Dog FOOD and Exercise

How would you feel if you carried around four 20-pound bags of dog food all day? DOG TIRED! 2 years ago, I used to weigh 80 pounds more and that’s how I felt. Run down. Exhausted.

Now I feel marvelous. Did I take a quick-fix pill or follow a fad diet? No, I just ate less and exercised more. That’s the only thing that really works.

Now that Beth is off to England, I’m getting back to business. I have 30 more pounds to go. It’s time to get busy.

I’m tweaking my exercise routine.

-- Monday and Wednesday, I’m on the treadmill.
-- Tuesday and Thursday, I take Pilate’s. It’s not as tough as last fall. I’m improving … slowly. When we’re on the mats, I can even touch my feet to the floor above my head. Not bad for 55.
-- Then (weather permitting), I’m walking 4 miles a day on Saturday and Sunday.
-- I get Fridays off. (I LOVE FRIDAYS!)

I want to push myself further on the treadmill.
First 5 minutes … 15% incline … 3.7 mph
Second 5 minutes … 15% incline … 3.8 mph
Third 5 minutes … 14% incline … 3.9 mph
Fourth 5 minutes … 14% incline … 4 mph
Fifth minutes … 13% incline … 4.1 mph
Last 5 minutes … 13% incline … 4.2 mph

Not bad for someone who used to be ready to die at 3 mph on the flat.


Showing posts with label Wednesday Morning Weigh-in. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wednesday Morning Weigh-in. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Wednesday Morning Weigh-in,

Still 190.  I binged after Beth left.  I missed walking Sunday because it was too windy.  Yeah, I'm lucky I didn't gain. 

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Wednesday Morning Weigh-In



Well, finally.  Today, I hit 190 again.  I'm not sure I deserved to lose weight this week, but am grateful for it.  Beth has been saying good bye to food she won't get while she's in England.  We've had mac and cheese, Asian B, Taco Bell and pizza -- all the Amercian staples.  My weight loss this week was a miracle.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Wednesday Morning Weigh-In



I got a gift.  I have not been good over the past week.  Steak for Christmas Eve dinner.  Chocolates.  Goodies in the break room.  Miraculously, I have not gained.  I'm still 191.   Now if I can just get back to losing 5 pounds a month, I could be at goal by the end of June.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Wednesday Morning Weigh-In



191 today, but I hit 190 on Friday.  Then the weekend happened.  Sound familiar? 
Anyway, I am confident that I will get there.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Wednesday Morning Weigh-in



191!  All Right! Unfortunately with the blizzard, I didn't get to exercise last night and may not get to tonight either ... But still, YIPPEE!

One more pound, and I will have lost 30 pounds in 2009 and 80 pounds total.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Wednesday Morning Weight


193.  I feel like I'm apologizing all the time.  I've lost 77 pounds.  It's not like I'm a failure.  Not I went backward.  This sucks.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Wednesday Morning Weigh-In



Well, I'm still 195, but I'm not as disgusted about it. Several people told me I looked good this morning. Now, I'm not doing this just to be pretty ... but it doesn't hurt. It's fun not being the ugly fat girl any more.


I'm wearing an above-the-knee skirt and was concerned it might be too short for a 55-year-old. Maybe not.

I'm still thinking about changes. No decision.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Wednesday Morning Weigh-In




Again 195.  Damn.  Damn.  Damn.  I got on the scales 3 times hopeing for ... atleast 194.9.  But no, it's still 195, and I've upped to 4 nights a week at the gym.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Wednesday Morning Weigh-In




Two weeks ago, I was 192 ... even briefly 191.  This time last week, I was 194.  In the past few days, I've seen 197.  This morning, I'm back to 194, but I want to be back to 192.  Well, let's be honest.  I'd rather be 160 or 155. 

I'm sticking with the treadmill longer.  I'm trying to remember to drink more water. The evening snacking is still a challenge, as is social eating.  Next week, I'd like to be 193.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Wednesday Morning Weigh-In


I started changing my life in January of 2008. I weighed roughly 270 pounds.


Today, October 1, I weigh 194. I’ve lost a pound since last week.

My goal is 155 to 160. I have 34 to 39 pounds yet to lose.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Wednesday Morning Weigh-in




I started changing my life in January of 2008.  I weighed roughly 270 pounds.  By the end of 2008, I weighed 220.  2009 has been harder, but I am still working at it.  Today, September 23, I weigh 195.  Every Wednesay, I'm going to post my weight.  My goal is 155 to 160.