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StartingOver

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  1. StartingOver

    Wed 1/17

    By StartingOver,

    Yesterday was rough. We were pretty much snowed in again and didn't want to take the chance of wrecking the car driving to the gym;therefore, no gym. I tried to keep everything low carb yesterday but I grazed all day and finally ate a pastry in the evening.
     
    My successes yesterday were getting all of my protein and getting all of my water. Yea me!
     
    This morning I've already been to the gym. I walked 80minutes on the treadmill. I plan on working out 2x per day. Once in the morning before the kids are up, and then in the evening with Freddy. Right now I just plan on using the gym, but as the weather turns warmer and drier I'll be making my way back to the track.
     
    So far today I've eaten well:
     
    Breakfast:
    2 1/2 sausage links
     
    Snack:
    Protein drink
  2. StartingOver

    Back on track

    By StartingOver,

    Funny how weight can be relative. I'm laughing right now reading my last entry. It's been 9+ months and I wish I weighed 264.5, heck I'd take 265! Oh well. I'm back on track and that's the important thing. I've gotten very good at giving myself pep talks and keeping a positive attitude. I know that is key. I find myself on occasion feeling depressed about how much I weigh now compared to a year ago, or thinking about how I thought that by this point I would be at or close to goal. Who knew I'd have a beautiful little baby girl and hit a temporary road block with losing weight. Thinking about it doesn't change anything, so I have to look to today to what I'm going to do to change my eating behavior and my exercise routine, and look to all that the future holds for my health and weight.
     
    I've been on track now just a short few days, but I feel very powerful. It's that feeling of accomplishment. I've gone to the gym like I committed. I've been drinking protein and water. I've set some very high goals for my weight loss. I know that they are very high and somewhat unrealistic.
     
    I am participating in the National Body Challenge, which started this past Saturday 1/13 and goes until 3/10 (8weeks) My goal is to lose 50lbs in these 8 weeks. I know I have to work harder than ever to accomplish this.
     
    My next goal is to weigh under 181 by July 10th (Isabel's 1st birthday). That's just about 100 in 6 months.
     
    Focus, focus, focus
  4. StartingOver
    5:30am-maybe 20 red grapes in the car on the way to work.
    9:00am-2 white cheddar rice cakes
    10am 6 strawberries and 1/2 can tuna with 2 pickle spears
    12p - grilled cheese sandwich with fries
    3p- 3 snickerdoodle cookies
    6pm - filet of cod, 1/4 c. rice pilaf, 1/2 c. string beans
    8pm - bowl of mint choc. chip ice cream
    5? thin mint girl scout cookies
    5? potato chips
     
    Lots of water
    1/4 can caffeine free soda (not diet)
  5. StartingOver
    Reality has hit, hard. I decided to weigh myself this morning as I was getting ready for work. Even before I stepped on the scale that I haven't used now for months, I gave myself a pep talk. I tried to convince myself that the weight I knew I've gained was okay because after all I am pregnant. I convinced myself even before lifting one toe toward the horrible weighing machine that whatever the display read I would not let it ruin my day. Finally, I gained the courage to make the step onto the scale and it read 119.5. I was confused. Oops! Someone set the scale to Kg (probably my foreign-born spouse who can make total sense out of the meteric system). Okay trying again, now with the scale settings properly adjusted, it read "264.5". Holy crap! That's 30lbs since November!!! Yes, I know that I'm pregnant, but the recommended weight gain for overweight women is like 15lbs or something. I am not disappointed that I've gained weight with my pregnancy, it's the amount of weight that I'm disappointed in.
     
    So, analyzing the situation, I know what has happened. 1) I haven't exercised all winter. 2) I eat ice cream or chips or popcorn or candy or chocolate on a daily basis. (an 8 count box of ice cream drumsticks in 2 days) 3) Having my band unfilled in December was not a good idea-I have no restriction nor do I have self control.
     
    I am just out of control. Really. I've known this for a while now, but I have finally decided to face the reality of the situation. I've been warned by my OB/GYN that the hospital I plan on having my baby at will not deliver a woman with a BMI over 40 (I think)-maybe it's that they won't take a pregnant woman with a BMI over 40 because of the weight they'll gain, then they'll be well over a 40 BMI when they deliver. Whatever. I need to start eating healthier and exercising. BTW-the scale at her office read 258 2 weeks ago. Either I've gained 6lbs in 2 weeks or our scales are not calibrated the same. I'm praying for the latter.
     
    I need to make some changes, now! It sounds so easy. 1) Eat healthy, nutritious food. 2) Move your body.
     
    I definately am not looking to lose weight, again I am pregnant and I'm well read on the topic of weightloss during pregnancy. Still, my focus should be to get back to the basics of being banded (I've nearly forgot that I have a band except for the occasional morning PB on a bagel or some other type of bread).
     
    Here is the agreement that I've made with myself.
    1) Completely cut out candy,ice cream and junk food
    2) Limit liquids to water, crystal light, lowfat milk (no soda!!!)
    3) Eat fish 3 times/week (not fried)-omega3's are so good for ya!
    4) Exercise daily even if the weather is crappy, I will find a place and time everyday to at least take a 20-30 minute walk.
     
    I know that I need to get back on track not only for me and my health, but for the little girl living in my womb. I know that I'm way less moody and more energetic when I eat well and get my exercise. Oh yeah, and my skin looks great, I guess it's the protein.
     
    There's my plan all layed out.

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