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(This reads a little funny because I was using MS Word to keep my journal in the beginning. So, having said that, the oldest start at the top and go down)
August 15, 2002
Weight:
310
Well,
this is the start. Here goes
nothing No goals at this time—well, except to buy a scale!
I paid off my Capital One card finally. I’m sure they are as relieved
as I am.
I
will walk for at least 30 minutes tomorrow and will make a concerted effort to
eat better.
August
16, 2002
Tried
walking, but it hurt. Real bad. The
sides of my feet ache after about 10 minutes of walking. Not really sure. I can
only liken it to having your feet cramp, but only on the sides. It’s as if my
foot is in a vice grip..ick! I did
eat well though.
Doing ok…..
August 17th, 2002
Walked a mile today with Marianne. Found out yesterday's walk was about half a mile. I bought groceries with her help (food to choose) and had a great dinner. All in all, pretty good day I must say.
August 18th, 2002
Well, I got bought a scale today. I swam for about 35 minutes this morning. I feel I need better directions on what's good and what is not so good to eat and how to keep a good variety. I think I've decided to make Mondays and Thursdays my off days for now.
August 19, 2002
Great day today! Was a rest day, so no moving about. I did weight train this evening and increased the rep by 5. I ordered a Pilate's and Yoga video tape today as well as a Richard Simmons Disco Sweat tape. Figure I'd give them a try so I can mix things up a bit.
August 20th, 2002
Ok day today. I walked but am still having the food problem. I walked .8 tenths of a mile. At least I'm moving, right?
August 21st, 2002
Well,
I learned something today. I noticed my attitude sucked donkey’s…I felt bad,
I was in a bad mood. Talked to my mom and sister…I’m not eating enough.
My calorie intake is not enough and I felt better after the beans last
night. I’m not getting enough calories or protein in my diet.
I should shoot for around 1500 calories a day. I wasn’t even getting
close to that those two days. I
didn’t exercise this morning, but that’s ok.
I’m not beating myself up about it.
I look at it this way…I’m not on a diet. I’m making a lifestyle
change----forever. I want to be
healthy, I want to be strong and live a long long life.
At the rate I am going currently, I would be a prime candidate for a
whole list of medical problems. I don’t want that. Who would?
So,
as I said…missing one workout does not mean I am defeated. I can do it
tomorrow..I just can’t put it off everyday, you know?
August
22, 2002
I
walked today, .4 tenths of a mile. I have to do something about this feet thing;
it’s hindering me in the walking department did however do about 20 minutes of
Disco Sweat and lemme tell ya…this fat girl was sweating 'cause those fat
girls can move!!!! They rock the house!
August
23rd, 2002
Weight:
308
Well,
good news! I have lost 2 pounds.
Water has become my best best friend. I
have drank so much water, my pee is clear..lol
August
24th, 2002
I
went to the mall today and picked up a pair of New Balance cross trainers.
A lot of people had suggested them and I took the hint.
We went walking at the park afterwards and while it did hurt a bit, not
nearly as bad as before. It hurt
less time; I regained walking strength quickly after slowing down the pace a
bit. So, maybe this means the
walking problem is solved. I hope so. I know one thing, I wanted to walk
more…I wanted to exercise. Do you know how strange it is to hear me say that,
even to myself? I WANTED TO EXERCISE. So
sweet.
We
walked a little longer on the trial this time, we did the 1 and ¼ mile. We
talked about walking the 5k for Diabetes in November. I would like to, if I’m
able. I figure that by then we’ll at least be up to 2 miles.
So, maybe three isn’t such a stretch?
For
dinner we had chicken breast with corn on the cob and salad. It was a good
filling dinner and appreciated since I’d only had a sandwich today.
What I have learned so far for sure is this:
1.
Drink as much water as humanly possible. It will be a very good ally in
your fight to watch the pounds and food.
2.
Eating snacks helps tons! This
is straight from a certified nutritionist/personal trainer.
Your body begins to go in to starvation mode at about 3 hours without
food. Basically what that means is
that it begins to stop burning fat as much and store it instead.
So, the best thing to do is to eat small meals with snacks in
between…to keep the furnace burning, make sense? It does to me
So
I got the Pilate’s video and it was hard.
I had to modify a lot and finally just shut the tape off. The Yoga was
the same way, I felt it was not fat friendly, although it really is.
I just didn’t modify the poses, as I should have. I haven’t given up
on them. I can see the Pilate’s being great for resistance training in the
upper body with me now…and lower later on.
Swimming
at 6 a.m.
August
25th, 2002
Wow….double
wow. So much happened today. Where
to start?
I
found out this morning about a phenomena called the “Whoosh Fairy”.
Basically, I weighed and had lost another 3 lbs.
I’m going to check tomorrow morning to see if I gained back (water
weight) to be sure, I’m not sold on whether or not to count it, but that means
I’ve lost a total of 5 lbs. Woo hoo! Go me!
I’m not sure the logistics but it appears to be quite common. I guess
my body is still getting used to the change!
I
swam this morning, though not for long. Only 15 minutes....I
was getting a bad buggy vibe (saw some in the pool area) and just couldn’t
concentrate for worrying about bugs getting on my things, or stuff in the pool.
I finally gave in and went up to the work out room and walked for about 7
minutes (a guess) and then went home.
Bad
news; you knew that it was coming..Shoe situation is not worked out :!…I’m
still experiencing the pain with it and now all I can do is go to a podiatrist.
We’ll see what happens. Onward and upward!
August
26th, 2002
Well,
tomorrow I go to the doctor (podiatrist). We’ll see what she says.
Today was strange. I started out feeling so good, but lost it.
Kind of tired I guess. I didn’t walk this morning because I did disco
sweat instead last night. Monday is my off day so it’s all good.
Weight
still off an I am officially at 305/6.
August
27/28, 2002
Well,
lots to tell you since I forgot to journal last night.
First let me start with the doctor.
I
made an appointment (as you know) and went to see her. She said that the
tendon’s running on the outside of my foot were aggravated and inflamed and
that was what was causing the pain. She
wants me to take some anti-inflammatory medicine for two weeks and then come and
see her. I took one last night,
walked this morning, and while it still hurt it was longer before it set in and
also I was able to walk longer. So,
we’ll see. If this doesn’t work, we’ll talk arch supports next visit.
I’m almost flat footed.
August
30th, 2002
Didn’t
write last night, I’m in a real funky mood.
My insurance company will not cover the orthadics at this point….The
doctor is going to send a pre-determination letter for me and maybe that will
work. I’m keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best
This
foot thing really is bothering me. I feel like my momentum is slowing down.
I walked this morning, having rested two days and taking the pills..and
it still hurt. I’m just bummed about it all
August
31st, 2002
Well,
I am tired J
I guess I don’t know what was up with me yesterday…I think I was
still funked out over the foot situation…and don’t get me wrong, I still am.
But, I will get over it.
Weight:
303/304
Well,
that’s good news right ??!??! hehe
Marianne,
mom and I walked today. I walked
with these bands I bought yesterday for fallen arches, and it helped at first,
then started to hurt…took them off..and was able to continue on for the rest
of the walk. So, I only stopped once..as opposed to the other times when I
stopped two, three times. So maybe these will work.
I
went to Kmart and had a wake up call on the bike situation. I sat on one and the
back tire flattened out L…I
guess that is outta the question for now. I
would like to revisit it again, maybe at 20 more pounds, when I’ve lost close
to 30.
I’m
debating tomorrow morning’s swim. I
plan on walking on Monday, which is my off day. We’ll see. I’m tired now. I
think that the humidity was higher today and it was warmer than it has been and
I think it affected us all. For
dinner we had baked potato’s and a big salad. Was good , although I think the
salad gave me a bit of a tummy ache L
I
watched Zoolander tonight. Andy sucked on that review. It was just OK. Nothing
to write home about. I got one of
my first tapes (ebay) today. It was a Sweatin to the Oldies and I let Marianne
borrow it and give me her Sweatin 2. So,
I’ll be trying to learn those dance moves shortly..lol
I
also almost got some roller blades, but talked myself out of them.
I was scared to try and skate with them on….thinking that the inline
part would be hard to maneuver. I
am bidding on a vegetable steamer on ebay.
If I get it, I can buy fresh carrots, squash and like and have them
steamed for dinner. Just to add
some diversity to my food, ya know?
Well,
it’s 2 a.m. and I’m beat. I’m going to hit the sack !
September
2nd, 2002
Well,
we went walking again today. The foot wasn’t too bad.
I have to stop about half way through and take off the bands, but so far
so good. Let’s see how tomorrow goes with them.
I’m
beat..I think walking that much in kicked me in the butt a bit. At any rate,
I’ll be up at 5 to do it again J
P.S…both
mom and Marianne commented on seeing a loss. Hmmmmmmm…J
September
8, 2002
So
I’ve been neglecting my journal. With good reason.
Tuesday and Wednesday went fine. Thursday afternoon is another story. In
yet another set back with feet………I feel down the steps at work and jacked
two of my toes up. My second and third toe now have awful bruises and I have had
pain in walking. I didn’t walk Friday, Saturday or go swimming this morning.
I did do some stuff tonight. I
noticed from Thursday on I was more hungry than usual..I had way too many Slim
Fasts. We went to dinner for Dad’s
birthday last night and I didn’t do too bad. I bought good groceries and am
going to attempt to get back in the saddle for walking tomorrow morning after
all that I’ve missed this past week. I’m not giving in.
My
foot doctor’s appointment is on Tuesday morning. I’ll show her the toes plus
talk about the pills. I don’t think they have really worked for me. I’ll
find out tomorrow when I try to walk without the bands. We’ll see. That whole
foot thing just gets me down in a real bad way L
At
any rate, I’m sorry I’ve neglected the journal. My plate has suddenly become
very full with work, school, exercise and watching what I eat. I’ll have to
juggle it all, I know. People have done far more……
September
18th, 2002
Weight:
296
Yes, that is 14 pounds. Believe your eyes J. The foot is better, I bought some inserts. I’m up to 30-35 minute son Richard Simmons. Loving that :)
September 23rd, 2002
Wellll...it's touch and go with the inserts. One day I walk and their all good..the next day, I'm ready to yank them out of my shoe half way in to the walk. I guess I'll just take it one day at a time, what else can I do?
September 29th, 2002
I took Marianne out for her birthday this weekend and we had Carrabba's. It was FABULOUS! We both ate really well and had good food to boot. I bought something sort of like a stationary bike, I'll tell you more later. I'm so tired I'm about cross eyed!
October
16th, 2002
Well,
yes…I’ve not been updating. I’ve been updating on Rosie’s site instead,
but since that is going to be closing the first of the year, I guess I’ll be
back to here…which is ok.
News:….current
weight……..288!!!!!! Yes, I’ve lost 22 pounds! Rock on me!
I hit a goal by losing 20 pounds before my birthday. I can’t believe
it! I’m so stoked. I don’t know if I mentioned this yet or not, but I bought
a cycle of sorts. It’s called an Elton Simcycle, where you sit on the sofa and
peddle your heart out. Well, at first I was doing it fast and could only go
about 20-25 minutes. Well, when I slowed it down a bit I was able to kick it up
to 40..so much better.
I
also bought a walking tape, and I enjoy that too. It lets me walk a one mile (or
2) in my home and it’s not too bad. The one mile is about a 15 minute mile, so
that rocks the house.
I
don’t have my measurements on hand, but I know they have gone down. Vacation
is coming..though don’t’ know where yet. Will keep you updated.
P.S…can you believe (or would you have believed 2 months ago) that I work out 5 days a week?@?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? That fucking rocks man!
October 25th, 2002
Well, after this D.C. sniper business, we decided to go to the Outer Banks, North Carolina. We were planning on D.C, but my mother didn't feel safe when the last hit was four miles from our hotel (and I don't blame her one bit). We had a good time but I think it threw my routine for a loop. I didn't drink water like I should have, nor did I get any real exercise in. I noticed when I got back last night that I had gained 4 pounds back. Oh well, no big woop. I will start up again tomorrow and go on as planned.
Marianne and I have signed up to do the Nashville Komen Race for the Cure on November 3rd. I don't know if I'll be able to walk it without crying (due to the feet problem) but I'm going to try. We got our race shirts this week as well as little numbers to attach. I can't wait to take a photo..lol
October 31st, 2002
Happy Halloween! Well, I'm back in my groove an have lost that four pounds that I gained. I'm just a few pounds (7) away from having lost 10% of my body weight. I still can't believe I've done it, but I have :)
In case you were wondering (this only just occurred to me) Marianne is my sister..lol...I know I talk about her a lot in this journal and I thought you might like to know. She is on this journey with me and as of last week, has lost 18 pounds and is feeling great! If and when she starts a journal, I'll post a link!
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