I should have posted this last week, but I was very busy with work and I never had time. I weighed in Wed down 2 lbs from the prior week so I am still on track.
I have had almost no bread and sweets and that has definitely been a huge challenge. The lack of beer is making me crazy, but not so much that I can't go without. I just am disappointed that the reemergence of Abita Strawberry coincides with Lent. Grr.
On a work note, it looks like I will be commuting back and forth to BTR for the next couple months at least. Those 330 AM wakeups are not so much fun.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Week 2 Weigh In
Week 2 - Last weekend was Mardi Gras and I did not watch what I ate as well as I have been. Plus I did drink beer. I did choose the MGD 64 lite beer, which for the record is not very tasty, and I don't think it has any alcohol in it. At least I felt like I was drinking beer and it wasn't as bad for me as my normal choice of beer. I didn't eat a lot of sweets, but I did have a piece or two of king cake and I remember eating McDonalds at least once.
Weighed in yesterday morning - I am down another 2.5 lbs. So although I was afraid I would have a setback I must have exercised enough to keep the results from being negative.
So far after 2 weeks (-5lbs)
On another note, since I am giving up bread and sugar for Lent and limiting my meat intake to high protein, low fat meats, I am hoping to possibly lose more than 2.5 lbs the next 4 weeks. We will see how that works out. I am finding it hard to choose what to eat and also trying to fight off guilt for eating period. It is weird how that works. I ate oatmeal yesterday and felt guilty about it although it didn't have any butter or sugar (which is the reason oatmeal is normally delicious).
I was trying out my friend Kate's suggestion with toast with peanut butter for breakfast but since toast is bread and peanut butter is full of sugar, that is now off the list. So I am open to suggestions about what I should eat.
Weighed in yesterday morning - I am down another 2.5 lbs. So although I was afraid I would have a setback I must have exercised enough to keep the results from being negative.
So far after 2 weeks (-5lbs)
On another note, since I am giving up bread and sugar for Lent and limiting my meat intake to high protein, low fat meats, I am hoping to possibly lose more than 2.5 lbs the next 4 weeks. We will see how that works out. I am finding it hard to choose what to eat and also trying to fight off guilt for eating period. It is weird how that works. I ate oatmeal yesterday and felt guilty about it although it didn't have any butter or sugar (which is the reason oatmeal is normally delicious).
I was trying out my friend Kate's suggestion with toast with peanut butter for breakfast but since toast is bread and peanut butter is full of sugar, that is now off the list. So I am open to suggestions about what I should eat.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
One week into diet
Ok - so this will be short since I am tired and about to head for the shower and then bed. (Yes, getting up at 330am daily is kicking my butt.) I did my first weigh in and despite having a couple of cheat days I lost 2.5 lbs. So I have met my weekly goal of 2 lbs. This week I have been doing much better with consumption, but Erica is worried I am not eating healthy enough. I have only been eating a tiny snack for breakfast and then later on that evening - dinner. I need to be eating some small snacky fruits / vegetables / nuts throughout the day. This will be my goal after Mardi Gras. I haven't decided what to give up for Lent this year. Any suggestions are welcomed.....I am NOT giving up alcohol. I also don't think I can stop cussing. Ok, off to bed but week 1 was a success - next weigh in will be Ash Wednesday.
Base line - (0)
week 1 - (-2.5lbs)
Base line - (0)
week 1 - (-2.5lbs)
Friday, February 05, 2010
Diet Cheat
Today has been a day full of cheating on my diet. First I skipped breakfast and was starving most of the morning. Then Jen's friend made homemade chocolates and I ate three. I am sure that was super fattening. Then I get home and ate the cheese off of some cheese fries and the burger out of a hamburger. Then I ate a vanilla tart from Le Madeleine. Ok, so today was a diet fail. I was stressed all day. Not an excuse, but definitely one of the reasons. Work has been kicking my ass all week. Some people play way too many games and too many people are all trying to get me into their alliance. I just want to do my job - not join a game of Survivor. Back in Baton Rouge again next week. Driving back and forth wears on me, but when I stay up there I can't sleep in the hotel very well. Screwed either way. I think I just lit a candle and I am having a pity party for one. Sorry about that. I think after I get some rest tonight that I will be more excited about the Saints and the Super Bowl tomorrow. I can't wait to celebrate the victory.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
My one year weight loss goal
So although my vital statistics are pretty darn good....no high cholesterol, blood pressure, sugar, etc. I need to lose some significant weight. Doctors are always surprised by this, as if fat = sick. I come from a hardy bunch of people and we live long lives - mostly to annoy our loved ones I have discovered.
Prior to Katrina, I had worked pretty hard at maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. After Katrina, I let myself go. I threw myself into work with no regard for what I ate or when I ate it. I have never been blessed with a good metabolism, my little bro Ian got that. Damn him! This means I have always had to be careful about what I eat. As long as I stick to high protein, low carb, and low fat items I can stick around my goal weight. Katrina was the single most significant event in my life. It changed everything around me and especially me. I was so happy to get food the first few weeks after the storm I ate everything I could get my hands on. Which unfortunately, was mostly MREs. Oh how I loved the jalapeno squeeze cheese and crackers. Sometimes I would just squeeze the cheese right out of the packet and into my mouth. Disgusting right? Then I moved on to a daily dose of Dominos (it was the closet restaurant that opened) and at least 6 beers. Every single day I would consume enough calories for several people. Granted, I was working my tail off so it did not catch up to me until I got out of the warehouse and back in the office. Then 6 months later, I had gained 60 lbs. That is a lot of weight on a short girl. I stayed around that weight until last year when I managed to gain another 25 lbs. I think it correlates with my new found discovery of delicious breads and pastas.
Bottom line for me is, I am tired of being the fat girl. No offense to anyone that is happy and proud to be a fat girl, but this is not me. I have played sports and been athletic and active my whole life and it is time to start again. If my zombie conspiracy comes to fruition, how am I going to be able to run all day and hide in small places if my ass barely fits in an airline seat? I'm not, and I refuse to be zombie bait for the skinny fighters. So I have asked my friend Erica to be my mean lifestyle coach and send me text messages to keep me angry and motivated. I need to be motivated. I am one of those people who cannot turn down a challenge. You never met a dumber person than me when it comes to someone telling me I can't do something. That just makes me want it more. I have been lazy and I have disappointed myself. Lazy is something I have never been and I cannot go down that slippery slope anymore.
My goal is 100 lb weight loss in one year. I will be doing this with no diet pills, aids, or cheats. I will not be starving myself or employing any purging techniques. I believe everything can be good in moderation and with regular exercise and changing what I eat back to what I know I can eat, my goal will be achieved. I will post once a week my results for those of you that are interested. I am not embarrassed about my actual poundage. I figure that if you have seen me recently you know my butt is pretty hefty. If you are interested in what the actual number is, I will share. For now I will post one number, 0 as in that is my baseline.
Wish me luck. If I achieve my goal, my reward is going to include a vacation in Europe I have always wanted to take. Maybe some friends can join me!
Prior to Katrina, I had worked pretty hard at maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. After Katrina, I let myself go. I threw myself into work with no regard for what I ate or when I ate it. I have never been blessed with a good metabolism, my little bro Ian got that. Damn him! This means I have always had to be careful about what I eat. As long as I stick to high protein, low carb, and low fat items I can stick around my goal weight. Katrina was the single most significant event in my life. It changed everything around me and especially me. I was so happy to get food the first few weeks after the storm I ate everything I could get my hands on. Which unfortunately, was mostly MREs. Oh how I loved the jalapeno squeeze cheese and crackers. Sometimes I would just squeeze the cheese right out of the packet and into my mouth. Disgusting right? Then I moved on to a daily dose of Dominos (it was the closet restaurant that opened) and at least 6 beers. Every single day I would consume enough calories for several people. Granted, I was working my tail off so it did not catch up to me until I got out of the warehouse and back in the office. Then 6 months later, I had gained 60 lbs. That is a lot of weight on a short girl. I stayed around that weight until last year when I managed to gain another 25 lbs. I think it correlates with my new found discovery of delicious breads and pastas.
Bottom line for me is, I am tired of being the fat girl. No offense to anyone that is happy and proud to be a fat girl, but this is not me. I have played sports and been athletic and active my whole life and it is time to start again. If my zombie conspiracy comes to fruition, how am I going to be able to run all day and hide in small places if my ass barely fits in an airline seat? I'm not, and I refuse to be zombie bait for the skinny fighters. So I have asked my friend Erica to be my mean lifestyle coach and send me text messages to keep me angry and motivated. I need to be motivated. I am one of those people who cannot turn down a challenge. You never met a dumber person than me when it comes to someone telling me I can't do something. That just makes me want it more. I have been lazy and I have disappointed myself. Lazy is something I have never been and I cannot go down that slippery slope anymore.
My goal is 100 lb weight loss in one year. I will be doing this with no diet pills, aids, or cheats. I will not be starving myself or employing any purging techniques. I believe everything can be good in moderation and with regular exercise and changing what I eat back to what I know I can eat, my goal will be achieved. I will post once a week my results for those of you that are interested. I am not embarrassed about my actual poundage. I figure that if you have seen me recently you know my butt is pretty hefty. If you are interested in what the actual number is, I will share. For now I will post one number, 0 as in that is my baseline.
Wish me luck. If I achieve my goal, my reward is going to include a vacation in Europe I have always wanted to take. Maybe some friends can join me!
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