I have made a connection.....when I workout I don't crave food as much and the things I crave are healthier choices.
I only realized this today (after being home for a day and a half sick and unable to do anything). I have thought more about food today than I have in weeks. I have stayed on plan and not gone over my points, however, it has consumed me more than usual.
As I try to change my lifestyle, I realize that being sick really stinks, but I still need to figure out what to do when I am unable to workout. I will work out tomorrow come hell or high water, if for no other reason than to get my head on straight and change my thought processes.
I have put myself in God's hands, and I pray a whole lot more during the day than I used to, that He will help me avoid the food and cravings that I have.
As an overweight 50 year old woman who eats too much, smokes too much and works too much, I will get this life figured out so that I can be more successful in everything I do.
Hoping things are being revealed to you as well. Until next time.
Alias Mary Smith
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
How Sweet it is!
First, Happy Birthday Dad! I love you!
Now, I weighed in on Saturday.....good news! Another 4.4 down and only, well, way too many pounds to count.
I had worked out consistently every day. I think that really makes a difference. Racked up lots of activity points that I didn't use and didn't break into any weekly points.
The week started out good, an hour of aerobic activity on Saturday, then Sunday, then today I started getting sick. Ronnie had the flu last week, and I think he has passed it on to me. Hopefully, I won't be sick for long, but there is no way I am working out today.
Hopefully, I will get better really fast and be able to get moving again tomorrow or Wednesday.
On a side note, I have been craving KFC something fierce. I am not sure why. I don't usually eat there but once or twice a year anyway, so I am not sure why it is consuming my thoughts. I only want the chicken, I don't like cole slaw, and their corn isn't great, so I just want chicken. Can't decide if I should just go ahead and get a piece or 2 of chicken or if this is a craving that I need to kick. I am open to any thoughts you might have.
Here's to hoping you are a loser too!
Alias Mary Smith
Now, I weighed in on Saturday.....good news! Another 4.4 down and only, well, way too many pounds to count.
I had worked out consistently every day. I think that really makes a difference. Racked up lots of activity points that I didn't use and didn't break into any weekly points.
The week started out good, an hour of aerobic activity on Saturday, then Sunday, then today I started getting sick. Ronnie had the flu last week, and I think he has passed it on to me. Hopefully, I won't be sick for long, but there is no way I am working out today.
Hopefully, I will get better really fast and be able to get moving again tomorrow or Wednesday.
On a side note, I have been craving KFC something fierce. I am not sure why. I don't usually eat there but once or twice a year anyway, so I am not sure why it is consuming my thoughts. I only want the chicken, I don't like cole slaw, and their corn isn't great, so I just want chicken. Can't decide if I should just go ahead and get a piece or 2 of chicken or if this is a craving that I need to kick. I am open to any thoughts you might have.
Here's to hoping you are a loser too!
Alias Mary Smith
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Frustrated!
This past week I only lost .8 of a pound. Not even a whole pound! What the heck! I knew it would slow down, but really? Not even a pound?
I have stepped up my workout to 5 days instead of 4. Increased the time from 35 minutes to 40 of yoga, 10-15 minutes of step, and 13 minutes of boxing. I even began working out using hand weights to build my upper body strength.
Hopefully, this will pay off. I am looking for a big loss Saturday. I have left 1 to 2 points on the table every day just to make sure that I don't go over......
Still committed to the goal. I will be successful this time.
Hoping I am still a loser!
Alias Mary Smith
I have stepped up my workout to 5 days instead of 4. Increased the time from 35 minutes to 40 of yoga, 10-15 minutes of step, and 13 minutes of boxing. I even began working out using hand weights to build my upper body strength.
Hopefully, this will pay off. I am looking for a big loss Saturday. I have left 1 to 2 points on the table every day just to make sure that I don't go over......
Still committed to the goal. I will be successful this time.
Hoping I am still a loser!
Alias Mary Smith
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
3 Weeks! Tearing it up!
Last week I lost another 4.8 pounds, bringing my total to 11 pounds gone since January 1. Remember, my goal is to lose 60 pounds by mid July for my birthday cruise.
Last week was good, I was in routine, worked out 4 or 5? maybe days last week and I am sure that is helping my weight loss.
Hopefully, I will lose another 4 or 5 pounds Saturday....although I know this wonderful treat can't last forever. I hope that you are doing as well at your resolutions as I am, if you made one. Good luck and make this year the year that you change your life.
Still a loser!
Alias Mary Smith
Last week was good, I was in routine, worked out 4 or 5? maybe days last week and I am sure that is helping my weight loss.
Hopefully, I will lose another 4 or 5 pounds Saturday....although I know this wonderful treat can't last forever. I hope that you are doing as well at your resolutions as I am, if you made one. Good luck and make this year the year that you change your life.
Still a loser!
Alias Mary Smith
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
2 Down and still counting
It's been about 2 and 1/2 weeks since I've written anything.....but I am happy to report I am still going strong!
Last week was difficult. I was on the road for 2 full days and out of town staying in a B & B for 4 days, eating almost every meal out. I was also out of routine. I am a routine oriented person, a little set in my ways since I have gotten older, but I had a great time and it was so worth it. My son graduated, and I was probably the most proud mom on the planet.
I stuck to the plan while driving on the way out there and on the way back. It was Monday's all you can eat mexican buffet lunch that I probably ate too much of. I stayed away from the cheese, started with salad, but still ate alot of meat. Once again I was uncomfortably full. Then we went to Pizza Hut for dinner. I am a pizza junkie. I love it all. However, I limited myself to 2 slices of thin crust pepperoni instead of half of the supreme with extra cheese. Tuesday lunch was a bit better, salad from Sonic with grilled chicken. However, dinner was a bit over the edge. They brought out hot bread with real butter.....and you probably know the rest of that story. I did have a salad from the most awesome salad bar I have ever seen. Then I ordered green chili stew for dinner, and they brought out more hot bread with butter. It was really good.
And now for the results when I weighed in on Saturday??????? I STAYED THE SAME! I was so excited that I hadn't gained any weight, which I thought I might. Also, I didn't exercise at all for the whole week. I did get right back on track when I got back on Thursday and have been since.
This week I am using my Wii fit to do Yoga for 1/2 an hour every other day, as well as the advanced step and rhythm boxing. I like knocking out the bag at the end of every session on the boxing.
Today I did my Yoga, did the running activity, which winded me, then rode my bike with my Kube and music. The problem is that the first 5 songs are all fast kick butt songs, which means I rode really hard for the first 15 minutes or so, which made it really difficult to smoke and sing. But then, I barely made it home from the front of the neighborhood. I thought I would die. My legs hurt so bad! I did manage to push through it to get home, but only because there was no other way to get there. If there had been, I probably would have taken it. And all I got for an hours' worth of exercise were 4 stinking activity points! What the heck! It sure felt like I should have gotten about 15 activity points.
My goal is to lose 60 pounds by July 18. My friend is taking me on a 5 day cruise for my birthday! I am so excited. It is also a really great goal to work toward. THANK YOU SUSAN!
The one thing I don't understand is how that movie stars do it. I know they must not really eat to stay so thin. Their body is so much of their identity. I am thankful that I am not a movie star! I would be the most body dense woman in the spotlight! Although I have to say that I am so looking forward to looking better and feeling better. It would also be really nice if all my clothes weren't so tight! Another week and a half down.
Hoping for a big loss this week.......
Alias Mary Smith
Last week was difficult. I was on the road for 2 full days and out of town staying in a B & B for 4 days, eating almost every meal out. I was also out of routine. I am a routine oriented person, a little set in my ways since I have gotten older, but I had a great time and it was so worth it. My son graduated, and I was probably the most proud mom on the planet.
I stuck to the plan while driving on the way out there and on the way back. It was Monday's all you can eat mexican buffet lunch that I probably ate too much of. I stayed away from the cheese, started with salad, but still ate alot of meat. Once again I was uncomfortably full. Then we went to Pizza Hut for dinner. I am a pizza junkie. I love it all. However, I limited myself to 2 slices of thin crust pepperoni instead of half of the supreme with extra cheese. Tuesday lunch was a bit better, salad from Sonic with grilled chicken. However, dinner was a bit over the edge. They brought out hot bread with real butter.....and you probably know the rest of that story. I did have a salad from the most awesome salad bar I have ever seen. Then I ordered green chili stew for dinner, and they brought out more hot bread with butter. It was really good.
And now for the results when I weighed in on Saturday??????? I STAYED THE SAME! I was so excited that I hadn't gained any weight, which I thought I might. Also, I didn't exercise at all for the whole week. I did get right back on track when I got back on Thursday and have been since.
This week I am using my Wii fit to do Yoga for 1/2 an hour every other day, as well as the advanced step and rhythm boxing. I like knocking out the bag at the end of every session on the boxing.
Today I did my Yoga, did the running activity, which winded me, then rode my bike with my Kube and music. The problem is that the first 5 songs are all fast kick butt songs, which means I rode really hard for the first 15 minutes or so, which made it really difficult to smoke and sing. But then, I barely made it home from the front of the neighborhood. I thought I would die. My legs hurt so bad! I did manage to push through it to get home, but only because there was no other way to get there. If there had been, I probably would have taken it. And all I got for an hours' worth of exercise were 4 stinking activity points! What the heck! It sure felt like I should have gotten about 15 activity points.
My goal is to lose 60 pounds by July 18. My friend is taking me on a 5 day cruise for my birthday! I am so excited. It is also a really great goal to work toward. THANK YOU SUSAN!
The one thing I don't understand is how that movie stars do it. I know they must not really eat to stay so thin. Their body is so much of their identity. I am thankful that I am not a movie star! I would be the most body dense woman in the spotlight! Although I have to say that I am so looking forward to looking better and feeling better. It would also be really nice if all my clothes weren't so tight! Another week and a half down.
Hoping for a big loss this week.......
Alias Mary Smith
Friday, January 7, 2011
1 Week Down
I have 1 week down on my quest to eat healthier, lose weight, and get in shape. Actually, it hasn't been as difficult as I expected. The headaches lasted longer than expected, I was hungry more than I thought I would be, but other than that, it's been a piece of cake!
I don't weigh in until tomorrow, so I have no idea whether I have lost weight or gained weight, but I do have my fingers crossed. This next week will be much more difficult, since I will be out of routine, but hopefully, I won't do too bad.
Now I am working on changing bad habits. Eating can no longer be my back up plan for stress management. Now, since I have experienced hunger (for the first time in ages), I am eating when I am hungry. No eating out of boredom, nervousness, happiness, loneliness, or sadness. Now, I am trying to only eat when I am hungry. And not the pig portions I so love! Moderation is the key! I am really working hard on eating only what I need and then waiting for a while to see if I am still hungry or if I am satisfied. I haven't been so full I could hardly move all week! I am so proud of myself.
I have also managed to ride my bike and work out using the Wii. It is pretty sad when you can say that a video game made you break a sweat, but my Wii did. The worst part of the Wii is stepping on the workout step and the stupid machine groaning at you. Whose brilliant idea was that? I am wondering if the stupid machine will go Yeah! when I actually am weighing closer to what I should or if it will always groan at me. Someone out there has a really twisted sense of humor.....
I am asking for all prayers out there that I will manage to do ok next week and not beat myself up if I have some setbacks. I am trying the old AA trick of 1 day at a time. Whoever came up with that strategy truly is brilliant! That actually does work, because most of us can do anything for just one day.
One of the upper management talking heads sent out an email today about motivation and overall good things to live by. There were 2 of them on there that I will use. The first thing is to ask yourself this question every morning when you get up. "What are the three most important things I need to do today that will help me create the success I desire?” and the second thing is another question and statement when you go to bed at night: "What did I accomplish today?" and then spend a little time going over what I am thankful for that day. I think looking for the good stuff every day will certainly help me become a better person.
If all of these self improvement strategies that I am working on actually work, I am going to be one heck of a woman. Maybe a little closer to "Saint Mary". And for all you doubting James' out there, just stand back and watch!
Aiming to be a better person next time........
Alias Mary Smith
I don't weigh in until tomorrow, so I have no idea whether I have lost weight or gained weight, but I do have my fingers crossed. This next week will be much more difficult, since I will be out of routine, but hopefully, I won't do too bad.
Now I am working on changing bad habits. Eating can no longer be my back up plan for stress management. Now, since I have experienced hunger (for the first time in ages), I am eating when I am hungry. No eating out of boredom, nervousness, happiness, loneliness, or sadness. Now, I am trying to only eat when I am hungry. And not the pig portions I so love! Moderation is the key! I am really working hard on eating only what I need and then waiting for a while to see if I am still hungry or if I am satisfied. I haven't been so full I could hardly move all week! I am so proud of myself.
I have also managed to ride my bike and work out using the Wii. It is pretty sad when you can say that a video game made you break a sweat, but my Wii did. The worst part of the Wii is stepping on the workout step and the stupid machine groaning at you. Whose brilliant idea was that? I am wondering if the stupid machine will go Yeah! when I actually am weighing closer to what I should or if it will always groan at me. Someone out there has a really twisted sense of humor.....
I am asking for all prayers out there that I will manage to do ok next week and not beat myself up if I have some setbacks. I am trying the old AA trick of 1 day at a time. Whoever came up with that strategy truly is brilliant! That actually does work, because most of us can do anything for just one day.
One of the upper management talking heads sent out an email today about motivation and overall good things to live by. There were 2 of them on there that I will use. The first thing is to ask yourself this question every morning when you get up. "What are the three most important things I need to do today that will help me create the success I desire?” and the second thing is another question and statement when you go to bed at night: "What did I accomplish today?" and then spend a little time going over what I am thankful for that day. I think looking for the good stuff every day will certainly help me become a better person.
If all of these self improvement strategies that I am working on actually work, I am going to be one heck of a woman. Maybe a little closer to "Saint Mary". And for all you doubting James' out there, just stand back and watch!
Aiming to be a better person next time........
Alias Mary Smith
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Hungry!!!
I started Weight Watchers on Saturday, January 1, 2011. I did great day 1 and day 2. However, I had to go to work day 3. Teaching a class (really just facilitating) from 8-5:15, and by the time I left to go home, I thought I was going to chew my arm off! I didn't really have time to fill up on fruits and veggies all day like I did on days 1 and 2, and apparently this makes a difference! I had only had 7 pointsplus by the time I sat down to my Smart Ones lasagna dinner. I understand why I was hungry yesterday, but why am I starving today?
Again, I have not been able to eat all those fruits and veggies, but when I am in a classroom, I am not going to be able to constantly fill my face with food, even if it has a 0 pointplus value. I really do need to get this under control.
Also, I thought I would be past the headache stage by day 4, but my head is pounding! I did work out for 30 minutes today, and did some yoga poses to stretch my muscles, and my head is still hurting. Not sure why..........
I will be consistent and stick with the plan, I love the new Weight Watchers plan, I am just so uncomfortable. I hate feeling hungry AND having a headache.
Hanging in there.......
Alias Mary Smith
Again, I have not been able to eat all those fruits and veggies, but when I am in a classroom, I am not going to be able to constantly fill my face with food, even if it has a 0 pointplus value. I really do need to get this under control.
Also, I thought I would be past the headache stage by day 4, but my head is pounding! I did work out for 30 minutes today, and did some yoga poses to stretch my muscles, and my head is still hurting. Not sure why..........
I will be consistent and stick with the plan, I love the new Weight Watchers plan, I am just so uncomfortable. I hate feeling hungry AND having a headache.
Hanging in there.......
Alias Mary Smith
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