Howdy!
So my new lifestyle of not eating meat has been going well. It'll be seven weeks on Monday!
Today I weighed in at 186.4! So that will be 21.6 pounds lost since the beginning. I love it.
I can't wait to get back into an exercise routine at Central.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Weigh In
Hot DAMN! Today is this week's official weigh in. I was not able to exercise Wednesday through Saturday. I was going to on Sunday but, of course, something came up. But today, I am going to go work out!!!! I have to.
My diet is going well. Today is day 21 of not eating meat. It has been an interesting journey. Well, actually, let's be honest. It has been really easy. Many have asked me why I chose this lifestyle. Well, there are several reasons. I will not lie and say I was not inspired by one of the students I worked with this summer. I have never thought about being a vegetarian as a lifestyle until I one of the students in my family group was a vegetarian. That is what got me to thinking about adopting the lifestyle. After thinking about it for a while, I realized that morally I wanted to do it. I hate to cook raw meat and try to avoid it at all costs. Not because I can't do it, but because it makes me nauseous. Why should I cause others to cook something for me to consume that I wouldn't even cook myself? I have a philosophy of "I will ask you to do something that I would be willing to do". This does not fall within that philosophy. Additionally, one of my best friends is a vegetarian. This last fall was her one year anniversary. My sister has been a vegetarian forever. Lastly, the dietary aspect was attractive. They always say that meat has many empty calories. I attribute my weight loss somewhat to this diet change. I am definitely happy that I decided to do this. It's officially a habit. Today is day 21 and it takes 14 days in a row to make something a habit (not scientifically proven).
Regardless--today I weighed in at 190.0. This brings me to 18 pounds lost.
My diet is going well. Today is day 21 of not eating meat. It has been an interesting journey. Well, actually, let's be honest. It has been really easy. Many have asked me why I chose this lifestyle. Well, there are several reasons. I will not lie and say I was not inspired by one of the students I worked with this summer. I have never thought about being a vegetarian as a lifestyle until I one of the students in my family group was a vegetarian. That is what got me to thinking about adopting the lifestyle. After thinking about it for a while, I realized that morally I wanted to do it. I hate to cook raw meat and try to avoid it at all costs. Not because I can't do it, but because it makes me nauseous. Why should I cause others to cook something for me to consume that I wouldn't even cook myself? I have a philosophy of "I will ask you to do something that I would be willing to do". This does not fall within that philosophy. Additionally, one of my best friends is a vegetarian. This last fall was her one year anniversary. My sister has been a vegetarian forever. Lastly, the dietary aspect was attractive. They always say that meat has many empty calories. I attribute my weight loss somewhat to this diet change. I am definitely happy that I decided to do this. It's officially a habit. Today is day 21 and it takes 14 days in a row to make something a habit (not scientifically proven).
Regardless--today I weighed in at 190.0. This brings me to 18 pounds lost.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Weigh In
Okay so today is official weigh-in day! At least for this week.
I have been keeping up a good routine of diet and exercise. Because of my recent lifestyle change, I have definitely eaten healthier and lost more weight. I just need to make sure I am consuming enough essential amino acids and vitamins. My summer job is so stressful but it is very worth it. I interact mostly with the high school graduates especially as that is a part of my position. They will be leaving on Friday. They kid around about me and Elyse being emotional. I say I won't be emotional... but who am I kidding?
The other students I have really enjoyed working with. They all have their problems but it is good to see them work through the problems. Some are not capable of working through it but at least they are in a new environment which can help them understand more about the problems.
I had a student that is dealing with so much. It breaks my heart thinking of the pain and confusion the student must be going through. This student went home but hopefully will be back to the program. I haven't really let the realization that the student is gone yet sink into my brain yet.
Anyway, I have been doing pretty well on most of my goals. I have not really been drinking much soda. I have not been drinking (not for lack of wanting... just lack of time and money). I have been working out almost every day. I have not been doing yoga... I need to get on it!!!
Anyway, here is my weigh-in total for today: 191.8 :)
At this rate, I will be 179 in a week or two!
I have been keeping up a good routine of diet and exercise. Because of my recent lifestyle change, I have definitely eaten healthier and lost more weight. I just need to make sure I am consuming enough essential amino acids and vitamins. My summer job is so stressful but it is very worth it. I interact mostly with the high school graduates especially as that is a part of my position. They will be leaving on Friday. They kid around about me and Elyse being emotional. I say I won't be emotional... but who am I kidding?
The other students I have really enjoyed working with. They all have their problems but it is good to see them work through the problems. Some are not capable of working through it but at least they are in a new environment which can help them understand more about the problems.
I had a student that is dealing with so much. It breaks my heart thinking of the pain and confusion the student must be going through. This student went home but hopefully will be back to the program. I haven't really let the realization that the student is gone yet sink into my brain yet.
Anyway, I have been doing pretty well on most of my goals. I have not really been drinking much soda. I have not been drinking (not for lack of wanting... just lack of time and money). I have been working out almost every day. I have not been doing yoga... I need to get on it!!!
Anyway, here is my weigh-in total for today: 191.8 :)
At this rate, I will be 179 in a week or two!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Update
Okay--so I made good on some of my goals. I won't tell you which ones. But just know that I have been working hard on them.
Yesterday, Elyse bought me my yoga pad and a scale. So my official weight as of this morning (Monday, June 22, 2009) is 198.4 lbs. Only 40 more pounds to go... It will happen.
Both Saturday and Sunday I worked out trying to build muscle strength. I am weak but not for too long. This morning I went out to the track with some students and Elyse. We jogged/walked a mile... starting small. I need to push myself harder in the mornings. It's a struggle since it is so early. This morning we will work out again at 10:30 am. Then lunch and a nap for an hour or so. Then being productive until dinner. Tonight's agenda has swimming on it. I don't really know how to swim, so I just stand/sit/float/try-to-float in the shallow end. It's kind of fun?
Alright, it's time to go eat some breakfast.
Yesterday, Elyse bought me my yoga pad and a scale. So my official weight as of this morning (Monday, June 22, 2009) is 198.4 lbs. Only 40 more pounds to go... It will happen.
Both Saturday and Sunday I worked out trying to build muscle strength. I am weak but not for too long. This morning I went out to the track with some students and Elyse. We jogged/walked a mile... starting small. I need to push myself harder in the mornings. It's a struggle since it is so early. This morning we will work out again at 10:30 am. Then lunch and a nap for an hour or so. Then being productive until dinner. Tonight's agenda has swimming on it. I don't really know how to swim, so I just stand/sit/float/try-to-float in the shallow end. It's kind of fun?
Alright, it's time to go eat some breakfast.
Monday, June 15, 2009
For serious, I'm back
Okay
It's time to get serious on this shindigg. Currently, I am working back in Maryville for Upward Bound Math & Science. It's been great so far. Elyse and I have been taking some students to the track in the morning. It was so difficult last week for me to get into the swing of the routine. This week, however, is going so well. Today I woke up extra early and with more energy. I jogged a bit this morning. It was raining so I did not jog to much. This morning I went to a fitness area on campus and did some fit activities. Hopefully tonight I will learn/do yoga.
I really need to stick with my plan for becoming more fit, losing weight, and gaining strength and endurance.
New goals:
No smoking
No drinking
Eating regularly
Eating healthily
Less soda
Less snacking
Minimal taco bell :)
More walking
More physical activity
I think I am on a good start to meeting these goals. Walking at Northwest's campus is so natural. Unlike Central's where most people feel compelled to drive from the west side to the east side. So sad :( Also, taking the stairs is always the better choice!
Anyway, I will post with more updates. I need to purchase a scale!
It's time to get serious on this shindigg. Currently, I am working back in Maryville for Upward Bound Math & Science. It's been great so far. Elyse and I have been taking some students to the track in the morning. It was so difficult last week for me to get into the swing of the routine. This week, however, is going so well. Today I woke up extra early and with more energy. I jogged a bit this morning. It was raining so I did not jog to much. This morning I went to a fitness area on campus and did some fit activities. Hopefully tonight I will learn/do yoga.
I really need to stick with my plan for becoming more fit, losing weight, and gaining strength and endurance.
New goals:
No smoking
No drinking
Eating regularly
Eating healthily
Less soda
Less snacking
Minimal taco bell :)
More walking
More physical activity
I think I am on a good start to meeting these goals. Walking at Northwest's campus is so natural. Unlike Central's where most people feel compelled to drive from the west side to the east side. So sad :( Also, taking the stairs is always the better choice!
Anyway, I will post with more updates. I need to purchase a scale!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Update
Okay, so I was in Tucson, Arizona since last Wednesday. I would like to say that I tried very hard to choose healthy eating decisions. Many times, I chose to eat salad and fruit with smaller other portions. I still need to get a new scale to be able to measure my progress... once I get back to Missouri!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Wow...
I am so sorry for the failure. I'm not apologize to anyone in particular... Maybe to myself for having failed the last few weeks.
However, Laura and I have been working to gain pedometer points which has helped me stay on track of keeping active.
I have to buy a scale since the scale I had been using will be out of service after a while. I will have to weigh myself on both to make sure the new scale will be accurate. I have to got to start making progress!
However, Laura and I have been working to gain pedometer points which has helped me stay on track of keeping active.
I have to buy a scale since the scale I had been using will be out of service after a while. I will have to weigh myself on both to make sure the new scale will be accurate. I have to got to start making progress!
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