Calorie deficit = 987. Steps = 10,539. Water 64 ounces. Sodium = 2,079. Fat = 39%
I hit all the goals except for my fat percentage!! Those 6 McDonald's chicken nuggets and 1/2 a bag of fries sure were good!
We went to Wildlights at the zoo last night and that's how I got in my steps. We walked around in the cold rain for 2 1/2 hours. It was really pretty and not too miserable. I didn't spend any time on the treadmill. It doesn't matter how you get in the activity, as long as you get it in!
I am still thinking about buying a step and a step aerobic tape. I would really like a Wii, since EVERYONE seems to have one and love it. Maybe someday ...
For now, I am happy with my BodyMedia armband and my treadmill.
I will be using the treadmill today and walking while shopping. Michael is requesting spaghetti for dinner. I am considering stopping by Mejiers and getting a trout -- spaqhetti sounds too fattening!!!!!
Have a good day! Eat less!! Move more!!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Progress 12/10
I am not sure you can call what I have been doing progress in the challenge. It is progress in my life but I have lots of work to do on the challenge! Here are my numbers:
Steps - 7,053
Deficit - 2087
Sodium - 2341
Fat - 39.3%
BodyMedia FIT data for December 10, 2010
Calories Burned - 3274 | Calories Consumed - 1187 | Total Activity - 0:40 | Moderate Activity - 0:38 | Vigorous Activity - 0:02 | Steps Taken - 7053 | Sleep Duration - 9:23 | Lying Down - 10:04 | Sleep Efficiency - 93%
Steps - 7,053
Deficit - 2087
Sodium - 2341
Fat - 39.3%
Anyone out there ever feel like you are neglecting your family? I feel just awful because until I get my steps in, I am constantly looking to escape to go exercise! I feel so guilty. I know rationally that I am giving them and myself a great gift but the short term goals are so tough. I am struggling with balancing work, school activities, my nonprofit work, spending fun time with my fam, blogging and getting my steps in! I do well in the food realm... it is just that hour to 1.5 hours I need each day to myself to exercise. Golly, I can't imagine doing more than that but I know that I will need to at some point.
Yesterday, my steps were completely shopping steps. We are getting close to being done but we still have more to go. I think the majority will be done online now so that might free up some time.
Well, I am off to Chinese school then school play and then a Christmas party. Will I get my steps in today. I highly doubt it. Tomorrow, I have to work 8 hours and then go directly to a family Christmas party. Again, I highly doubt I will get my steps in. I guess that means double duty next week (I think things calm down then)!
Have a good day!
- Tracy
Saturday, December 10, 2010
Calorie deficit = 445. Steps = 9,556. Water = 64 ounces. Sodium - 3,640 mg. Fat = 38%.
I made my steps goal on the treadmill. Thanks goodness I bought it! The walking that I did around the house combined with 2 miles on the treamill took me to the 9,556. I would like to walk 3 miles on the treadmill every day. The time factor is what's holding me back. I can't walk 3 miles at 3 mph quite yet, so I'm walking at 2mph. To walk 3 miles at 2 mph would take 1 1/2 hours. I just don't have that much time on a work day to devote to walking.
If I want to meet my weight loss goal by September, I'm going to have to reduce my caloric intake. The Body Media system says I have to have a calorie defict of 1,000 in order to get to 175 by September 2011. I have a calorie deficit of about 750 over the past 15 days.
It's either up my exercise or increase my deficit if I want to make my goal by September 2011.
When I reflect on the choices I made yesterday, I see times where I could have reduced my caloric intake. I could have not had 1 1/2 cups of pasta at dinner. I could have skipped the salad dressing. I could have made a different choice for a mid-morning snack. Small choices like these can make a big impact.
Like Boxer in Animal Farm said, "I will try harder!"
Have a great day! Eat less! Walk more!
I made my steps goal on the treadmill. Thanks goodness I bought it! The walking that I did around the house combined with 2 miles on the treamill took me to the 9,556. I would like to walk 3 miles on the treadmill every day. The time factor is what's holding me back. I can't walk 3 miles at 3 mph quite yet, so I'm walking at 2mph. To walk 3 miles at 2 mph would take 1 1/2 hours. I just don't have that much time on a work day to devote to walking.
If I want to meet my weight loss goal by September, I'm going to have to reduce my caloric intake. The Body Media system says I have to have a calorie defict of 1,000 in order to get to 175 by September 2011. I have a calorie deficit of about 750 over the past 15 days.
It's either up my exercise or increase my deficit if I want to make my goal by September 2011.
When I reflect on the choices I made yesterday, I see times where I could have reduced my caloric intake. I could have not had 1 1/2 cups of pasta at dinner. I could have skipped the salad dressing. I could have made a different choice for a mid-morning snack. Small choices like these can make a big impact.
Like Boxer in Animal Farm said, "I will try harder!"
Have a great day! Eat less! Walk more!
Friday, December 10, 2010
I hit my step goal!
BodyMedia FIT data for December 9, 2010
Calories Burned - 3746 | Calories Consumed - 1711 | Total Activity - 1:18 | Moderate Activity - 1:13 | Vigorous Activity - 0:05 | Steps Taken - 10389 | Sleep Duration - 9:20 | Lying Down - 9:39 | Sleep Efficiency - 97%
Steps- 10,389
Deficit - 2035
Sodium - 2873
Fat -36.1%
Now, before I celebrate this little goal. I want to say that it would have been higher if I had realized that I put the armband on partially over my shirt. Dang it. I have had some sort of snaffu almost everyday this week. Booo!
Please note the vigorous activity again. Again, this was done with the Wii game and not at the gym. Yay! I think it is the dancing... LOL. Santa will be bringing us the dancing game for Wii for Christmas too. I think that will also be fun and good exercise.
The plan for today is to work this morning and then play the Wii this afternoon and possibly make it to the gym. Tonight, we have to be two places at once. Not sure how that one will play out.
Make this day a fantastic one!
- Tracy
Calories Burned - 3746 | Calories Consumed - 1711 | Total Activity - 1:18 | Moderate Activity - 1:13 | Vigorous Activity - 0:05 | Steps Taken - 10389 | Sleep Duration - 9:20 | Lying Down - 9:39 | Sleep Efficiency - 97%
Steps- 10,389
Deficit - 2035
Sodium - 2873
Fat -36.1%
Now, before I celebrate this little goal. I want to say that it would have been higher if I had realized that I put the armband on partially over my shirt. Dang it. I have had some sort of snaffu almost everyday this week. Booo!
Please note the vigorous activity again. Again, this was done with the Wii game and not at the gym. Yay! I think it is the dancing... LOL. Santa will be bringing us the dancing game for Wii for Christmas too. I think that will also be fun and good exercise.
The plan for today is to work this morning and then play the Wii this afternoon and possibly make it to the gym. Tonight, we have to be two places at once. Not sure how that one will play out.
Make this day a fantastic one!
- Tracy
December 10, 2010
Excellent numbers from yesterday! I made a real effort to hit all goals, and I achieved it.
Calorie deficit = 1,030. Steps = 10,392. Water = 64 ounces. Sodium = 1,856. Fat = 27%
I tossed the old digital scale which was giving crazy numbers and bought a cheapy analog scale. No more decimals; in fact, I can barely read it. I decided to concentrate on my waist measurement, the way my clothes fit, and the way I look. It's going be a long process to get to 175 pounds. The decimals and minor flucations don't matter. Dealing with "point whatever" is driving me crazy. I'm going to trust the process, redouble my efforts at walking and calorie reduction, and report as accurately as possible.
I also re-established my goals with the BodyMedia system. I basically had to since the new scale isn't weighing even close to the old one. The new scale seems to show difference of 10 pounds. My husband got weighed on it and he showed 10 pounds heavier, too.
Moving on with the new plan, I should reach 175 by September 2011. I think the new plan is reasonable, but I also imagine that I'll change it again. That's just how I roll. :)
Some exciting news from yesterday is that I wore a pair of jeans that I haven't worn in more than a year! They were comfortable enough to wear all day!
I think I'll ask my sister to take a picture of me this weekend and add it to the "Diana's Progress" page. I've been at it 6 weeks. I bet that a difference will be evident!
Have a great day! Walk lots! Eat less!
Calorie deficit = 1,030. Steps = 10,392. Water = 64 ounces. Sodium = 1,856. Fat = 27%
I tossed the old digital scale which was giving crazy numbers and bought a cheapy analog scale. No more decimals; in fact, I can barely read it. I decided to concentrate on my waist measurement, the way my clothes fit, and the way I look. It's going be a long process to get to 175 pounds. The decimals and minor flucations don't matter. Dealing with "point whatever" is driving me crazy. I'm going to trust the process, redouble my efforts at walking and calorie reduction, and report as accurately as possible.
I also re-established my goals with the BodyMedia system. I basically had to since the new scale isn't weighing even close to the old one. The new scale seems to show difference of 10 pounds. My husband got weighed on it and he showed 10 pounds heavier, too.
Moving on with the new plan, I should reach 175 by September 2011. I think the new plan is reasonable, but I also imagine that I'll change it again. That's just how I roll. :)
Some exciting news from yesterday is that I wore a pair of jeans that I haven't worn in more than a year! They were comfortable enough to wear all day!
I think I'll ask my sister to take a picture of me this weekend and add it to the "Diana's Progress" page. I've been at it 6 weeks. I bet that a difference will be evident!
Have a great day! Walk lots! Eat less!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Progress for 12/8
BodyMedia FIT data for December 8, 2010
Calories Burned - 3456 | Calories Consumed - 1880 | Total Activity - 1:10 | Moderate Activity - 1:03 | Vigorous Activity - 0:07 | Steps Taken - 9165 | Sleep Duration - 6:01 | Lying Down - 6:14 | Sleep Efficiency - 97%
NOTE the vigorous activity!!!! I did it with that silly Wii game! Also, Nic (from BodyMedia) told me to wear my armband lower on my arm and I did that for the first time today. Woo hoo!
NOTE the vigorous activity!!!! I did it with that silly Wii game! Also, Nic (from BodyMedia) told me to wear my armband lower on my arm and I did that for the first time today. Woo hoo!
Steps - 9165 Just under my goal. Now if I could remember to put my armband on, this would have been higher.
Deficit - 1576
Sodium - 3723
Fat - 23.4
Eating lots of clementines lately. I think I ate a dozen yesterday. The good news is that these only have 35 calories each AND they up my fiber and lower my fat. The best of all, they are sooooooo good and full of fluid during this dry time of the year!
I am going to be using my Walk It Out game again today and tonight I have my class at the Y. I will be lifting weights and doing some aerobic activity. I WILL MEET MY STEP GOAL TODAY!
Have a great day!
- Tracy
- Tracy
December 9, 2010
I tried hard to get my steps in yesterday since I'd been close but not quite there for five days in a row. I combined short walks on the treadmill between chores and work with a short walk with Opal outside. It was cold outside! The good news is that I made my step goal. I miss the warmer weather and walking outside with my pooch!
Calorie deficit = 674. Steps = 9,635. Water 64+. Sodium = 3,324. Fat = 35%
We're two weeks into this challenge. I think I'm doing pretty well. The BodyMedia system shows that I have a calorie deficit of around 9,000 over the past couple weeks. That should be a three pound weight loss. Even if my reported calorie intake is off by 1/3, I should have a loss of about 2 pounds.
I feel like I'm right on track. My old scales showed a loss of 5.4 in the past two weeks. Like I mentioned yesterday, I didn't trust them, so I threw them out yesterday morning. It feels weird not having them, even though they reported inconsistently. I'm getting new scales in the next couple days. Whatever they say, I'm going with.
What do I know for sure? I know that if I keep walking and trying to reduce my caloric intake, the weight will come off.
Here's to keeping at it!
Calorie deficit = 674. Steps = 9,635. Water 64+. Sodium = 3,324. Fat = 35%
We're two weeks into this challenge. I think I'm doing pretty well. The BodyMedia system shows that I have a calorie deficit of around 9,000 over the past couple weeks. That should be a three pound weight loss. Even if my reported calorie intake is off by 1/3, I should have a loss of about 2 pounds.
I feel like I'm right on track. My old scales showed a loss of 5.4 in the past two weeks. Like I mentioned yesterday, I didn't trust them, so I threw them out yesterday morning. It feels weird not having them, even though they reported inconsistently. I'm getting new scales in the next couple days. Whatever they say, I'm going with.
What do I know for sure? I know that if I keep walking and trying to reduce my caloric intake, the weight will come off.
Here's to keeping at it!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Wii Walking It Out!
I tried this game out tonight. FUN! I played with my daughter and I was seriously sweating. The step numbers that they calculate compared to the BodyMedia are high. Probably 30% higher. No big deal though. As long as I know this, I can calculate an estimated number for my armband. I have to admit though that I was doing some dancing instead of steps some of the time.
My daughter wants to get up in the morning before school and do it with me. I LOVE THAT! I am trying to find some Wii games like this so that I don't always have to leave; I can just stay here and do the game with her. A nice compromise. I do admit though that I feel like I cheated because it was fun. :-)
- Tracy
My daughter wants to get up in the morning before school and do it with me. I LOVE THAT! I am trying to find some Wii games like this so that I don't always have to leave; I can just stay here and do the game with her. A nice compromise. I do admit though that I feel like I cheated because it was fun. :-)
- Tracy
Progress for 12/7
BodyMedia FIT data for December 7, 2010
Calories Burned - 3018 | Calories Consumed - 1782 | Total Activity - 0:26 | Moderate Activity - 0:26 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 4855 | Sleep Duration - 6:17 | Lying Down - 6:43 | Sleep Efficiency - 94%
Steps - 4855
Deficit - 1236
Sodium - 1765
Fat - 30.6%
Steps - 4855
Deficit - 1236
Sodium - 1765
Fat - 30.6%
As you can see, not so good yesterday. We ended up not going to gymnastics because life just did not allow. I got in a few steps taking the dog out though. Goodness it is hard to get those steps in when it is freezing!
Tonight, I am going to the gym. I am going to try to spend an hour or more there to make up some steps. I would like to hit 15k, but somehow I do not think that is going to happen. I will be happy with 10k.
Talk to you soon!
- Tracy
December 8, 2010
From yesterday: Calorie deficit = 597. Steps = 8,362. Water 64+ ounces. Sodium = 2763. Fat = 27%.
Still short on my steps! The cold weather kept me inside and on the treadmill. I walked 1.5 miles on the treadmill yesterday and worked up quite a sweat. I should walk two miles on it on my work days, or I won't get in enough steps. My sodium and fat numbers look good. I'm getting used to the new taste of things without butter and salt. BTW, the salt substitute is pretty bad!
I am frustrated with my scales. For one, they use batteries and run through them rather quickly. As of late, they often flash "E" and make me step on again. (Even with new batteries.) The weight they report flucates wildly, so I'm not sure what my weight actually is. I've been getting weighed twice each day; once as person one and again as person two. If both weights match, I use that weight. Today, I couldn't get them to match. The weights varied as much as 8.6 pounds. I've decided to throw them out and get a new set (non-digital). I really do need to track my weight.
Instead of a weight measurment, I took my waist measurement today. I'm down another 1/2 inch. That makes a total of 1 1/2 inches since October 22!
Have a good day!
Still short on my steps! The cold weather kept me inside and on the treadmill. I walked 1.5 miles on the treadmill yesterday and worked up quite a sweat. I should walk two miles on it on my work days, or I won't get in enough steps. My sodium and fat numbers look good. I'm getting used to the new taste of things without butter and salt. BTW, the salt substitute is pretty bad!
I am frustrated with my scales. For one, they use batteries and run through them rather quickly. As of late, they often flash "E" and make me step on again. (Even with new batteries.) The weight they report flucates wildly, so I'm not sure what my weight actually is. I've been getting weighed twice each day; once as person one and again as person two. If both weights match, I use that weight. Today, I couldn't get them to match. The weights varied as much as 8.6 pounds. I've decided to throw them out and get a new set (non-digital). I really do need to track my weight.
Instead of a weight measurment, I took my waist measurement today. I'm down another 1/2 inch. That makes a total of 1 1/2 inches since October 22!
Have a good day!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Progress for 12/6
Today was a much better day, although, I didn't even look at my computer until 15 minutes before bed. I did get to do shopping with oldest daughter AND I was at the gym twice. Both gym visits were short but allowed me to get my steps. Here are my numbers:
BodyMedia FIT data for December 6, 2010
Calories Burned - 3974 | Calories Consumed - 1184 | Total Activity - 1:40 | Moderate Activity - 1:40 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 11007 | Sleep Duration - 6:57 | Lying Down - 7:43 | Sleep Efficiency - 90%
Deficit - 2790 - this is obviously too high!
Steps - 11,007
Sodium - 2483
Fat - 39.7%
Fat - 39.7%
Water - 40 oz
Today will be difficult to get my steps in. I will walk while my daughter is in Gymnastics but I work all day and even the dog does not want to go outside because it is soooooooo cold!
Talk to you later!
- Tracy
- Tracy
December 7, 2010
Calorie deficit = 820. Steps = 7,995. Water = 30 ounces. Sodium = 4,335. Fat = 24%
I'm having a hard time getting my steps in simply due to time. I have been very busy the past several days. I used the treadmill yesterday morning and walked one mile before I headed out for my day. Other than that, I didn't get any exercise.
This sure is a busy (and tempting!) time of year.
Have a great day!
I'm having a hard time getting my steps in simply due to time. I have been very busy the past several days. I used the treadmill yesterday morning and walked one mile before I headed out for my day. Other than that, I didn't get any exercise.
This sure is a busy (and tempting!) time of year.
Have a great day!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Vegetarian Anyone?
I am seriously considering becoming a Vegetarian/Vegan. I think the only thing that I could not live without is Cheese and eggs. Perhaps I could start out allowing myself to have these two things and later move to become Vegan. I am reading a book called the China Study and it makes a very convincing case against eating animal protein.
Anyone out there a vegetarian? How did you make the transition?
Anyone out there a vegetarian? How did you make the transition?
Progress for 12/5
Finally, I have a minute to post. I have a very full day today and am just now looking at my computer for the first time. I didn't have the best day on the 5th but I made up for it today. Here are my numbers:
Deficit - 1156
Steps - 7967
Sodium - 3629
Fat - 30.8%
Water - 40 oz
Talk to you in the morning to report on my crazy busy day!
- Tracy
BodyMedia FIT data for December 5, 2010
Calories Burned - 3226 | Calories Consumed - 2070 | Total Activity - 1:13 | Moderate Activity - 1:13 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 7967 | Sleep Duration - 7:12 | Lying Down - 7:48 | Sleep Efficiency - 92%
Deficit - 1156
Steps - 7967
Sodium - 3629
Fat - 30.8%
Water - 40 oz
Talk to you in the morning to report on my crazy busy day!
- Tracy
December 6, 2010
I had a pretty good day yesterday.
Calorie deficit = 1,439. Steps = 8,513. Water 32 ounces. Sodium = 2,907. Fat = 40%.
My fat percentage would have been better if I hadn't had 3 ounces of cheese at the tea party. I did the right thing by removing the cheese from the bread, that certainly helped calorie intake, but cheese is so high in fat!!! I had three tiny little cheescake bites. Boy, they were good!!
It was hard to get in my steps yesterday, as I ran around non-stop the entire day. I didn't get any formal exercise in. All my steps were from errands and shopping.
I am proud of my calorie deficit!
Today, I have another class to attend at the Red cross. I will take a walk at lunch, like I did before. This morning before I leave, I'll hop on the treamill and try to log in few steps as well.
Have a great day!!
Calorie deficit = 1,439. Steps = 8,513. Water 32 ounces. Sodium = 2,907. Fat = 40%.
My fat percentage would have been better if I hadn't had 3 ounces of cheese at the tea party. I did the right thing by removing the cheese from the bread, that certainly helped calorie intake, but cheese is so high in fat!!! I had three tiny little cheescake bites. Boy, they were good!!
It was hard to get in my steps yesterday, as I ran around non-stop the entire day. I didn't get any formal exercise in. All my steps were from errands and shopping.
I am proud of my calorie deficit!
Today, I have another class to attend at the Red cross. I will take a walk at lunch, like I did before. This morning before I leave, I'll hop on the treamill and try to log in few steps as well.
Have a great day!!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Progress for 12/4
Well, today was definitely a challenge. I didn't quite get my steps in for the day. I did do well with food despite the banana nut muffin I had with breakfast. All of my steps came from shopping. I did not go to the gym or do any official walking.
BodyMedia FIT data for December 4, 2010
Calories Burned - 3504 | Calories Consumed - 1612 | Total Activity - 1:09 | Moderate Activity - 1:09 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 8802 | Sleep Duration - 8:16 | Lying Down - 9:14 | Sleep Efficiency - 90%
Steps - 8802
Deficit - 1892
Sodium - 2077 (low because I put salt on my potato)
Fat - 46% (whoa, I thought I made better choices than this!)
Water - 64oz
Ok, so I didn't do quite as well with food as I thought. My fat % is off the hook. Salt and fat are a huge problem for me. I need to eat more veggies and fruits. I think that will help solve that problem. Also, I didn't have my standard breakfast of a Myoplex drink and that hurts my fat% since this drink has such a low fat %.
Today, I work all day. I will try to make it to the gym right after work. If not, I will be in danger of not making my steps. It all depends on the family and how things play out today.
Take care and have a great day today!
- Tracy
- Tracy
December 5, 2010
Well, yesterday sure was lousy! I did fine up until dinner and then I simply lost it. I ate 8 fish sticks instead of 3. I used tarter sauce. Later when I cleaning the table and putting things back in the fridge, I spied a piece of fried chicken that Michael had brought home from work. I was like a possessed drug addict! I snatched it from the fridge and gobbled it up.
I immediately felt horrrible and went to lay down in the bedroom. My grand-daughter came in the room and said, "What's wrong, Grandma?" I told her that I just needed to rest for a minute. She patted my head and said "Don't let the bed bugs bites!" and turned off the light. I laid there for a few minutes and thought about just turning in for the night. Instead I got up and went into the living room.
I fessed up to Michael who was totally shocked (and bit mad because he wanted the chicken for himself). We discussed whether I should get on the treadmill. My stomach felt too upset to exercise. I ending up watching a movie and snacking on apple slices the rest of the night.
Maybe this sounds like a bunch of internal drama over a piece of chicken and a few fish sticks. Maybe you're thinking, "What the hell is wrong with her? Isn't she supposed to be on a diet? Didn't she start the day pledging good intentions?" Maybe you're thinking I'm weak and lack will power.
I'm a food addict. It was like I couldn't stop myself. I wasn't hungry. At the moment I saw the fried chicken, I was powerless. I need to think about a better plan for those moments. I will let those ideas develop. More later on that topic
Okay! Enough dwelling on the negative. Let's review what I did well yesterday. I took a walk at lunch even though it was cold and everyone else stayed in the warm building. I packed a healthy lunch while most people went to Wendy's or snacked on chips and candy. I drank more than 64 ounces of water. I tried the salt substitute that I bought the other day.
Most importantly, though, I didn't "hide." I fessed up. I could have pretended it didn't happen. I could have not reported it on the BodyMedia site and "pretended" that my lack of weight loss was a "problem" with my body. My body is fine, it's my mind that's messed up!!!!!! hahahaha
The number from yesterday reflect the worst day of this challenge.
Calorie deficit = 113. Steps = 8,259. Water 64+. Sodium = 5.063. Fat 43%
Today brings more challenges. I will attending an annual Christmas Tea Party. There will be little sandwiches and lovely tiny cakes. I'm going to face the challenges that today brings with resolve and confidence.
I immediately felt horrrible and went to lay down in the bedroom. My grand-daughter came in the room and said, "What's wrong, Grandma?" I told her that I just needed to rest for a minute. She patted my head and said "Don't let the bed bugs bites!" and turned off the light. I laid there for a few minutes and thought about just turning in for the night. Instead I got up and went into the living room.
I fessed up to Michael who was totally shocked (and bit mad because he wanted the chicken for himself). We discussed whether I should get on the treadmill. My stomach felt too upset to exercise. I ending up watching a movie and snacking on apple slices the rest of the night.
Maybe this sounds like a bunch of internal drama over a piece of chicken and a few fish sticks. Maybe you're thinking, "What the hell is wrong with her? Isn't she supposed to be on a diet? Didn't she start the day pledging good intentions?" Maybe you're thinking I'm weak and lack will power.
I'm a food addict. It was like I couldn't stop myself. I wasn't hungry. At the moment I saw the fried chicken, I was powerless. I need to think about a better plan for those moments. I will let those ideas develop. More later on that topic
Okay! Enough dwelling on the negative. Let's review what I did well yesterday. I took a walk at lunch even though it was cold and everyone else stayed in the warm building. I packed a healthy lunch while most people went to Wendy's or snacked on chips and candy. I drank more than 64 ounces of water. I tried the salt substitute that I bought the other day.
Most importantly, though, I didn't "hide." I fessed up. I could have pretended it didn't happen. I could have not reported it on the BodyMedia site and "pretended" that my lack of weight loss was a "problem" with my body. My body is fine, it's my mind that's messed up!!!!!! hahahaha
The number from yesterday reflect the worst day of this challenge.
Calorie deficit = 113. Steps = 8,259. Water 64+. Sodium = 5.063. Fat 43%
Today brings more challenges. I will attending an annual Christmas Tea Party. There will be little sandwiches and lovely tiny cakes. I'm going to face the challenges that today brings with resolve and confidence.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Progress for 12/3
BodyMedia FIT data for December 3, 2010
Calories Burned - 3508 | Calories Consumed - 1454 | Total Activity - 1:09 | Moderate Activity - 1:09 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 9347 | Sleep Duration - 6:45 | Lying Down - 8:39 | Sleep Efficiency - 78%
Calorie Deficit - 2054
Steps - 9347
Steps - 9347
Sodium - 4071
Fat - 32%
Water - 64oz
I wish my steps were better but I am a wee bit sore from Thursday night. At least I made minimum goal. I also stayed good on the food front despite the Christmas party we attended last night. This morning is another Christmas party! This one is a breakfast buffet so perhaps it will be easier to navigate.
I will be getting my exercise in after the party. I will probably get in many at the party as well. It is probably a shopping day after the party so my steps will come from shopping. Fingers crossed that I can make my numbers that way!
Have a fantastic day today!
- Tracy
- Tracy
December 4, 2010
Yesterday could have been better. The main culprit (other than my choices) was Hamburger Helper. I had a 2 cup portion, green beans and fruit cocktail for dinner. Not exactly gourmet, I know!! ;) Naturally, the sodium and fat numbers are too high from yesterday. My steps were rather low, too.
Calorie deficit = 1,104. Steps = 7,978. Water = 64. Sodium = 4,640. Fat = 32%.
I'm taking a Red Cross class today and will be out of the house all day. Tonight I'll get home just in time to make dinner for the hubby and the kids. Food and walking will be an issue since I'll be out of my routine.
Here's the plan. Pack a healthy lunch and snacks to take with me. Wear my walking shoes and spend the lunch hour walking. I will also stop and get a giangantic bottle of water to take to the class today to flush out the sodium from yesterday. Tonight for dinner I promised the kids fish sticks (another not so healthy choice for me). I'll serve cooked broccoli and cauliflower and oranges with dinner. I'll concentrate on those and check the box for a recommended portion size on the fish sticks. No tarter sauce!!!
Here's to the promise of a good day despite the odds!!
BTW, I bought a container of salt substitute yesterday. It was expensive at more than $7 for 11 ounces. I'll let you know what I think of the taste. I recall trying some years ago and finding the taste oddly metallic. We'll see.
Calorie deficit = 1,104. Steps = 7,978. Water = 64. Sodium = 4,640. Fat = 32%.
I'm taking a Red Cross class today and will be out of the house all day. Tonight I'll get home just in time to make dinner for the hubby and the kids. Food and walking will be an issue since I'll be out of my routine.
Here's the plan. Pack a healthy lunch and snacks to take with me. Wear my walking shoes and spend the lunch hour walking. I will also stop and get a giangantic bottle of water to take to the class today to flush out the sodium from yesterday. Tonight for dinner I promised the kids fish sticks (another not so healthy choice for me). I'll serve cooked broccoli and cauliflower and oranges with dinner. I'll concentrate on those and check the box for a recommended portion size on the fish sticks. No tarter sauce!!!
Here's to the promise of a good day despite the odds!!
BTW, I bought a container of salt substitute yesterday. It was expensive at more than $7 for 11 ounces. I'll let you know what I think of the taste. I recall trying some years ago and finding the taste oddly metallic. We'll see.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Progress for 12/2
BodyMedia FIT data for December 2, 2010
Calories Burned - 3831 | Calories Consumed - 1866 | Total Activity - 1:33 | Moderate Activity - 1:33 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 9482 | Sleep Duration - 7:56 | Lying Down - 8:39 | Sleep Efficiency - 92%
Steps - 9482 (lost at least 3k steps because I did not have my armband on)
Deficit - 1965
Sodium - 1975
Fat - 26.8%
Water - 64 oz
All in all a good day except when I forgot to put on my armband! I am so mad at myself for that. I do think that I will add 2k steps to my number for today when I do the averages. I am so far behind that I just can't afford to lose those steps!
Today will be hard to get my numbers. I work in the morning, then have about 3 hours free, then I have a holiday party for the rest of the day. Saturday is another holiday party in the morning. Arghhhh.... Busy busy!
Make today a great day!
- Tracy
- Tracy
Friday, December 3, 2010
I lost weight again! Yippee! I am now down 12.8 pounds. I'm not quite sure how that happened, since my calorie deficit wasn't good yesterday, but I'll take it!!
Weight loss is cummulative, that I know. Your "good deeds" build over time. I guess my efforts are paying off. Please remind me of the last few days when the scales sit still and don't budge for days and days ...
Calorie deficit = 177. Steps = 10,302. Water = 24 ounces. Soidum = 2,094. Fat = 38%
Have a good day!!
Weight loss is cummulative, that I know. Your "good deeds" build over time. I guess my efforts are paying off. Please remind me of the last few days when the scales sit still and don't budge for days and days ...
Calorie deficit = 177. Steps = 10,302. Water = 24 ounces. Soidum = 2,094. Fat = 38%
Have a good day!!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
I did it!
I did 42 minutes on the elliptical machine tonight! Even one week ago I would have told you were crazy if you told me I would do 30 minutes! I am so happy about this accomplishment. My heart rate was up so I know I was burning the calories. My legs and rear hurt pretty badly tonight so I can imagine they will hurt worse tomorrow. I am drinking "Reload" from EAS. I am hoping that this will help my muscles get back in shape quickly. If not, I am going to have some painful walking tomorrow!
Eventually, I will be a runner! Now, I would have never said this before and would have never said it before tonight. I know now that if I can do this amount of advancement, that I will make that leap to running in the end.
Talk to you in the morning... I am kind of mad at myself about my stats today. I had my armband off for almost 4 hours and missed between 3k and 4k steps. Boo!
- Tracy
Eventually, I will be a runner! Now, I would have never said this before and would have never said it before tonight. I know now that if I can do this amount of advancement, that I will make that leap to running in the end.
Talk to you in the morning... I am kind of mad at myself about my stats today. I had my armband off for almost 4 hours and missed between 3k and 4k steps. Boo!
- Tracy
Christmas Challenge data uploaded
Finally, I had a few minutes to create a spreadsheet. I just uploaded it under the page "Christmas Challenge". So far the results are not bad. Diana is really doing fabulous on her goals. So far she is meeting all but the step challenge (only behind by a few steps). Me on the other hand, I have lots of catching up to do in the step realm. I also just reset my goal for calorie deficit average to 1750 and that means I have some catching up to do there!
Thank goodness for averages this month!
- Tracy
Thank goodness for averages this month!
- Tracy
Progress for 12/1
BodyMedia FIT data for December 1, 2010
Calories Burned - 3487 | Calories Consumed - 1846 | Total Activity - 1:28 | Moderate Activity - 1:28 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 10633 | Sleep Duration - 5:51 | Lying Down - 6:19 | Sleep Efficiency - 93%
Steps - 10,633
Calorie Deficit - 1,641
Sodium - 3,571
Fat - 31.9%
I had an ok day. I had really hoped for more steps. I spent an hour and a half at the gym last night. Did about 45 minutes of walking and a 15 minute mile on the elliptical. I even jogged when I took the dog for a walk in the afternoon. Where is the vigorous activity? I have no idea how to make this happen. I have gotten vigorous activity when I just walk sometimes. I have no idea how I can jog and not get vigorous activity. Mind boggling to me!
I am going to set my new calorie deficit average as 1750 per day. This is because I want to lose 20 pounds before vacation in January. I may not lose 20 pounds but I will have had enough of a calorie reduction to eventually lose that much weight. That ends up being 3500 calories every 2 days (equivalent to 1 pound of fat)! Now, the body does not always cooperate so I am not going to get caught up in the pounds. I am going to just focus on the calories.
Have a fantastic day today folks!
- Tracy
- Tracy
December 2, 2010
I did pretty well yesterday. I didn't get enough steps in, I'd like to hit 9,000 each day and didn't quite make it. Everything else was good, though!
Steps = 8,318. Calorie deficit = 1,066. (!) Water 54 ounces. Sodium 2,138. Fat 28%
The scale made me happy again this morning by showing a loss of 0.4. That's 11.8 since 10/24/10.
I'm proud of my accomplishments! I have made significant changes in regard to activity level and food choices. Sometimes it occurs to me what I did in my "old life." Things like sneak eating, using too much fat as a condiment, not measuring and just not being active.
I'm not even a quarter of the way there, but I know I'll make it. Steady, persistent effort will ensure that I achieve my goal.
Steps = 8,318. Calorie deficit = 1,066. (!) Water 54 ounces. Sodium 2,138. Fat 28%
The scale made me happy again this morning by showing a loss of 0.4. That's 11.8 since 10/24/10.
I'm proud of my accomplishments! I have made significant changes in regard to activity level and food choices. Sometimes it occurs to me what I did in my "old life." Things like sneak eating, using too much fat as a condiment, not measuring and just not being active.
I'm not even a quarter of the way there, but I know I'll make it. Steady, persistent effort will ensure that I achieve my goal.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Today's Breakfast (12/1/10)
Since there's all this talk of fat and sodium, I thought I'd try to make a healthy breakfast, and report in.
I made an omelet from 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites. I cooked it in Pam. I added dried onions and NO SALT. I ate it with two pieces of dry toast and unsweetened tea.
Well, as for tastiness, I'll rate it 4 out of 10. However, my belly is full and the numbers are good.
Calories 248
Sodium 512 mg
Fat 27%
Protein 29%
Carbs 44%
I miss the butter! I miss the other egg yolks! I miss the cheese!!
I LOVE THE NUMBERS!
I made an omelet from 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites. I cooked it in Pam. I added dried onions and NO SALT. I ate it with two pieces of dry toast and unsweetened tea.
Well, as for tastiness, I'll rate it 4 out of 10. However, my belly is full and the numbers are good.
Calories 248
Sodium 512 mg
Fat 27%
Protein 29%
Carbs 44%
I miss the butter! I miss the other egg yolks! I miss the cheese!!
I LOVE THE NUMBERS!
I'm Back!
Finally, I was able to walk without feeling like I was going to die. So, my numbers are good for 11/30! Here goes:
Deficit - 2098
Sodium - 3374
Fat - 37%
Fat and sodium are very tough to deal with. I really hadn't paid much attention until this challenge and now I am seeing things a weee bit differently!
Working on an active day today. Hoping to hit the gym!
- Tracy
BodyMedia FIT data for November 30, 2010
Calories Burned - 3531 | Calories Consumed - 1433 | Total Activity - 1:33 | Moderate Activity - 1:33 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 11105 | Sleep Duration - 8:56 | Lying Down - 9:14 | Sleep Efficiency - 97%
Deficit - 2098
Sodium - 3374
Fat - 37%
Fat and sodium are very tough to deal with. I really hadn't paid much attention until this challenge and now I am seeing things a weee bit differently!
Working on an active day today. Hoping to hit the gym!
- Tracy
December 1, 2010
Not a bad day yesterday. Calorie deficit = 754. Steps = 9,456. Water = 64 ounces. Sodium = 3,335. Fat = 34%.
Calorie deficit and steps were both within my target range, as was water.
Sodium and fat were both slightly high. If I had just stuck to my guns and not spread a tablespoon of margarine on my cornbread, I'm sure both would have been fine.
Dinner was good last night! We had bean soup and cornbread. What a great meal -- warm and satisfying -- real "comfort food!"
I'm really loving the treamill. Since it poured down rain yesterday, I would not have gotten in my steps otherwise. I stepped it off in 5 increments, and didn't quit for the day until I was sure I'd made my goal.
The best news of all? I showed another loss today! I'm now down 11.4 pounds. Excited to see a loss of 15! My clothes are fitting differently. I have two pairs of jeans that I could get on, but couldn't really wear. They are comfortable enough to wear all day now.
I think I'll go take my waist measurement really quickly -- hang on and I'll report the results ... Oh my gosh! 45 1/2! That's a loss of exactly 1 inch since October 22.
For those of you reading this blog that are struggling with your weight, please know that persistent effort DOES pay off. Sure it's hard! Sure you'd rather not walk/go to the gym/do you aerobics tape (whatever). Sure you'd rather eat the cake and use salt liberally. If you don't, if you choose to make better choices, things will change. The decisions get easier.
Share your struggles. There's strength in numbers! Share your challenges! When you release your struggles by sharing there's less to carry yourself ...
Calorie deficit and steps were both within my target range, as was water.
Sodium and fat were both slightly high. If I had just stuck to my guns and not spread a tablespoon of margarine on my cornbread, I'm sure both would have been fine.
Dinner was good last night! We had bean soup and cornbread. What a great meal -- warm and satisfying -- real "comfort food!"
I'm really loving the treamill. Since it poured down rain yesterday, I would not have gotten in my steps otherwise. I stepped it off in 5 increments, and didn't quit for the day until I was sure I'd made my goal.
The best news of all? I showed another loss today! I'm now down 11.4 pounds. Excited to see a loss of 15! My clothes are fitting differently. I have two pairs of jeans that I could get on, but couldn't really wear. They are comfortable enough to wear all day now.
I think I'll go take my waist measurement really quickly -- hang on and I'll report the results ... Oh my gosh! 45 1/2! That's a loss of exactly 1 inch since October 22.
For those of you reading this blog that are struggling with your weight, please know that persistent effort DOES pay off. Sure it's hard! Sure you'd rather not walk/go to the gym/do you aerobics tape (whatever). Sure you'd rather eat the cake and use salt liberally. If you don't, if you choose to make better choices, things will change. The decisions get easier.
Share your struggles. There's strength in numbers! Share your challenges! When you release your struggles by sharing there's less to carry yourself ...
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