I'm still 125.8 :)
Wooohooo, you know what that means??? That means 'Goodbye Accelerate' and 'Hello Activate'!!! I get some actual carbs yay.
I went to the gym, hamstrings really sore, so I just walked briskly at an incline on the treadmill for 45 minutes. I did not do the Body Sculpt as they were working on legs. Tomorrow I'll be ok as its Hydrorider. Later today I'll be going on my lunch time walk and later tonight I'll be walking to my hair class in town and back :)
I'm just really happy I didn't gain. If I lose some more weight I'll maybe try to squeeze into my goal dress and see how that goes, or I might post some more measurements. I think in this cycle my loss will slow down but I really hope not I want to work hard to get to my goal.
For breakfast I had porridge with slimline milk and blueberries, it was awesome and for lunch I am having a medium baked potato with quorn mince, kidney beans, low fat sour cream, tomato and Parmesan. :) I seriously cannot wait :)
The Beck Diet Solution:
Solve Problems
Today Judith wants to help with solving problems... its very vague, there are not specifics as to what problems. I mean the whole book is about solving the problem of weight loss, is that what she means? But then she uses the example of a bouncing cheque. Lets see... my problems is...making excuses. Judith asks you to examine this using the 7 questions. I mentioned these a few posts ago here. The 7 Questions are:
What is your thinking mistake?
That making excuses does not resolve an issue, it delays it.
What is the evidence that the thought is untrue?
As when I make excuses to overeat or not to go to the gym I either gain weight or it takes me longer to lose it.
Is there another way of looking at it?
Maybe I should give up on the diet thing altogether.
What is the most realistic outcome of the situation?
That I'll be done with the gym in an hour and I'll feel better for it.
What is the outcome of the negative thinking?
Weight gain or plateau.
What would I tell someone else in my position?
Just get it over with, you'll feel great about it later.
What should I do now?
Go to the gym.
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2012-02-03
2012-01-31
Day 31 Decide About Drinking
128 lbs
My punishment for gaining 1.8lbs, according to the 17 Day diet book, if you mess up you go back onto the first cycle until I have lost the weight and then go back to where I messed up. I enjoyed a full half day of activate before I messed up :( I can wait to drop the 2 lbs !!!!
Today is much better, I went to Boxercise, and enjoyed it. I was less stressed, took my time. It was good. I also now take a brisk walk at lunch so that's gets my metabolism soaring during the day and I hope it will help drop a little weight. Fingers crossed for tomorrows weigh in!
The Beck Diet Solution
Decide About Drinking
This one actually does not really bother me. I drink very little alcohol, maybe once every other month and at that I drink very little so not drinking is not a problem for me. Judith says that she would rather not drink and instead spend the extra cals on food, I guess my outlook is that if I don't drink I might actually loose weight faster. Right now that's my goal and focus.
My punishment for gaining 1.8lbs, according to the 17 Day diet book, if you mess up you go back onto the first cycle until I have lost the weight and then go back to where I messed up. I enjoyed a full half day of activate before I messed up :( I can wait to drop the 2 lbs !!!!
Today is much better, I went to Boxercise, and enjoyed it. I was less stressed, took my time. It was good. I also now take a brisk walk at lunch so that's gets my metabolism soaring during the day and I hope it will help drop a little weight. Fingers crossed for tomorrows weigh in!
The Beck Diet Solution
Decide About Drinking
This one actually does not really bother me. I drink very little alcohol, maybe once every other month and at that I drink very little so not drinking is not a problem for me. Judith says that she would rather not drink and instead spend the extra cals on food, I guess my outlook is that if I don't drink I might actually loose weight faster. Right now that's my goal and focus.
2012-01-27
Day 27 Master the Seven Question Technique
I LOST 1.8 lbs :)
Yay I now weigh 126.2 lbs :) Which I think is funny since I feel kinda chubby and bloated today. I did note that I was really busy yesterday and did not really get to eat a dinner. So my thoughts are that I might start having my dinner earlier, like 6pm and have a small snack later it might be helpful and not cause the food to just sit in my stomach all night.
I went to the Gym this morning and did a Spin class. It was tough, mainly strength based. And then I went on and did a class called BodySculpt. It was basically a strength/toning workout using dumbbells. We did squats, lunges, sit ups, crunches, leg raises, biceps, triceps, everything. I'm feeling it right now in my quads and I'm hoping that by tomorrow Ill be fine again to do Hydrorider.
I have to say I am so proud of myself and I don't see myself stopping soon. I have lost 11.8 lbs on this diet, that's amazing, and I'm not struggling. I'm a little impatient with the loss, but that's natural. I cant wait to get to my goal fast enough. However I can see my body being less bloated and toning up a little bit. Also I have not once on this plan gained. SUCCESS!
I mean I have a few days where I know Ill be eating the wrongs foods but just a little, valentines day pancakes, this Saturday my social groups 3rd birthday (Ill have a nibble on what ever is there), but I will be careful. I have done weight loss diets and such before and been totally strict 100% of the time, and its hard especially at birthdays and special events and I found that 1st I was miserable and jealous of people eating, and 2nd it would put a bitter taste into the diet, something that was causing me pain and not happiness. The diet would always in the end fail. But this time if i allow myself a little of the prohibited food in a controlled way I will stick to the diet and wont feel jealous or left out.
My goals are to try and make this healthy way of eating my normal eating and the exercise to be normal. I cant just stop when the weight is lost. The goal is not just weight loss but more so even its maintainace. The scary part is not when will I lose the weight, but how will I keep it off and stop it from happening again.
The 17 Day Diet ACTIVATE
That's it 17 days of the accelerate cycle are completed and I am now on the activate plan. Well I actually didn't have enough cash to go shopping for food for today, but I just got paid so starting with the activate plan tomorrow.
This time around I alternate between one day of accelerate and one day of activate. The difference with the activate plan are that there are further lean meat options such as pork, lamb and beef. There are also grains, pulses and starchy vegetables such as porridge grains, basmati rice, kidney beans and potato, amongst others. The rest of the diet is more or less the same. I can have 2 portions of carbs a day (on activate days) and 2 portions of fruit. So my choice is porridge in the morning with blueberries and for lunch wither a baked potato with mince and beans or a salad with mince and rice and kidney beans. Something like that... I cant wait :)
The Beck Diet Solution
Master the Seven Question Technique
Today the book asks you to review your most common sabotaging thoughts and write responses to each thought using the 7 question technique. The questions include:
What is your thinking mistake?
What is the evidence that the thought is untrue?
Is there another way of looking at it?
What is the most realistic outcome of the situation?
What is the outcome for either solution?
What would I tell someone else in my position?
What should I do now?
My sabotaging thoughts:
- Ah, I deserve that cake as I went to the gym today
The Mistake here is that going to the gym does not allow me to have cake. The evidence that this thought is untrue is that because I eat cake I have to now go to the gym. I am the evidence. The other way of looking at this is that I can have a healthy snack I enjoy instead. The realistic outcome is that I'll over eat, feel guilty and ultimately give up. The outcome of not having cake is being proud of myself, not compromising my weight loss and continuing my journey. I would tell someone else that its not worth it. And now I will not have the cake or just a little slice!
- I don't have to go to the gym, my legs hurt.
The Mistake here is that going to the gym is important and I cannot miss it for most reasons. The evidence that this thought is untrue is that its not OK to miss the gym if my legs hurt as I can still do arm and core exercises. The other way of looking at this is that I can just take a break for one day and get back on track after that. The realistic outcome is that is that I will find another excuse not to go the next day and the next until I wont need an excuse anymore. The outcome of going to the gym is being proud of myself, not compromising my weight loss and continuing my journey and toning also. I would tell someone else that its not worth it, just go, it'll be over in an hour. And now I will go to the gym!
- Its not fair that everyone gets to eat what they want. Its not fair.
The Mistake here is that everyone gets to eat what they want because they are either not dieting or careful other times and can therefore afford to eat what they like. The evidence that this thought is untrue is that I am in this position because I over ate its only fair that I under eat now. Its all about balance. The other way of looking at this is that I can just have a little to satisfy me and let me know that I'm not missing anything special. The realistic outcome is that a small bit will not satisfy me and I will want and eat more, making me more miserable or causing me to over eat. The outcome of not getting jealous and giving yourself credit is that I wont over eat and will hopefully not be miserable. I would tell someone else that its not going to help your journey and you will be more proud if you don't over eat of feel jealous. And now I will no longer feel jealous and instead see that its only fair and proud of myself for getting over myself.
- Its a special occasion, so Ill only cheat today.
The Mistake here is that cheating today is still cheating and not allowed. The evidence that this thought is untrue is that just because I only cheat on one day it has in the past lead to much more frequent cheating and ultimately compromise the diet. The other way of looking at this is that I can have a little of the 'bad' food and be sure its just a one off and will eat healthily all other times. The realistic outcome is that I'll crave that kind of food more and ultimately give up. The outcome of not cheating is being proud of myself, not compromising my weight loss and continuing my journey. I would tell someone else that its not worth it or that they can have a little but do realise that it is a one off. And now I will make sure I am in control of what I eat and my cravings.
Yay I now weigh 126.2 lbs :) Which I think is funny since I feel kinda chubby and bloated today. I did note that I was really busy yesterday and did not really get to eat a dinner. So my thoughts are that I might start having my dinner earlier, like 6pm and have a small snack later it might be helpful and not cause the food to just sit in my stomach all night.
I went to the Gym this morning and did a Spin class. It was tough, mainly strength based. And then I went on and did a class called BodySculpt. It was basically a strength/toning workout using dumbbells. We did squats, lunges, sit ups, crunches, leg raises, biceps, triceps, everything. I'm feeling it right now in my quads and I'm hoping that by tomorrow Ill be fine again to do Hydrorider.
I have to say I am so proud of myself and I don't see myself stopping soon. I have lost 11.8 lbs on this diet, that's amazing, and I'm not struggling. I'm a little impatient with the loss, but that's natural. I cant wait to get to my goal fast enough. However I can see my body being less bloated and toning up a little bit. Also I have not once on this plan gained. SUCCESS!
I mean I have a few days where I know Ill be eating the wrongs foods but just a little, valentines day pancakes, this Saturday my social groups 3rd birthday (Ill have a nibble on what ever is there), but I will be careful. I have done weight loss diets and such before and been totally strict 100% of the time, and its hard especially at birthdays and special events and I found that 1st I was miserable and jealous of people eating, and 2nd it would put a bitter taste into the diet, something that was causing me pain and not happiness. The diet would always in the end fail. But this time if i allow myself a little of the prohibited food in a controlled way I will stick to the diet and wont feel jealous or left out.
My goals are to try and make this healthy way of eating my normal eating and the exercise to be normal. I cant just stop when the weight is lost. The goal is not just weight loss but more so even its maintainace. The scary part is not when will I lose the weight, but how will I keep it off and stop it from happening again.
The 17 Day Diet ACTIVATE
That's it 17 days of the accelerate cycle are completed and I am now on the activate plan. Well I actually didn't have enough cash to go shopping for food for today, but I just got paid so starting with the activate plan tomorrow.
This time around I alternate between one day of accelerate and one day of activate. The difference with the activate plan are that there are further lean meat options such as pork, lamb and beef. There are also grains, pulses and starchy vegetables such as porridge grains, basmati rice, kidney beans and potato, amongst others. The rest of the diet is more or less the same. I can have 2 portions of carbs a day (on activate days) and 2 portions of fruit. So my choice is porridge in the morning with blueberries and for lunch wither a baked potato with mince and beans or a salad with mince and rice and kidney beans. Something like that... I cant wait :)
The Beck Diet Solution
Master the Seven Question Technique
Today the book asks you to review your most common sabotaging thoughts and write responses to each thought using the 7 question technique. The questions include:
What is your thinking mistake?
What is the evidence that the thought is untrue?
Is there another way of looking at it?
What is the most realistic outcome of the situation?
What is the outcome for either solution?
What would I tell someone else in my position?
What should I do now?
My sabotaging thoughts:
- Ah, I deserve that cake as I went to the gym today
The Mistake here is that going to the gym does not allow me to have cake. The evidence that this thought is untrue is that because I eat cake I have to now go to the gym. I am the evidence. The other way of looking at this is that I can have a healthy snack I enjoy instead. The realistic outcome is that I'll over eat, feel guilty and ultimately give up. The outcome of not having cake is being proud of myself, not compromising my weight loss and continuing my journey. I would tell someone else that its not worth it. And now I will not have the cake or just a little slice!
- I don't have to go to the gym, my legs hurt.
The Mistake here is that going to the gym is important and I cannot miss it for most reasons. The evidence that this thought is untrue is that its not OK to miss the gym if my legs hurt as I can still do arm and core exercises. The other way of looking at this is that I can just take a break for one day and get back on track after that. The realistic outcome is that is that I will find another excuse not to go the next day and the next until I wont need an excuse anymore. The outcome of going to the gym is being proud of myself, not compromising my weight loss and continuing my journey and toning also. I would tell someone else that its not worth it, just go, it'll be over in an hour. And now I will go to the gym!
- Its not fair that everyone gets to eat what they want. Its not fair.
The Mistake here is that everyone gets to eat what they want because they are either not dieting or careful other times and can therefore afford to eat what they like. The evidence that this thought is untrue is that I am in this position because I over ate its only fair that I under eat now. Its all about balance. The other way of looking at this is that I can just have a little to satisfy me and let me know that I'm not missing anything special. The realistic outcome is that a small bit will not satisfy me and I will want and eat more, making me more miserable or causing me to over eat. The outcome of not getting jealous and giving yourself credit is that I wont over eat and will hopefully not be miserable. I would tell someone else that its not going to help your journey and you will be more proud if you don't over eat of feel jealous. And now I will no longer feel jealous and instead see that its only fair and proud of myself for getting over myself.
- Its a special occasion, so Ill only cheat today.
The Mistake here is that cheating today is still cheating and not allowed. The evidence that this thought is untrue is that just because I only cheat on one day it has in the past lead to much more frequent cheating and ultimately compromise the diet. The other way of looking at this is that I can have a little of the 'bad' food and be sure its just a one off and will eat healthily all other times. The realistic outcome is that I'll crave that kind of food more and ultimately give up. The outcome of not cheating is being proud of myself, not compromising my weight loss and continuing my journey. I would tell someone else that its not worth it or that they can have a little but do realise that it is a one off. And now I will make sure I am in control of what I eat and my cravings.
2012-01-22
Day 22 Say, Oh Well, to Dissapointment
I'm still 128 lbs today.
I'm doing well today, I ate right and went to the gym. The class is called BootCamp. It was such a hard class, the trainer made us do a harder version of the 300 workout. That is the work out the guys that were acting in the movie 300 did to prep for it. It was sooo hard, I pushed all the way to my limits. I almost felt sick after it. I had to have a long rest after the gym and eat something slowly. It was sooooo intense.
I found some turkey mince over the weekend, I have never seen this before in Ireland. I make wonderful turkey burgers wrapped in lettuce with tomato. They were spicy and delicious. I oven baked them and they were lean and delicious.
On a happy note, I had a look in the mirror today and saw something different. I didn't see a chubby small girl but I could see a very slight change in my physic. That has just given fire to my motivation to try my hardest to make this change. :) Also I have a 'Goal' dress, I plan to squeeze into this once I get closer to my target weight, its a size 8. I have pictures of it below:
The Beck Diet Solution
Day 22 Say, Oh Well, to Disappointment
This task comes on the day of weigh in, and I'm glad. I know this is bad, but I do take a lack of losses badly and it does de-motivates me. I lose confidence and feel like giving up because its not working. I have to shift my focus in this sense, I have to see this as a life change and that if I keep doing the right things the weight will come off. I have to continue this plan for the rest of my life, giving up is not an option, the weight will follow.
Now I have to get the rest of my brain to agree with what I have just said above.
I'm doing well today, I ate right and went to the gym. The class is called BootCamp. It was such a hard class, the trainer made us do a harder version of the 300 workout. That is the work out the guys that were acting in the movie 300 did to prep for it. It was sooo hard, I pushed all the way to my limits. I almost felt sick after it. I had to have a long rest after the gym and eat something slowly. It was sooooo intense.
I found some turkey mince over the weekend, I have never seen this before in Ireland. I make wonderful turkey burgers wrapped in lettuce with tomato. They were spicy and delicious. I oven baked them and they were lean and delicious.
On a happy note, I had a look in the mirror today and saw something different. I didn't see a chubby small girl but I could see a very slight change in my physic. That has just given fire to my motivation to try my hardest to make this change. :) Also I have a 'Goal' dress, I plan to squeeze into this once I get closer to my target weight, its a size 8. I have pictures of it below:
This task comes on the day of weigh in, and I'm glad. I know this is bad, but I do take a lack of losses badly and it does de-motivates me. I lose confidence and feel like giving up because its not working. I have to shift my focus in this sense, I have to see this as a life change and that if I keep doing the right things the weight will come off. I have to continue this plan for the rest of my life, giving up is not an option, the weight will follow.
Now I have to get the rest of my brain to agree with what I have just said above.
2012-01-21
Day 21 Get Ready To Weigh In
So I am 128 lbs today :)
I know my last two posts have been very short. I apologise, life got in the way. I was so happy to see that two pound drop, it makes my hard work at the gym and with food worth it.
Yesterday, I ate outside of the diet plan and home made some sushi with friends that I haven't soon in months. I mean it was healthy, just a lot of rice and some avocado... but I was worried my two pound loss would come back. But it didn't, I also did not fall off the wagon, I'm back to eating as usual today and I have already been to the gym.
The last times that I dieted I would 'cheat' (I hate that word) and then immediately give up, ah well its ruined now. This time my focus is not on the diet but a life style change, so I understand in life there will be times where I over eat and I just need to balance it out with healthy eating and exercise. :)
So I am now in the 20's and it feels awesome. I do feel bloated today but Im sure this will pass and is due to the sushi. Only 5 more days until the next cycle. :)
So at the gym today I did an awesome class called Hydrorider! Its where you do a spinning class in the pool. I do this every Saturday and I love it, I work really hard and its heaps of fun :) I have a picture and video below of what it is.
Hydrorider I soooo much fun :)
********** Updated 22/01/12
The Beck Diet Solution
Day 21 Get Ready To Weigh In
According to the book weigh in day is tomorrow, but I weigh in every day so this may not really apply yo me...Judith says that weighing yourself is essential to celebrate losses but to also be realistic about the current stage you are at. It help you stay committed.
She mentions that it is important not to hop on the scale thinking, I hope I lost X amount of weight. Which, as you can see from my blog entries, I can often be guilty about. If there is no loss, or even a gain, I have to remember that this is part of dieting, this is going to happen. I have to remember that everyday I get fitter, I am eating better and the scale will catch up to my body. I have to remember this, and I can say it now, but I have to believe it next time I get on my scales.
I know my last two posts have been very short. I apologise, life got in the way. I was so happy to see that two pound drop, it makes my hard work at the gym and with food worth it.
Yesterday, I ate outside of the diet plan and home made some sushi with friends that I haven't soon in months. I mean it was healthy, just a lot of rice and some avocado... but I was worried my two pound loss would come back. But it didn't, I also did not fall off the wagon, I'm back to eating as usual today and I have already been to the gym.
The last times that I dieted I would 'cheat' (I hate that word) and then immediately give up, ah well its ruined now. This time my focus is not on the diet but a life style change, so I understand in life there will be times where I over eat and I just need to balance it out with healthy eating and exercise. :)
So I am now in the 20's and it feels awesome. I do feel bloated today but Im sure this will pass and is due to the sushi. Only 5 more days until the next cycle. :)
So at the gym today I did an awesome class called Hydrorider! Its where you do a spinning class in the pool. I do this every Saturday and I love it, I work really hard and its heaps of fun :) I have a picture and video below of what it is.
Hydrorider I soooo much fun :)
********** Updated 22/01/12
According to the book weigh in day is tomorrow, but I weigh in every day so this may not really apply yo me...Judith says that weighing yourself is essential to celebrate losses but to also be realistic about the current stage you are at. It help you stay committed.
She mentions that it is important not to hop on the scale thinking, I hope I lost X amount of weight. Which, as you can see from my blog entries, I can often be guilty about. If there is no loss, or even a gain, I have to remember that this is part of dieting, this is going to happen. I have to remember that everyday I get fitter, I am eating better and the scale will catch up to my body. I have to remember this, and I can say it now, but I have to believe it next time I get on my scales.
2012-01-18
Day 18 Change Your Definition of Full
YAY Im still 130.2 lbs even though I had two thick slices of sourdough bread :)
I am still a little sad that I have no loss but I'm really glad I didn't gain anything. I went to spin class today and it was great! I did a really good job, doing everything the trainer asked. I didn't put up the intensity every time, but other than that I did all the exercises.
I am proud of myself for getting up early and going to the gym
I am proud of myself for doing the classes
And
I am proud of myself for doing my best in the classes.
********** Updated 22/01/12
The Beck Diet Solution
Day 18 Change Your Definition of Full
This task leads on from yesterdays. And I think that Ive already completed today's take yesterday. I have realised that there is a difference between stuffed and full. I know that I am satisfied before (way before) I am stuffed. The secret is that I have to slow down, let the food get to my stomach, and have my body realise it and not shovel it into my mouth.
I'm afraid of whats going to happen when I'm off the diet. I need to learn this skill to be able to carry on after the diet and for lift. Judith mentions that you should only eat until you are still comfortable taking a walk afterwards. If you are too full to comfortably take a walk then you have over eaten.
I wish that I didn't love food or eating so much :(
I am still a little sad that I have no loss but I'm really glad I didn't gain anything. I went to spin class today and it was great! I did a really good job, doing everything the trainer asked. I didn't put up the intensity every time, but other than that I did all the exercises.
I am proud of myself for getting up early and going to the gym
I am proud of myself for doing the classes
And
I am proud of myself for doing my best in the classes.
********** Updated 22/01/12
This task leads on from yesterdays. And I think that Ive already completed today's take yesterday. I have realised that there is a difference between stuffed and full. I know that I am satisfied before (way before) I am stuffed. The secret is that I have to slow down, let the food get to my stomach, and have my body realise it and not shovel it into my mouth.
I'm afraid of whats going to happen when I'm off the diet. I need to learn this skill to be able to carry on after the diet and for lift. Judith mentions that you should only eat until you are still comfortable taking a walk afterwards. If you are too full to comfortably take a walk then you have over eaten.
I wish that I didn't love food or eating so much :(
2012-01-17
Day 17 End Overeating
Guess what weight I am today???? Still 130.2 ...
So this morning I got up super early again, I cant wait to get used to it as I am having to drag myself out of bed at the moment. But... this morning I did a class called Boxercise. I don't like hitting things or people. I really didn't think I would like it, the only reason I did it was because it is the only class that's on. But I really kind of enjoyed it, I mean I still don't like the hitting things and people and such, but I was sweating and working hard. That was good.
In Boxercise there is a lot of circuit work, so there are three different types of punching bags, a station with burpees, sit ups, push ups and set ups. Its based on doing 45 seconds at each station in a circuit. Later we were put into teams and did the circuit again, but this time between every station one person would hold pads whilst the other punched them. The next time we do the circuit its the other persons turn to hold the pads.
Otherwise... there is not much going on still eating the same foods, trying to walk to places rather than using public transport. Really looking forward to starchy foods again :)
* Today I had two thick slices of sour dough bread. I'm not allowed carbs, but a guy from work made it especially for me. I stayed within my calorie expenditure so I'm sure its ok, but since I haven't been losing I hope I don't gain weight for tomorrow.
********** Updated 22/01/12
The Beck Diet Solution
Day 17 End Overeating
So today is all about tackling one of my main issues 'over eating'. I could eat and eat and eat and eat! However for the last 17 days I have learned a lot of self control, but I am not sure whats going to happen once I get off the plan and don't have 'healthy' food 100% of the time. I will have pasta and carbs again so my challenge is making a sustainable change.
I guess here are some steps that I can try if I do over eat. For one I have to understand that if I over eat its not the end of the world. It doesn't mean that the diet is over or that Ive failed so I should give up. I have to let it go and make sure it doesn't happen again, I have to hop back on the wagon and continue eating well. Maybe go to the gym as a consequence or stop eating carbs for a day or two.
Secondly, if I want to over eat I have to make the choice to not do it by looking back on my progress and how far I've come. I never want to go back to being small and pudgy. Over eating is not helpful on my path to lean and short :)
Also if I feel the need to over eat and cannot stop myself I have to try and make a healthy choice. Not chips, crisps or chocolate, but fruit, veg, egg or lean protein.
From this diet I can see the difference of not being hungry and more and being super full. I now know when to stop eating and I know its not when I'm stuffed. I know this because I know I could eat more, but I also know that I don't need more. Its all about slowing down and listening to my body.
So this morning I got up super early again, I cant wait to get used to it as I am having to drag myself out of bed at the moment. But... this morning I did a class called Boxercise. I don't like hitting things or people. I really didn't think I would like it, the only reason I did it was because it is the only class that's on. But I really kind of enjoyed it, I mean I still don't like the hitting things and people and such, but I was sweating and working hard. That was good.
In Boxercise there is a lot of circuit work, so there are three different types of punching bags, a station with burpees, sit ups, push ups and set ups. Its based on doing 45 seconds at each station in a circuit. Later we were put into teams and did the circuit again, but this time between every station one person would hold pads whilst the other punched them. The next time we do the circuit its the other persons turn to hold the pads.
Otherwise... there is not much going on still eating the same foods, trying to walk to places rather than using public transport. Really looking forward to starchy foods again :)
* Today I had two thick slices of sour dough bread. I'm not allowed carbs, but a guy from work made it especially for me. I stayed within my calorie expenditure so I'm sure its ok, but since I haven't been losing I hope I don't gain weight for tomorrow.
********** Updated 22/01/12
So today is all about tackling one of my main issues 'over eating'. I could eat and eat and eat and eat! However for the last 17 days I have learned a lot of self control, but I am not sure whats going to happen once I get off the plan and don't have 'healthy' food 100% of the time. I will have pasta and carbs again so my challenge is making a sustainable change.
I guess here are some steps that I can try if I do over eat. For one I have to understand that if I over eat its not the end of the world. It doesn't mean that the diet is over or that Ive failed so I should give up. I have to let it go and make sure it doesn't happen again, I have to hop back on the wagon and continue eating well. Maybe go to the gym as a consequence or stop eating carbs for a day or two.
Secondly, if I want to over eat I have to make the choice to not do it by looking back on my progress and how far I've come. I never want to go back to being small and pudgy. Over eating is not helpful on my path to lean and short :)
Also if I feel the need to over eat and cannot stop myself I have to try and make a healthy choice. Not chips, crisps or chocolate, but fruit, veg, egg or lean protein.
From this diet I can see the difference of not being hungry and more and being super full. I now know when to stop eating and I know its not when I'm stuffed. I know this because I know I could eat more, but I also know that I don't need more. Its all about slowing down and listening to my body.
2011-11-16
Day 2 - Commit to a Diet Plan
So this is the fun part where we get to think about in what way we would like to lose weight. Firstly a primary diet is chosen, this is the main diet you will stick to and then a back up diet is chosen in case you falter on the first one and don't go on a binge. This is in case you slip-up on the first one you will not fall off the wagon and binge but instead continue with a different modified diet plan. Its so that if the first plan just isn't working for you can fall back on the backup plan.
Judith (the author) ask you to chose your two diets (I prefer the word 'Plans' more) carefully, so as not to set yourself up for failure before you have even started. She says to plan modifications into the 'Plan' so that when an on the spot decision comes along you do not deviate from the plan.
So here are my choices:
- Calorie counting and Gym
- Weight Watchers and Gym
I chose calorie counting and exercise as my main diet- this is the most merited and advised way to control wight loss and maintain the lost weight. There is a lot of research and information including studies and online tools that can help you to lose weight. There are also lots of books and such that can educate on this subject and one cam make it strict or easy as they like.
Also I will try and investigate this as much as possible to keep my motivation up. I am getting my fitbit soon and have taken a trip to the local bodpod :) I will use regular weigh ins and measurements as motivation also.
I think that weight watchers is a great plan to fall back on as its a little simpler than calories counting and its a good place to fall back on as it can be a bit more easy going. Sometimes the calorie counting gets heavy and meticulous.
Judith (the author) ask you to chose your two diets (I prefer the word 'Plans' more) carefully, so as not to set yourself up for failure before you have even started. She says to plan modifications into the 'Plan' so that when an on the spot decision comes along you do not deviate from the plan.
So here are my choices:
- Calorie counting and Gym
- Weight Watchers and Gym
I chose calorie counting and exercise as my main diet- this is the most merited and advised way to control wight loss and maintain the lost weight. There is a lot of research and information including studies and online tools that can help you to lose weight. There are also lots of books and such that can educate on this subject and one cam make it strict or easy as they like.
Also I will try and investigate this as much as possible to keep my motivation up. I am getting my fitbit soon and have taken a trip to the local bodpod :) I will use regular weigh ins and measurements as motivation also.
I think that weight watchers is a great plan to fall back on as its a little simpler than calories counting and its a good place to fall back on as it can be a bit more easy going. Sometimes the calorie counting gets heavy and meticulous.
2011-03-02
Ouch
I am soooooo sore! I decided to try out Clare Nasirs boot camp video on Sunday!!!! And I'm still sore today! Its Wednesday now :o. My legs are killing me. And because of this I haven't done any more exercise this week, its just too sore and I don't want to do any damage to myself.
I just wanted to kick this week off really well, being good and doing exercise. But no luck, I cant exercise and my food intake at the moment is not being tracked as I eat the same thing every day. :( Just generally sick of eating the same food all the time and sick of not exercising, and sick of going between 126.4 and 124.8 all the time :(
I just hope that I can figure out a new meal plan soon and that I wont be as sore and get my exercising into gear.
I just wanted to kick this week off really well, being good and doing exercise. But no luck, I cant exercise and my food intake at the moment is not being tracked as I eat the same thing every day. :( Just generally sick of eating the same food all the time and sick of not exercising, and sick of going between 126.4 and 124.8 all the time :(
I just hope that I can figure out a new meal plan soon and that I wont be as sore and get my exercising into gear.
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