Okay, here goes. I need to update my "journey". I went to WW last night, and weighed in, as per normal and I was down 1.4 lb. So, the total so far is -19.4. Yeah, I'm 0.6 lb away from -20 lbs. So, why does that make me crazy? I don't know, but to hit that 20 lb mark has alluded me for a while. Granted, my 10% is -25 lb, and that is really alluding me. But I feel that if I can make it to the 20 lb mark, I can get to the 10%. So, in case you are counting, I weighed in at 230.6 last night. It's been incredibly slow this time, but hopefully that means that I'm actually changing my eating habits and I will continue to use them even after I reach my goal weight.
And it really helps that hubby is on this journey with me!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
I guess rain is better than snow. . .
It's Friday, and it's raining. It's been raining for several hours, and will continue to do so for several more, if the weather people are correct. And since it's January, rain is definitely better than snow, at least for me.
Anyhow, I've gone to the gym for the last 2 days. Yesterday, I did 30 minutes on the treadmill, and then went and used the weight machines on the "30 minute express" circuit. Today, my arms feel like they are going to fall off. I knew it had been a long time since I've done any weight working out, but I didn't expect this. So, I guess I'm going to have to do the weight machines more often. Like every other day, more often. Today, I just walked on the treadmill for 45 minutes. Now, I'm a little sore, but I mostly feel good. I really have to get back into the habit of cardio and then cardio/weights every other day. I'm sure that more exercise will enhance my weight loss efforts and help me to keep up with hubby's weight loss.
I'm meeting a friend for lunch. I haven't really seen her for several years. I'm pretty sure I know what I'm going to order (one of the nice things about the internet, restaurants put their menus online, this one didn't have nutritional information, but at least I know what's in it!) And then weigh in is tonight. It's been a long week, and I am looking forward to the weekend!
Anyhow, I've gone to the gym for the last 2 days. Yesterday, I did 30 minutes on the treadmill, and then went and used the weight machines on the "30 minute express" circuit. Today, my arms feel like they are going to fall off. I knew it had been a long time since I've done any weight working out, but I didn't expect this. So, I guess I'm going to have to do the weight machines more often. Like every other day, more often. Today, I just walked on the treadmill for 45 minutes. Now, I'm a little sore, but I mostly feel good. I really have to get back into the habit of cardio and then cardio/weights every other day. I'm sure that more exercise will enhance my weight loss efforts and help me to keep up with hubby's weight loss.
I'm meeting a friend for lunch. I haven't really seen her for several years. I'm pretty sure I know what I'm going to order (one of the nice things about the internet, restaurants put their menus online, this one didn't have nutritional information, but at least I know what's in it!) And then weigh in is tonight. It's been a long week, and I am looking forward to the weekend!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Exercise
So, I figured out that taking 9500 steps during the day earns me 5 points. Really? Just walking for (almost) the recommended number of steps earns 5 points? Okay, so I can also take a 25 minute walk with moderate exertion will earn 3 points, so I guess that makes sense.
Why did I figure out how many points 9500 steps were? I went shopping yesterday instead of going to the gym. I wore my pedometer both at school (running around during regents week is par for the course) and then shopping. Between the 2, I logged in about 9500 steps. And since WW has an activity converter for steps with an "all day" setting, that's what I used. 5 activity points! Today, I went for a walk, since it's still pretty nice out, and that's why I know that a 25 minute walk earns 3 points. So, I've earned half of the "recommended" exercise points in just 2 days. I'm going to have to log in those daily steps more often.
Doing well tracking, it's hubby's fault. So, it's slow, but steady in the right direction. He's doing much better than me, but then, he's male (duh) and he's never done a weight reduction program, so his metabolism isn't as screwed up as mine. Oh yeah, he's also not a post menopausal woman, which I'm told also hinders quick weight loss.
Tomorrow, I'm not working, so I'll go to the gym in the morning. I'll get back into this exercise thing, eventually.
Why did I figure out how many points 9500 steps were? I went shopping yesterday instead of going to the gym. I wore my pedometer both at school (running around during regents week is par for the course) and then shopping. Between the 2, I logged in about 9500 steps. And since WW has an activity converter for steps with an "all day" setting, that's what I used. 5 activity points! Today, I went for a walk, since it's still pretty nice out, and that's why I know that a 25 minute walk earns 3 points. So, I've earned half of the "recommended" exercise points in just 2 days. I'm going to have to log in those daily steps more often.
Doing well tracking, it's hubby's fault. So, it's slow, but steady in the right direction. He's doing much better than me, but then, he's male (duh) and he's never done a weight reduction program, so his metabolism isn't as screwed up as mine. Oh yeah, he's also not a post menopausal woman, which I'm told also hinders quick weight loss.
Tomorrow, I'm not working, so I'll go to the gym in the morning. I'll get back into this exercise thing, eventually.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
End of first semester
I am a substitute teacher, and this year has been one of the toughest yet. A few kids (although, it seems to be more than last year) are completely disrespectful and downright nasty. So, while a few things about the end of the first semester are melancholy, I'm glad that this year is about half over. In our state, we have what they call regents exams. Not having grown up here, I never had to take these tests as a kid. And with the passing of no child left behind, a lot of these tests have been dumbed down, so an overwhelming number of kids can pass them, provided they put in the effort needed to study and learn the material. That being said, these tests are torture, both for the kids and for the teachers. They are 3 hours long, and our district times them such that the kids have to sit for the entire 3 hours. The state has a "last entry" time, and since we start about 3 hours before then, we get to sit for the 3 hours. In my several years of proctoring these exams, I think I've seen about a dozen kids use the entire time. Most are done with at least a half hour to spare. It doesn't seem like long, but when you have to sit there, no other reading materials, no phones or iPods, it's torture. Although, I've seen some interesting art work on the back of test booklets -- what else is there to do.
So, today marks the first day of January regents. The tests are offered in January, mainly for those who failed them before, and the kids have to pass 5 of them to graduate.
OTOH my daughters thought that the regents were too easy. And they were among those done in an hour, and then had to sit there for 2 hours doing pretty much nothing. #2 would usually draw something on the booklet or scratch paper. I'm not sure what #1 did, since it's been a while since she's taken a regents exam.
Time to make my lunch and see which test I get to proctor. At least there are limited numbers of kids in the building, and while I generally have to run from point A to point B, it's an easy week.
Toodles
So, today marks the first day of January regents. The tests are offered in January, mainly for those who failed them before, and the kids have to pass 5 of them to graduate.
OTOH my daughters thought that the regents were too easy. And they were among those done in an hour, and then had to sit there for 2 hours doing pretty much nothing. #2 would usually draw something on the booklet or scratch paper. I'm not sure what #1 did, since it's been a while since she's taken a regents exam.
Time to make my lunch and see which test I get to proctor. At least there are limited numbers of kids in the building, and while I generally have to run from point A to point B, it's an easy week.
Toodles
Friday, January 20, 2012
It's Friday!
It's Friday, and the snow we got last night, didn't even amount to a dusting. That being said, we're supposed to get 3-7 inches tonight. And we take #2 back to college on Sunday. Oh well. I hope that the predictions are correct, and it clears up and warms up on Sunday, so we shouldn't have any trouble. yeah, right.
I'd like to report that I have exercised FOUR times this week. #2 "forced" me to go for a walk this afternoon. So I bundled up and we walked to the coffee shop that's about a mile away. Damn, it was cold, but we rested and had some coffee (she had hot chocolate) and then walked home. Needless to say, my knee did not like the cold, and coming home, the cold air hurt my teeth. But I did it. So, I earned 11 activity points this week! Weigh in tonight.
I'd like to report that I have exercised FOUR times this week. #2 "forced" me to go for a walk this afternoon. So I bundled up and we walked to the coffee shop that's about a mile away. Damn, it was cold, but we rested and had some coffee (she had hot chocolate) and then walked home. Needless to say, my knee did not like the cold, and coming home, the cold air hurt my teeth. But I did it. So, I earned 11 activity points this week! Weigh in tonight.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thursday
There is another dinky snowstorm predicted for tonight. We got about an inch Monday night, and there wasn't even a delay, but the roads were sloppy. Today, there was a thin layer of frost on the car, that would not scrape off. We're supposed to get about an inch tonight, and then there is a coastal storm brewing for tomorrow night. I guess winter finally decided it was time to torture us.
That being said, I went to the gym on Monday, then again after school on Wednesday -- that 1/2 donut during school didn't help me, but did help my resolve. Today, #2 didn't want to go to the gym "it's boring", could we go for a walk? I told her to step outside. It's a bit chilly (no, downright cold) today. So, we went to the mall and did 2 laps, then went shopping. She got a pair of sparkly shoes (for $6) and then we got some soda and stuff at Target. Not exactly what I had in mind, but at least it got me moving.
My honey bells came today. They are so sweet, and I've already eaten 2 of them. Good thing fruit is zero points these days! Tomorrow is weigh in, so we'll see if the exercise offset the donut and cookies (#2 made cookies, and they were pure evil. I ate about 5 of them, she had left them on a rack, right in front of me, and they kept calling my name! I put them away, so I wouldn't see them!)
That being said, I went to the gym on Monday, then again after school on Wednesday -- that 1/2 donut during school didn't help me, but did help my resolve. Today, #2 didn't want to go to the gym "it's boring", could we go for a walk? I told her to step outside. It's a bit chilly (no, downright cold) today. So, we went to the mall and did 2 laps, then went shopping. She got a pair of sparkly shoes (for $6) and then we got some soda and stuff at Target. Not exactly what I had in mind, but at least it got me moving.
My honey bells came today. They are so sweet, and I've already eaten 2 of them. Good thing fruit is zero points these days! Tomorrow is weigh in, so we'll see if the exercise offset the donut and cookies (#2 made cookies, and they were pure evil. I ate about 5 of them, she had left them on a rack, right in front of me, and they kept calling my name! I put them away, so I wouldn't see them!)
Monday, January 16, 2012
Monday, Monday
MLK day. No school. It's beautiful outside, although the temperature isn't so nice. No clouds in the sky, but it's really cold. Guess winter couldn't stay away! As long as we don't get snow when we have to take #2 back to school.
I went to the gym this morning and did a half hour on the treadmill. My knee started to hurt towards the end, but otherwise, it felt really good. I know it feels good, and I know it's good for me, so why don't I want to go more often? I dragged #2 with me, and it took her 3 machines to find one she was willing to use for the time I was on the treadmill. Then she complained that her butt was numb, from sitting on the upright exercise bike. Why did she use the upright? Because there were only "old people" using the recumbent ones!
So, I'm starting the week out with a trip to the gym, and a post here. Great start to the week. I'm working on getting caught up with mundane household chores like the dishes and laundry today. Yippee. I've got dinner in the crock pot, so all is good. Next load of wash awaits me. Toodles.
I went to the gym this morning and did a half hour on the treadmill. My knee started to hurt towards the end, but otherwise, it felt really good. I know it feels good, and I know it's good for me, so why don't I want to go more often? I dragged #2 with me, and it took her 3 machines to find one she was willing to use for the time I was on the treadmill. Then she complained that her butt was numb, from sitting on the upright exercise bike. Why did she use the upright? Because there were only "old people" using the recumbent ones!
So, I'm starting the week out with a trip to the gym, and a post here. Great start to the week. I'm working on getting caught up with mundane household chores like the dishes and laundry today. Yippee. I've got dinner in the crock pot, so all is good. Next load of wash awaits me. Toodles.
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