New Year - New Start

My 40th birthday is 15 April 2011.

That gives me 16 months to turn my life around and for some reason I really believe that this time I can do it

January 2009 I weighed 224 lb. January 2010 I weigh 202 lb.

Not bad considering I had a baby 4 weeks ago today! I lost 11lb before I got pg and I lost the remaining during / after pg. My current primary aim is to stay at this weight in the coming weeks and not creep back up to my pre-pg weight!

I have suspended my gym membership until April, so I plan to start walking again as a gentle form of exercise. I've recovered well from the c-section but I still need to get the all clear from my doctor as I had a little heart scare 24 hrs after the op. They thought I had a blood clot or 'stress on the heart' (possible heart attack) but after ECG and a series of blood tests I got the all clear. Just need to take things easy at the minute.

My eating over Christmas hasn't been too bad but I can't lapse back into my bad habits. I need to get organised and starting Monday I will ...

1) Watch what I eat
2) Plan my meals
3) Drink plenty of water
4) Keep a food journal

Back On Track

I'm feeling positive this week.  Back to 214 lb.

I will be going to the gym this afternoon and hopefully tomorrow evening.  Then again one other time before the week is out.  So no excuse to meet my 3x weekly objective!

I've not started logging my food again so I need to start this.  It will be easier when I'm back at work tomorrow.  Ditto for drinking water.  I have been drinking it, just not logging how many oz.

I've been off work from 10th April and it's been great.  Quality time with the family.  Trips to the farm, the park, feeding the ducks, collecting shells, reading books.  BBQs.  Chocolate.  2hr naps.

So, normality returns tomorrow and strangely enough, I'm ready for it.  A new haircut & colour and an eyebrow wax has helped!  

Caitlin is back to school and I'm back to work and it's a busy week for us all.  The girls had GB Display rehearsal last night, dress rehearsal tonight and the actual Display on Friday.  Caitlin has gymnastics on Thursday evening and possibly a competition on Saturday (so we may have to drop football on Saturday morning).

So I'm forging onwards and aiming to drop 4lb in the coming weeks.  That is my goal.

Ugh

I’m not happy with my body. 

 

I’m annoyed at myself for letting it get in this shape and I really hope it’s not too late to change.

 

I weighed in at 215lb this morning, so I’m still down about 9lb from January.  I’ve not been to the gym over the Easter period and I’ve not been logging my food. 

 

Maybe this lapse is the reason why I’m feeling a bit down with my self image.  Also, it was my birthday yesterday.  I’m not usually worried about gaining another year but maybe this is adding to the blues too?!

Doesn't Time Fly!

I haven’t been around in a while but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy!

I’m still going to the gym, usually 3 times a week.  I now do about 45 mins cardio and then about 15 mins on three of the resistance machines working the large muscle groups.  I push myself hard when doing cardio and can now feel the difference.  This is something I’m very happy with.

I guess the surprise is that I actually enjoy going to the gym!  I enjoy getting out of the house in the evening instead of vegging in front of the TV.  I enjoy the spring in my step I have when I come out of the gym.  I enjoy getting showered & dressed in peace & quite and not having little ones around my feet wanting to do their make up or play with the hairdryer, hell even joining you in the shower!

Still off the cigarettes and I think I can now say I’m over them.  It was easier than I thought it would be.  I was back on them for about a year, after stopping for 6+ years so maybe that helped.  I just needed the willpower to do it and the start of the New Year gave me that.

I have seen 214 lb on the scales a few times recently, so I guess that is my new weight!  Down 10lb from January.  I am happy with that because I know I’m doing it the right way.  Slow & steady.

I have even started wearing my wedding & engagement ring together again.  This was a mini goal of mine, as my fingers were too pudgy before and as a result I only wore my wedding ring.  I just have to get use to putting them both on in the morning!

I’m still drinking water every day, a bit less just the past few days but now I’ve noted it, I can address that.  I’m still frequenting livestrong and journaling my food, again a bit less just the past few days! 

These little lapses, along with not blogging, are due to real life being busy just recently but normal service should now resume!

Another Day Done

Completed food diary, did the vibroplate and drank my water yesterday as planned.  Success.

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Calorie goal: 1,925; calories consumed: 1,532; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 1,532

Mood: Good

Today, I feel... like I can try harder. I know I can't get to the gym tonight, so I really need to keep an eye on what I eat. I will try to go to the VibroPlate tonight (it's only 10 mins).

Plus point - ordered 'portion pots'
Lesson learned - drinking more water means more frequent loo trips!

Although it says I burned 0 calories yesterday I did use the vibroplates, I know you don't burn lots of calories but my arms and legs to ache afterwards, so it must do some good!

I ordered the Portion Pots yesterday and I'm hoping they help me with portion control.  I am continuing to feel upbeat and positive this week (but it is only Wednesday!).  

Off to the gym tonight.

Livestrong.com

Must give credit to my virtual diet buddy Deirdre for bringing this site to my attention.

I only signed up on Sunday night and I’m hooked already! Even if I don’t use all areas of it, I’m loving the ‘The Daily Plate’ function. It is a bit of pain having to enter in all the food you eat but well worth it in the end. It also helps me achieve my goal of writing down everything I eat!

If you want to look me up - belfastbabybear

This is from the site :

Monday, March 9th, 2009
Calorie goal: 1,925; calories consumed: 2,456; calories burned: 667Net calories: 1,789

Mood: Good

Today, I feel...hungry. Always happens when I want to start fresh again! I tried hard to snack healthy but blew it when it came to dinner. Too much pasta and could have made if a low fat, healthier option.

Plus point - I did get to the gym!

Lesson learnt - I need to order 'portion pots’

'You may delay, but time will not'. (Benjamin Franklin)

Last week was a busy week so I didn't get to update.  I am also sitting here thinking that I wasted time, I wasted a week.  No matter the excuse, the week has passed by and I'm no further on in my weightloss journey.  Need to step it up a gear!

Monday I weighed in and was down 2lb, yay me!  I went to the gym on Monday night and did my usual routine.  Unfortunately I never got back to the gym the rest of the week.  

Tuesday night was GB night for the girls and I just couldn't make the time.  Wednesday night I was at the Grand Opera House to see David Essex in All The Fun Of The Fair (brilliant to hear all his old hits again!).  Thursday night I wanted to spend with Caitlin as she was going into hospital the following day for an operation to get vents in her ears.  Friday we were at the hospital all day and taking care of Caitlin in the evening.  Saturday we took the girls to Build A Bear (whoever thought of this idea must be a millionaire!) and today I took the girls to an indoor play centre.

So there you have it.  Normal service must resume next week.  

I must keep a food diary this week to get me back on track again.

I must get to the gym at least 3 times this week.  

I must eat healthily and make healthy choices.

I must drink plenty of water.  

I must think positive.