Well, I'm eating too much. We've had houseguests, lots of them, and I've been using the occasion to cook and eat all my favorite things. With the results you'd expect: 213.4 this morning.
Sugar is tough, but the carbs are really killing me. I have got to dial it back in a biiiiig way with crackers, pretzels, etc. Should I just go cold turkey? Probably.
The workouts have been as consistent as they can be with the inconsistent schedule (we went to visit my family for four days last week, arrived home Sunday, more family members arrived Monday and left yesterday and we leave Saturday for a week in the Adirondacks). I've been shooting for five intense workouts a week, and I've managed to hit four or five for each of the last four weeks. Some of those workouts have been walk/runs that are part of my training program to get back into running. So that part is going great, at least.
I haven't been commenting, but I've been reading a lot of your blogs. Theresa and Jen, I sooooo feel your pain, and could have written your blog posts for you. But you did it so well, I don't need to!
Finally, I'm loving everyone's excitement about the upcoming BOOBs adventure in Chicago. So bummed I can't join you, but I know it will be a fabulously good time. Remember to thank your local planner: They're working HARD to make sure you love every minute.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
My band is playing games with my head. As far as I know, I have less fluid in my band right now than I've had in ages. I've even gained afew pounds, despite efforts to sidestep sliders and stick with lean protein. And exercise a lot.
Last night wasn't a great eating night: I met a friend for dinner and ended up having lobster risotto. Went down fine.
This morning, I had a cheese stick wrapped with a slice of turkey and could only eat two bites before I had to stop. Tonight, I made roasted shrimp over spinach and had to stop after two shrimp. I know shrimp can be tricky with a band, but guess what: MY BAND HAS LESS FLUID THAN IT'S HAD IN AGES.
It's just weird.
In other, happier, news, I'm kicking ass with the workouts. Went to an interval training class today and I'm feeling it. That's my fourth workout this week. Yay for that.
Last night wasn't a great eating night: I met a friend for dinner and ended up having lobster risotto. Went down fine.
This morning, I had a cheese stick wrapped with a slice of turkey and could only eat two bites before I had to stop. Tonight, I made roasted shrimp over spinach and had to stop after two shrimp. I know shrimp can be tricky with a band, but guess what: MY BAND HAS LESS FLUID THAN IT'S HAD IN AGES.
It's just weird.
In other, happier, news, I'm kicking ass with the workouts. Went to an interval training class today and I'm feeling it. That's my fourth workout this week. Yay for that.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Wherein Gilly & Catherine Push Me Along
I have things to discuss, but I'm having weird writer's block lately when it comes to blog posts. I'm sure there's some deep psychological reason for that.
So let's do bullet points:
* My Sunday weigh-in was so abysmal that dear, sweet Gilly told me we will be accountable to each other. I started logging using LoseIt and was perplexed about the weight gain until I hit today, when I have eaten everything in sight. Sigh.
* Catherine posted her secret to getting to goal and it made me sit up and pay attention. Consequently, it's been an awesome exercise week for me. Boot camp on Monday, lap swimming Tuesday and a kick-ass Powerstrike (it's as scary as it sounds) class yesterday. Today, I rest. My muscles can't take no more. Tomorrow I'm planning another class, rest on Saturday and then on Sunday I start my training program for a 5-mile race I'd like to do in October.
* Speaking of the October race, I'd really like to run a five-miler in Central Park on Oct. 30. My knees are hinky, though, so I'm going to start the training program and see how I feel. The program only calls for three days a week of running, so maybe it's do-able.
* Because I only have 5 cc's in my band - less than I've had at any other point since just after surgery - I'm having to relearn band rules. I had been relying on sliders like soup and chili way too often. For the most part, I really can eat solid protein now so I need to step up my efforts to back off the crackers and soup and stick to the protein and veggies. Last night I had red snapper and sauteed artichoke hearts for dinner. Fabulously delicious.
So let's do bullet points:
* My Sunday weigh-in was so abysmal that dear, sweet Gilly told me we will be accountable to each other. I started logging using LoseIt and was perplexed about the weight gain until I hit today, when I have eaten everything in sight. Sigh.
* Catherine posted her secret to getting to goal and it made me sit up and pay attention. Consequently, it's been an awesome exercise week for me. Boot camp on Monday, lap swimming Tuesday and a kick-ass Powerstrike (it's as scary as it sounds) class yesterday. Today, I rest. My muscles can't take no more. Tomorrow I'm planning another class, rest on Saturday and then on Sunday I start my training program for a 5-mile race I'd like to do in October.
* Speaking of the October race, I'd really like to run a five-miler in Central Park on Oct. 30. My knees are hinky, though, so I'm going to start the training program and see how I feel. The program only calls for three days a week of running, so maybe it's do-able.
* Because I only have 5 cc's in my band - less than I've had at any other point since just after surgery - I'm having to relearn band rules. I had been relying on sliders like soup and chili way too often. For the most part, I really can eat solid protein now so I need to step up my efforts to back off the crackers and soup and stick to the protein and veggies. Last night I had red snapper and sauteed artichoke hearts for dinner. Fabulously delicious.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
It's a BRAND NEW BLOG!
Well, a new blog design, courtesy of the fabulous Jen at Just Foolin' Blog Designs. The woman is brilliant. Hire her for a little tweak or a total overhaul. You won't regret it.
I have lots to say but have been too lazy to write. Back soon to talk about boot camp, a not-so-filled band, summer adventures and preparing for a fun fall.
I have lots to say but have been too lazy to write. Back soon to talk about boot camp, a not-so-filled band, summer adventures and preparing for a fun fall.
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