Friday
Where is my happy place?
Sorry about the inconsistent postings here. I am not in a very good place regarding diet and exercise. I am going to wait this out and hope it gets better.
Monday
Monday - I actually like Mondays - always have.
As I write this I have some home-grown cauliflower drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with garlic and lemon pepper salt roasting in the oven. The house smells like an Italian bistro - reminiscent of my Grandma Caputo's kitchen.
My "off plan" meal did happen yesterday - and it morphed from a meal into the whole day. But that was yesterday. Today I am back on track. I going to try getting my workout in later today. That hasn't always worked well in the past, but I am going to have to do at least 2 of my workouts later in the day if I'm going to develop any kind of consistent routine.
I think part of the reason I have been struggling is that my day has not been structured since I left the school. Lately I have developed an afternoon work schedule that seems to be working out well. Now I have to fine-tune my mornings - and that involves some flexibility. I am not comfortable with flexibility so I am going to try and develop some kind of predictable flexibility - kind of like a PLAN A and a PLAN B.
My "off plan" meal did happen yesterday - and it morphed from a meal into the whole day. But that was yesterday. Today I am back on track. I going to try getting my workout in later today. That hasn't always worked well in the past, but I am going to have to do at least 2 of my workouts later in the day if I'm going to develop any kind of consistent routine.
I think part of the reason I have been struggling is that my day has not been structured since I left the school. Lately I have developed an afternoon work schedule that seems to be working out well. Now I have to fine-tune my mornings - and that involves some flexibility. I am not comfortable with flexibility so I am going to try and develop some kind of predictable flexibility - kind of like a PLAN A and a PLAN B.
Sunday
One day at a time
I'm at day three back on Atkins - not induction - just Atkins. I'm staying at around 60 carbs or less. The cravings are gone again. I never had cravings go away on Atkins, but the Metformin seems to take care of that. However, if I don't stick to lowcarb, there isn't enough Metformin on the planet to off the cravings. I am allowing myself one off plan meal a week if I should need it. The key is "if I should need it." Sometimes there are just no options. But without a game plan, an off plan meal becomes a cheat and we all know that once we cheat, we just keep on cheating. (This was formerly called a "rest stop.") Just gotta have that safety net to protect me from that "all or nothing" mentality. Today I have a wedding shower. I have no idea what will be served. I may have to use my "one off-plan meal" today, but the goal is not to. I have a protein bar and a package of almonds in my purse so I should be good to go.
The workouts have gone by the wayside. I just can't seem to get out of bed early enough to get them in and if they don't happen first thing in the morning, they don't happen. I think once I get some kind of morning routine going, it will get better. In a couple of weeks I will be watching little Maddie on Mondays and Tuesdays. Those are going to have to be "later in the day" workouts or "get my butt out of bed early" workouts.
My motivation has slipped in the last couple of weeks and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because I am realizing that I am now very close to being a senior citizen. It's funny how age creeps up on you. Mentally I still feel like I'm in my 40s, but there are days that I get bodily reminders that I am closer to 60 than I ever thought I would be. I'm fairly contented with my life now so the days just seem to slide by before I realize it.
The workouts have gone by the wayside. I just can't seem to get out of bed early enough to get them in and if they don't happen first thing in the morning, they don't happen. I think once I get some kind of morning routine going, it will get better. In a couple of weeks I will be watching little Maddie on Mondays and Tuesdays. Those are going to have to be "later in the day" workouts or "get my butt out of bed early" workouts.
My motivation has slipped in the last couple of weeks and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because I am realizing that I am now very close to being a senior citizen. It's funny how age creeps up on you. Mentally I still feel like I'm in my 40s, but there are days that I get bodily reminders that I am closer to 60 than I ever thought I would be. I'm fairly contented with my life now so the days just seem to slide by before I realize it.
Tuesday
I'm melllllllllllting!
Gonna be another hot and humid day. I was out walking at 7:00 this morning. I have goofed around too much and now Diet Power has cut my calorie allotment to 1269. Add to that my 276 calories from this morning's walk and today I get a grand total of a little over 1500. The walk/jog this morning was great. It poured last night so some of the humidity was down, but not much. It was early enough that it wasn't overly hot out yet.
Friday
Fridays, they ain't what they used to be
LOL! Now that I'm semi-retired, Friday for me isn't really like Friday for other folks. My work week usually begins with the weekend and ends on Thursday - so I guess Wednesday would be like my Friday.
I wrote yesterday that I am in the process of finding a program I can live with. No matter what I do, it can't be a temporary thing. We all know that doesn't work. I know I will end up doing some sort of carb controlled plan because of my blood sugar issues. As I mentioned in yesterday's blog, I am using Diet Power's recommendations as far as calories go because I don't want to gain weight while I am figuring all of this out. This will also give me a chance to use up some of the stuff I have around here. (I love Quaker Oat Squares) I broke down and ordered the upgrade. I was a bit bummed because my old program had all sorts of custom foods that I had entered and I wasn't able to import them into the new program. I do like the new program though and can go back and forth from this machine to my laptop with a special "travel" folder. If you enter your foods faithfully and log your weigh-ins, Diet Power figures out your metabolism and your calorie needs. I have to have some kind of concrete numerical boundaries because I also have compulsive eating issues.
I wrote yesterday that I am in the process of finding a program I can live with. No matter what I do, it can't be a temporary thing. We all know that doesn't work. I know I will end up doing some sort of carb controlled plan because of my blood sugar issues. As I mentioned in yesterday's blog, I am using Diet Power's recommendations as far as calories go because I don't want to gain weight while I am figuring all of this out. This will also give me a chance to use up some of the stuff I have around here. (I love Quaker Oat Squares) I broke down and ordered the upgrade. I was a bit bummed because my old program had all sorts of custom foods that I had entered and I wasn't able to import them into the new program. I do like the new program though and can go back and forth from this machine to my laptop with a special "travel" folder. If you enter your foods faithfully and log your weigh-ins, Diet Power figures out your metabolism and your calorie needs. I have to have some kind of concrete numerical boundaries because I also have compulsive eating issues.
Thursday
Brrrrrrr!
At the moment there is a huge, honkin' fan smack dab in the middle of the back doorway. The idea is to cool off the house. It's doin' its job. In a few minutes I am headed out the door. I am hoping today that my HRM will not go hinky on me. I changed the battery the other day so it should be good to go. It's a little alarming to see it jump to 250 when all I'm doing is walking and then see it register 116 when I am hustling. I am still floundering around trying to come up with a plan I can live with. For now I am following Diet Power's recommendations as far as calories go. I will most likely end up with Sugar Busters/Glycemic Load (they're pretty much the same in that they both tend to be just like Atkins Maintenance.
Daily stats:
Workout type: walk/jog
Route: Deadend/rock pile/back
Distance: 1 3/4 miles
Time: 32 minutes
Average HR: Still getting some weird readings
Maximum HR: Still getting some weird readings
Calories burned:306
Temperature: 69 degrees
Challenge for the day: Remembering the promise
Thoughts: Got out on the road at about 8:10. It was a nice walk/jog.
Daily stats:
Workout type: walk/jog
Route: Deadend/rock pile/back
Distance: 1 3/4 miles
Time: 32 minutes
Average HR: Still getting some weird readings
Maximum HR: Still getting some weird readings
Calories burned:306
Temperature: 69 degrees
Challenge for the day: Remembering the promise
Thoughts: Got out on the road at about 8:10. It was a nice walk/jog.
Tuesday
Good morning!
I managed to get out of bed at 6:15 this morning. That's always the hardest part of the day. Once I'm up I'm good to go, but it's that initial getting up part that is the challenge. It's kind of like when we used to go to the lake as kids. That first plunge into water was always a shock. I'm headed out for a walk/jog. Later.
Daily stats:
Workout type: walk/jog
Route: Deadend/rock pile/back
Distance: 1 3/4 miles
Time: 32 minutes
Average HR: battery needs changing
Maximum HR: battery needs changing
Calories burned:306
Temperature: 69 degrees
Challenge for the day: Remembering the promise
Thoughts: I got out on the road at a little after 8:00. Checked the garden for zucchini before I left. I found 2. Headed up toward the dead-end and found a rock for my flower bed. It was quite heavy so I got a little strength training in. Found another rock on the way back. Now I'm off to get rid of the gray.
Daily stats:
Workout type: walk/jog
Route: Deadend/rock pile/back
Distance: 1 3/4 miles
Time: 32 minutes
Average HR: battery needs changing
Maximum HR: battery needs changing
Calories burned:306
Temperature: 69 degrees
Challenge for the day: Remembering the promise
Thoughts: I got out on the road at a little after 8:00. Checked the garden for zucchini before I left. I found 2. Headed up toward the dead-end and found a rock for my flower bed. It was quite heavy so I got a little strength training in. Found another rock on the way back. Now I'm off to get rid of the gray.
Wednesday
AWOL
I know I haven't gotten back into the groove of posting here yet. Vacation Bible School threw me off this week. I know that's an excuse, but haven't really had a chance to get back into the groove since coming back from Alaska.
Speaking of VBS - one of the group leader there has lost 50 pounds on Weight Watchers. She looks fantastic. I went to the dentist the other day and one of the receptionists there has lost over 70 pounds on Atkins. I know there are proponents of each plan, but I think the key is finding what you can stay with. I'm still trying to figure out what I need to do. I feel best on lowarb, but find it very hard to get back on track when I mess up. I am taking it one day at a time and doing the best I can each day.
Speaking of VBS - one of the group leader there has lost 50 pounds on Weight Watchers. She looks fantastic. I went to the dentist the other day and one of the receptionists there has lost over 70 pounds on Atkins. I know there are proponents of each plan, but I think the key is finding what you can stay with. I'm still trying to figure out what I need to do. I feel best on lowarb, but find it very hard to get back on track when I mess up. I am taking it one day at a time and doing the best I can each day.
Sunday
Oh what a beautiful morning!
Looks like it's going to be a gorgeous day. I am finishing up my blogging and getting ready to go out for a fabulous walk/jog. (mini goal - working up to jog/walk)
Daily stats:
Workout type: walk/jog
Route: Deadend/rock pile/back
Distance: 1 3/4 miles
Time: 31 minutes
Average HR: 123
Maximum HR: 135
Calories burned:306
Temperature: 61 degrees
Challenge for the day: Remembering the promise
Thoughts:Got out on the road at 8:00 this morning. Watered the garden before I left and found spaghetti squash at the edge of the cornfield! My knees were a bit stiff this morning so I took it a little slower. There were lots and lots of deer tracks up by the deadend - they must be attracted by the field of corn on the south side of the road.
Daily stats:
Workout type: walk/jog
Route: Deadend/rock pile/back
Distance: 1 3/4 miles
Time: 31 minutes
Average HR: 123
Maximum HR: 135
Calories burned:306
Temperature: 61 degrees
Challenge for the day: Remembering the promise
Thoughts:Got out on the road at 8:00 this morning. Watered the garden before I left and found spaghetti squash at the edge of the cornfield! My knees were a bit stiff this morning so I took it a little slower. There were lots and lots of deer tracks up by the deadend - they must be attracted by the field of corn on the south side of the road.
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