So my nutritionist is putting me on a revised meal plan with foods I selected (in portions and combinations that he selected). And I have to stick with it for two weeks, without any cheat days. Why? There's that last 5-8 pounds I could lose. But it's more about me realizing that going two weeks without cheating won't be the end of the world. It's about me developing some mental discipline when it comes to food. For me to be in control of my food, instead of my food being in control of me.
I'm an eater. I love eating. I've always been fairly thin, but most of my family is not. I want to learn to be a healthy eater, to learn portion control, and to put the right kind of fuel in my body so it can do the things I want it to do!
So for two weeks, I'm going to try to stick to the plan. I'm going to put my weekly resolutions on pause and work on sticking to my plan every day for two weeks and see what happens. I'm going to try to blog daily about it, to keep myself accountable (not that my BFF won't rat on me, or that I won't tattle on myself anyway)!
Hmm... Did not do so hot with this week's resolutions.
And now, onto my week 9 resolutions.
Get in two runs this week (besides today's race). Hmmm, I don't even remember what kind of workouts I did this week. I did a run/walk outside at some point during the week, and then did a 16 mile run today. I was hungover when I did the 16 miler. Let's call it even.
Stick to my meal plan. HAHAHAHAHAHA. I had three cheat days. And that's not counting today as a cheat day, because I ran 16 miles. When I run more than ten miles, I can eat what I want *Cartman voice*! So yeah. I suck at sticking to my meal plan.
Hmm... it's not looking good. I've noticed I get really panicky and anxious about only having one cheat day per week. And then I go overboard. And then I have random little treats but don't call them cheat days. So let's tinker with my meal plan, shall we?
Week 10 resolutions:
1 cheat item, 3x per week. It's going to be tough, but maybe I won't feel so caught up with cheat days? A cheat item will be something like a cookie, a glass of wine, or some chips or something. Yes, that's cheating fairly often, but in terms of total cheat calories, it probably won't be as bad as my three cheat days this week! I might start being one of those crazy people who goes to restaurants with their friends, but brings their own food.
Workout every day, and stretch!!! My calf muscle is still a bit achy, so I need to make sure I stretch it out.
Well guys, I'm really late! But here's how I did with Week 7's resolutions:
Get in one long run. Well, I did a 6 mile interval session today on the track. I'll call it good. I didn't actually get it in when I was supposed to though :(
Don't overdo the cheat day. HAHAHAHHAHA... yeah, right. I had three cheat days.
Clean, clean, clean. Nope. Didn't do such a good job with this one...
So unfortunately, Week 7 was a bust for the most part. I'm pretty disappointed but I'm going to work on Week 8 now!
Week 8 resolutions:
Only one cheat day this week. My nutritionist gave me a new plan and I'm already freaking out! I really don't know how I'll do with sticking to it... I did go grocery shopping this evening and most of the stuff was healthy stuff.
Hello!It is Molly and I am checking in on Presidents Day.I am very thankful that I have today off.In fact, I made it a long weekend and took Friday off as well.
Last time I was here I spoke of project RESTART: Breaking The Sedentary Cycle.I set some goals.
At least 64 ounces of water every day – No problem, I use Nalgene bottles tomeasure water when I am on the go.
Three gym workouts with weights – Yes, but it is still hard to make time to getthere.
Sit Ups and Push Ups- FAILURE- my thought was that I would make this part of my evening routine at home.Some how I have never to been able to make this happen.
Sensible choices eating every three to four hours.- I have done ok with this goal however, I could be better.All good things in time – I hope.
Work on the clutter in my room.- This is a work in progress.However, I do not have much on the floor at the moment.
Here is what I learned this week:I am very susceptible to “peer pressure.”By peer pressure I mean when my significant other brings illegal contraband (aka peanut M and M’s) into the home, I want them too.Sadly, I want them even if I am not hungry.I am like Pavlovs dog.I hear the M and M’s being poured into the bowl and I want to be fed candy.It is terrible!
Healthy Food/Favorite Meals:I have been embracing things that I love when they are available.There has been some great fresh Dungeness Crab and King Crab in our grocery stores. When I am able to get things like this it make me feel like I am eating something special.I also have been enjoying some great blue berries that I got at Costco in my oatmeal.
Goals for this week
Three gym workouts with weights
Keep moving try to avoid sitting so much when I get home
So I sucked at doing my Week 5 resolution to do an 8.5 mile run and some interval training. I did neither. :( I did do a 5.4 mile run though, and two Jillian Michaels Banish Fat Boost Metabolism workouts--those made me really sore!
The good news is that I'm on track to getting to my goal weight... I'm only 3.6 pounds away.
Week 6. I've pondered what I'm going to do for Week 6 for awhile. Should I go back to cleaning (I desperately need to clean anyways)? Should I be less sedentary (I spend too much time watching TV and surfing the net)? Should I work on getting one long run in, since my Half is only three weeks away? Or should I get several medium runs in? Should I focus on sticking to my Max Muscle eating plan, and ONLY doing 1 cheat day a week like I'm supposed to? What the heck, let's try to do all of them! If I do pretty well on 2 out of the 4 of them, I'll be happy.
So, Week 6 (it's a short week since I just decided my goals today!):
Put things away (not on my bed, not on my furniture).
Spend less time watching TV and on the computer. I can watch TV if I'm doing an exercise video, or working out while watching TV. Computer time will be for work/blogging purposes only, + 1 hour of non-work/blogging time.
It is amazing what you learn about yourself.Last week, I really struggled because I was leaving for work in the rain and coming home in the rain in the evening.The only way I am going to break this cycle is to try to get moving during the day.There was a time when I used to walk around the outer the warehouse at work.It helped with my concentration and made the day go by faster.I have a pair of tennis shoes that I keep at work so I never have any excuses.
Here is what I am going to shoot for this week:
Three warehouse walks for at least 20 minutes on my lunch hour.
Three trips to the gym that include weights
Get reacquainted with sit ups and pushups
Continue good nutritional choices and at least 64 ounces of water per day
Favorite Thing I ate: lean sirloin fajitas with onions and peppers
I would love to hear from anyone out there.Do you do anything at work to get your metabolism going at work?What is your favorite healthy thing to eat ?
Molly is a friend of mine who will be writing a series about her resolution to become fit and fabulous. It'll be called, "Break the Cycle."
Name: Molly Age: 39 (Although you would never know it if you met me in person.) Weight: 161 Current Clothing sizes: 8 and 10 pants, medium and large shirts Occupation: Sales Representative
About me: Five years ago, I was 30 pounds lighter and felt way better that I do today.I have a job that requires an hour commute each way to work.I also do a lot of traveling in the Spring and Fall.This means I eat out and on the run. Eating out is not kind to the waistline.I do a lot of sitting while at work.I am going to write every week and try to break the cycle of a sedentary lifestyle.
I am going to set easy to achieve goals every week with the overall goal of getting healthier, having more energy and eventually fitting into some of my smaller sized clothes.
Goals for this week :
Drink 64 ounces of water every day.
Make good nutritional choices.
Exercise at least 3 times this week.
Get reacquainted with sit ups and pushups.
My Challenges:
I leave for work between 6:15am and 6:30am every morning and get home around 5:00pm.
I have an elderly Great Dane who is waiting for me to get home and “sit” with him.He is too old to go for walks and prefers to patrol his own yard that is on a quarter of an acre.
I have terrible allergies and it is touch to be super productive when you feel bad and cannot breathe.
On the Positive:
My boyfriend is on board with changing eating habits and losing weight.
I bought smaller plates and notice it is making a difference.My current plates are considered luncheon size and the dinner plates sized are put away.Mentally, when I see a fairly full luncheon plate, I think "WOW that is a lot of food.”
I have done fairly well on eating when I am away from home.Pre-planning really helps.
New Favorite Healthy Food: Apple, Pomegranate Salad--Cut up pink lady apples, pomegranate and a tablespoon or so of gorgonzola cheese.
Molly, thanks for sharing your goals with us! We look forward to hearing from you later this week about how it's going.
Work on one resolution each week for 52 weeks (inspired by CNN's article "10 ways to stay motivated in 2010"). Some weekly resolutions will be to eat a healthy lunch for a week, to work out every day for a week, to write down one thing I’m grateful for every day for a week, and so on.
Use up the makeup/skincare items/etc. that I already have!
Finish a marathon. I hope to run most of it, but finishing is the main goal.
Hi, I'm Marilyn, and this is my blog! I'm a twenty-something living in the Pacific Northwest. I have an obsession with makeup, and sometimes I actually go to the gym, run, lift, or do yoga. I also write over at WeHeartThis.
