Boy when I fall off the wagon, I fall hard.
No gym. No salads.
No attempt to do either.
...stupid wagon.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
we left it on the shelf.
From beginning to end this has been a terrible week for dieting in the WC household. Everything from Pork Rinds to Dickey's BBQ--- it was pretty much a fat kids dream. We finished out this week with Fried Chicken Strips, LOTS of Honey Mustard, Tator Tots, and Cheddar Jalapeno Bites. Not saying I didn't enjoy every bite of it, because I did. I think the healthiest thing I have consumed this week was an orange.
On top of eating like a pop bellied pig, the gym was a total no go. All my fault. I had my reasons, but still.
This weekend we can turn it around and revert back. We already have a plan to go the gym Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. On our weekly venture to the grocery store we stocked up on fruits and some vegetables.
...we left the pork rinds on the shelf.
On top of eating like a pop bellied pig, the gym was a total no go. All my fault. I had my reasons, but still.
This weekend we can turn it around and revert back. We already have a plan to go the gym Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. On our weekly venture to the grocery store we stocked up on fruits and some vegetables.
...we left the pork rinds on the shelf.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
$$$$
We saddled up and headed to the gym this morning. We go Saturdays and Sundays as well as 1-2 days through the week. Saturday and Sunday we spend 1 hour per day. The week is 30 minutes per day.
Today I spent almost the full 60 minutes on the bike. I went 10.5 miles. Trust me. I am feelin it now. However, while I was peddling away, I began to think about the cost of our weight loss adventure so far.
STUFF to get us started
MP3 Player for him: $40
Updated Music for my MP3 Player: $10
New Digital Scale: $18
Wii Active: $40
Extra attachments for 2: $30
Total for extras: $138
Monthly
Gym Membership for 2: $40/month
More Fresh Fruits and vegetables: $15-20 per week
Total per month: $100-120
And this is just so far. Soon we will need new shoes or more workout clothes. Then we will upgrade to nalgene bottles instead of plastic. We will add more games to the wii or more music to keep us motivated.
(then we will sit on our couch and eat ice cream sandwiches just thinking of all the hard work we have done preparing to lose weight.) =)
Today I spent almost the full 60 minutes on the bike. I went 10.5 miles. Trust me. I am feelin it now. However, while I was peddling away, I began to think about the cost of our weight loss adventure so far.
STUFF to get us started
MP3 Player for him: $40
Updated Music for my MP3 Player: $10
New Digital Scale: $18
Wii Active: $40
Extra attachments for 2: $30
Total for extras: $138
Monthly
Gym Membership for 2: $40/month
More Fresh Fruits and vegetables: $15-20 per week
Total per month: $100-120
And this is just so far. Soon we will need new shoes or more workout clothes. Then we will upgrade to nalgene bottles instead of plastic. We will add more games to the wii or more music to keep us motivated.
(then we will sit on our couch and eat ice cream sandwiches just thinking of all the hard work we have done preparing to lose weight.) =)
Friday, March 18, 2011
the SCALE
we have had an old school scale in the house, you know the one that you have to set your self and the little red hand bounces when you step on it? That is what we have been gauging our weight with. All in all I thought I was doing really well. Things weren't soo bad....
...til I stepped on a digital scale last weekend. Our scale is not 1 pound or 2 pounds off. Heck it isn't even 5 pounds off. Our scale is TEN POUNDS OFF! Needless to say, this discovery put a little hitch in our giddyup. Turns out, paying $10 for a scale that helps determine your health and dieting quality, is not a good investment. Who knew?
So this week I have purhcased our very own digital scale. It was still the cheapest option they had, a whopping $18! However, the new scale is both a blessing and a curse. Every time I eat, drink, or pee I step on the scale to see if anything has changed.
On one hand, I can see this as keeping me accountable.
On the other hand, I can see this as a devil contraption that keeps reminding me how far from my goals I really am, which sends me straight into the arms of the comforting pringles can.
Be it an angel or a devil, either way, knowledge is power.
...and I currently have 192.4 pounds of knowledge.
...til I stepped on a digital scale last weekend. Our scale is not 1 pound or 2 pounds off. Heck it isn't even 5 pounds off. Our scale is TEN POUNDS OFF! Needless to say, this discovery put a little hitch in our giddyup. Turns out, paying $10 for a scale that helps determine your health and dieting quality, is not a good investment. Who knew?
So this week I have purhcased our very own digital scale. It was still the cheapest option they had, a whopping $18! However, the new scale is both a blessing and a curse. Every time I eat, drink, or pee I step on the scale to see if anything has changed.
On one hand, I can see this as keeping me accountable.
On the other hand, I can see this as a devil contraption that keeps reminding me how far from my goals I really am, which sends me straight into the arms of the comforting pringles can.
Be it an angel or a devil, either way, knowledge is power.
...and I currently have 192.4 pounds of knowledge.
Monday, March 14, 2011
sausage and hashbrowns
We have completed weekend two of Operation GO TO THE GYM. We spend about 1 hour each day of our weekend working out our hardest. We have now invested in Wii Active, to give us something to use at home when we just can't seem to make ourselves go to the gym. So basically we have no more excuses that we don't have opportunity. Now we just need to make the full commitment.
Part of the gym commitment is seeing results. We live in a day and age where we want immediate results. When we have to work hard and not see pay off for several days, weeks, or even months that signals to us that it isn't working, so we abandon ship. I want to lose weight the natural way so there are no drugs, powders, or chemicals involved. But that also means that the weight loss will be gradual, and it will take more than just two visits to the gym a week. It will take consistent work and better eating habits.
Lets take yesterday as an example.
For breakfast: blueberries and cream oatmeal with one slice of toast.
Snack: trailmix.
Lunch: turkey and cheese wrap with LOTS of veggies and pretzels.
Dinner: Egg and Sausage casserole, and hasbrowns.
Dessert: 100 Calorie Ice cream bar.
Late night snack (which you aren't supposed to do): handful of sunflower seeds.
My day went great til dinner time. I had two HUGE helpings of casserole and two helpings of greasy fried homemade hasbrowns. It's not about not eating these foods. It's about portion sizes. Something I will try to do better on.
(It's also about ulcers and heartburn. You would think I would learn NOT to eat sausage and hashbrowns at dinner time. UG!)
Part of the gym commitment is seeing results. We live in a day and age where we want immediate results. When we have to work hard and not see pay off for several days, weeks, or even months that signals to us that it isn't working, so we abandon ship. I want to lose weight the natural way so there are no drugs, powders, or chemicals involved. But that also means that the weight loss will be gradual, and it will take more than just two visits to the gym a week. It will take consistent work and better eating habits.
Lets take yesterday as an example.
For breakfast: blueberries and cream oatmeal with one slice of toast.
Snack: trailmix.
Lunch: turkey and cheese wrap with LOTS of veggies and pretzels.
Dinner: Egg and Sausage casserole, and hasbrowns.
Dessert: 100 Calorie Ice cream bar.
Late night snack (which you aren't supposed to do): handful of sunflower seeds.
My day went great til dinner time. I had two HUGE helpings of casserole and two helpings of greasy fried homemade hasbrowns. It's not about not eating these foods. It's about portion sizes. Something I will try to do better on.
(It's also about ulcers and heartburn. You would think I would learn NOT to eat sausage and hashbrowns at dinner time. UG!)
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