Stats: +2
Avg cal burned: 2144
Avg cal consumed: 1279
Avg deficit: 865
The numbers are not totally accurate this week because I didn't log all my meals. The birthday celebrations started with "pizzapalooza" on Monday. It continued through to Tuesday because we had lots of left over pizza. I had a busy week with work and kids stuff, so that is my excuse for being off track.
The big disappointment is that I was not able to run the Hollis 5k on Thursday. I had said from the beginning that I didn't want to run in the rain. I wouldn't mind if it was a mist or a shower, but it started raining at 1 PM, so by 6:30 PM, everything was soaked, and the rain was rain, not mist or sprinkle. I can't believe this is the 2nd time I've signed up and not been able to do it, I'm jinxed where this race is concerned. I picked up my shirt and number - guess what - I was #1. That was a total surprise. We still went to La Hacienda that night, and had another birthday celebration. I was happy that I got to jump on my treadmill and run a 5k (+) that afternoon - I had skipped my morning workout with the hopes that I would be running the race later that day. Last time I ran in the morning and did the race, and I think that was a contributing factor in how horrible I felt. I also had bought a $25 water bottle that has a handle I can hold while running since I don't like to hold anything when I'm running, but I need my water. I figure it will come in handy when I'm on vacation since most of my workouts/run/walks are outside.
So, the celebrating ends tonight with dinner with my best friends. I'm looking forward to a wonderful meal and laughs and fun with my friends. My bf also gave me a day of pampering for my birthday, and today I had a massage, facial, manicure, and pedicure. I feel so beautiful!
After today, I'm going to start to wean myself off of my BodyMedia monitor. I will close my subscription early next month, but I probably won't wear it during vacation. I already have a tan line from it, and it's just not very appealing with pretty t-shirts, etc. :-) I'm a little nervous about not knowing exactly how much I'm burning, but I think I have a pretty good idea by now, and this will cause me to shift the focus more on what/how much I'm eating because I'll HAVE to keep that 1400 or under in order to not gain back what I've lost.
I'd love to say that I'll be here every week to report, but I'm not sure. Especially over the next few weeks - a week from today we leave on vacation!!! I'll be there for 2 weeks, then busy with parties, our anniversary, etc. I think my plan is to pop in to report on any progress I've made or new developments - shorter posts. We'll see.
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Saturday, June 15, 2013
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Goal date +2 weeks
Stats: -1
Ave burn: 2207
Ave cal: 1046
Ave deficit: 1161
So, this week I made a super herculean effort to do well, and as you can see by my stats, I had a phenomenal week. Burn is a little low, but I was able to work out every day, not skip a day (until yesterday :-), and I did well with calories. I will admit, I started out the week - last Saturday - with a Chinese buffet and ice cream! But, I logged it all, and the ice cream was no sugar, low fat :-)
I got my first bike ride of the season in, and it was great. I really enjoyed it - it was on the very hot Sunday, but I didn't really mind it because on the bike you create a nice breeze. I biked 12 miles, and it took me about an hour. I really hope to get in more biking, I do enjoy it so much.
The other thing that happened is that I had to wear shorts - I've been getting by with my jean capris, but now the weather called for real shorts, and I couldn't find a pair that fit me. They were falling off of me! This is a good problem to have :-) I had my first foray into a bathing suit too, and while I have a ways to go before I love my body, at least it wasn't as bad as last year!
Monday is my birthday, and it turns out that I will be having a party of sorts. My brother will be visiting from California, and so my siblings and their families will be coming over to my house for pizza and salad and cake. I think I am going to make cupcakes tomorrow to have. So, the real reason we are meeting is my brother, but we will celebrate since it's on my birthday. Then, on Thursday, I will do the race and we will go to La Hacienda after to celebrate. And then, I am going out to dinner on Saturday night with Chuck and Dawna and George, but before that, Dawna is taking me away for several hours on Saturday for a surprise - I have no idea what it is, I hope I like it. I can only think of spa or something like that, but I could be totally wrong.
So, since I needed shorts, I went out shopping on Wednesday and bought all new shorts, which was fun. I also bought myself new running shoes. I feel like mine are fine, but they are six months old and do have a lot of miles on them. The shopping is fun, even though I am not the final size that I want to be. I hope I'll have to buy all new shorts again next year (although, they are so expensive! I bought them on sale and had a 30% off coupon, but they still cost more than some of my pants cost!). Since we are no longer having an anniversary party, I feel like I can spend all this money on other stuff :-) I think Chuck is going to regret his decision to not have a party. It would have been cheaper in the long run.
Ave burn: 2207
Ave cal: 1046
Ave deficit: 1161
So, this week I made a super herculean effort to do well, and as you can see by my stats, I had a phenomenal week. Burn is a little low, but I was able to work out every day, not skip a day (until yesterday :-), and I did well with calories. I will admit, I started out the week - last Saturday - with a Chinese buffet and ice cream! But, I logged it all, and the ice cream was no sugar, low fat :-)
I got my first bike ride of the season in, and it was great. I really enjoyed it - it was on the very hot Sunday, but I didn't really mind it because on the bike you create a nice breeze. I biked 12 miles, and it took me about an hour. I really hope to get in more biking, I do enjoy it so much.
The other thing that happened is that I had to wear shorts - I've been getting by with my jean capris, but now the weather called for real shorts, and I couldn't find a pair that fit me. They were falling off of me! This is a good problem to have :-) I had my first foray into a bathing suit too, and while I have a ways to go before I love my body, at least it wasn't as bad as last year!
Monday is my birthday, and it turns out that I will be having a party of sorts. My brother will be visiting from California, and so my siblings and their families will be coming over to my house for pizza and salad and cake. I think I am going to make cupcakes tomorrow to have. So, the real reason we are meeting is my brother, but we will celebrate since it's on my birthday. Then, on Thursday, I will do the race and we will go to La Hacienda after to celebrate. And then, I am going out to dinner on Saturday night with Chuck and Dawna and George, but before that, Dawna is taking me away for several hours on Saturday for a surprise - I have no idea what it is, I hope I like it. I can only think of spa or something like that, but I could be totally wrong.
So, since I needed shorts, I went out shopping on Wednesday and bought all new shorts, which was fun. I also bought myself new running shoes. I feel like mine are fine, but they are six months old and do have a lot of miles on them. The shopping is fun, even though I am not the final size that I want to be. I hope I'll have to buy all new shorts again next year (although, they are so expensive! I bought them on sale and had a 30% off coupon, but they still cost more than some of my pants cost!). Since we are no longer having an anniversary party, I feel like I can spend all this money on other stuff :-) I think Chuck is going to regret his decision to not have a party. It would have been cheaper in the long run.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Goal date +1 week
Stats: -2
Ave burn: 1975
Ave cal: 1093
Stats are off this week because, for some reason, I just took Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday off! I also didn't log on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. I don't know what came over me. I guess I just needed a break. After reaching my goal date, but not my goal, I think I just lost all my oomph. I had planned to work out on Saturday, but then got up late, then got busy with doing stuff around the house, school work, etc. I was working on my invitation to my 25th anniversary party. That just spiraled out of control when I skipped Sunday.
Of course, it's not good that I lost 2 pounds, because that seems like I did something right. But, I know that it's only half of what I gained the week before, so I'm still up 2 in my mind anyway. This is the first month ever that I have had a 0 average weight loss for the month. I ended the month at the exact same weight at which I started the month, and that is damn depressing.
On a brighter note, the weather is beautiful, and I will be able to take the top of my Jeep completely off, and it's been lots of fun riding around with it off or half off.
Oh, and we aren't having an anniversary party :-( Chuck called it off - he says he doesn't want a party, and I can't exactly go on without his support. I am very sad, and I wish he had told me this nine months ago when I started planning, but I guess I'll have to get over it. Part of me was using the party as motivation to look my best - I had even thought of trying to get into my wedding dress or having it altered so that I could wear it as a cocktail dress or something like that, but alas, I guess I'll just have to find something else to motivate me.
This coming week I'm going to really, really try to stay 100% on track - exercise every day, and eat right, etc. I know I can do it, and I will do well. I have just under two weeks until the Hollis Fast 5k, and I need to train so I don't make a fool of myself.
Ave burn: 1975
Ave cal: 1093
Stats are off this week because, for some reason, I just took Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday off! I also didn't log on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. I don't know what came over me. I guess I just needed a break. After reaching my goal date, but not my goal, I think I just lost all my oomph. I had planned to work out on Saturday, but then got up late, then got busy with doing stuff around the house, school work, etc. I was working on my invitation to my 25th anniversary party. That just spiraled out of control when I skipped Sunday.
Of course, it's not good that I lost 2 pounds, because that seems like I did something right. But, I know that it's only half of what I gained the week before, so I'm still up 2 in my mind anyway. This is the first month ever that I have had a 0 average weight loss for the month. I ended the month at the exact same weight at which I started the month, and that is damn depressing.
On a brighter note, the weather is beautiful, and I will be able to take the top of my Jeep completely off, and it's been lots of fun riding around with it off or half off.
Oh, and we aren't having an anniversary party :-( Chuck called it off - he says he doesn't want a party, and I can't exactly go on without his support. I am very sad, and I wish he had told me this nine months ago when I started planning, but I guess I'll have to get over it. Part of me was using the party as motivation to look my best - I had even thought of trying to get into my wedding dress or having it altered so that I could wear it as a cocktail dress or something like that, but alas, I guess I'll just have to find something else to motivate me.
This coming week I'm going to really, really try to stay 100% on track - exercise every day, and eat right, etc. I know I can do it, and I will do well. I have just under two weeks until the Hollis Fast 5k, and I need to train so I don't make a fool of myself.
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