*Another 50 minutes on the elliptical on level 7 done!!
So I posted on the UK part of 3fc for some advice on my travel eating. Basically - I need to avoid almost all eating out, sunday roast (which I know Chris’ mom will make) and everyone drinks a lot.
I did get some advice on what to order when we are the indian place: tandoori chicken for 300 calories. I can handle that but then 3 bacardi and diet cokes at 65 calories a pop is already 495 and my usual calorie in take is 1.300. I guess that’s not so bad, right? Not if I get a workout in every morning!!!
Ugh - I will NOT GAIN EVERY OUNCE OF WEIGHT BACK WHILE I AM THERE!!!!
Posted on July 23rd, 2008 by taylor86
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Wow, it’’s been a while since I posted here and a few good things have happened.
The first good thing is that I got measured today and I lost 9 1/4 inches in three weeks! Which means I have lost 17 1/4 inches since June 2nd! I just couldn’t believe it I had no idea how I did that with my birthday dinner, drinks and camping. I did try and use portion control during my birthday dinner and camping and it seemed to work!! Also working out 5 days a week and keeping my calories between 1,200 - 1,400 on average seems to be doing me no harm!!!
I also tried on my old jeans on that I have been “testing” for the last few weeks and I tried them on today and THEY FIT! They fit without an ugly muffin top! I wore them all day and I plan to take them to Europe, wear them and remind myself of how hard I have worked to get in them.
Another thing is that I got my passport today and Chris and I booked our flights yesterday!! I also found out that Chris’ dad may have a treadmill collecting dust which means I can workout while I am there! I am going to keep my drinks down and my portions in control while I am there and I should be in the clear. I am also going to listen to my body. Lately I have been trying this and I get fuller sooner than I think which means less calories consumed and I don’t feel bloated and uncomfortable.
I am just so proud of myself. I hate to boast but since getting on board with my health so many things have seemed to have fallen into place. I have finally declared my major (s) without my Dad’s help, gotten more in control of my ever day life, been happier, organized our trip to Europe (with Chris’ help) and been able to do more physical things…hell I can now tie my own shoes without turning bright red. God - did I really let myself get that big? I guess I did, didn’t I? I can’t believe I use to have trouble putting on my shoes, damn.
3fc has been such a help to me. I know that without them I would not still be on this path to health. I am so blessed to have found this website and all the wonderful, supportive people on it. I just hope I am as much of a help to them as they have been to me.
Posted on July 23rd, 2008 by taylor86
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Today was a good day for me. Oddly enough according to the daily plate I ate exactly the same amount of calories as I did yesterday (1,272)….to the very last number. I thought that was cool. (God, I am such a dork)
I also want to leave for Europe with the least weight I can. We leave in 2 weeks and I want to loose 4 more pounds. I think I can do it! I had another excellent day working out and eating today. I am also going to stop eating my 100 calorie packs and add fruit when I eat lunch to maybe help it along. Well, as long as I keep it to under 1,400 I am going to be happy. That shouldn’t be a problem because that’s what I doing before I left for camping and continued it when I got back.
I had another great workout with my trainer today. I did such a good job on my abs - I did close to 300 crunches every which way. It felt great. I do hate it the day after I hit my abs hard because my tummy kinda looks bloated but I know it’s just my muscles enflamed.
I hope to get in another good 50 minutes on the elliptical tomorrow. Tomorrow is going to be busy, though. I have an appointment at 9:30 am to get my passport (It only takes 3 hours and we are going to stay while it gets down so it’s in my hand tomorrow) and then Chris needs to go to school to get his I-20 signed for re-entry to the US- but I will get in a workout tomorrow. I need to get in 5 days a week and that’s that I will do.
I look up to so many people on 3fc - they have 2 jobs, go to school, single parents….and still get time to plan meals and work out so I gotta remember that tomorrow is mild compared to what they have to handle and I will get my workout in.
I also need to go shopping for clothes (UGH!) because I want to feel good about myself on my trip. I want to look nice to meet Chris’s parents but also feel classy and good about myself on my trip. My first time out of the country and I want to feel good and not only does that mean getting a few new clothes, but as I mentioned yesterday, not eating my through Europe. I am just going to keep blogging everyday before I leave that I will not over eat while I am there.
Posted on July 18th, 2008 by taylor86
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Today was another good day with some twists.
I did 50 excellent minutes on the elliptical and my goal time is 30 but I felt like I could keep going so I did. I ended up being under my goal calories by 100 which is great because I was hungry throughout the day.
I also ate a new dinner which was amazing. Some shrimp, fresh veggies, artichoke hearts, olives, bell pepper, olives with a homemade dressing made from 2 tbps of lite miracle whip and 1 tbps of ketchup which tastes like thousand island dressing. It was super crisp and refreshing. I also had an ear of corn which I haven’t had yet this summer. It was a great change.
So, this morning Chris and I wake up to a voicemail that his grandfather had died that night. His dad wants us to to go to England for the funeral and then to Spain to his apartment he has there. I am really sad that Chris’s grandfather died but also excited to go Europe for the first time. I need to get my passport and such and I really really really pray that it comes in time to leave on the 30th. We would spend 5 days with this Dad in Spain and then 5 days with his Mom in England. I am really looking forward to meeting his family and spending time out the US but I am super nervous about keeping my eating habits clean while I am there.
I know that I won’t be able to be perfect but I am not willing to ruin my hard work while on vacation. It makes me so nervous that I am going to drop the ball because of temptation. I want to be able to enjoy myself and I know in my heart I will not enjoy the experience if I am bloated and feeling gross. I also know there will be a lot of drinking involved so I think I will stick to diet coke or club soda with lime.
I am going to keep to my workout goals and my calorie in-take before I go so I feel really good traveling knowing that I am carrying less weight. My goal is to loose 2 or 3 more pounds before I go. When I am there it is just going to be portions, portions, portions. I will NOT loose it while I am there. It’s only 10 days and maybe - just maybe I can loose weight while I am there due all the walking and swimming in the ocean I will be doing.
I also need to do a little clothes shopping while I am there and I want feel good about myself meeting his family and feel good being out.
Ugh - it’s been a long day and I have had a lot on my mind. A good day - but a long day.
Posted on July 17th, 2008 by taylor86
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I have had the best day back!
I had my oatmeal and fruit for breakfast and then saw Pam. I totally kicked ass during my workout today. We added weight and I did more reps than I have been doing. I even held my last plank for 10 seconds more than she wanted me to!! Even the 20 minutes on the elliptical went really smoothly. I hope I can get in more than 30 minutes tomorrow when I attack the elliptical on my own.
Then Chris and I ran some errands and ended up at Whole Foods for lunch. I had the same thing I had for dinner - 4 pieces of raw fish, organic mixed salad with lemon juice and a yerba mate. Then we cleaned the WHOLE apartment and I ate my snack of an apple and a babybel light cheese. For dinner I am going to make chicken fajita salad.
I am also gonna start adding lemon juice to my water. I hope it does something but if not it gives my water a little flavor!
All in all I am really proud I jumped back into the saddle after camping. It makes me feel good that I can have a few days …not off..but…ya know, not eating exactly perfect and then get right back on. That’s huge.
Posted on July 15th, 2008 by taylor86
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Well I am back from camping! I had a great time and really tried to be good.
I only had one beer while I was there and 2 s’mores. I tried to stick to what I normally eat at home but that didn’t workout so well because we cooked over the fire and only brought 2 pans so I had to watch my portions of what the boys ate and drank a lot of water. I tried….I really did.
I am sure I did OKAY I was very very active…fire wood, fly fishing, hiking…climbing over rocks, walking to the bathroom, walking stuff to the car…getting water…etc. and I know if I had stuck to my usual 1.400 calories I would not have had enough calories.
I did probably eat more trail mix that I should have because I got so darn hungry but on every other camping trip I ate more than my dad and this time I didn’t..not even close. I even had to get pulled away from my fly rod to eat lunch and usually I would have been the one to ask when we eat next.
All and all I could have done worse and I could have done better. At least I made one of my goals and that was not to focus on food but to focus on the other aspects of my trip.
I also noticed how wonderful it is to be in “shape”…since I have been working out I noticed I can keep up with my man and my dad which felt so good and I didn’t spend the time wishing I wasn’t out of breath or had the energy go on. I also asked if I could be the one to go get water or things out of the car so I get a few more steps in.
This also was a great learning experience of not always being in control of what foods are before you but how to work with the food there is.
The trip was a total success. I caught about 12 fish on sunday and really got some good casting practice with my rod. Chris had a wonderful time for his first camping trip and learned to fly fish and we cannot wait to get back up there.
I am gonna keep on going on the track that I was on before my birthday but I am proud of most of the choices I made and how active I was able to be.
(Adding from my 3fc weekly chat)
Today could have gone better for me, but I turned it around. I had a large subway sandwich and chips for lunch and a chocolate chip cookie because I was tired and didn’t feel like cooking. After a few minutes I realized how bad that made me feel and kinda “re-vowed” to get back in control….that day that minute. So for dinner Chris and I went to Wild Oats and I got a few pieces of sashimi, a large salad and some yerba mate. That felt so much better and fuller after eating some raw fish and a salad then chips. I don’t feel like I failed, but had more of a reality shot than anything. Like, ‘Ew, that doesn’t make me feel good” which is SO MUCH of an improvement. A few months earlier I would have thrown in the towel but this time it didn’t even last a meal. I am proud of that.
Chris and I are making some fitness goals. Every year my Dad back packs into the Colorado trail and camps for a week and Chris and I want to go with him next year. I need to be able to fit into waders to fly fish the best rivers there. I tired on some waders this trip and as I able to fit in them….they were far too tight. I also need to be able to hike in for 2 hours and wear my pack on my back. Chris and I also want to climb a 14′er next summer. We are going to start by hiking on the weekends and started to get outside more.
My dad, myself and Chris are planning another weekend camping trip in August. Now that I have gone I now what foods to bring next time. Fresh fruit, string cheese, whole wheat crackers, lean meats, eggs, oatmeal, brown rice and maybe a nice organic nut mix. With the nut mix I think i am going to measure it out and put it in little baggies so I only eat one serving at a time instead of 3.
I am gonna list my goals for July:
Continue eating clean (1,200 - 1,400 calories a day)
More water
Work out 5 days a week
Get in at least 2 hikes in before school starts
Look into different foods (yogurt, fish, lean beef, stuffed peppers, different teas…etc)
Try fish dishes
Positive attitude
Laugh more
Long Term Goals:
Fit into an 18 or 16 before school starts
Climb a 14′er next summer
Back packing next summer
Fit into waders next summer
Loose 40 pounds by Christmas
Control food a bit better when camping (aka, no s’mores and watch portions a little better)
Posted on July 15th, 2008 by taylor86
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Never thought the day would some when I am working out for an hour on my birthday - but I am actually excited to see my trainer today. Plus - I know that because I have worked out hard today I am relax and enjoy my birthday because I have taken care of myself.
Another thing that is different is that I have a meal off my plan today but instead of ruining the whole day by eating through it - breakfast, out to lunch, ice cream and then dinner…I am only taking dinner off. I am still counting my calories on daily plate and only going to eat half of my lemon chicken - granted I will probably drink too much - but this year there has been much improvement to how I handle eating on the birthday.
Posted on July 10th, 2008 by taylor86
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Got on the elliptical again today. 31 minutes - not as good as my 50 minutes but since adding an additional workout day I am pleased with anything 30 and over until 5 workout days become easier.
I am gonna have tuna fish again for lunch. It’s a nice change and keeps me really full throughout the day. I also realized that I am gonna have to put snacks in my fishing vest during my camping trip because for the the majority of the day we won’t be at camp and if I don’t get my snacks in I am gonna attack dinner like it’s nobodies business.
The boy and I have a very busy day today. We need to rent some camping gear from REI and get fishing licenses, go to the store and by some more food for me, laundry, clean up the apartment…make lists, pack…etc…etc…
When I get home for the trip I am gonna try and look through some more cook books to widen my menus of food that I can eat - that’s a goal of mine. Also when I get home I am gonna have to workout 5 days in a row to make my goal - but I did it this week and I do it again next week.
I am really excited for my birthday and my planned meal off. I just hope I don’t attack the chinese food like I will never see it again. It is going to be a challenge, but one that I am looking forward to over coming.
Posted on July 9th, 2008 by taylor86
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So I tried spaghetti squash for the first time tonight and WOW! I am hooked. I loved it! Now I got acorn squash, spaghetti squash and whole wheat pasta under my belt. Next I am gonna try stuffed peppers with some lean ground beef to get away from chicken.
I also tried jeans that I haven’t worn since my sophmore year in high school….and THEY FIT! I almost cried. I can do this, I want to do this…I will do this!!!
Not that I will ever take it, but I really like the slimquick commercials. The one where her husband has been drinking diet soda for a 8 months and lost 18 pounds and she’s been drinking water for a year and hasn’t lost a pound then the dog drinks water and looses weight right away. I think it is so funny and I can totally relate.
I just love 3fc! It is certainly the best weight loss support group I have ever found. The people there are just so amazing. I was thinking about joining an over-eaters group before I found this website, but I don’t think I need to any more. It also helps me with my relationship with girls, which I have never gotten along with that well. I just wish I could scoop all of them up and put them in Colorado.
Posted on July 8th, 2008 by taylor86
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I want to be around for my grandchildren, I want to live life to it’s fullest, I want to smile every chance I get, I want to fit in airplane seats when I go visit my fiancee’s parents in the UK, I want to be able to take hikes with my family, I want to swim in the ocean and not feel like a beached whale, I want to shop at any store I want - not just Lane Bryant, I want to find inner peace which goes hand and hand with physical health, I want to be able to sit still and not worry if my rolls are hanging over and most of all I want to do know that I did it. I over came this, I held on, I won and that there is nothing that I cannot do when I put my mind to it and God is present. -Something I wrote on 3FC today
Posted on July 8th, 2008 by taylor86
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