt great on the way up, but I kept slipping forward in the toe box on the way down, and my toes are still sore.  I also have a blister on the back of one of my heels that won't heal over.  My heel rubbed all the way through the lining in my shoe, exposing the plastic support in the heel cup, which produced a blister.  I walked in sandals for two days, which felt very similar to walking in sand.  My entire lower leg was aching.  Now I am wearing a band aid, covered with duct tape, every time I walk.  I also repadded the heel of the shoe and covered that in duct tape.  It's time for new shoes - luckily I have some birthday money to spend!

 

 

Confessional: Thursday was my birthday, and I ate like it was my birthday, lol!

 

 

Deep thoughts from exercise delirium: I so want to run... I'm working into the runner's high range, and I really want to run.

 

 

My goal for next week: Get the calorie intake back under control, and lose at least one more pound.  I am currently at a BMI of 30.2 - if I go under 30, I drop down from the 'obese' range into the 'overweight' range.  Each 0.5 lbs is about a tenth of a percentage point of the BMI at this point.



Weekly Weigh-in: WEEK 2



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 1 inches lost: 0.75"
Week 2 inches lost: 0.75"

 

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

Week 2 Steps/Miles: 109,858 / 48.48 mi.

 

Week 1 avg. calorie intake: 1,955

Week 2 avg. calorie intake: 1,621  (much better - I met this week's goal!)

 

 

Moment I am proud of: Even though I was super, super tired on Friday (I think I hit a calorie deficit slump), I did manage to drag myself out for a second walk for the day, in the evening with Dean.  He hadn't reached his 10,000 steps yet for the day, so I went with him. 

 

 

Nutritional changes/observations: We used large red lettuce leaves to make our sandwiches this week, instead of bread.  It was actually really, really good, and saved about 200 calories!

Another thing I read about and then subsequently tried was eating watermelon after a strenuous workout.  It really worked.  It rehydrates you and contains more potassium than a banana, and potassium helps ward off muscle cramping.

 

 

What hurts: my calves are absolutely barking...  I really need to remember to stretch, multiple times a day.

 

 

Confessional: I am proud to say I have nothing to confess this week!

 

 

Deep thoughts from exercise delirium: The older I get, the more time it takes me to recover from exercise.  I really need to be careful and not push myself too hard.

 

 

My goal for next week: meet, if not slightly beat my caloric intake.  My goal is an avg. of 1,500/day.

Weekly Weigh-in - WEEK 1

 

 



Starting weight: 192.0  lbs

 

Week 1 weight: 190.5 lbs (loss of 1.5)

 

 

Week 1 inches lost: 0.75"

 

 

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

 

 

Week 1 avg. calorie intake: 1,955

 

 

Moment I am proud of: forgoing the offer of ice cream and instead eating some grapes.

 

 

Nutritional changes/observations: this is the first time I have truly ever tracked my calories.  It really, really makes you conscious of what you are eating!

 

 

What hurts: everything - but mostly my glutes..

 

 

Confessional: We celebrated our anniversary on Wed the 24th, and I took my kids to the zoo on Friday.  Our anniversary dinner was a whopping 1,200 calories, but then on Friday, we stopped by Sonic on the way home from the zoo.  One medium peanut butter fudge shake was an astounding 1,260 calories.  Which I consumed and THEN consulted what the calorie count was.  I was floored.  So those two days combined completely threw out of whack the other 5 days when I ate well, and ruined my caloric average for the week.  Really bummed about that.  Live and learn!

 

 

Deep thoughts from exercise delirium: Nothing gets me moving like the hard, fast pace of techno - old school techno.  Especially when there are no lyrics... it just sends me into a trance-like state.  I need to find more.  A lot of the stuff that I used years ago is not available on Spotify.

 

 

My goal for next week: reduce my daily caloric intake