Weekly Goals:
1. Get to bed at a decent time(For me that means before 11:oo)
2. Exercise 4 times this week
3. Try one new recipe
Saturday, October 11th:
Well, mother-nature threw me a wicked curve ball today, of course. Aunt Flow came to visit with all her baggage, and then some. Let's just say I have been lying on the couch all day pumping myself with 800 mg. of IBProf. and Mydol, wishing I had some leftover Oxycodone (sp?). Too much info? Sorry. Point--no workout. I've done okay with food, however. Except, I drank a Coke. Totally for medicinal purposes though. Promise. I feel guilty with every sip, but felt better afterwards.
Food---
Breakfast: Dry cereal (Quaker Oatmeal Squares), and water
Lunch: Chicken (from Costco, yum!), two rolls, Apple Wedge Crisps (new find, and so good)
Dinner: Coke, dry cereal again (Alphabits)
Snacks: 3 Tootsie Rolls, 100 Cal pack of Chips Ahoy
***See, not a healthy day. Trust me, I don't feel so good about my first day, but I really couldn't help it today. At least I didn't binge or anything. Just had to eat dry carbs all day to settle my stomach. I did drink more water than I usually would have, though. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
Workout---
None. (Except getting up and down from the couch. Does that count?)
Last Night's Bedtime---
Um, about 1:30 am. Good thing I started my goals today, not last night, eh? (Movie night with my honey!)
Sunday, October 12th:
Today I am still feeling quite sick. I'm calling the doctor tomorrow.
Food---
Breakfast: none
Lunch: two rolls
Snack: dry cereal, again
Dinner: homemade hamburger, Thanks Dan! (However, it didn't stay down too long.)
Lots of water, and some apple juice.
Exercise---
None. Thankfully, a day of rest.
Yesterday's Bedtime---
Proud to say, 10:30.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13th
Food---
Breakfast: 2 banana breakfast muffins and milk
Lunch: scrambled eggs
Dinner: BBQ chicken salad
Snacks: string cheese, dried apples, dry cereal
Exercise---
Just my normal walking. I was going to go running, but still am not feeling quite up to par. I go to the doctor on Wednesday. I'm beginning to realize this is more than just my period.
Yesterday's bedtime---
9:30! Can you believe it? I took some drugs and was out! Kate even slept in 'til 8:00! It was GREAT!
TUESDAY , October 14th:
Food---
Breakfast: 2 muffins and a glass of milk
Lunch: cheese and apple
Dinner: spaghetti, pears, garlic bread and corn (not the healthiest meal, pretty starchy, but I already had the things to make it and didn't want to waste it--besides, it tasted good!)
Snack: 100 cal. oreo pack
***I feel pretty good about my good today anyway. I have been keeping my portions down on the things I shouldn't be eating a lot of, and trying to eat more of the things that I usually wouldn't.
Exercise---
YES! I went jogging tonight. It was SO hard! I really am still not feeling well, but I wanted to meet my goals for this week so I went. I had to wait until our rain storm passed (it was huge!) and when I went out, it was SOOOOO humid. I had a really hard time running, but I did it. It got dark by the time I was done and I got a little scared as I saw little creatures starting to emerge. I almost stepped on a bullfrog the size of a softball. But, I did it. Sit ups and such too.
Yesterday's Bedtime---
9:30, again. Still not feeling so hot. But, I go to the dr in the morning.
October 15th, Wednesday
Food---
Breakfast: 2 muffins, again
Lunch: tortilla, cheese, black beans, corn and salsa
Dinner: two chicken tacos, small piece of chocolate pie (It was our friend's birthday, we went out to dinner and then had pie at his house afterwards. I took the smallest piece I could, really.)
Exercise---
Nope. Sadly, I don't think I will make my goal for the week. I went to the doctor today and it looks like I have ovarian cysts again. Painful. I shouldn't be exercising until I get them taken care of.
Yesterday's Bedtime---
10:30
Thursday, October 16th:
Food---
Breakfast: cold cereal
Lunch: lean pocket
Dinner: corn tamale crock-pot casserole with rice, pears, milk
Snack: bowl of cold cereal, dried apples
Exercise---
Went for a walk with Dan and Kate. It was in the high 70's here and felt so nice and cool! It was great.
Yesterday's Bedtime---
11:00.
***Today was a hard day. I went to the doctor to get an ultrasound and they couldn't diagnose what I had. They said is was not cysts, but that they didn't know what was going on. More tests-----and now it makes me feel even worse about things because I don't feel like I have gotten off to a good start for this whole thing. I'm frustrated.
Friday, October 17th:
Food---
Breakfast: quaker oatmeal squares
Snack: welch's fruit snacks, string cheese
Lunch: leftovers from last night
Snack: Dried apples, pretzels
Dinner: Elder's Quorum Party. We had brisquet, chicken, potato salad and beans. I even passed up dessert WHICH WAS SUPER HARD FOR ME----it was TEXAS SHEET CAKE! My favorite! I am so proud of myself. I was just going to have a bit of Dan's, but I knew that I would just want more so I just said no. I also tried my new recipe for the week. I made a batch of baked beans, that are actually pretty good for you and they were yummy. I have been reading up on beans lately and they have a lot of good benefits. I have been striving to eat more of them.
Exercise:
Um, not really. I feel really guilty about this, but I am going to sit down and plan out an exercise rountine. I don't know what is wrong with me (physically) but screw the doctors and how crappy I am feeling. I am not in "pain" anymore so I will continue on with this escapade. Thanks for all the feedback and help. I would have given before I had even started if it wasn't for y'all.
Yesterday's Bedtime:
10:30. Man, I am good.
I will do a weekly review tomorrow.
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The going to bed at a decent hour would be a great goal for me too. Matt doesn't get home until about 10:30 5 days a week. It sucks. We stay up late so we can hang out together. I'll do that goal next week. One at time. Hope you feel better tomorrow!
Not too bad for a sick day, I'd say. Bedtime --- bad! Let's hope for better things tomorrow!
Weird, I made a comment earlier but it doesn't look like it showed up. So if for some reason you get two comments from me, that's why!
Anyway - good for you for starting this - I'm proud of you! I'll be gaining weight as you lose it! Just a tip that I think helps, I usually avoid foods that contain these ingredients, especially if they are in the top 4-5 in the ingredient list: high fructose corn syrup, sugar, enriched flour, and bleached flour. I always check ingredients on new foods, since even things that claim to be good for you or whole wheat, often contain these bad ingredients. Hope that helps!
Also just make sure you are eating enough calories. If you eat too little, your body just holds onto everything you can since it thinks you are starving.
I'm happy to help with anything you need, feel free to ask me anytime about anything! Love ya!
Jen! Way to go--you are so awesome! I'm getting my butt in gear to start a REGULAR exercise routine, so my goal is 4 times this week. I've always found that if I start out slow, I'm more apt to keep it up. Once, I tried to start out running a couple of miles and got so sore that I had to take several days off.
Also, I was impressed by Amber's comment about exercising religiously without losing weight. Keep in mind that it's really not about weight! It's about how you feel and how much energy you have. The scale can't tell you that.
As a nurse, I have to add that while you're sick, you need to just rest. Start this all when you feel better. Do you think you've got Kate's bug?
Anyway, your goals are a great idea. The meal planning will also save you money (that's the main reason I do it!) Let me know when you find great new recipes--maybe you could post them if the ones you try are good!
I love you and KNOW that you can do this. I wish I was there and we could keep each other going! Hey, maybe finding an exercise partner would be good! It would be more fun, and you would feel more obligated to each other!
Good luck, and I love you!
I hope you're feeling better Jenny. I can never get up the motivation to do much of anything when I have cramps.
Good job on drinking lots of water. I was talking to a girlfriend last night and she said when she had something in front of her that she really wanted to eat, but should not, she would imagine herself eating it. She would take a bite of the imaginary eclair, enjoy it, swallow it. And by the end she felt like she had eaten it. HA! :) Its a little crazy but I like the thought.
Keep it up my dear.
Sorry you aren't feeling quite up to par yet. Never fun. But that is pretty dang sweet that you went to bed at 9:30 and got to sleep in til 8:00! Bless that little Kate for sleeping in for her mom! Love when that happens.
Do you walk outdoors or on a treadmill? How far are you walking right now? Do you do weight training too? You have to have lean muscle to burn the fat. Also, I am totally in love with Madonna's personal trainer because she promotes women lifting no more than 2 pound weights or just using the weight of your arm as resistance. Less weight + more repetitions = definition. More weight = bulk. Not cool for a girl. Anyway, you probably already know all that. But my sister was working out with a personal trainer and she kept having her lift more and more weight. No weightloss, muscle strength gained, but also more bulk. Again, not cool.
Hang in there! I'm rooting for you! :)
Also, if you have a hard time running right now (I know running used to be really hard for me), check out this plan http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
It has you build up to running 3 miles at a time if you can't do that now.
Good work at meeting your goals even though you haven't felt well. The first few days haven't gone exactly as you would have hoped, but you've stuck to it anyway. That kind of attitude helps me too, we both know I could stand to lose a few pounds.
Keep working hard and know that I will support you the whole way.
I'm proud of you. Sorry I can't write more, I have to go exercise!
Sorry about the ovarian cysts - that sucks! Wish I could help you out somehow. Take care of yourself and definitely don't worry about exercising until you're better!
I'm so sorry to hear about your cysts. That's so not cool. Just get yourself feeling better. Take care!
Jen~ EAT!! Don't starve yourself even if you don't feel like it eat. To echo and earlier comment your body will store the food and make fat plus the number one way to slow down your metabolism is not eating. Get some veggies and a light dip and snack. 6 small meals 3 snacks 3 main meals.You can do this!! Exercise it will help with your cramps I promise you!!! I am going to make you a meal plan.
P.S. throw out your scale, they are useless pay attention to your energy level more. The first week or two will be a challenge but once you do you will fill a mental change on top of a physical change.
What a bummer about the cysts! Don't let it get you frustrated. Just because you can't get a running start, doesn't mean you can't start. Just go for a walk every day for now. Do you have a jogging stroller?
Love you, Jen! Keep it up!
I agree about eating 3 small meals and at least 3 snacks. Just get a good snack like grapes, apples, carrots, celery and peanut butter etc.; they will all give you energy and you won't feel like you are starving. Also, drink a cup of water before you eat, as it helps fill you.
Forget about the doctors!!!! A positive attitude will help more than they will right now. When you have the energy, move. When you don't have the energy, make small movements, even if its just bending and stretching. Call me if you feel weak and we'll talk. It's always hardest at first! More than love, Mom
Frustration is your enemy. It really means anger, exasperation, and aggravation. Those things all cause you to be weary. LET THE FRUSTRATION GO! Your goal is the opposite -- success and satisfaction, feelings which will produce energy. You can find it inside yourself. Don't give up! XOXOXO
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