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Steadfast in September
barbhat13
Posts: 725 Member
Couch MusingFour months left in this year...looking back, I have chosen bad habits over healthy ones since Easter...had two minor surgeries which gave me excuses to eat whatever. Screwed up my lab work that i had worked so hard to get in a good range. Just threw out good nutrition
. I have logged almost 100% for 2 months now. and lost and regained same 2-3 pounds after gaining 13 pounds since Easter! No Excuses.
We must get back on track!
Sept plan
1.Be calorie conscious...
2. No sweets at all till daughter's birthday in October
3. Decrease processed and fast foods...my plan is shrimp tacos without the tortilla chips and salsa!
4. Increase exertion of my training...i can burn 1000 calories during a triathalon session but thinking my body has adjusted so I need to increase metabolism...do speeds that will ramp up my heartbeat
5. Use gym once a week to use different muscles..( I have used bad weather as excuse as I train only outside)
6. Check out yoga? totally failed Pilates! too many tendon problems
7. Drink more water and work on Diet Coke addiction ( drinking it for breakfast...such bad chemicals!)
8. More green veggies...
9. Look for healthier foods to change eating habits...better fats etc
10. Keep processed foods off grocery list and out of house ...
Onward!!!
. I have logged almost 100% for 2 months now. and lost and regained same 2-3 pounds after gaining 13 pounds since Easter! No Excuses.
We must get back on track!
Sept plan
1.Be calorie conscious...
2. No sweets at all till daughter's birthday in October
3. Decrease processed and fast foods...my plan is shrimp tacos without the tortilla chips and salsa!
4. Increase exertion of my training...i can burn 1000 calories during a triathalon session but thinking my body has adjusted so I need to increase metabolism...do speeds that will ramp up my heartbeat
5. Use gym once a week to use different muscles..( I have used bad weather as excuse as I train only outside)
6. Check out yoga? totally failed Pilates! too many tendon problems
7. Drink more water and work on Diet Coke addiction ( drinking it for breakfast...such bad chemicals!)
8. More green veggies...
9. Look for healthier foods to change eating habits...better fats etc
10. Keep processed foods off grocery list and out of house ...
Onward!!!
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had good race Saturday. 1.2 mile swim in the Gulf of Mexico! but terrible side view photo of me at finish line....bulging belly! just dont realize how overweight I am....but serious about being calorie conscious to get back on track.
after race, took recreational 15 bike ride to a old spring park. training buddy in photo
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Yesterday was the first time since Sept 1st that I didn't go over calories! Only 364 more days like that, and I'll reach my weight goal!1
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MidMonth Checkin
1.decreased calorie amt by 100 in Sept
2. changed to non dairy spread for toast..coconut oil based
3. toast one piece of bread at a time...i always eat at least two but trying to reprogram brain to smaller portions
4. havent made it to the gym yet...
5. down by 3 lbs but have yo-yo'ed for months but for today...lowest weight in 3 months...10 more to lose to catch up where I was in April.
6. sorely lacking in veggies
7. not even going to discuss diet coke
Onward!
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good change in habits
no fast food on Friday
healthy choices at grocery store
usually friday night is super sugar cheat night.
please note veggies propped up on diet coke bottle0 -
Out of financial desperation (upcoming trip with two teenagers) I've been forcing myself to eat at home, and carry my soup and yogurt for lunch at work. I've been cooking enough for 3 meals and boxing up leftovers for two nights. Then I use my usual mantra "Eat the food that's already paid for" or in this case, the food that's already cooked!
I've used the riced cauliflower before, but not the squash or the blend.0 -
aha! rowing machine not used in 6 months so with daughter's help, moved it out of my house,into big SUV and to her house! best decluttering of the year!
still yo-yo'ing weight but with 5lbs loss and regain....1 -
I've gone over calories a few times this last week, but eating at home seems to be working. My weight is down for the first time in several months! I need to work on not sabotaging myself on the weekends though!
Hope everyone has been having a good week. If not, we're here to offer moral support!1 -
Sept Review
1.Be calorie conscious...yes.logging dsily
2. No sweets at all till daughter's birthday in Octoberbetter
3. Decrease processed and fast foods...my plan is shrimp tacos without the tortilla chips and salsa!better
4. Increase exertion of my training...i can burn 1000 calories during a triathalon session but thinking my body has adjusted so I need to increase metabolism...do speeds that will ramp up my heartbeatworking on tnis especially swimming
5. Use gym once a week to use different muscles..nope
6. Check out yoga? totally failed Pilates! too many tendon problemsnope
7. Drink more water and work on Diet Coke addiction ( drinking it for breakfast...such bad chemicals!)terrible!
8. More green veggies...yes...green giant riced veggies
9. Look for healthier foods to change eating habits...better fats etcyes
10. Keep processed foods off grocery list and out of house ...better
Sept....weight yo-yo 5 lbs
checked back and 10lbs less than one year ago but gained so much since Easter
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