I am doing a happy dance. Kathy (blog: Fatty Kathy's Weight Loss Journal) just announced the winner of her Pilates Ring giveaway - and I won!
Thank you so very much, Kathy!!
Of course, this means I have to now commit to exercising - me - the original couch potato!
I've read enough to realize a successful weight loss story always includes some form of exercise, so I've already wrapped my mind around this fact, and I have made up my mind to be enthusiastic about exercise. I'm actually looking forward to receiving the ring and USING it!
I have a lot of weight to lose, and it will be important to start toning, even at this early stage, to minimize the loose-skin that is sure to come. Besides, toned muscles help burn fat, and increase the metabolism - a win-win for anyone on a weight loss journey.
What muscle groups the Pilates Ring won't work, I'll add some exercises that do those groups too.
I've been told we actually have ab muscles, though I don't think I've detected mine in about 20-25 years now. The poor darlings won't know what to think, when I first start out.
I'm into the diet groove, so now the exercising portion needs to be added. This was just the push I needed to get started.
Thanks again, Kathy, for offering a great giveaway - and just the thing I needed (truly)!
Day 10, and right on plan ...
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Vacation Help !!
I'm putting a shout out into the blogosphere, for suggestions and ideas on how to remain on plan (or how to avoid temptations) while on vacation!
What has worked/not worked for you?
This would be a driving vacation, and almost entirely restaurant eating. Oh boy ...
I will say, I AM packing carrot and celery sticks (for the hotel) for snacking, etc. And I have no problem with the beverage side of things (water, water, water).
Ideas? Suggestions? Experiences you'd like to share?
What has worked/not worked for you?
This would be a driving vacation, and almost entirely restaurant eating. Oh boy ...
I will say, I AM packing carrot and celery sticks (for the hotel) for snacking, etc. And I have no problem with the beverage side of things (water, water, water).
Ideas? Suggestions? Experiences you'd like to share?
Day 9 - Let's Trash Fat People
No self pity-parties here, but I am amazed how cruel some people can be. Sometimes, there must be an "open season on fat people" sign out there.
I'm not talking about loving concern for someone's health here. I'm talking about rude and critical commentary - let's call it what it is - just plain mean.
Keep in mind, I weighed 327 last fall. I weighed 303 this week on the scale ...
At issue? I overheard [shortened version: an unkind comment about my weight]
Well, as I said, no pity-parties here. I am just sad because I don't think I'll look at that person quite the same way again. She won't know that, but I will.
Still, it is sad that society in general seems okay with trashing those who weigh too much. The overweight are (now) a full third of our country. I think it says something about the people who would do this.
I made up my mind to use this overheard conversation as an additional motivator, though I admit it isn't a particularly strong one (for me). My priority remains focused on improved health.
I don't often run into the "let's trash fat people" mentality (overtly, anyway). It was an eye-opener.
On a happier note: Day 9 and I'm still doing well. I only get on the scale to record my official weight once a week, but today (for instance), I am noticing my bracelet is loose! Other things I am noticing:
I need to go bra shopping, probably within the next few weeks - mine are becoming less ... supportive, shall we say? I will soon need to get a smaller size, or break open some duct tape.
(And how cruel is that? My chest shrinks faster than my behind? NOT fair!)
My ring turns freely now - just last week I commented how it wasn't cutting off my circulation anymore, and now it is actually free-spinning. I'm forever righting the ring ... and I love that!
I'm losing a chin (an extra one).
My favorite chair has suddenly become a little more roomy ...
All signs (while not getting on the scale), showing me changes are at work.
How sweet is that?!! I read someone's blog, who called this sort of thing a "Non-Scale Victory" ... NSV ... what a wonderful idea, to give those fun things a name.
So, here is to my NSVs today!! (Raising my iced water ...)
I have officially "just" lost four pounds, but the changes since that scale visit are already telling me that I can expect more good news next week.
In the meanwhile, I'm forever improving my vegetable consumption, and have been so far successful in avoiding the less healthy things. This was in no small part because I completely emptied the refrigerator and pantry of every stitch of unhealthy food in the place! It was just a little extra insurance.
Happy Friday!!
I'm not talking about loving concern for someone's health here. I'm talking about rude and critical commentary - let's call it what it is - just plain mean.
Keep in mind, I weighed 327 last fall. I weighed 303 this week on the scale ...
At issue? I overheard [shortened version: an unkind comment about my weight]
Well, as I said, no pity-parties here. I am just sad because I don't think I'll look at that person quite the same way again. She won't know that, but I will.
Still, it is sad that society in general seems okay with trashing those who weigh too much. The overweight are (now) a full third of our country. I think it says something about the people who would do this.
I made up my mind to use this overheard conversation as an additional motivator, though I admit it isn't a particularly strong one (for me). My priority remains focused on improved health.
I don't often run into the "let's trash fat people" mentality (overtly, anyway). It was an eye-opener.
On a happier note: Day 9 and I'm still doing well. I only get on the scale to record my official weight once a week, but today (for instance), I am noticing my bracelet is loose! Other things I am noticing:
I need to go bra shopping, probably within the next few weeks - mine are becoming less ... supportive, shall we say? I will soon need to get a smaller size, or break open some duct tape.
(And how cruel is that? My chest shrinks faster than my behind? NOT fair!)
My ring turns freely now - just last week I commented how it wasn't cutting off my circulation anymore, and now it is actually free-spinning. I'm forever righting the ring ... and I love that!
I'm losing a chin (an extra one).
My favorite chair has suddenly become a little more roomy ...
All signs (while not getting on the scale), showing me changes are at work.
How sweet is that?!! I read someone's blog, who called this sort of thing a "Non-Scale Victory" ... NSV ... what a wonderful idea, to give those fun things a name.
So, here is to my NSVs today!! (Raising my iced water ...)
I have officially "just" lost four pounds, but the changes since that scale visit are already telling me that I can expect more good news next week.
In the meanwhile, I'm forever improving my vegetable consumption, and have been so far successful in avoiding the less healthy things. This was in no small part because I completely emptied the refrigerator and pantry of every stitch of unhealthy food in the place! It was just a little extra insurance.
Happy Friday!!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Day 8 - Feelin' Strong & Resolved
Do you ever feel like you've just had enough? This summer is miserable for heat and humidity, and being double the size I should be doesn't make for a comfortable time of it. I just do NOT want to go into another summer this unhealthy.
Is it reasonable to want to go into the summer of 2011, about 60 lbs lighter? I wonder if that is doable, in a mere year. That wouldn't get me into a healthy range - but I would sure be a LOT more comfortable.
I emptied the pantry of all the unhealthy things in there. (I cleaned out the refrigerator last week.) Wow, I filled two brown grocery bags with stuff. I mean, I couldn't cram another thing into either bag.
It was a real eye-opener, to see it all gathered together, my poor (past) choices laid out before me. I actually marvel that my body has survived as well as it did, for as long as it did, given the type of "fuel" I was using. What was I thinking?
So, here is my partial list of things I will look forward to, as my weight goes down:
Fitting more comfortably into those ridiculously small airline coach seats.
Crossing my legs like a lady again.
Clothes shopping in a regular store. Heck, just clothes shopping period.
Being able to sit in a booth - any booth - without having to first scope out if there is truly enough room.
Having more flexibility, energy and stamina.
Actually going to a public beach or pool for a swim.
and the most important ...
A longer life, of much higher quality, to spend with the people I love.
That alone is worth tossing out all that garbage "food" from my pantry. I mentioned in an earlier post that I kept putting off taking control until "tomorrow" - but that tomorrow turned into the next, then the next, and the next again ... one day, we run out of tomorrows. We don't know when that will happen, so we have to make the most of TODAY.
Feelin' strong and resolved ...
Is it reasonable to want to go into the summer of 2011, about 60 lbs lighter? I wonder if that is doable, in a mere year. That wouldn't get me into a healthy range - but I would sure be a LOT more comfortable.
I emptied the pantry of all the unhealthy things in there. (I cleaned out the refrigerator last week.) Wow, I filled two brown grocery bags with stuff. I mean, I couldn't cram another thing into either bag.
It was a real eye-opener, to see it all gathered together, my poor (past) choices laid out before me. I actually marvel that my body has survived as well as it did, for as long as it did, given the type of "fuel" I was using. What was I thinking?
So, here is my partial list of things I will look forward to, as my weight goes down:
Fitting more comfortably into those ridiculously small airline coach seats.
Crossing my legs like a lady again.
Clothes shopping in a regular store. Heck, just clothes shopping period.
Being able to sit in a booth - any booth - without having to first scope out if there is truly enough room.
Having more flexibility, energy and stamina.
Actually going to a public beach or pool for a swim.
and the most important ...
A longer life, of much higher quality, to spend with the people I love.
That alone is worth tossing out all that garbage "food" from my pantry. I mentioned in an earlier post that I kept putting off taking control until "tomorrow" - but that tomorrow turned into the next, then the next, and the next again ... one day, we run out of tomorrows. We don't know when that will happen, so we have to make the most of TODAY.
Feelin' strong and resolved ...
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