Apparently I have a mild concussion. That's awesome.
The doctor told me that I shouldn't work out for awhile. That blows. Maybe I'll just wii fit it for awhile. So at least I'm doing something. Blah.
He said I'm going to have a headache for at least another week.
But he did say going to a chiropractor/massage therapist could help me feel better fast in my body, but I have to wait out the head. Great.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
dizzy
Okay, so we worked out tonight, but maybe it was too early. I did the elliptical for about 15 minutes, and then got insanely dizzy. It scared me. Obviously haven't fully recovered from crashing into another car. I need to get in to health and wellness for a follow up check, so they can tell me I'm okay. Plus, I would really like to get rid of this head ache that I've had since Sunday. Its starting to irritate me.
I quit working out, put my swim suit on, and swam some laps. That was better, and easier for me. Then sat in the hot tub for awhile. It was nice.
I quit working out, put my swim suit on, and swam some laps. That was better, and easier for me. Then sat in the hot tub for awhile. It was nice.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Not a good week.
Only -0.2 pounds. Hah.
Just, didn't really go well. I only got to work out twice, and even those weren't fantastic work outs.
And then on Saturday (my birthday), my family, Justin, and I got in a car accident in Moscow. Nothing too serious, but still scary as shit and has left me sore as hell. Essentially a car slid on the ice, and right out into the middle of the highway, and we t-boned her. It was horrific. Have taken a couple of muscle relaxants and A LOT of ibuprofen because I seem to have had a headache since the crash.
Tomorrow night I'll go work out again and get back on my daily routine.
It was a bad week. I recognize this, and I'm not dwelling on it. Moving on, and getting back on track.
Something exciting: I went with Kim to her Dine with the Dietian program tonight, and she told us we can go online and find out exactly how many calories, fat, ect are in all the foods in Southside. I feel like that will make this a hell of a lot easier for me, and won't leave me guessing, which I feel like I've been doing a lot. This will definitely help.
Here's to a week of good eating, and lots of exercise. (And hopefully a massage to help out my poor body, when my dad gets all the insurance information sorted out!)
Just, didn't really go well. I only got to work out twice, and even those weren't fantastic work outs.
And then on Saturday (my birthday), my family, Justin, and I got in a car accident in Moscow. Nothing too serious, but still scary as shit and has left me sore as hell. Essentially a car slid on the ice, and right out into the middle of the highway, and we t-boned her. It was horrific. Have taken a couple of muscle relaxants and A LOT of ibuprofen because I seem to have had a headache since the crash.
Tomorrow night I'll go work out again and get back on my daily routine.
It was a bad week. I recognize this, and I'm not dwelling on it. Moving on, and getting back on track.
Something exciting: I went with Kim to her Dine with the Dietian program tonight, and she told us we can go online and find out exactly how many calories, fat, ect are in all the foods in Southside. I feel like that will make this a hell of a lot easier for me, and won't leave me guessing, which I feel like I've been doing a lot. This will definitely help.
Here's to a week of good eating, and lots of exercise. (And hopefully a massage to help out my poor body, when my dad gets all the insurance information sorted out!)
Friday, January 23, 2009
I realized I haven't updated all week, but its okay. I haven't fallen off the band wagon or anything. I even baked Justin an apple pie last night, and I'm not eating any of it! I just kept eating the apples as I peeled them. =]
My dad and sister are heading here today to celebrate my birthday with me, so if you don't hear back from me until Monday, that's why. My next post will probably be my next weigh in. Happy Birthday to me! Hopefully I can order light drinks! =]
My dad and sister are heading here today to celebrate my birthday with me, so if you don't hear back from me until Monday, that's why. My next post will probably be my next weigh in. Happy Birthday to me! Hopefully I can order light drinks! =]
Monday, January 19, 2009
First week
-4.2 pounds.
I'm so amazed. And so proud of myself. And so thankful that this is working. =]=]=]
Off to the gym!
I'm so amazed. And so proud of myself. And so thankful that this is working. =]=]=]
Off to the gym!
goals in pictures.
I found these pictures yesterday when I was telling Justin how "hot" I was in high school. I know this is kind of silly, but this is where I want to be again weight/look wise: This is my freshman/sophomore year in high school, and I was an 11/12. and I guess the thing that makes me really sad about these pictures is that I thought I was fat then.
Break
This weekend was insane. I worked 12 hours Saturday and Sunday. I didn't get to work out either days, because I had to work ALL day Saturday, and Sunday, I just didn't feel good. But after my floor meeting tonight, Justin, Brian and I are hitting the gym again. A little bit of a break, but not enough to really throw off my schedule or anything.
When I get off my desk shift, I'm going to weigh myself, and we shall see if I've lost any weight. This was only my first week, so I'm going to be okay if nothing extraordinary happened. It was a lot of trial and error with different foods, and that's okay too. This is a long journey for me, and I know that. I'm prepared. =] But I would seriously be okay with 2 pounds. It would mean my body is working. =]
Now I just need to work on remembering to take my vitamin. I'm supposed to take it after a meal, so I just need to start taking it with me.
I'll post more later! =]
When I get off my desk shift, I'm going to weigh myself, and we shall see if I've lost any weight. This was only my first week, so I'm going to be okay if nothing extraordinary happened. It was a lot of trial and error with different foods, and that's okay too. This is a long journey for me, and I know that. I'm prepared. =] But I would seriously be okay with 2 pounds. It would mean my body is working. =]
Now I just need to work on remembering to take my vitamin. I'm supposed to take it after a meal, so I just need to start taking it with me.
I'll post more later! =]
Friday, January 16, 2009
working.
Successfully worked out for the third time last night, but not for as long as I would've like, because I had to be on duty at 7. Thanks to Alyssa to holding the phone for me for 15 minutes so I could walk back from the REC and get food. =]
I had a salmon salad and some Thai shrimp last night. It was delicious. I wasn't sure how great shrimp was for you, but I used my weight watchers book just to get a general idea, and they're pretty good, depending on how their cooked. And I don't really have any idea of how the dining center cooked them, but I figured a handful of them wouldn't hurt. And man, they were good. =]
Last night when I went on my first set of rounds, I did them backwards. Usually, you start on the 12th floor, and go down through each of the floors, but to get more exercise, I started at the first floor and went up. =] I wish I would've done it for the second set too, but I was freakin' tired, it was midnight, and I had to be up at 7 to get ready and open the desk.
Other than that, nothing really new to report. Excited for my birthday, and mine and Justin's two year anniversary! =]
I had a salmon salad and some Thai shrimp last night. It was delicious. I wasn't sure how great shrimp was for you, but I used my weight watchers book just to get a general idea, and they're pretty good, depending on how their cooked. And I don't really have any idea of how the dining center cooked them, but I figured a handful of them wouldn't hurt. And man, they were good. =]
Last night when I went on my first set of rounds, I did them backwards. Usually, you start on the 12th floor, and go down through each of the floors, but to get more exercise, I started at the first floor and went up. =] I wish I would've done it for the second set too, but I was freakin' tired, it was midnight, and I had to be up at 7 to get ready and open the desk.
Other than that, nothing really new to report. Excited for my birthday, and mine and Justin's two year anniversary! =]
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
looking forward
Let me tell you....the one thing I'm looking forward to most after I've lost about 20 pounds....Being able to sit comfortably in this damn lecture hall in Webster. I honestly cannot fathom how anyone even a little heavier than me could sit in these seats. They suck. Hah.
Oh, and I decided today that I will not buy myself ANY more clothes until I can buy a smaller size. That way, I can not only concentrate on saving money and paying off my credit cards, but also give myself incentive to stick to my goal. =]
Oh, and I decided today that I will not buy myself ANY more clothes until I can buy a smaller size. That way, I can not only concentrate on saving money and paying off my credit cards, but also give myself incentive to stick to my goal. =]
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
New shoes
Justin took me over to Moscow and I got new work out shoes, a new sports bra, and a new pair of basketball shorts to work out in. I also bought a daily woman's multi-vitamin, figuring it couldn't hurt to start taking those as well. It also guarantees that I get my calcium everyday, because as much as a love milk, I tend to forget to drink it.
We got back and went to the REC. I called Brian up and he went with us. The first time we went I did 15 minutes on the eliptical and went 1.5 miles. This time, I brought a magazine and took it slower, but went longer. My muscles definitely didn't scream at me as much for not pushing myself as far. I went a full 25 minutes, which was awesome, but the distance was only 1.75 miles. I just made sure to keep my heart rate up, that way I'm still burning calories.
From there I went to the various other machines that work and tone the different muscles in my body. I really like this one machines that Justin showed me that works the back of my arms. I hate how flabby and fat they are, and I'm excited that I'm working on them. The first time I did 3 reps of 10 on the machine, and this time I could only do 1 rep because those muscles were soooo sore when I started to work them out. It's okay though, they probably didn't know what to do because I don't think I've ever worked them out in any way, shape, or form.
With that, I'm heading to Justin's to pass out. I'm pretty sleepy, and though I feel good from working out, I'm exhausted. I just wish I would've eaten a little bit before I had gone, because by the time I got back to my room, I was feeling pretty lame because I was so hungry. But now I'm all better because I had a bowl of special k and some toast. =] My favorite.
We got back and went to the REC. I called Brian up and he went with us. The first time we went I did 15 minutes on the eliptical and went 1.5 miles. This time, I brought a magazine and took it slower, but went longer. My muscles definitely didn't scream at me as much for not pushing myself as far. I went a full 25 minutes, which was awesome, but the distance was only 1.75 miles. I just made sure to keep my heart rate up, that way I'm still burning calories.
From there I went to the various other machines that work and tone the different muscles in my body. I really like this one machines that Justin showed me that works the back of my arms. I hate how flabby and fat they are, and I'm excited that I'm working on them. The first time I did 3 reps of 10 on the machine, and this time I could only do 1 rep because those muscles were soooo sore when I started to work them out. It's okay though, they probably didn't know what to do because I don't think I've ever worked them out in any way, shape, or form.
With that, I'm heading to Justin's to pass out. I'm pretty sleepy, and though I feel good from working out, I'm exhausted. I just wish I would've eaten a little bit before I had gone, because by the time I got back to my room, I was feeling pretty lame because I was so hungry. But now I'm all better because I had a bowl of special k and some toast. =] My favorite.
Beginnings
I worked out on the wii fit for about twenty minutes. I waited too long, and now its super late, and I didn't want to do it too long because it's going to be hard for me to fall asleep right now as it is, and I have to get up tomorrow for class. ugh.
The wii said I weighed 224 pounds, so that's what I'm going with as my starting weight, since that's what I'll be weighing myself on consistently throughout.
I had dinner with Brian and had a (pretty gross) spinach turkey/ham wrap with honey mustard sauce. Though its supposed to be a "healthy option," the meat was awfully salty, which made it kind of gross. My baked lays were delicious though. =]
Along with all of this, I'm working on drinking the daily amount of water...but I have no idea how much it is. A little research on it told me that the 8 by 8 rule (eight 8 ounce glasses) is entirely too much, and you're supposed to only drink 4. Another post said to divide your weight in half and drink that many ounces of water. (Which, for me, would be 112 ounces, which is almost twice as much as the 8 by 8 rule, and that rule is disputed!) So I have no idea. But I have been filling up a water bottle and leaving it on my desk, which has helped me. I've probably had about two of them today, plus the two glasses I had with lunch and dinner.
With that, I'm off to bed. Thank you to everyone who has already given me encouraging words, including Kim and Tricia from my staff, who thought about my birthday and cake. =] They're getting healthy snacks instead. They're awesome. =]
The wii said I weighed 224 pounds, so that's what I'm going with as my starting weight, since that's what I'll be weighing myself on consistently throughout.
I had dinner with Brian and had a (pretty gross) spinach turkey/ham wrap with honey mustard sauce. Though its supposed to be a "healthy option," the meat was awfully salty, which made it kind of gross. My baked lays were delicious though. =]
Along with all of this, I'm working on drinking the daily amount of water...but I have no idea how much it is. A little research on it told me that the 8 by 8 rule (eight 8 ounce glasses) is entirely too much, and you're supposed to only drink 4. Another post said to divide your weight in half and drink that many ounces of water. (Which, for me, would be 112 ounces, which is almost twice as much as the 8 by 8 rule, and that rule is disputed!) So I have no idea. But I have been filling up a water bottle and leaving it on my desk, which has helped me. I've probably had about two of them today, plus the two glasses I had with lunch and dinner.
With that, I'm off to bed. Thank you to everyone who has already given me encouraging words, including Kim and Tricia from my staff, who thought about my birthday and cake. =] They're getting healthy snacks instead. They're awesome. =]
Monday, January 12, 2009
Day 1 (for reals, hah.)
When I woke up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, my whole body hurt. But surprisingly, other than some tightness in my shoulder blades and arms, I'm really not too sore, which is awesome.
Justin and I went for lunch, and I had a chicken burger and some broccoli soup. I feel like the soup wasn't the greatest choice, but it sounded good. I really wanted a salmon burger, but they were out. I have discovered that I love salmon. =]
I think I will do wii fit in an hour or so (I discovered that both the wii motes were dead when I tried to do it just a little bit ago.) But after that, I'll post my starting weight that it tells me, and that from here on I will weigh myself once a week every monday, and hopefull start to see everything happen as I want it to.
I was reading an article on how starting a weight loss blog (I guess lots of people do these), and they said I should write my "fat story." Hah. Maybe later. =]
I'm going to call Justin and see if we can go to Moscow tonight so I can buy better running shoes and a new sports bra. Seriously, I have the same one from when I was a small C, and now I'm a DD. It's VERY uncomfortable, and time for a new one. =]
Justin and I went for lunch, and I had a chicken burger and some broccoli soup. I feel like the soup wasn't the greatest choice, but it sounded good. I really wanted a salmon burger, but they were out. I have discovered that I love salmon. =]
I think I will do wii fit in an hour or so (I discovered that both the wii motes were dead when I tried to do it just a little bit ago.) But after that, I'll post my starting weight that it tells me, and that from here on I will weigh myself once a week every monday, and hopefull start to see everything happen as I want it to.
I was reading an article on how starting a weight loss blog (I guess lots of people do these), and they said I should write my "fat story." Hah. Maybe later. =]
I'm going to call Justin and see if we can go to Moscow tonight so I can buy better running shoes and a new sports bra. Seriously, I have the same one from when I was a small C, and now I'm a DD. It's VERY uncomfortable, and time for a new one. =]
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Day 1 (kind of )
I haven't completely decided what I'm going to do with this blog. But I just feel like if at least one person is reading it, it gives me that much more motivation to keep going. Maybe I'll just write down how I think I'm doing, or I was thinking about taking pictures to get track of my progress. Obviously I'll put in weekly updates on weight loss. I guess it will just be a evolving blog. :)
Today was definitely more of a preparation day than the first real day of eating better. But I did work out. A lot.
Justin and I went to Safeway and I spent around 50 bucks on HEALTHY food. I stocked my fridge with fruit and yogurt, and put snacks on my shelf that are healthy for me. If only I had the money to just eat food I bought for myself, this would be so much easier. But because I will be eating a majority of my meals in the dining centers, this whole adventure will be that much more tricky. But I'm prepared.
Justin drug me to the REC center, and I'm definitely glad I went. I went 1.5 miles on the elliptical, and did various arm and leg exercises on different machines. Justin showed me quite a few different ones that work out different muscles in your body, and I can definitely say a few of those muscles I don't think I have ever used. Hah. But it was nice to find out which machines I liked to use and which ones gave me a good work out.
Our goal is to go to the REC 3 times a week. And my own personal goal is to use the wii fit on the days that we don't go to the Rec. I know that might become a little overwhelming for me, but its something to try. Or at least use the wii fit if we can't make it to the Rec. I'm really hoping that my schedule this semester is going to be attainable so I can see this whole thing through. I definitely want too. (Well , obviously. Hah.)
Tomorrow is the first day of eating only foods that are good for me (I just had left over pizza, but I'm not ordering anymore again for quite a long time), and hopefully this venture will really start.
I don't even want to know how sore I'm going to be tomorrow. :)
Today was definitely more of a preparation day than the first real day of eating better. But I did work out. A lot.
Justin and I went to Safeway and I spent around 50 bucks on HEALTHY food. I stocked my fridge with fruit and yogurt, and put snacks on my shelf that are healthy for me. If only I had the money to just eat food I bought for myself, this would be so much easier. But because I will be eating a majority of my meals in the dining centers, this whole adventure will be that much more tricky. But I'm prepared.
Justin drug me to the REC center, and I'm definitely glad I went. I went 1.5 miles on the elliptical, and did various arm and leg exercises on different machines. Justin showed me quite a few different ones that work out different muscles in your body, and I can definitely say a few of those muscles I don't think I have ever used. Hah. But it was nice to find out which machines I liked to use and which ones gave me a good work out.
Our goal is to go to the REC 3 times a week. And my own personal goal is to use the wii fit on the days that we don't go to the Rec. I know that might become a little overwhelming for me, but its something to try. Or at least use the wii fit if we can't make it to the Rec. I'm really hoping that my schedule this semester is going to be attainable so I can see this whole thing through. I definitely want too. (Well , obviously. Hah.)
Tomorrow is the first day of eating only foods that are good for me (I just had left over pizza, but I'm not ordering anymore again for quite a long time), and hopefully this venture will really start.
I don't even want to know how sore I'm going to be tomorrow. :)
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