Thursday---I walked for 15min today, we rode horses for probably an hour. I still can't get the water and breakfast thing down. Time just gets away from me in the mornings. I had a sandwich and left over rice from yesterday. We had ham steak potato wedges (I take potato wedges, olive oil, dry ranch dressing and bake them in the oven) and a green salad. I know I am still not eating what I should be but I am getting better, when things go on the table I look at it and see that we have a meat, starch, vegy, now if I can get the fruit.
Can you have jello with fruit and that would qualify for fruit? I am new at this and can't figure out if you mix things what they will count as.
We have a long weekend and we are taking the horses to trail and camping out. I am sure that we will not be eating "diet" food!!
I am really glad to read all the others, what they say sounds so familure and it is really nice to hear what others have to say.
Talking about walking shoes, I can't find any that fit me correctly, I have bought Nike's, something balance, rebocks, dr schols, they are all women shoes, I am really wondering if I should go to guys, and what is the difference in running and walking...I am not going to rum but would they feel better. They narrow at the toes and I think thats my biggest probablem. I walk barefoot on the treadmill, I know you aren't suppose to, but I am barefoot most of the time. Again thanks for listening to me ramble!!!
IAMOM
Posts: 12 | Location: Iowa | Registered: August 26, 2004
Thanks, guys, er gals! I need all the encouragement I can get so I won't give up.
I do have brand spanking new walking shoes. That was one of my baby steps toward exercising regularly--get new shoes. My old ones were worn out and have been sent to the "work in the yard in them" box. My favorite shoe is made by Ryka. They have a wider, more square toe box and seem to fit my short, wide foot better. I do replace my walking shoes (I wear them all the time) regularly because my insteps and ankles will just kill me when the shoes are worn out. Another favorite shoe is a running shoe called Gel Kuyano (sp?) made by Asics. The cushioning in it is superb! One thing I learned about any of these shoes is that they run anywhere from 1/2 to a full size SHORT.
Peg, part of that 9 lb loss was water weight because I had not been faithful about taking my diuretic daily. Now I am. Five lbs in 8 wks is 1/2 lb a week so I guess I'm not far off target. But, gosh, that seems so slow!!! After you reminded me to use other comparisons, I got my tape measure out of my knitting bag here at work and went to the restroom to measure my waist. It wasn't a pretty picture. I had my dress bunched up under my neck so I could get the thing around my waist. I'm glad this is a one-person office! Anyway, I have lost 1/4 in. in my waist in 8 wks.
I went to the park nearby before I ate lunch and walked around the lake (it's more of a large pond) 1 1/2 times. No, I didn't walk on water. There's a cross-walk midway. It was nice. The ducks were quacking and the geese were honking while others were swimming. I had to go around them. The smell of hamburgers on the grill wafted through the air. The fountain in the lake's center created a nice water noise. I think I'll go back tomorrow at lunch.
I got some clothes out of my closet this morning that have been in there forever. I tried on two outfits since I need something to where on Sunday.
The first outfit was a matching shorts and top size 20W. The shorts were o.k., but the top pulled. Then I tried a matching clam digger set size 18W. The top was perfect and the pants can be worked with (evidently I wore them past my size - the pants buttons were gone.)
This is a needed boost. I started with size 26 jeans - which have been big for awhile, but there isn't much in between in my closet.
My weight loss seems to have slowed a bit, but I'm not complaining. Slow and steady wins the race.
I agree about the shoes. When I was in my 20's I jogged in my Keds. And then, I had knee pain. Now with a combination of orthotics and better shoes, I'm foot and knee pain free!
quote:Originally posted by cbarks: Even so, some days, after I walk, my back or feet just ache. Now I'm thinking "arthritis". I wish Granny hadn't passed on those genes to me!
Just a thought...are you wearing good shoes when you walk? Are they more than a year old? I'm almost 52 years old and I have substantially LESS foot and back pain NOW than I did 20 years ago! I truly think it is because I did not invest in good footwear back then. Some years ago, heel pain took me to the podiatrist and, through him, I discovered a particular model of New Balance sneaker that worked wonders. Not only did I not have pain, but I didn't even have to wear the heel cups the podiatrist said would be necessary!
Needless to say, good quality shoes that give you the proper support for your foot are crucial. And fitness shoes should be replaced regularly since they lose their cushioning over time and wear.
quote:Anybody else losing weight this slowly and erratically?
Charlotte, I am the queen of slow weight loss. It's taken me a year to lose 35 pounds. For me, the 2-pounds-per-week weight loss that everyone talks about is just a fantasy. I lose in increments of 1/4 pound or 1/2 pound or, if I'm REALLY lucky, a whole pound. But I don't lose consistently...I lose and plateau, lose and plateau...right now I've actually gained and am trying to get back in the right direction. And I exercise 6 days a week and eat healthy the vast majority of the time. It's not like I'm chowing down on fried chicken and not losing...so sometimes, even when you're doing things right, weight loss doesn't happen the way we want. Hang in there!
Personal Healthy Habits Challenge - 10/1 to 12/31/08: 1. Exercise: Get back to consistently working out 3-5 X week. 2. Food: Get back to consistently preparing healthy lunches for the week with increased veg servings. 3. Behavior: Reduce intake of sweets.
Posts: 7356 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
Charlotte, My weight has come off in fits and starts basically. Also, the 3 lbs a week is pretty high. Most things I read recommend losing .5-2 lbs per week. Try not to be discouraged and I know lots here will have suggestions so I'll share a couple and hopefully some others will too.
1. Try to use some other measurements as guides, not just your weight. This can be waist, wrist and thigh measurements, your clothing, your resting heart rate, your blood pressure...anything that you feel comfortable measuring regularly so you can see improvements there even when you aren't seeing it on the scale.
2. I had some back pain when I started walking more regularly. It turned out to be that my hamstrings were tight as a rock. That was pulling my back out of whack. I love the book called The Core Program by Peggy Brill and that is how I figured out what was going on. Her premise is if your core muscles are weak or disproportionate (left or right side stronger) then it can cause all sorts of back, knee, ankle trouble. You might try that book or at least look for some hamstring stretches to see if that helps your back. Good plan on slowing the pace...when I was first starting, I figured just doing it and doing it regularly was good enough. No lofty time/distance goals for this girl.
Hang in there and check back. This board is loaded with folks with lots of experience and wonderful ideas.
I started, officially, 8 wks ago. I lost 9 lbs in the first 3 weeks but now 4 lbs are back!
How come one can do a lot of things right but see no results? I've stayed within my daily calorie budget and I've drunk the water. I've exercised (walking) sporadically--maybe a few times a week. I've learned the hard way that I can't walk as fast as I used to so I've slowed the pace for now and will try to build up slowly. Even so, some days, after I walk, my back or feet just ache. Now I'm thinking "arthritis". I wish Granny hadn't passed on those genes to me!
I made it through the week I worked in the home office. My frozen soup meals plus salad and fruit worked great. I felt like I was back in the dorm; I used my coffee maker to heat soup. I left home with a cooler packed to the brim and brought it home empty.
The other night I really craved pizza, specifically Domino's thin crust with beef, mushroom, black olives, onion, and extra cheese. But I resisted!! I didn't order that pizza. I fixed a baked potato instead. I really think the scale should have rewarded my effort!
Anybody else losing weight this slowly and erratically?
it sounds like you are doing great!! Don't worry about spell check, I am a horrible speller, actually you'll find we all tend to do it. Keep on going. You sound like you are on the right track.
Laurie
There is no luckexcept where there is dicipline.
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Another thought....I have been wearing 22-24 size clothes 2-3xl's---HB said since I was going to ride horses I needed Jeans...Me in jeans haven't wore them since well 11 years ago. at least ones that don't have the elastic wastband. So I proceded to try on jeans, my friend took one look and said " you just buy your clothes way to big". I don't like them binding, and defently don't want to show any bulges anywere. But ended up trying on some Lee stretch jeans, and I actually got into an 18, think I could have done the 16, but didn't want that binding feeling. Then I went to a XL in shirts and it fits...I was so happy. I still have these bulges that need to stay hidden and I haven't weighed myself. But that will at least give me insentive to keep going. I feel funny about telling all this, It's kind of like writing in a journal except that everyone can read it and that is wiered. (I miss spell check, Maybe should cut and paste out of word, terrable speller, if you haven't guessed).
IAMOM
Posts: 12 | Location: Iowa | Registered: August 26, 2004
I did ok today, I still didn't eat breakfast, I know I should but I had chores then I walked for 20 min on the treadmill, not to fast I think about 2-2.5 mph but its a start. Then I had rice (white) chicken broccoli for lunch, but I made cookies again. I just need to get out of this thing about "diet". I keep telling myself that I am not on a diet that I am just eating right. I had the salmon steak, baked potato and salad, HB liked it, the kids liked the baked potatoes and salad, the salmon was a little strong for the rest of us. So probably won't do that again. Can't understand HB, he likes salmon and tuna, but doesn't like halibut or orange roughy? not real sure about that. The kids have gone back to school, so I have to watch that boredom doesn't kick in. I am doing pretty well; I cleaned closets and took clothes to charity. Since the new horse I have to get his confidence up so chores are taking longer than usual. Thanks for listening.
IAMOM
Posts: 12 | Location: Iowa | Registered: August 26, 2004
I'm off to do some shopping sometime this weekend...gotta get a dress for the wedding I'm going to in a couple of weeks. Will be nice to shop in the misses for the first time in a number of years!
quote:Originally posted by skedwards: One item was a straight skirt in a size DA-DA-DA-DAH.......... 4!!!
WOOhooooooo! Way to go!
I knwo what you mean about going from being able to wear one or two things in that size to being able to wear most everything in that size. At the start of the year, I found a pair of size 14s that I could force myself into (not comfortably, mind you, but I got 'em zipped and buttoned! LOL) and then promptly went into a lengthy weight loss plateau.
FINALLY, 8 months later, I am finding that the majority of clothes I'm buying are size 14s and it's a wonderful feeling! Progress is progress, even when it's frustratingly slow...at least that's what I keep telling myself. LOL
Personal Healthy Habits Challenge - 10/1 to 12/31/08: 1. Exercise: Get back to consistently working out 3-5 X week. 2. Food: Get back to consistently preparing healthy lunches for the week with increased veg servings. 3. Behavior: Reduce intake of sweets.
Posts: 7356 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
quote:Originally posted by skedwards: Well, another bit of progress of sorts to report. The pounds are still coming off very SLOOOOOOOOWLY. However, I did measure this month and I've lost 1 inch in my waist and 1/2 inch in my hips this month. I just wish that I had been taking measurements all along. I only started last month.
Also, I did purchase a few new things this weekend. One item was a straight skirt in a size DA-DA-DA-DAH.......... 4!!! It was only one item and I purchased it at New York & Co./Lerner (I found my $ off card, got some really great deals too BTW). I've noticed that I can sometimes wear a size smaller in this store though. This will not count toward reaching my goal size until the majority of the clothing that I wear is 4's. It did help my ego a bit though.
ske
YEAH!!!!! That's awesome. Slowly but surely you will reach your goal : )
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
Well, another bit of progress of sorts to report. The pounds are still coming off very SLOOOOOOOOWLY. However, I did measure this month and I've lost 1 inch in my waist and 1/2 inch in my hips this month. I just wish that I had been taking measurements all along. I only started last month.
Also, I did purchase a few new things this weekend. One item was a straight skirt in a size DA-DA-DA-DAH.......... 4!!! It was only one item and I purchased it at New York & Co./Lerner (I found my $ off card, got some really great deals too BTW). I've noticed that I can sometimes wear a size smaller in this store though. This will not count toward reaching my goal size until the majority of the clothing that I wear is 4's. It did help my ego a bit though.
Sheri, Way to stick with it! You are an inspiration to me to not let my perfectionism beat me up when I can't do exercise stuff right off the bat! Congrats!
IAMom, I have heard that horse riding is very good exercise. I think it has to do with using your core muscles to hold you up there and balance up there. The walking/running with your kiddo is excellent too! Way to go!
Thought I'd post about a little landmark I hit this morning. I have been doing the TamiLee Webb "I Want That Body!" DVD for a few months now. When I first got it, I could not come close to getting through the abs workout. I kept at it, though, doing it once a week, and got stronger every week.
This morning, for the first time, I got through the entire abs program without stopping. I suddenly realized, when I was almost to the end of the program, that I hadn't had to stop and I was so excited! This has been my goal since the day I got the DVD cuz this abs program kicks BUTT!
However, I must admit...there is ONE exercise I do an alternative version of. It's one where you're supposed to have both feet up off the ground and then raise one leg all the way vertical and then lower it while also doing an upper body crunch. While I have done it the "right" way before, it feels a little too straining yet. So, for now, I'm keeping ONE foot on the floor while the other raises and lowers.
My Saturday aerobics class has a killer abs session at the end. When I first started taking the class, I could barely get my shoulders off the floor and had to stop constantly--I felt like such a failure. I could not keep up with the class during the abs part. Now, I have noticed my aerobics instructor walking past me and smiling because he sees that I have better form, better control, and that I hardly have to stop at all anymore.
What a great feeling!
Personal Healthy Habits Challenge - 10/1 to 12/31/08: 1. Exercise: Get back to consistently working out 3-5 X week. 2. Food: Get back to consistently preparing healthy lunches for the week with increased veg servings. 3. Behavior: Reduce intake of sweets.
Posts: 7356 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
The weekend is never good, everyone is home and we are so busy that it is just grab and go what you can find.
I am getting exersize though. We bought a horse for our boys and the youngest isn't big enough to ride by himself so I walk with him. And to get her to trot alittle I run beside her to help her out. I have to stay close to stop her for him. But didn't relize what exersize that was, he doesn't just want to ride a little it usually is 15-20 min of walking sometimes more and then my hb and son help walking too. I also heard that riding is good exersize for the rider too, not sure if thats true, but, I have been riding also.
IAMOM
Posts: 12 | Location: Iowa | Registered: August 26, 2004
