I started out writing in a food diary, but for one reason or another I didn’t keep up with it. It just becomes so much work. I get frustrated mostly with calculating the calories in vegetables ……….. I know, I know everyone says you can look it up on-line, but I just don’t have the patients. The next 21 days are going to be interesting. I know I will benefit from doing this because not only will I be able to capture an accurate calorie intake, and servings, it’s another way to keep me accountable. I think one of my worst habits I am hoping to break with this is when I'm preparing my lunch for the day or even dinner I will take a few bites just to get a taste, but never really calculate that in my daily intake… so not to bad when it’s veggies but can be dangerous with other things (=About a week ago I got a membership to a local gym, but I haven’t gone there yet to work out. As most of you know last week wasn’t a really good week for me, and this week when I would plan to go to the gym something would come up. Well that all changed this morning. I got out of bed and made it there a little before 4:30 a.m. Olivia was already there getting her workout on (the girl is a machine), and a little bit later my friend Jeremiah aka “J” got on the treadmill next to me (I love getting to see my friends even if we are not there to really visit). I stayed on the elliptical for a total of 40 minutes. Today I didn’t get to stay as long as I would have liked because I needed to get things done at home before I went to work.
When I got home I let the dogs out, and while I waited for them to eat and do their business I jumped on my spinning bike for a little over 20 minutes. So overall I think I had a pretty good start to my day and I am glad that I past the hump of just getting my butt in there.
I feel blessed that I have so many friends that have been encouraging me and giving me great advise. I love that since I have made this choice I have so many friends that are excited and want to join me. I by no means have a lack of friends that are willing to be my workout partners. As most of you already know because I have talked about her a lot, Olivia has always been there for me. Bill and I have started running together or taking the pups for walks but in addition my good friend Jana told me last night that she wants to start meeting me at the gym like we use to do. J said that he will help me get a weight lifting routine down and my friend Samantha has been more than willing to go with me. Even my sister in law Jessica and I were talking about spinning this weekend. So I think I am covered for the days I may need someone to kick me in gear! It feels so good to know that others believe in me and know that I can do this. Sometimes the problem is convincing myself that I can do this and that I deserve it. So many times have I focused on the fact that I don’t want to be fat anymore, but never really put the effort in to get the results that I want. When I look back I have no one to blame but myself. Yes, I know I have had a baby, and a few medical setbacks but there will always be something that comes up. I guess I’m to the point I know I need to push myself. I look at it like this, when I would go to a Chinese buffet or to my favorite Mexican restaurant I didn’t hold back, so why should I when it comes to getting my life back?
Keep up the good work! I'll get there eventually. I still haven't opened my EA More Sports. :P
ReplyDeleteHave you thought of taking pictures of your food with your phone. Just as an easier way to log the food intake as opposed to writing it down. This could help make it a little easier to keep up with. Just random thoughts :D
Id totally be your workout buddy...if we werent THOUSANDS of miles away from each other ;)
ReplyDeleteHave you checked out Sparkpeople? I hear they have a good food diary and its free :-)
ReplyDeleteJames - I guess I have thought about taking pictures, but I still have to keep up with the calories... I might give that a try.
ReplyDeleteMary - I have a feeling we would get in a lot of trouble, but it would be so fun (=
Katie - Yeah I have heard of them and get recipes ideas but haven't really utilized the diary... I may give it a try. I want to find something that will keep me from getting tired with it.
Candice keep going foward with your goal and i feel very proud of you. Love Nancy
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to have friends to work out with and to encourage you to do so! Good luck with it and dont give up on it or yourself!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to start your day with a workout!! Good for you. I think writing in a food journal is very helpful. I just keep a small notebook in my purse. That way I have it with me at all times.
ReplyDeleteI would work out with you if I were there! Your post has motivated the snot out of me. Everything that you said can be applied to all of our lives. We are our setback. No more...we will give exercise, nutrition, and healthy living the same umpph that we give eating pizza. he he :) You can do this. I will be here every step of the way!
ReplyDeleteGreat point..."There will always be something that comes up!" Counting calories can be SO tedious sometimes, especially if it's something like a condiment! Maybe you could start out just writing what you eat, without writing down the calories, and get in the habit of doing that. That is still going to give you a basic idea of what your food intake is like, and will hold you accountable.
ReplyDeleteAs always, I enjoy reading your blogs...keep up the good work!
Hi! Thanks for becoming a follower to my blog! I am excited to hear about all your progress. WebMD is a great site too for planning meals. A good tip is to plan a days worth of food that fall into your calorie target, print it off and follow it the next day. Good luck on your journey!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been able to successfully write down what I eat, but I do use www.thedailyplate.com to log what I eat and my exercise each day. I don't know why, but I find it much easier (maybe because I spend so much time on the computer already). I also like the idea that someone posted above about taking pictures with your cell phone so it would be convenient and you won't forget, then you could log them later.
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