Morning Pills (8:00 am):
Multi-Vitamin
Calcium
Wellbutrin
B12 Sublingual
Prilosec
Breakfast (9:00 am):
Protein Smoothie made with:
10 oz. Tropical Blend Diet V8 Splash
1 scoop of Vanilla Max Protein
2 tsp. Fiber Supplement
1/2 Goya Fruta Mango Fruit Pulp
Frozen Peaches & Strawberries
Slip Up (9:15 am):
1/4 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie
My absolute favorite cookie flavor at work is this cookie. It is a seasonal flavor so it is only around for 3 months. Today the receptionist decided to put them out as samples and when I walked by this morning I just took one without even really thinking. Thankfully it shook me back to reality and I have resisted the urge every other time I've walked by today. I am praying for strength to resist the rest of the day.
Physical Activity (11:30 am):
Swam 26 laps (650 yards) in 30 minutes
Lunch (1:30 pm):
1 Hard Boiled Egg
Chicken & Couscous Salad
Afternoon Snack (4:00 pm):
4 Murray's Sugar Free Fudge Dipped Mint Cookies
Slip Up (4:25 pm):
1/4 Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookie
Grabbed another piece on my way out the door. Grrrr.
Dinner (6:30 pm):
5 small Meatballs
Slice of Light Provolone Cheese
Sprinkle of Parmesan Cheese
Evening Snack (7:15 pm):
3/4 of a regular Gelati from Rita's made with
Sugar-Free Citrus Green Tea Italian Ice
Slenderita Custard
I should have stopped at like half way through the Gelati as I ended up feeling way uncomfortable and bloated when I finally slowed down and realized I was past full. Just a reminder I need to S.L.O.W. down when I eat.
Physical Activity:
Walked 1.7 Miles
After taking my nieces to Rita's, they didn't want to go home yet so we walked around downtown. I was glad to do it as I was totally uncomfortable after eating too much and could use the movement and it hasn't been unbelievably hot lately which is great.
Spiritual/Mental/Emotional Work:
Spending time with my nieces is always good for me mentally and emotionally!
Oh and getting my registration information and official loan confirmation for school was also great emotionally and mentally.
Fluids for the Day:
20 oz. Protein Smoothie
20 oz. SoBe Lifewater Black & Blue Berry
20 oz. Water
Evening Vitamins:
Multi-Vitamin
Iron
Showing posts with label Exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Exercise. Show all posts
Monday, August 2, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
A Slight Update/Change to this Blog
I have decided that in order to keep myself slightly more accountable, I am going to attempt to use this blog as a way of keeping track of my daily food intake and activity.
From now on, expect to see a post a day with a list of what I've eaten that day, along with any movement or activity I've done. I will also likely include any thoughts or feelings on the day. I will not necessarily be tracking any stats, like calories or protein, because, as previously mentioned, I do not feel that this sort of militancy is beneficial for me personally. On some days, I may take an inventory of these stats to gauge things but it will not be an every day thing.
Should I feel the need to share how I made or where I got what I ate, I will do so but also feel free to ask if something you see strikes you. I am always happy to share what foods have been beneficial to me on this journey.
I will still continue to write other random blog entries as they come to me. I realize not everyone cares to read someone else's daily food and activity journal so feel free to skip any blogs with titles that are just the day and date as these will be my food and activity logs.
As always, thank you guys soooo much for your support and encouragement!
From now on, expect to see a post a day with a list of what I've eaten that day, along with any movement or activity I've done. I will also likely include any thoughts or feelings on the day. I will not necessarily be tracking any stats, like calories or protein, because, as previously mentioned, I do not feel that this sort of militancy is beneficial for me personally. On some days, I may take an inventory of these stats to gauge things but it will not be an every day thing.
Should I feel the need to share how I made or where I got what I ate, I will do so but also feel free to ask if something you see strikes you. I am always happy to share what foods have been beneficial to me on this journey.
I will still continue to write other random blog entries as they come to me. I realize not everyone cares to read someone else's daily food and activity journal so feel free to skip any blogs with titles that are just the day and date as these will be my food and activity logs.
As always, thank you guys soooo much for your support and encouragement!
Friday, July 16, 2010
I am NOT a runner!!!
It's official...
I AM NOT A RUNNER!
I have been getting back into follow all my lovely YouTube subscriptions to help get me over this hump with which I've been struggling. It seems a lot of my fellow WLS vets have taken up running. Well, I have never been to keen on running but I know my pup is so today on our walk, I tried to mix it up and add some running. Well, as I said, I am NOT a runner!
Since I'm active in TNT, I know a lot of runners and I've also learned that anyone can do it but there are certain people who's physiques lend themselves to running more so then others. Needless to say, I do NOT have one of these physiques.
At other times in my life I may have beat myself up for this but honestly, I don't much mind. I do love a good walk and I know that is just as beneficial and also less stress on my joints. So, maybe I will never be a runner, or maybe I will learn to love it once I am down another 50-60 lbs or so. Who knows? But, either way, I am not beating myself up about it. Whether or not I am running or walking, I am still moving, which is something I didn't do very much of when I was 350 lbs.
So today's revelation is just a simple realization that moving in ways I like, matter far more then exactly how I am moving. All in all, not a bad thing of which to be reminded.
And to all you runners out there, God bless ya!
I AM NOT A RUNNER!
I have been getting back into follow all my lovely YouTube subscriptions to help get me over this hump with which I've been struggling. It seems a lot of my fellow WLS vets have taken up running. Well, I have never been to keen on running but I know my pup is so today on our walk, I tried to mix it up and add some running. Well, as I said, I am NOT a runner!
Since I'm active in TNT, I know a lot of runners and I've also learned that anyone can do it but there are certain people who's physiques lend themselves to running more so then others. Needless to say, I do NOT have one of these physiques.
At other times in my life I may have beat myself up for this but honestly, I don't much mind. I do love a good walk and I know that is just as beneficial and also less stress on my joints. So, maybe I will never be a runner, or maybe I will learn to love it once I am down another 50-60 lbs or so. Who knows? But, either way, I am not beating myself up about it. Whether or not I am running or walking, I am still moving, which is something I didn't do very much of when I was 350 lbs.
So today's revelation is just a simple realization that moving in ways I like, matter far more then exactly how I am moving. All in all, not a bad thing of which to be reminded.
And to all you runners out there, God bless ya!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Move it and lose it, Toots!
I move. You move. We all move.
I don't exercise. I despise exercise. Exercise sucks. It hurts. It's hot. It makes me cranky just thinking about it. It shall be forever known as the "e-word".
Part of the whole WLS journey is adding the dreaded e-word into your routine. I tried doing it and failed miserably so I stopped. I stopped e-wording and started moving. Moving suits me so much more then the e-word ever did or will.
The e-word is a loaded word. It gets thrown around so much that it's become heavy with expectations. I don't do well with those sorts of things because I am a perfectionist. I MUST get my 30 minutes in a day. I MUST sweat this much. I MUST get my heart rate up to this level. BALONEY!!!!
So, now I move. I listen to my lovely little (well smaller then before) body and she tells me what feels good and right. She knows when I need a walk instead of a cookie. She knows when a dip in the pool will do me just fine. She knows when dancing around my room to really random music will make my heart sing. She knows when chasing after a stinky mutt will actually be fun and not a penalty for not locking the gate. She knows when that Pilate's class at the Y, that always leaves her just a little more sore then it seems like it should at the time, is actually just what the doctor ordered.
You see, up until recently I didn't trust her. I lived solely in my head and heart and forgot to give my lovely little body a say in what I was doing with her. Shame on me! She has a lot of great things to say and low and behold all this moving actually not only appeases Miss Corpal Loveliness but also eases and appeases the intellectual and emotional lovelinesses as well! Who'da thunk it???
Does this mean that I always listen to Miss CL? Nah! Sometimes I can be a stubborn ox but I am learning more and more to listen to her and move it, move it, move it!
I always feel so good once all's said and done and it's not even that ego stroke kind of, "I rock I did something good for myself. I deserve a cookie." kind of feeling good either. It is the my-lovely-lady-lumps-are-sore-and-lethargic-and-worked-all-to-goodness feeling good. I sit down and I can feel each and every muscle I have so long neglected. I can feel how each one connects to one another and to my lovely bones and tendons and how because of them I can MOVE in the first place! I can feel them cool down after being warm from use and sheer pleasure of it all.
So, every day I try and listen to Miss Corporal Lovely and move when she says move. It works out so much better then the evil e-word. You really should try it sometime.
I don't exercise. I despise exercise. Exercise sucks. It hurts. It's hot. It makes me cranky just thinking about it. It shall be forever known as the "e-word".
Part of the whole WLS journey is adding the dreaded e-word into your routine. I tried doing it and failed miserably so I stopped. I stopped e-wording and started moving. Moving suits me so much more then the e-word ever did or will.
The e-word is a loaded word. It gets thrown around so much that it's become heavy with expectations. I don't do well with those sorts of things because I am a perfectionist. I MUST get my 30 minutes in a day. I MUST sweat this much. I MUST get my heart rate up to this level. BALONEY!!!!
So, now I move. I listen to my lovely little (well smaller then before) body and she tells me what feels good and right. She knows when I need a walk instead of a cookie. She knows when a dip in the pool will do me just fine. She knows when dancing around my room to really random music will make my heart sing. She knows when chasing after a stinky mutt will actually be fun and not a penalty for not locking the gate. She knows when that Pilate's class at the Y, that always leaves her just a little more sore then it seems like it should at the time, is actually just what the doctor ordered.
You see, up until recently I didn't trust her. I lived solely in my head and heart and forgot to give my lovely little body a say in what I was doing with her. Shame on me! She has a lot of great things to say and low and behold all this moving actually not only appeases Miss Corpal Loveliness but also eases and appeases the intellectual and emotional lovelinesses as well! Who'da thunk it???
Does this mean that I always listen to Miss CL? Nah! Sometimes I can be a stubborn ox but I am learning more and more to listen to her and move it, move it, move it!
I always feel so good once all's said and done and it's not even that ego stroke kind of, "I rock I did something good for myself. I deserve a cookie." kind of feeling good either. It is the my-lovely-lady-lumps-are-sore-and-lethargic-and-worked-all-to-goodness feeling good. I sit down and I can feel each and every muscle I have so long neglected. I can feel how each one connects to one another and to my lovely bones and tendons and how because of them I can MOVE in the first place! I can feel them cool down after being warm from use and sheer pleasure of it all.
So, every day I try and listen to Miss Corporal Lovely and move when she says move. It works out so much better then the evil e-word. You really should try it sometime.
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