As soon as you say something, the opposite is bound to happen.
I was feeling better for all of one day, and now I feel very sick.
I went for a bike ride yesterday to meet TechMan, felt pretty crappy as I was riding there (but mostly attributed it to the fact that it had started to rain, and I felt really out of breath, which happens sometimes). The ride back was hell. It stopped raining, but we biked into a very strong headwind almost the entire way back, and I could barely even pedal.
Couldn't get my bike up the stairs when we got back, TechMan had to do it for me. Since then I've been in bed/bathroom feeling like crap.
Still don't have batteries for the scale. Don't really care right now. If I remember I'll have TechMan pick some up when he gets off work.
MehMehMeh.
Progress
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Back on track
Feeling a little better, if very lazy.
But with some encouragement from TechMan we went for a bike ride and did some errands.
We biked 5.7 miles.
That makes 18.1 miles biked, 2 miles walked, plus some short walks that I didn't count (mostly because I forgot what route we took), and pushups 3 or 4 times this week (two days were in the morning and evening).
Not to shabby for my first real week back in workout mode.
I'm having trouble eating enough though. I'm trying to make sure I eat breakfast, 2-3 snacks, lunch, and dinner each day.
But half the time I skip snacks and end up over eating at dinner. So that's something I need to work on.
I need to get to the store and get more veggies and fruits when the first of the month roles around.
But with some encouragement from TechMan we went for a bike ride and did some errands.
We biked 5.7 miles.
That makes 18.1 miles biked, 2 miles walked, plus some short walks that I didn't count (mostly because I forgot what route we took), and pushups 3 or 4 times this week (two days were in the morning and evening).
Not to shabby for my first real week back in workout mode.
I'm having trouble eating enough though. I'm trying to make sure I eat breakfast, 2-3 snacks, lunch, and dinner each day.
But half the time I skip snacks and end up over eating at dinner. So that's something I need to work on.
I need to get to the store and get more veggies and fruits when the first of the month roles around.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
M.E.H.
Meh, urg, and such.
Was feeling really sick yesterday for no apparent reason, so I didn't do much.
I did go for a walk in the evening, even if it wasn't a long one.
I was pretty good with my eating too. Not the best, but I didn't fall completely off the wagon.
Couldn't do my WI because I can't find the batteries I need, so WI is being moved to monday.
For the Z-coil shoes I mentioned, go here:
http://www.zcoil.com/products_styles.html
It should show a grey shoe on that page, those are the ones I have :)
Really strange lol, but comfy.
Was feeling really sick yesterday for no apparent reason, so I didn't do much.
I did go for a walk in the evening, even if it wasn't a long one.
I was pretty good with my eating too. Not the best, but I didn't fall completely off the wagon.
Couldn't do my WI because I can't find the batteries I need, so WI is being moved to monday.
For the Z-coil shoes I mentioned, go here:
http://www.zcoil.com/products_styles.html
It should show a grey shoe on that page, those are the ones I have :)
Really strange lol, but comfy.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Bouncy
Got new shoes today that should help with my knee pain. They're Z-coil shoes, and they are veeeerry bouncy. Can't find a website to show the picture, but they looks strange lol.
Ended up walking 2 miles with a friend, and they feel pretty good.
No biking today, but 2 miles walking. (Not normally going to list millage for walking I think, too hard to get google maps to chart the right route)
Ate fairly healthy so far. Had a small gelato with my friend, but I've had healthy meals/snacks otherwise.
Ended up walking 2 miles with a friend, and they feel pretty good.
No biking today, but 2 miles walking. (Not normally going to list millage for walking I think, too hard to get google maps to chart the right route)
Ate fairly healthy so far. Had a small gelato with my friend, but I've had healthy meals/snacks otherwise.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Whoot! *pantpant* Go me
Ok, I need to get up earlier.
I tried to go back to my sleep-in-till-noon sleep pattern, and it don't work no more.
I just feel exhausted the whole day.
So back to getting up at 8:30am.
Whine, whine, to early, tired, whine. Still gonna do it, cause I'll feel better overall.
As for the title, it refers to my exercise for today (so far).
Biked down to where TechMan works to have lunch with him (Small rice & beans, water, more water), and biked back. Googlemaps says it was 3.5 miles.
Woot!
That's 8.5 miles biked this week so far.
Other stuff I want to/might do are:
Bike to meet TechMan when he gets off work, bike home together (depends on how the tush and legs feel)
Pushups (will do with TechMan when he gets home, plus some in the shower before then)
Walk for at least 20mins (With TechMan tonight)
Edit: I did bike to meet TechMan when he got off work. Took a different route home, making it a 3.9 mile bike ride according to Google maps.
That makes 12.4 miles biked this week. Go me!
Still need to do pushups, may or may not do the walk. My legs are a bit shaky after that second ride.
Bad news:
I wanted to check my weight to make sure that 223 *is* where I'm starting now, cause I measured that a while ago.
Scale's broken XD
No clue how, it's been sitting on a shelf for a couple months.
I'm gonna try new batteries, but it means I don't quite know where I'm starting from, which means I won't know if I've lost or gained come friday WI.
Also, been trying to find people to workout with at the gym I can use for ''free'' (student dues), but NOBODY (who can go for free) WILL MAKE TIME.
GRRRRRRRRRR.....
I don't have a mp3 player right now so it's really BORING to work out alone. I need tunes or somebody to talk to.
So I'm really considering trying to save enough for a gym membership at the place where a good friend of mine goes. I hate to have to do that when I have a free gym though...
Meh, I'll make it work. For now what I'm doing in enough :)
I tried to go back to my sleep-in-till-noon sleep pattern, and it don't work no more.
I just feel exhausted the whole day.
So back to getting up at 8:30am.
Whine, whine, to early, tired, whine. Still gonna do it, cause I'll feel better overall.
As for the title, it refers to my exercise for today (so far).
Biked down to where TechMan works to have lunch with him (Small rice & beans, water, more water), and biked back. Googlemaps says it was 3.5 miles.
Woot!
That's 8.5 miles biked this week so far.
Other stuff I want to/might do are:
Bike to meet TechMan when he gets off work, bike home together (depends on how the tush and legs feel)
Pushups (will do with TechMan when he gets home, plus some in the shower before then)
Walk for at least 20mins (With TechMan tonight)
Edit: I did bike to meet TechMan when he got off work. Took a different route home, making it a 3.9 mile bike ride according to Google maps.
That makes 12.4 miles biked this week. Go me!
Still need to do pushups, may or may not do the walk. My legs are a bit shaky after that second ride.
Bad news:
I wanted to check my weight to make sure that 223 *is* where I'm starting now, cause I measured that a while ago.
Scale's broken XD
No clue how, it's been sitting on a shelf for a couple months.
I'm gonna try new batteries, but it means I don't quite know where I'm starting from, which means I won't know if I've lost or gained come friday WI.
Also, been trying to find people to workout with at the gym I can use for ''free'' (student dues), but NOBODY (who can go for free) WILL MAKE TIME.
GRRRRRRRRRR.....
I don't have a mp3 player right now so it's really BORING to work out alone. I need tunes or somebody to talk to.
So I'm really considering trying to save enough for a gym membership at the place where a good friend of mine goes. I hate to have to do that when I have a free gym though...
Meh, I'll make it work. For now what I'm doing in enough :)
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Another challenge to do!
I found out about the 18lbs in 18 weeks challenge through Katschis blog when she gave me a welcome comment :) (http://katschis.blogspot.com/)
The challenge is via Cara's blog (http://www.carasweightlossjournal.com/2008/07/18-pounds-in-18-weeks.html), and I think it's a grand idea, with a very safe 1lb per week (though it may be more) loss.
My weigh-ins will be on Friday mornings.
Also, went for a half hour walk with TechMan today :)
Edit:
And we did 2 sets of 10 pushups :)
That's in addition to my earlier pushups in the shower (10,10,8,6,15)
The challenge is via Cara's blog (http://www.carasweightlossjournal.com/2008/07/18-pounds-in-18-weeks.html), and I think it's a grand idea, with a very safe 1lb per week (though it may be more) loss.
My weigh-ins will be on Friday mornings.
Also, went for a half hour walk with TechMan today :)
Edit:
And we did 2 sets of 10 pushups :)
That's in addition to my earlier pushups in the shower (10,10,8,6,15)
Interesting Article
Found an interesting article through comments on someone's blog (can't find which it was though).
http://www.womenshealth.gov/news/english/616671.htm
Basically it says what we knew, EAT BREAKFAST (which I didn't today >.> ...but I got up really late).
But it also says to make breakfast the largest meal of the day, and to include a piece of chocolate (1 ounce).
Why?
"...she said, by having a small piece of chocolate or candy when serotonin levels are high, it won't taste as good, and the brain won't feel the same serotonin boost, which will eventually help cut down on cravings."
Now that I have readers (still excited), what do you think about this?
It's something I might try (not sure about the chocolate thing), because I don't eat breakfast enough.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/news/english/616671.htm
Basically it says what we knew, EAT BREAKFAST (which I didn't today >.> ...but I got up really late).
But it also says to make breakfast the largest meal of the day, and to include a piece of chocolate (1 ounce).
Why?
"...she said, by having a small piece of chocolate or candy when serotonin levels are high, it won't taste as good, and the brain won't feel the same serotonin boost, which will eventually help cut down on cravings."
Now that I have readers (still excited), what do you think about this?
It's something I might try (not sure about the chocolate thing), because I don't eat breakfast enough.
Other things
Current fitness challenges I am doing:
100 pushups challenge (Can't figure out how to get the picture posted ^-^' )
Healthy You challenge
Fitness challenges I plan on doing when my knee gets better and or my doctor gives the ok:
Couch to 5k
100 pushups challenge (Can't figure out how to get the picture posted ^-^' )
Healthy You challenge
Fitness challenges I plan on doing when my knee gets better and or my doctor gives the ok:
Couch to 5k
<3
Wow, just wow.
I feel so incredibly good right now, I am surfing this euphoric high.
People care! People I don't know, and wow.
And I went and commented on a bunch of blogs, and sent a couple emails...
And I feel like I could move the whole world right now.
Everyone doing one of these blogs, YOU ARE AMAZING!
I want to go bike another 5 miles, but my rear is a bit tenderized from yesterday.
So not sure what I'll do yet, aside from pushups.
Walk probably :)
I feel so incredibly good right now, I am surfing this euphoric high.
People care! People I don't know, and wow.
And I went and commented on a bunch of blogs, and sent a couple emails...
And I feel like I could move the whole world right now.
Everyone doing one of these blogs, YOU ARE AMAZING!
I want to go bike another 5 miles, but my rear is a bit tenderized from yesterday.
So not sure what I'll do yet, aside from pushups.
Walk probably :)
People read this thing?
Gotta say I'm a little surprised ;)
When I joined the Healthy You challenge yesterday I was just thinking of it as another way to hold myself accountable.
Then I check my email this morning, and what the crap people actually read this thing?
Ok then!
Basically, thank you for reading, thank you for commenting, and good luck on your own goals!
When I joined the Healthy You challenge yesterday I was just thinking of it as another way to hold myself accountable.
Then I check my email this morning, and what the crap people actually read this thing?
Ok then!
Basically, thank you for reading, thank you for commenting, and good luck on your own goals!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Lets get this blog started
So...
My current goals:
Long Term Goals (1.5 years)
1) Reach a healthy weight, body fat %, or BMI range. (Ideal weight range: 136-150, about 25% body fat)
2) Reduce long term health risks through weight loss (type 2 diabetes, heart problems)
Short Term Goals (2-3 months)
(First 2-3 months): Establish a set workout routine, weekly meal plans, and reward system.
Edit; Continued post below
Post meals online, post workouts online.
I've thought of a nickname for my partner: TechMan. Fitting as he is in tech support. I'll see if it sticks, not sure if I like it yet.
And off I go to bike and meet TechMan when he gets off work.
Edit: Biked 5 miles total. Ended up going on a couple errands and getting some groceries for healthy bean burritos and veggies and stuff.
My current goals:
Long Term Goals (1.5 years)
1) Reach a healthy weight, body fat %, or BMI range. (Ideal weight range: 136-150, about 25% body fat)
2) Reduce long term health risks through weight loss (type 2 diabetes, heart problems)
Short Term Goals (2-3 months)
(First 2-3 months): Establish a set workout routine, weekly meal plans, and reward system.
Edit; Continued post below
Post meals online, post workouts online.
I've thought of a nickname for my partner: TechMan. Fitting as he is in tech support. I'll see if it sticks, not sure if I like it yet.
And off I go to bike and meet TechMan when he gets off work.
Edit: Biked 5 miles total. Ended up going on a couple errands and getting some groceries for healthy bean burritos and veggies and stuff.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Thoughts
Ok. So I'm not motivated. Now what?
Here is the strange part. I've admitted my complete (or nearly) lack of motivation.
So guess what I did after I posted that last thing?
I could've gone and eaten ice cream. I could've had cheetos (more that the prepackaged 100cal pack even!). I could've done a lot of things.
I took a shower and did wall pushups.
10, rest, 10, rest, 8, rest, 6, rest, max (14).
Guess I wanted to prove myself wrong or something. (which is awesome)
It'd be better if I'd done floor pushups (on my knees, but still...). But it would also be better if I ran 40 miles and jumped a bunch of tall things. (Ok, maybe not the jumping. I don't like heights >.<) The point is I did something.
Honestly I don't think I'll be able to do those floor pushups for a while. My shoulders are strong enough (not for that many, but I can do a few), but my knees are shot right now.
A good friend of mine turned 20 on the 16th and he, 7 guys I didn't know, and myself went paint balling for about 4 hours in a wooded paintball range thing. Awesome, but my knees are bad to begin with. Sprinting, dropping to the ground (hard), and crawling are bad for the knees.
Ironically while my left knee is bruised to hell from getting shot it's my right knee (not bruised at all) that's giving out on me still. Ah well. Stretching, ice, pain killers and such for a few days will set me right enough.
Here is the strange part. I've admitted my complete (or nearly) lack of motivation.
So guess what I did after I posted that last thing?
I could've gone and eaten ice cream. I could've had cheetos (more that the prepackaged 100cal pack even!). I could've done a lot of things.
I took a shower and did wall pushups.
10, rest, 10, rest, 8, rest, 6, rest, max (14).
Guess I wanted to prove myself wrong or something. (which is awesome)
It'd be better if I'd done floor pushups (on my knees, but still...). But it would also be better if I ran 40 miles and jumped a bunch of tall things. (Ok, maybe not the jumping. I don't like heights >.<) The point is I did something.
Honestly I don't think I'll be able to do those floor pushups for a while. My shoulders are strong enough (not for that many, but I can do a few), but my knees are shot right now.
A good friend of mine turned 20 on the 16th and he, 7 guys I didn't know, and myself went paint balling for about 4 hours in a wooded paintball range thing. Awesome, but my knees are bad to begin with. Sprinting, dropping to the ground (hard), and crawling are bad for the knees.
Ironically while my left knee is bruised to hell from getting shot it's my right knee (not bruised at all) that's giving out on me still. Ah well. Stretching, ice, pain killers and such for a few days will set me right enough.
Some thoughts about motivation
So I haven't posted in a while (3mths?). No big deal right?
Honestly it's not a big deal when considered alone. I'm using this blog as a tool to help me, but it's not the only tool.
The problem is why I didn't post.
Motivation. Oh it rears it's ugly head again.
Wait, isn't motivation supposed to be a good thing?
And therein lies the problem.
I can look back over the years and one thing is very clear. I am NOT motivated.
I have my moments, sometimes months where I'm gung-ho. But the times I'm not motivated are much more frequent.
I'll read up on fitness and nutrition and get all excited and think 'this is all simple, I just have to do it.' And I will do it for a while. Usually a very short while.
It is very hard for me to get truly motivated.
I've talked about my fears about type 2 diabetes and other health risks associated with being overweight. I've talked about how I want to be able to keep up.
But somehow that's not enough motivation for me, and I'm trying to figure out why.
If a healthy active lifestyle isn't enough motivation then what is?
That's one thing I'm trying to figure out right now.
Honestly it's not a big deal when considered alone. I'm using this blog as a tool to help me, but it's not the only tool.
The problem is why I didn't post.
Motivation. Oh it rears it's ugly head again.
Wait, isn't motivation supposed to be a good thing?
And therein lies the problem.
I can look back over the years and one thing is very clear. I am NOT motivated.
I have my moments, sometimes months where I'm gung-ho. But the times I'm not motivated are much more frequent.
I'll read up on fitness and nutrition and get all excited and think 'this is all simple, I just have to do it.' And I will do it for a while. Usually a very short while.
It is very hard for me to get truly motivated.
I've talked about my fears about type 2 diabetes and other health risks associated with being overweight. I've talked about how I want to be able to keep up.
But somehow that's not enough motivation for me, and I'm trying to figure out why.
If a healthy active lifestyle isn't enough motivation then what is?
That's one thing I'm trying to figure out right now.
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