As of January 11, 2011 (1/11/11- kind of a cool start date) I began a new weight loss challenge. This page is to share how I am doing on this challenge, updates, successes, slip-ups, etc.
The goals are simple: 1. Eat less. 2. Move more 3. Get healthy.
The Beginning
Start weight: 350 (give or take I don't have a scale but was what it was not that long ago)
Clothing size: 26-28
Current activity level: Just more than sedentary.
Eating habits: If I'm hungry I eat. I have not measured my calorie intake but I am sure I can safely say it is double what it should be. I don't usually eat breakfast, but eat large meals at lunch and dinner and always give into a late night snack. I love sweets too.
1/11/11-1/21/11 (summary)
So starting the 11th I began with GREAT encouragement and help from my sister and others to GET MOVING and I went out on my first walk. Not a stroll, but a walk with the intent to get my heart rate up. It was slow and painful, but I was proud of myself when I was done. For the past 10 days I have exercised in some form, walking, aerobics video, zumba, everyday but 2.
I have also begun to journal what I eat, began drinking protein shakes for breakfast and adding vitamins to my diet as well as drinking more water.
Overall I am feeling better. I am finding my body wants exercise and has more energy. The days after I have skipped I really struggle to get back into the groove.
I'm not noticing any changes other than energy but I am sure it just needs more time.
1/21/11
Ok, so taking the day off yesterday was a double edged sword. I sorely needed the rest and recovery time for my body, however exercising today was TOUGH! But I did do it....YEAH! A 30 minute walk (that I asked to do- hello crazy).
Food wise- if I can manage to not stuff in a late night snack and get some more water in for the night I will have met two goals- 8+ cups of H2O and staying under my max allowance of calories. I also discovered that Taco Time's chicken soft taco mini meal with berry tea makes for a great on the go lunch that doesn't murder my calorie count. Woot! Also discovered that when I take the time to eat slower AND let myself get full (stop eating before I feel full but based on how much I have consumed probably should be) I am actually comfortable and content.
WEEKEND
Weekends are always a bit tough since they are when outings, etc are planned, but I did pretty good considering. Friday I stuck to tracking my eating and making fairly good choices. Saturday was a "free day" where I ate freely and didn't exercise like I have been and I didn't allow myself to feel guilty! Although I did do quite a bit of dancing which should count for something! And getting back on track Sunday and Monday was tough, although I did try. I didn't make the best food decisions and I didn't move as much as I should have, but I didn't give up.
I am noticing that sticking with it is key. Falling off is so much easy than getting on and staying on!
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