I am going to update once a week. I've been using that weight/measurement tracker every few days or so (atleast the weight part) and that has been going well.
I went hiking a couple times in the past two weeks. Yay!
The beau and I are going to try and go bouldering/rock hopping together outdoors soon. It will probably be more likely that we will go to the climbing gym though first.
I have been better about the amount of calories I've been intaking. I want to keep up with eating part since my physical body is not the most reliable right now. I've been going to physical therapy a lot lately, but I would hardly call that exercise.
Anyhow, I am going to make a goal to get into an article of clothing that currently does not fit. I will pick that within the next few days and post a photo.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
mt crap crap and more crap 6-28-10
I started this blog because I wanted to get in shape by June. Here it is, near the end of June, and I fear my body looks the same as it did back when I started. sighhhhhh.
So, freaking out isn't going to help. Time to make a new goal. My birthday is in early september. I'm going to be hot for my 29th birthday, with bearable abs. Meaning, able to bear them, wear a bikini while I surf (though I hate that, rather go with the rashy and board shorts!)
I think I can do it.
Today:
only ate one meal (which is part of my problem, eat little all day then gorge myself at night)
brocolli, onions and tomatoes fried with a little oil, and a piece of bread with an egg fried on it (I know weird but I had some food to get rid of) it was delicious. I prob put too much salt but reasonable amount of oil. Oh yeah, and my surf bud made me a milk and banana smoothie. Not sure what all was in there.
Exercise: Surfed for an hour and a half- not too rough so the workout wasn't that strong but still okay.
Goals for the rest of the day: Floor work out for at least an hour tonight, search youtube for some good ab videos.
Eat healthy for the rest of the day.
and I'm making this my home page so I have to fill this shit out before I do ANYTHING ELSE!!!!
Okay buh bye!
Oh some pics...
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
6/8/10 CQ
Found this cool website. Check it out!
http://www.weightchart.com/?gclid=COrfpsaJkqICFSEjawodZRTyaQ
Here is my url for my weight progress
http://www.weightchart.com/member.aspx?u=ms.cindy
http://www.weightchart.com/?gclid=COrfpsaJkqICFSEjawodZRTyaQ
Here is my url for my weight progress
http://www.weightchart.com/member.aspx?u=ms.cindy
Monday, June 7, 2010
CQ 6/7/10
Sunday I went rock climbing for 3 hours in the sweltering heat. I must say, after a little over 4 months of not climbing, I officially suck. It's almost like I am starting completely over, minus the technical skill and tecnique I now have. Okay, maybe not 100% completely over, but pretty damn close. It was very frustrating. The things I used to warm up with when I used to be top notch are now things that I am struggling with. I just don't have the arm stregnth, and I have gained weight, which really takes a toll on someone in terms of climbing. I bummed. I am glad I went back to it, but I am still bummed.
Today I did 200 arm lifts. I'm bummed because I feel like its such a puny insignificant thing to do. I don't even know if I do them 5 times a week if it will make a difference. And I hate doing exercise that isn't fun. I don't know if I am going to stick with that or not. But I feel like I have to do something in the mean time of figuring out a routine and finding classes and/or activities to do on the regular.
So, I am determined to lose the weight and get in better shape, eat healthier. I don't fit in some of my clothes that I used to, and that is not cool at all.
Overall though, I just want to be healthier. I don't want to be overweight anymore. I'd like to get rid of a lot of this excess fat. I want to start trying to be active again.
The boyfriend and I may start going hiking say every other weekend. Also, I am going to try and climb atleast once a week. It may be with the boyfriend on a friday or over the weekend, or it may be on my own before my physical therapy in sunnyvale.
I also started looking for places near me to do yoga. It is kind of pricey to go to a good place, so I am trying to figure out what I can find. Ideally, I'd go once per week.
I discovered the lake near me has a shop that rents peddle boats (and canoes, and row boats, and kayaks) by the hour. I think I want to try the peddle boat and see how that goes (its one of the least expensive). I might be able to have a nice day on the lake if I go after I'm off work in the afternoon some time. Summer is crazy though, so there may just be a bunch of screaming children.
I am again considering the hula hooping. I'm just not sure though if it will be something that will agrivate my nerve or not though.
On another health note, I am going to try and improve my mental health. I am going to start seeing a councler, once a week at first and then see how it goes. I have a lot of things going on in my life, and things I'd like to deal with from my upbringing, and I'd like to talk to someone about how crazy my family is. Today I contacted the one I saw a number of years ago. Had to leave a message. I didn't really like him all that well, but there is another person in his office who may also operate on a sliding fee scale. Also, I left a message with another service that does counceling on a sliding fee scale. I just have to wait to hear back from them. I want to be a less negative person, and have someone to talk to about what is bothering me.
Today I did 200 arm lifts. I'm bummed because I feel like its such a puny insignificant thing to do. I don't even know if I do them 5 times a week if it will make a difference. And I hate doing exercise that isn't fun. I don't know if I am going to stick with that or not. But I feel like I have to do something in the mean time of figuring out a routine and finding classes and/or activities to do on the regular.
So, I am determined to lose the weight and get in better shape, eat healthier. I don't fit in some of my clothes that I used to, and that is not cool at all.
Overall though, I just want to be healthier. I don't want to be overweight anymore. I'd like to get rid of a lot of this excess fat. I want to start trying to be active again.
The boyfriend and I may start going hiking say every other weekend. Also, I am going to try and climb atleast once a week. It may be with the boyfriend on a friday or over the weekend, or it may be on my own before my physical therapy in sunnyvale.
I also started looking for places near me to do yoga. It is kind of pricey to go to a good place, so I am trying to figure out what I can find. Ideally, I'd go once per week.
I discovered the lake near me has a shop that rents peddle boats (and canoes, and row boats, and kayaks) by the hour. I think I want to try the peddle boat and see how that goes (its one of the least expensive). I might be able to have a nice day on the lake if I go after I'm off work in the afternoon some time. Summer is crazy though, so there may just be a bunch of screaming children.
I am again considering the hula hooping. I'm just not sure though if it will be something that will agrivate my nerve or not though.
On another health note, I am going to try and improve my mental health. I am going to start seeing a councler, once a week at first and then see how it goes. I have a lot of things going on in my life, and things I'd like to deal with from my upbringing, and I'd like to talk to someone about how crazy my family is. Today I contacted the one I saw a number of years ago. Had to leave a message. I didn't really like him all that well, but there is another person in his office who may also operate on a sliding fee scale. Also, I left a message with another service that does counceling on a sliding fee scale. I just have to wait to hear back from them. I want to be a less negative person, and have someone to talk to about what is bothering me.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
6/2/10 CQ
Someone at work today said that I look like I lost weight. I don't believe it, but its nice to hear.
I have been trying to eat better.
I went to whole foods today and got some pretty healthy stuff to eat for the next few days. I think I may go once a week.
I've been having a lot of pain the past few days. I've done a lot of thinking about climbing, but haven't been able to go. Go my yoga ball back though.
I think its crummy I was feeling so good and motivated and now I am having so much pain again. Boo.
I have been trying to eat better.
I went to whole foods today and got some pretty healthy stuff to eat for the next few days. I think I may go once a week.
I've been having a lot of pain the past few days. I've done a lot of thinking about climbing, but haven't been able to go. Go my yoga ball back though.
I think its crummy I was feeling so good and motivated and now I am having so much pain again. Boo.
MT 6-2-10
Weight Loss Motivation
At some point, we all need a little motivation when it comes to losing weight or staying fit. Therefore, I put together a list of easy ways to stay focused and keep exercising.
1.) Listen to music while you exercise. And not just any old music, but tunes that you love--songs that make you want to jump off the couch and start moving around. Those are the songs you want to work out to on the days when you'd rather not exercise.
2.) Exercise with a friend. It's far more fun to exercise with someone, than all by yourself. (That's why I got my husband interested in exercise ball workouts too.) So grab a pal and start moving!
3.) Keep a progress chart. It's easier to keep going forward when you can see how far you've come. It's easy to create your own progress chart. Keep track of weight loss, inches lost, number of repititions, or whatever criteria motivates you the most.
4.) Count your way down to success. This great article explains what this concept means.
5.) Change your negativity from permanent to temporary. This article explains how to do this.
6.) Update your routine. If you've been listening to the same music or doing the same routine over and over again, then it's time to shake things up. Trying something new will keep you focused and prevent you from becoming bored.
7.) Journal about your progress and frustrations. One website I love using to journal online is Our Story. You can use your Our Story account to write about your weight loss progress, your reasons for wanting to lose weight, your fitness goals, or anything else you choose. You can even post "before" and "after" photos if you want. Best of all, Our Story is free to join and easy to use.
8.) Get your own cheerleader. We all need a cheerleader at some point--someone who will motivate us to continue when we want to quit, someone who will remind us that we're worth it. I chose the well known motivational speaker Anthony Robbins to be my cheerleader. Mr. Robbins has two great audio products that really provide me the motivation I need to keep going on days when I'd rather skip the exercise and over-indulge in Cool Ranch Doritos or Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough ice cream instead. (Yum!)
At some point, we all need a little motivation when it comes to losing weight or staying fit. Therefore, I put together a list of easy ways to stay focused and keep exercising.
1.) Listen to music while you exercise. And not just any old music, but tunes that you love--songs that make you want to jump off the couch and start moving around. Those are the songs you want to work out to on the days when you'd rather not exercise.
2.) Exercise with a friend. It's far more fun to exercise with someone, than all by yourself. (That's why I got my husband interested in exercise ball workouts too.) So grab a pal and start moving!
3.) Keep a progress chart. It's easier to keep going forward when you can see how far you've come. It's easy to create your own progress chart. Keep track of weight loss, inches lost, number of repititions, or whatever criteria motivates you the most.
4.) Count your way down to success. This great article explains what this concept means.
5.) Change your negativity from permanent to temporary. This article explains how to do this.
6.) Update your routine. If you've been listening to the same music or doing the same routine over and over again, then it's time to shake things up. Trying something new will keep you focused and prevent you from becoming bored.
7.) Journal about your progress and frustrations. One website I love using to journal online is Our Story. You can use your Our Story account to write about your weight loss progress, your reasons for wanting to lose weight, your fitness goals, or anything else you choose. You can even post "before" and "after" photos if you want. Best of all, Our Story is free to join and easy to use.
8.) Get your own cheerleader. We all need a cheerleader at some point--someone who will motivate us to continue when we want to quit, someone who will remind us that we're worth it. I chose the well known motivational speaker Anthony Robbins to be my cheerleader. Mr. Robbins has two great audio products that really provide me the motivation I need to keep going on days when I'd rather skip the exercise and over-indulge in Cool Ranch Doritos or Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough ice cream instead. (Yum!)
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