Today's weigh in: 230.2
So anthropology is finally over. I had some extra credit that I forgot about, so all that freaking out about "Oh no, I'm not gonna get my A" and I finished with over 98% of the possible points. Somebody needs to tell me to calm down sometime. At least, with my school load cut in half, I can get to bed before three AM most nights. Now, if I can just manage to bring the B+ I'm getting in my statistics class up a bit....
In weight loss news, I was a bad boy on Monday. I ate my normal breakfast and lunch, then dinner was Turkey and vegetables..followed by a piece of pie...oh, and just to make sure I screwed myself over, I had some chips and guacamole when I got home. The guac is good for you, I just won't mention what the chips did to my weigh in on Tuesday...but hey, I got a pound and a half of it back today.
Eating today was much better. Breakfast was a banana, grapes and raisins, lunch was two turkey sandwiches and a salad and dinner was some beef ravioli, but it was a sensible portion. I did my three miles today, and I'll be doing some pushups and situps before bed. It helps tire me out, and I just don't have time during the day. So I'll just keep rolling on, and hopefully, I can get back to new lows sometime in the next few days.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Damn..missed my walk
Today's weigh in 229.4 (NEW LOW!!!)
Don't ask me how the weight dropped last night with no walk, but I'll take it if I can get it. Any weight loss is better than the alternative, I guess, and I did eat pretty well yesterday. It was just so crazy...and speaking of crazy...
I didn't get to exercise much today either. I had to write two papers for Anthropology and I had another quiz to take for Statistics, and we went to my mom's for dinner, and we got a new dresser for my daughter's room, and then wifey decided to rearrange the whole room today, and I just didn't have time. The good news is that I did pretty decently on my quiz today, and I think I did even better on my exam yesterday (The quiz is multiple guess and graded as soon as you turn it in, electronically. The exam is graded by the professor, and we don't usually get it back until Monday or Tuesday.) My Anthropology didn't go as well as I wanted it to, but I'm still averaging an A for the class, so I guess I'll take what I can get there.
Eating today was not very good. I had french toast for breakfast with sugar free syrup (20 calories for a quarter cup, and I didn't use that much), and about half an orange, but after that I had about three Tyson chicken nuggets as a snack around lunch time, and then followed that up with lasagna and garlic bread with salad at my mom's house. I had three pieces of garlic bread, which doesn't strike me as being too smart. I had a glass of milk with dinner too, so I guess I can kiss that new low goodbye. I'll just have to earn back, I guess. It's just irritating though, because I am WAY TOO LAZY to want to have to fight over the same patch of ground twice. I usually walk on Sundays too, but damn. It was just a nutty weekend all around, and I still have to finish my second essay for Anthropology tomorrow, but the good news is that I can't do it unless Riley is sleeping or my wife is home, so I'll have time to walk tomorrow anyway. That's all for now. I'll talk to you all again soon.
Don't ask me how the weight dropped last night with no walk, but I'll take it if I can get it. Any weight loss is better than the alternative, I guess, and I did eat pretty well yesterday. It was just so crazy...and speaking of crazy...
I didn't get to exercise much today either. I had to write two papers for Anthropology and I had another quiz to take for Statistics, and we went to my mom's for dinner, and we got a new dresser for my daughter's room, and then wifey decided to rearrange the whole room today, and I just didn't have time. The good news is that I did pretty decently on my quiz today, and I think I did even better on my exam yesterday (The quiz is multiple guess and graded as soon as you turn it in, electronically. The exam is graded by the professor, and we don't usually get it back until Monday or Tuesday.) My Anthropology didn't go as well as I wanted it to, but I'm still averaging an A for the class, so I guess I'll take what I can get there.
Eating today was not very good. I had french toast for breakfast with sugar free syrup (20 calories for a quarter cup, and I didn't use that much), and about half an orange, but after that I had about three Tyson chicken nuggets as a snack around lunch time, and then followed that up with lasagna and garlic bread with salad at my mom's house. I had three pieces of garlic bread, which doesn't strike me as being too smart. I had a glass of milk with dinner too, so I guess I can kiss that new low goodbye. I'll just have to earn back, I guess. It's just irritating though, because I am WAY TOO LAZY to want to have to fight over the same patch of ground twice. I usually walk on Sundays too, but damn. It was just a nutty weekend all around, and I still have to finish my second essay for Anthropology tomorrow, but the good news is that I can't do it unless Riley is sleeping or my wife is home, so I'll have time to walk tomorrow anyway. That's all for now. I'll talk to you all again soon.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Gotta make it quick
Today's weigh in: 230.0
Day went pretty well. Eating was decent. Didn't exercise, I've got a weird schedule on Saturdays, and I had to exams to take in both of my online classes. Have a good weekend. Keep rolling, weekend warriors!!
Day went pretty well. Eating was decent. Didn't exercise, I've got a weird schedule on Saturdays, and I had to exams to take in both of my online classes. Have a good weekend. Keep rolling, weekend warriors!!
Friday, October 12, 2007
A little advice from Jimbo
Today's weigh in: 230.0 (NEW LOW!!!)
Ok, so that's my October goal if I can hold onto it. It's like October 12th though, so... YAY!! Now I just have to hold onto it. I think I should be able to, though even if I did cheat a bit today. More on that later.
I thought I'd put in my two cents on something that was said yesterday. Someone (and I don't remember who) mentioned something about eating as a social activity, and how the felt out sometimes. I thought I'd just mention something here.
Having a meal is a social activity, and it should be enjoyed, but you can enjoy it without eating what eveyone else is eating. You just have to keep your focus on the right thing, and that's what you CAN eat. I had a situation at work a few weeks ago where pizza was bought by the company for all of the employees, and I ended up eating the lunch I had packed. I didn't worry about what everyone else was doing, I just sat and enjoyed my lunch and my piece of fruit. Throughout the meal I sat and talked to everyone else that was eating, joking and having a good time. I can still remember how good my plum tasted. If you're going to succed in this, that's the attitude that you need to have. Enjoy the people, they're your friends/family/coworkers, but the food just is what it is. Focus and what you CAN have and not what you CAN'T. It's not always easy, but it's easier than losing the same five pounds eight times before you finally get rid of them. Just my little thought for the day.
Excercise today was ok. I walked three miles this morning, and followed that up with some push-ups and situps. Eating could have been better, but I don't think I did TOO horribly. Breakfast was a peach. Lunch was two tuna sandwiches and a salad with a Gatorade. Dinner was a pluot and a brat. I didn't have any other leftovers to bring, but it was only one brat and the rest of the day was ok, so I think it shouldn't hurt that much. Here's hoping anyway.
Ok, so that's my October goal if I can hold onto it. It's like October 12th though, so... YAY!! Now I just have to hold onto it. I think I should be able to, though even if I did cheat a bit today. More on that later.
I thought I'd put in my two cents on something that was said yesterday. Someone (and I don't remember who) mentioned something about eating as a social activity, and how the felt out sometimes. I thought I'd just mention something here.
Having a meal is a social activity, and it should be enjoyed, but you can enjoy it without eating what eveyone else is eating. You just have to keep your focus on the right thing, and that's what you CAN eat. I had a situation at work a few weeks ago where pizza was bought by the company for all of the employees, and I ended up eating the lunch I had packed. I didn't worry about what everyone else was doing, I just sat and enjoyed my lunch and my piece of fruit. Throughout the meal I sat and talked to everyone else that was eating, joking and having a good time. I can still remember how good my plum tasted. If you're going to succed in this, that's the attitude that you need to have. Enjoy the people, they're your friends/family/coworkers, but the food just is what it is. Focus and what you CAN have and not what you CAN'T. It's not always easy, but it's easier than losing the same five pounds eight times before you finally get rid of them. Just my little thought for the day.
Excercise today was ok. I walked three miles this morning, and followed that up with some push-ups and situps. Eating could have been better, but I don't think I did TOO horribly. Breakfast was a peach. Lunch was two tuna sandwiches and a salad with a Gatorade. Dinner was a pluot and a brat. I didn't have any other leftovers to bring, but it was only one brat and the rest of the day was ok, so I think it shouldn't hurt that much. Here's hoping anyway.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Huh?
Today's weigh in: 231.6
That's exactly the same as yesterday, and I don't think I've ever seen that before. Lower, yes, higher *sigh* yes, but the same? WTF? Oh well, at least it's not higher. I'm looking the 220s square in the face still, so it could be worse.
My daughter was in her glory today, because it was cold and rainy, and Daddy wussed out and walked at the mall. Oh well, with cold weather coming, and a year and a half old baby this is going to happen a lot this winter. The important thing is that I took myself out into the cold wet mess and, say it with me kids, DID SOMETHING. That's going to be my motto, I think. It makes a good one. And four miles is ok, even if it is in a well-lighted, heated space.
Eating today could have been worse. Breakfast was some grapes and raisins, lunch was a gyro and a salad, and dinner was meatloaf a potato and some corn. I drank a Gatorade on the way to work instead of at lunch time, and I managed to look a basket of fries in the eye at lunchtime and not take one, so that was pretty cool. I think I can deal with this type of day, because it gives hope for tomorrow, and hope for tomorrow is what it's all about.
That's exactly the same as yesterday, and I don't think I've ever seen that before. Lower, yes, higher *sigh* yes, but the same? WTF? Oh well, at least it's not higher. I'm looking the 220s square in the face still, so it could be worse.
My daughter was in her glory today, because it was cold and rainy, and Daddy wussed out and walked at the mall. Oh well, with cold weather coming, and a year and a half old baby this is going to happen a lot this winter. The important thing is that I took myself out into the cold wet mess and, say it with me kids, DID SOMETHING. That's going to be my motto, I think. It makes a good one. And four miles is ok, even if it is in a well-lighted, heated space.
Eating today could have been worse. Breakfast was some grapes and raisins, lunch was a gyro and a salad, and dinner was meatloaf a potato and some corn. I drank a Gatorade on the way to work instead of at lunch time, and I managed to look a basket of fries in the eye at lunchtime and not take one, so that was pretty cool. I think I can deal with this type of day, because it gives hope for tomorrow, and hope for tomorrow is what it's all about.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Right back at it
Today's weigh in: 231.6 (NEW LOW!!)
So, I'm basically the man, right? One day up, and then I'm right back down. I don't know why, I don't know how, but I'm going to shut my freaking trap and roll with it. And, not to steal Billy's thunder, but I got a promotion myself today. Go me! More money, salary instead of hourly, twice as many vacation days, and I get sick days to boot. That doesn't suck. Now, if I can just survive final's week in Anthropology, and keep up with my statistics homework...
Eating today was pretty average for me. Breakfast was grapes and raisins. Lunch was two tuna fish sandwiches with a salad. My daughter had a left over burger and fries for lunch, and I stole on of her fries, but it was only one. Dinner was a Michelina's meal (350 calories) two pieces of light high fiber multigrain bread, and a pluot. I walked three miles today, and I'll be doing some pushups/situps when I get home, due to time constraints earlier. So things are looking pretty good right now. My goal for my friend's wedding in three weeks is 230. Right now, I'm at 231, so I'm looking good for that, assuming that I don't piss of the weight loss gods, or decide to shovel in more food than I should. So that's about it, and tomorrow, it will be time to do something once again.
So, I'm basically the man, right? One day up, and then I'm right back down. I don't know why, I don't know how, but I'm going to shut my freaking trap and roll with it. And, not to steal Billy's thunder, but I got a promotion myself today. Go me! More money, salary instead of hourly, twice as many vacation days, and I get sick days to boot. That doesn't suck. Now, if I can just survive final's week in Anthropology, and keep up with my statistics homework...
Eating today was pretty average for me. Breakfast was grapes and raisins. Lunch was two tuna fish sandwiches with a salad. My daughter had a left over burger and fries for lunch, and I stole on of her fries, but it was only one. Dinner was a Michelina's meal (350 calories) two pieces of light high fiber multigrain bread, and a pluot. I walked three miles today, and I'll be doing some pushups/situps when I get home, due to time constraints earlier. So things are looking pretty good right now. My goal for my friend's wedding in three weeks is 230. Right now, I'm at 231, so I'm looking good for that, assuming that I don't piss of the weight loss gods, or decide to shovel in more food than I should. So that's about it, and tomorrow, it will be time to do something once again.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
All good things must end
(Today's weigh in: 232.2)
So, after six consecutive days of posting new lows, I'm up a quarter pound. Worse things have happened, I guess, and it would have been worse had I not planned for an out of control dinner. I'm still looking for another new low tomorrow though, as it's only .2 lb.
I did a three mile walk today, and I'm going to do some pushups/situps when I get home. Things got a bit hectic today when my daughter wouldn't take her nap like she was supposed to, and I didn't get the time to do them before I left for work. I'll get it though, never fear.
Eating today was decent. Breakfast was some raisins and grapes. Lunch was two tuna sandwiches and some salad, and dinner was a chicken leg and half a breast with the skin removed from both, a little spot of dressing, and an even small spot of mashed potatoes without butter. I still hate gravy. To be honest, I probably would have eaten the butter too, but I didn't think to grab it while I was packing lunch for work.
Other than that, excitement in my world is limited to the fact that my anthropology class is over this week, and I should have my weekends back. That'll be great. I just have to write two papers, and take this damn final. Wish me luck. I need an A in this one.
So, after six consecutive days of posting new lows, I'm up a quarter pound. Worse things have happened, I guess, and it would have been worse had I not planned for an out of control dinner. I'm still looking for another new low tomorrow though, as it's only .2 lb.
I did a three mile walk today, and I'm going to do some pushups/situps when I get home. Things got a bit hectic today when my daughter wouldn't take her nap like she was supposed to, and I didn't get the time to do them before I left for work. I'll get it though, never fear.
Eating today was decent. Breakfast was some raisins and grapes. Lunch was two tuna sandwiches and some salad, and dinner was a chicken leg and half a breast with the skin removed from both, a little spot of dressing, and an even small spot of mashed potatoes without butter. I still hate gravy. To be honest, I probably would have eaten the butter too, but I didn't think to grab it while I was packing lunch for work.
Other than that, excitement in my world is limited to the fact that my anthropology class is over this week, and I should have my weekends back. That'll be great. I just have to write two papers, and take this damn final. Wish me luck. I need an A in this one.
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