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Well frustration has kicked in again. I went to the doctor and he says I am healthy with no problems, well except for out of wack hormones that I have had since having a baby.
I try to exercise regularly and to stay active. Yesterday I worked all morning standing at my desk, poured 9 yards of concrete in the afternoon, swam during and impromptu pool party (heated the pool to 85 degrees), and then after everyone left I did 65 fast laps (40'/lap). I only got out because a bat decided he wanted to join me.
I admit that yesterday my eating slipped and I overdid it, but since I had stomach and bad pain because of gas this morning I believe I was punished enough. With that said, I have been very good about staying 75% vegetarian, cutting back on fat, not stuffing myself at meals, and watching my portion size for the past week and that is not easy when you travel for work a few random days every week.
My travel is going to start slowing down, but not go away entirely and with school, ballet, and bowling starting it is going to get even more hectic. And due to my daughter's ballet class, I am going to lose my live zumba class on Thursday nights. I am going to try and convince the teacher we need a class on Wednesdays or try to find another one. I enjoy the live classes, but I can still motivate myself to exercise at home so it won't be that big of deal to lose the class. I just feel bad for my friend because she won't be making my $8.00 and I won't get to see the friends I have made.
I guess I have come to the conclusion, I am healthy, 95% of the time I eat right, I limit my pop (so far have only had 1 in 3 days), exercise regularly, stay active, so maybe I am just destine to be fat. I just wish I was only 20 pounds fat instead of 50 like when I was younger.
I have tried limiting myself to 1200 calories and exercising hard for 30-60 mins 5 to 6 days a week. I have tried 1500 calories and exercising hard for 30-60 mins 5 to 6 days a week. I added running this summer and ran 2 5K's, I have tried no exercise and a rigid calorie count. The scale stays at the 185. I have only lost 5 pounds this year and feel like a total failure. This is one time in my life I would have been proud to say I was a loser.
Kathy
Diet Calendar Entries for 19 August 2014:
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1666 kcal
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Fat: 72.40g | Prot: 73.35g | Carb: 187.52g.
Breakfast: Strawberries, Milk (2% Lowfat Without Added Vitamin A and Nonfat Solids), Special K Chocolatey Delight Cereal, Coffee with Milk and Sugar. Lunch: Bagel Thins - Plain, Shedd's Spread Light Vegetable Oil, Clam Chowder. Dinner: Cream Style Corn, Fried Potatoes, Ground or Patty Pork. Snacks/Other: Drumstick Lil' Drums Ice Cream Cones - Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Pistachio Lovers Mix. more...
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2427 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Swimming (slow) - 1 hour and 30 minutes, Resting - 14 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Ok, now that you have "vented," it's time to put your plan in effect. You can do it. Just take it one day at a time and one meal at a time. Believing you can do it, is only half of the battle. Hope you get the day you want so both you and your daughter can enjoy the classes you both love. Have a great day!
19 Aug 14 by member: toppy24564
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Thanks C67241. It helps to have someone believe in me! I still don't know what to change though to be successful.
20 Aug 14 by member: Kathy Vanish
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HI Kathy, read your journal with interest but i would like to erase the last 2 sentences. don't ever let the number on the weighing scale get to you! read previous journal entries about the progress you were seeing and how tighter you were feeling and more toned with the exercise. Keep at it, keep moving...that is the only solution. If you are convinced you are eating right, then make a list of adjustments you have made from when you started on this journey. We all get this feeling of not getting anywhere at a point... I get it almost every Monday... so i laid back from recording my daily entries on FS, i still keep my notebook and pencil in my measurements and my weight stats.... and you know what? my weight fluctuates like hell... i can increase by 3 kilos from a Friday to a Monday but my measurements are still there and going down (oki may bulk on the waist over weekend but that's it). If i fluctuate on measurements i change my eating plan. for example, you still drink pop sometimes...try not taking any for a week... see if it makes a difference? milk in coffee? drop it for a week.you take breakfast? skip it and have your first meal at noon - you will not die! It is these small things that have made a difference to me. yes, i will have the day when i want b'fast in the morning esp on Sunday when everyone is at home, but then i make sure enjoy it. Sure i love crusty bread with tomatoes and olive oil and salt and fresh basil, I am Mediterranean! I love my pasta, my cheese, my vino!I love my gelato and my desert...and i treat myself....I have stopped whining about my weight...I try and eat veggies and fruit most of the time but when i get a craze for the above i will have... maybe the craze will last for a few hours or a full day... next day i pick myself up and start over... this is life! and life is beautiful! Set yourself a goal...many personal trainers like a 12 week program...take a photo of yourself...commit for 12 weeks and work your ass...think of a reward if you win first prize, second prize or third prize. I got this idea from Venus Factor website...I saw a picture of a woman in her 50's who looked so good, just like i wanted to, I had already given up that all is lost when you're over 50. If I can do it, so can you! Treat these 12 weeks as an assignment at work. You have to do it like you have to go to work! come on, hang in there! promise yourself a new zumba outfit, it will look amazing! and size and scale will not say how sexy you sound singing in the shower or what a great hair day you're having or how witty you are and how many smiles you collect along the way! chin up girl! go and have a look at the before and after photos on FS! very motivating and moments of frustration also experienced! Keep smiling and love yourself!
20 Aug 14 by member: Jenfar
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Thanks Jenfar for taking the time to actually give me helpful suggestions. A 12 week goal and a reward would be nice. I will have to think about it. My daughter starts school next week 3 days a week and I was going to start exercising those 3 days while she was at school and try to make it a habit. I don't have any before and after pictures as I don't like to take them. I actually haven't measured myself in several months and lost the stick it with the measurements on them. I just know that I should not weigh 185 lbs.
20 Aug 14 by member: Kathy Vanish
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