136
Well, looks like I broke through that plateau.
Fuck and, sigh.
Can't say that I'm surprised, though; I haven't exactly been the model of restraint where my diet is concerned nor have I been a model fitness example.
I feel like shit, too. My skin has rebelled against this sudden return to gluttony and sloth, I'm tired more often than not and, I just generally feel like crap.
It's definitely time to pull my shit together. This will be no easy task given that I am headed over the mountain to Mayberry next week, but; I'll just have to make an effort.
At this point, even a small improvement would be a victory.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Weigh-In
133.
It's like an old friend only, not so much.
On the other hand, a shitty couple of diet and exercise weeks without gaining weight; go, me!
And, I'm back on track, simply waiting for Aunt Flo to descend at which point the bloating that I am experiencing should diminish and I should be able to really crack down on the cravings.
In possibly-related news, I had a migraine last night. Since I haven't been under any undue pressure or stress lately, and, I haven't eaten anything out of the usual; I'm leaning toward horror-mones as the culprit behind the headache. There is no obvious way to prevent a horror-monal headache so, thank God for Imitrex.
That is all.
It's like an old friend only, not so much.
On the other hand, a shitty couple of diet and exercise weeks without gaining weight; go, me!
And, I'm back on track, simply waiting for Aunt Flo to descend at which point the bloating that I am experiencing should diminish and I should be able to really crack down on the cravings.
In possibly-related news, I had a migraine last night. Since I haven't been under any undue pressure or stress lately, and, I haven't eaten anything out of the usual; I'm leaning toward horror-mones as the culprit behind the headache. There is no obvious way to prevent a horror-monal headache so, thank God for Imitrex.
That is all.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Little Things Can Make a Huge Difference
I went running yesterday in a pair of new shoes and the experience was...less than pleasant. The shoes, a pair of Saucony runners, aren't brand new, I've had them for at least a year; this was just the first time that I wore them for more than a few minutes and, perhaps more importantly, outside.
Previously, I had worn them to walk on the treadmill at the gym and, while it's been a while ago, I don't remember them presenting any sort of problem. Yesterday, on my three mile outdoor walk, however, they presented plenty.
The major problem was the heel of the left shoe; it felt like a plastic knife being pressed into my heel and I did not like it. I manged to complete the walk/run but; I'll think twice about wearing those shoes again.
On the bright side, I was outside, exercising and enjoying nature, despite wanting to cut my left foot off and; that is an improvement over many days last week. And, the week before.
In diet news, I have two good days under my belt and am hoping for a third. Part of this new resolve has to do with the lessening of PMS related symptoms; my cravings for sugar and carbs has diminished and my energy levels have improved.
As an aside, PMS and my new/old shoes have a lot in common; they both annoy the shit out of me.
Previously, I had worn them to walk on the treadmill at the gym and, while it's been a while ago, I don't remember them presenting any sort of problem. Yesterday, on my three mile outdoor walk, however, they presented plenty.
The major problem was the heel of the left shoe; it felt like a plastic knife being pressed into my heel and I did not like it. I manged to complete the walk/run but; I'll think twice about wearing those shoes again.
On the bright side, I was outside, exercising and enjoying nature, despite wanting to cut my left foot off and; that is an improvement over many days last week. And, the week before.
In diet news, I have two good days under my belt and am hoping for a third. Part of this new resolve has to do with the lessening of PMS related symptoms; my cravings for sugar and carbs has diminished and my energy levels have improved.
As an aside, PMS and my new/old shoes have a lot in common; they both annoy the shit out of me.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Things I am Doing Wrong, Wrong, Wrong
-Pretzel Crisp binges.
-Goldfish cracker binges.
-Movie candy.
-Wine.
-Rich foods served in social situations.
-Smores.
How can I turn this around before it gets totally out of hand and I ruin all the good work that I have done? I'm at a loss to say.
I do know that the PMS is strong in this one this month; I'm exhausted (probably due to the crappy diet), I am mostly uninterested in exercise (until I get started and the I am fine), I am bloated like a week-old corpse and, my motivation is in the toilet.
My only hope is that things will turn around once I start my period and I can get back on track with a vow to do better next month as I really do believe that I can prevent this level of misery with the correct diet. I just need to pull it together to accomplish better eating habits again.
And, I need to remind myself (constantly) how much better I feel when I am eating well and exercising regularly.
In short, I need to start doing things right, right, right.
-Goldfish cracker binges.
-Movie candy.
-Wine.
-Rich foods served in social situations.
-Smores.
How can I turn this around before it gets totally out of hand and I ruin all the good work that I have done? I'm at a loss to say.
I do know that the PMS is strong in this one this month; I'm exhausted (probably due to the crappy diet), I am mostly uninterested in exercise (until I get started and the I am fine), I am bloated like a week-old corpse and, my motivation is in the toilet.
My only hope is that things will turn around once I start my period and I can get back on track with a vow to do better next month as I really do believe that I can prevent this level of misery with the correct diet. I just need to pull it together to accomplish better eating habits again.
And, I need to remind myself (constantly) how much better I feel when I am eating well and exercising regularly.
In short, I need to start doing things right, right, right.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Weigh-In
133
I'm guessing; I'm actually too afraid to get on the scale. But, my clothes are fitting a bit looser so I'm fairly certain that my weight has plateaued. If, in fact I am wrong and it has gone up, there might be some muscle to blame.
I'm not going to sweat it. As I've said, I'm back on track and, after a full week of staying on the wagon, I will weigh in again and we'll see where I really am. In the meantime, eating right, exercising and some relaxation exercises should get me back on track.
Fingers crossed.
I'm guessing; I'm actually too afraid to get on the scale. But, my clothes are fitting a bit looser so I'm fairly certain that my weight has plateaued. If, in fact I am wrong and it has gone up, there might be some muscle to blame.
I'm not going to sweat it. As I've said, I'm back on track and, after a full week of staying on the wagon, I will weigh in again and we'll see where I really am. In the meantime, eating right, exercising and some relaxation exercises should get me back on track.
Fingers crossed.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
That's Better
I have two better days under my belt but; I'm not looking forward to tomorrow's weigh-in. I guess that's the way the cookie crumbles (mmmm, cookies) and I'll just have to suck it up and use whatever weight I have gained as an incentive to continue on the right path.
Like the little engine said; I think I can, I think I can, I think I can....
Like the little engine said; I think I can, I think I can, I think I can....
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
STRUGGLING
I seem to have lost my mojo for healthy eating and regular exercise; the past two weeks being an exercise in nothing but sloth and gluttony. I'm so disappointed in myself.
Operation Hottie by July is in total jeopardy which is asinine and ridiculous considering how far I have come and how well I was doing.
Must. Pull. My. Shit. Together.
Operation Hottie by July is in total jeopardy which is asinine and ridiculous considering how far I have come and how well I was doing.
Must. Pull. My. Shit. Together.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Weigh-In
133
Fuckity, fuck, fuck, fuck.
I'm getting realllly tired of these two pounds bouncing up and down like a mother fucking yo-yo and, yes; I know I have no one to blame but myself, still, irritating.
On the plus side, when trying on clothing for Stampede last night, I was pleased to discover that I look relatively decent in almost everything; I can even wear my 7 For All Mankind jeans, aka: The Holy Grail, jeans that make my legs look long, my waist look trim and my ass look less pancake-like and somewhat shapely.
So, I just really need to hunker down and make an effort over the next three and a half weeks, thus making it entirely possible that I could be out of the 130's before Stampede which is my new goal. To that end, I need to lay off the Pretzel Crisps, Goldfish crackers and movie candy, which have been my undoing recently. Those small changes alone could result in me meeting my goal.
So, there's the plan, then.
Fuckity, fuck, fuck, fuck.
I'm getting realllly tired of these two pounds bouncing up and down like a mother fucking yo-yo and, yes; I know I have no one to blame but myself, still, irritating.
On the plus side, when trying on clothing for Stampede last night, I was pleased to discover that I look relatively decent in almost everything; I can even wear my 7 For All Mankind jeans, aka: The Holy Grail, jeans that make my legs look long, my waist look trim and my ass look less pancake-like and somewhat shapely.
So, I just really need to hunker down and make an effort over the next three and a half weeks, thus making it entirely possible that I could be out of the 130's before Stampede which is my new goal. To that end, I need to lay off the Pretzel Crisps, Goldfish crackers and movie candy, which have been my undoing recently. Those small changes alone could result in me meeting my goal.
So, there's the plan, then.
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