So I'm still not on a one-hundred percent "healthy" lifestyle as of yet, however, I was thinking earlier about the food choices I've made in the last couple days, and there are things I have done that I am actually kind of proud of and a teensie but excited about.
Anyone who knows me knows that I am not a fan of my vegetables. I don't like to eat them. I think they are boring. And I hate feeling like I'm eating a plant instead of food (ignore the fact that they are plants). So the fact that in the last couple days I have consciously made the choices to eat vegetables is a big positive thing for me.
I went to Subway while at work the other day and got a 6" Turkey.. and for whatever the reason, I ended up added not only my boring old lettuce and the occasional tomato, but I opted for a pile of onions and peperoncinis. This was all after I purchased a bag of carrots and an apple on my way to work and had eaten several carrots in the car.
Then to add on, today I was out with a couple friends and we grabbed lunch at this new-to-us restaurant, and I got a burger that was loaded with pico de gallo, avocado, lettuce, and instead of fries on the side, I got fruit. And for the record, that burger was THE BEST burger I have ever had.
Finally, at work tonight, I was on break and decided to pull out my carrots and ate a ton of them. I actually wanted them instead of the girl scout cookies on the table.
I am really proud of myself because I have been definitely trying to eat better and I know that incorporating the fresh fruits and vegetables is an important part of that. I want to train myself to crave them instead of the normal crap food I eat. I am also pleased with myself for trying things that weren't necessarily new, but for being open to experience the tastes again before making a final judgement on their flavor :)
Monday, March 5, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
It's been a while
I haven't written anything in quite a long time! Last term I got extremely side tracked with school and work and kind of stopped watching my weight and what I was eating. I ended up gaining back between 5-10 pounds, but since then, I have managed to get back down to my 210. I'm pretty happy about that.
It is definitely hard to focus on being healthy when life throws us so many twists and turns. I have been taking more credits this term than I have ever taken in college, and I have been working on top of that. It leaves little time to focus on planning meals and keeping healthy options on hand. Along with the large number of credits, I had some changes to my financial situation that I hadn't planned for. That definitely threw me a curve ball. I was not as prepared as I should have been, therefore have been dealing with added unnecessary stress.
But in the long run, I am getting back on track. Some of the things I have been doing to try and stick to a plan have been simple things mostly. For example, I rarely have time to prepare food in advance, so instead of grabbing greasy food, I have been purchasing things that include more vegetables, less fats and sugars, and are more fulfilling in general. This has made a large improvement. I've also noticed that my pace has quickened, which is a good sign to me. I can feel my body makeup changing. I notice more strength in my arms and legs, and my waistline has been getting smaller.
What I am really excited about, though, is that next term I will be able to enroll in a really amazing PE class that will help me so much. I find the PE classes to be very relaxing and stress-relieving, even though they make me crazy sore. I feel like I'm ready to dedicate myself once again to staying focused on being healthy. When I make healthier choices, I feel happier in general, and that just makes everything better in life!
It is definitely hard to focus on being healthy when life throws us so many twists and turns. I have been taking more credits this term than I have ever taken in college, and I have been working on top of that. It leaves little time to focus on planning meals and keeping healthy options on hand. Along with the large number of credits, I had some changes to my financial situation that I hadn't planned for. That definitely threw me a curve ball. I was not as prepared as I should have been, therefore have been dealing with added unnecessary stress.
But in the long run, I am getting back on track. Some of the things I have been doing to try and stick to a plan have been simple things mostly. For example, I rarely have time to prepare food in advance, so instead of grabbing greasy food, I have been purchasing things that include more vegetables, less fats and sugars, and are more fulfilling in general. This has made a large improvement. I've also noticed that my pace has quickened, which is a good sign to me. I can feel my body makeup changing. I notice more strength in my arms and legs, and my waistline has been getting smaller.
What I am really excited about, though, is that next term I will be able to enroll in a really amazing PE class that will help me so much. I find the PE classes to be very relaxing and stress-relieving, even though they make me crazy sore. I feel like I'm ready to dedicate myself once again to staying focused on being healthy. When I make healthier choices, I feel happier in general, and that just makes everything better in life!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Reflecting
Well, this last week was Thanksgiving.. and I ate so much. Lucky for me, most the food was not too bad for me! I weighed in a day late, but ended up losing a pound. Yay!
On Friday after work, I did some quick shopping at Gap because they had all their dress pants on sale. I figured, I might as well grab a size 12 since my 14s are getting a little loose. When I got home, I tried on the 12s... and THEY FIT!!! Its soo crazy!! How am I even losing still?! I've lost several inches off my waist, hips, and thighs. Its so great!
In other news, I recently went to the gym with a friend, and learned a lot of amazing things about metabolism, and things I need to do or should to in order to promote weight loss and muscle building. I didn't realize that having more muscle would help burn off the fat quicker. So I think that its going to be a goal to focus on strengthening myself more than just loosing pounds. I feel like this will be an even better step in the right direction.
I also decided that I think instead of doing a PE class next term, I'm going to use the money to get a gym membership instead. This way I can work out with friends, and I could go the the gym by school or home. Still haven't totally made up my mind, but I'm optimistic.
On Friday after work, I did some quick shopping at Gap because they had all their dress pants on sale. I figured, I might as well grab a size 12 since my 14s are getting a little loose. When I got home, I tried on the 12s... and THEY FIT!!! Its soo crazy!! How am I even losing still?! I've lost several inches off my waist, hips, and thighs. Its so great!
In other news, I recently went to the gym with a friend, and learned a lot of amazing things about metabolism, and things I need to do or should to in order to promote weight loss and muscle building. I didn't realize that having more muscle would help burn off the fat quicker. So I think that its going to be a goal to focus on strengthening myself more than just loosing pounds. I feel like this will be an even better step in the right direction.
I also decided that I think instead of doing a PE class next term, I'm going to use the money to get a gym membership instead. This way I can work out with friends, and I could go the the gym by school or home. Still haven't totally made up my mind, but I'm optimistic.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Old Clothes
Today I have been going through my closet and pulling out all my clothes that I haven't worn in the last several months. I have pulled stuff from this summer, last school year, and even from before that. I grabbed things that are too bright to wear now, dresses that I dont even know why I bought. Some of the clothes I wore probably on a weekly basis. Some of the items I hardly wore at all.
While searching for more and more to get rid of, I was thinking about how much of a relief it was to see some of my larger sized items, and to just get rid of them. I had been holding onto a lot of things that at the time were great finds, like my shorts, and not wanting to get rid of them for the sake of their initial cost, and just in case I stayed the size I am.
But the reality of it is, I never want to be that size again. There is no going back up. It simply is not an option. So with this stack of lovely items in my hand, I tossed them into my giant "going away" back. It felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders.
Now, the main reason I am writing this post is because during my clothing purge, I came across a pair of old jeans that I bought probably 2 years ago. I haven't actually worn them in over a year. Curious, I decided to try them on, and what a surprise I recieved! They fit!! Not only did they fit, but there was a little extra room in the waist, and they are actually comfortable on my thighs.
This is especially significant because I honestly have been having a really difficult time with my journey these past few weeks. I have been eating terribly, not exercising nearly as much as I ought to, and not drinking as much water as I should. I felt like I was getting fatter, despite the fact that the scale says I'm maintaining. It is just frustrating to feel so gross with myself because of my poor eating habits, and to feel like I'm failing.
Being able to put on these jeans today was proof to myself that I'm not failing, and that I'm still doing better than I was 3 months ago. Its been a long journey so far, and a tough one, but I weigh 20 pounds less than I did at the beginning of August, and I can't wait to see more weight fall off, and to see myself become a healthy person.
I really hope that each of you, even if you aren't struggling with weight, takes the time to go through your closet when you have a spare moment. Get rid of the things you don't wear anymore. Get rid of the things that are rugged and worn out. And especially get rid of anything that doesn't fit because if its too big, you don't ever want to have to wear it again, and if its too small, you are going to want new things once you get that size again. Just get rid of it! You will feel so much better, and who knows, you might find some treasures like I did.
Happy weekend everyone!
While searching for more and more to get rid of, I was thinking about how much of a relief it was to see some of my larger sized items, and to just get rid of them. I had been holding onto a lot of things that at the time were great finds, like my shorts, and not wanting to get rid of them for the sake of their initial cost, and just in case I stayed the size I am.
But the reality of it is, I never want to be that size again. There is no going back up. It simply is not an option. So with this stack of lovely items in my hand, I tossed them into my giant "going away" back. It felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders.
Now, the main reason I am writing this post is because during my clothing purge, I came across a pair of old jeans that I bought probably 2 years ago. I haven't actually worn them in over a year. Curious, I decided to try them on, and what a surprise I recieved! They fit!! Not only did they fit, but there was a little extra room in the waist, and they are actually comfortable on my thighs.
This is especially significant because I honestly have been having a really difficult time with my journey these past few weeks. I have been eating terribly, not exercising nearly as much as I ought to, and not drinking as much water as I should. I felt like I was getting fatter, despite the fact that the scale says I'm maintaining. It is just frustrating to feel so gross with myself because of my poor eating habits, and to feel like I'm failing.
Being able to put on these jeans today was proof to myself that I'm not failing, and that I'm still doing better than I was 3 months ago. Its been a long journey so far, and a tough one, but I weigh 20 pounds less than I did at the beginning of August, and I can't wait to see more weight fall off, and to see myself become a healthy person.
I really hope that each of you, even if you aren't struggling with weight, takes the time to go through your closet when you have a spare moment. Get rid of the things you don't wear anymore. Get rid of the things that are rugged and worn out. And especially get rid of anything that doesn't fit because if its too big, you don't ever want to have to wear it again, and if its too small, you are going to want new things once you get that size again. Just get rid of it! You will feel so much better, and who knows, you might find some treasures like I did.
Happy weekend everyone!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
The Stress of Food
Well, to start with, I have finally made it to my 20 lb mark! Hooray! I am down to 210. It feels wonderful to make it so far! And even better to finally get off that 212-213 plateau I was stuck on for so long.
Lately there has been a lot of stress on my mind... mostly about my job, and problems I'm dealing with there. Also about school with the midterms this week. But in addition to that, food has been causing me a large amount of stress. I get so frustrated sometimes trying to figure out what to eat. Half the time I just want to forget about watching my weight, and the other half my time I get so frustrated trying to figure out what to eat that will be filling and good for me, that I either don't eat right then, or eat something I shouldn't be eating.
Of course, the other issue with the food and stress is that stress makes me want to eat even more. It makes me want to eat everything in sight and not stop eating. Obviously that is not the best idea at all. Not for anyone, whether watching weight or not. I keep wondering, when is it going to stop? When will I stop having to think so hard about what I'm eating? When will it all just come naturally?
I don't actually think that point in time will ever come, or at least not for a very long time. So in the meantime, I'm faced with making extremely conscious efforts to try my best to make healthy decisions regarding my food and exercise. The healthier I feel mentally, the healthy my actions are.
That is another reason why this is so frustrating is because being stressed, means I eat worse, which makes me feel worse about myself, then I feel depressed, and then I can't focus on my school work. Stress is probably one of the biggest problems in my life really. I am terrible at managing it.
I guess for now though, I can at least be happy that I'm losing again. Maybe I'll celebrate with a carrot salad for lunch :)
Lately there has been a lot of stress on my mind... mostly about my job, and problems I'm dealing with there. Also about school with the midterms this week. But in addition to that, food has been causing me a large amount of stress. I get so frustrated sometimes trying to figure out what to eat. Half the time I just want to forget about watching my weight, and the other half my time I get so frustrated trying to figure out what to eat that will be filling and good for me, that I either don't eat right then, or eat something I shouldn't be eating.
Of course, the other issue with the food and stress is that stress makes me want to eat even more. It makes me want to eat everything in sight and not stop eating. Obviously that is not the best idea at all. Not for anyone, whether watching weight or not. I keep wondering, when is it going to stop? When will I stop having to think so hard about what I'm eating? When will it all just come naturally?
I don't actually think that point in time will ever come, or at least not for a very long time. So in the meantime, I'm faced with making extremely conscious efforts to try my best to make healthy decisions regarding my food and exercise. The healthier I feel mentally, the healthy my actions are.
That is another reason why this is so frustrating is because being stressed, means I eat worse, which makes me feel worse about myself, then I feel depressed, and then I can't focus on my school work. Stress is probably one of the biggest problems in my life really. I am terrible at managing it.
I guess for now though, I can at least be happy that I'm losing again. Maybe I'll celebrate with a carrot salad for lunch :)
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Pants That Fit
One of my favorite parts about this whole weight loss thing, is the way my pants have been fitting (or rather not fitting). When I started, I was comfortably wearing size 16 pants in both my dress pants and my jeans. Actually, I really didn't have jeans because that number bothered me so much.
When I first bought work pants for my current job, size 14 didn't even button without feeling like death, and size 16 fit perfectly. And when I bought my denim capris this summer, again, I couldn't even button the 14's.
Exciting news folk! I now officially fit into 14's again! In both my dress pants, and denim. That is so exciting to me because its been a very long time since I've been able to wear my 14's comfortably. It's also makes me feel so proud that I've made it this small step, and its encouraging to me to keep it up! I know that with continued efforts, I can make it to a fabulous weight and pant size!
So, to smaller pants, eat well!! And stay tuned for my weigh in tomorrow!
When I first bought work pants for my current job, size 14 didn't even button without feeling like death, and size 16 fit perfectly. And when I bought my denim capris this summer, again, I couldn't even button the 14's.
Exciting news folk! I now officially fit into 14's again! In both my dress pants, and denim. That is so exciting to me because its been a very long time since I've been able to wear my 14's comfortably. It's also makes me feel so proud that I've made it this small step, and its encouraging to me to keep it up! I know that with continued efforts, I can make it to a fabulous weight and pant size!
So, to smaller pants, eat well!! And stay tuned for my weigh in tomorrow!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Maintaining
Well, this week was the first time since I started my weight-loss that I didn't lose. But more importantly, I'm okay with it.
I think part of the no-loss this week was starting school.. I allowed myself to eat a little more than I had been used to. Also, since I started my exercise class, its possible that that could have some effect on not losing.
But, I still only have to lose 1 lb a week to hit 200 by Christmas. That's pretty exciting!
Also, today I finally bought new work pants.. a size down.. and they mostly fit! I have a little bit of a pudge over the waist of the pants still, but I'm sure that they will be smoothing in another week or so.
Hopefully this week brings about some nice weight-loss results! Happy eating this week!
I think part of the no-loss this week was starting school.. I allowed myself to eat a little more than I had been used to. Also, since I started my exercise class, its possible that that could have some effect on not losing.
But, I still only have to lose 1 lb a week to hit 200 by Christmas. That's pretty exciting!
Also, today I finally bought new work pants.. a size down.. and they mostly fit! I have a little bit of a pudge over the waist of the pants still, but I'm sure that they will be smoothing in another week or so.
Hopefully this week brings about some nice weight-loss results! Happy eating this week!
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