Yes! I feel so motivated and excited to share this week's weigh in results. I lost 4 pounds last week which brings me back to where I was before my vacation. I didn't work out at all last week but I set a goal with Pete that we will work out at least 2 times this week. I am also on track for super clean eating. We baked a turkey breast last night and now we have it for lunch today. It's an excellent source of protein.
Pete is down to 184. This means he's only 6 pounds away from his goal of 178. Go Pete!
We're going to our aunt & uncle's beach house this weekend. There's lots of steep hills and stuff so I am going to run up and down them a few times a day to get some power bursts of fitness in while enjoying nature. Have a great and inspired week!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
I'm Baaaack!
I've been on vacation lately; both from eating clean AND blogging. For the first half of my vacation I went to Arizona to visit my parents. Eating healthy there was fairly easy because they had most of our meals planned out. My Dad has a celiac disease so he has to eat completely gluten free which, even though it is a terrible thing to have, it does have a few advantages (forces one to eat cleaner). You'd be surprised at what contains gluten. The safest bets not containing gluten are veggies, fruits, and meats - which are also all clean foods. We ate a lot of that - but I won't lie - there was a little candy and GF pineapple cake mixed in there, too. I didn't technically work out but we did do a little 4 wheeling, hiking around their steep mountainous property, and then one day I got ambitious and hauled boulers from the mountainside to their driveway. I wanted to contribute to their house since I didn't get to help with the build of it. So, my self imposed project was to take the rocks and line the looong driveway. It turned out so beautiful. It was very physical work yet so rewarding at the same time. So, that was my Arizona fitness and eating routine.
The California routine became quite different than the Arizona routine. I don't know what it is about theme parks but I feel constantly hungry when I'm there. We were at Disneyland and California Adventure for 3 entire days. What fun it was. We walked and walked and climbed stairs - hopefully it was enough exercise to burn off what I ate. Here's a not-so-brief summary of some of the things I put in my mouth (that I don't normally eat since I've gone clean) and enjoyed so much that I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. Biscuits and gravy, fish tacos, pizza, meatball sandwich, candy, multiple types of ice cream, fresh sourdough bread, churros, soda, pineapple floats, etc etc. I was so happy to be having all these treats yet my insides were reminding me of why I don't eat like that on a regular basis anymore. Man, it's good going in...and that's all I'll say about that!
I deliberately did not weigh myself when we got home because truthfully, I just didn't want to know what the damage was. I have to say, curiosity got the best of me and I stepped on the scale. The damage wasn't even worthy of being classified as damage. Yes, I gained a few pounds, but nothing major that won't come right off with a little extra work. I'm not going to beat myself up for enjoying my vacation but rather I am going to celebrate. I am celebrating the fact that when we got home I went straight to the store and bought only clean foods. I have also been eating a clean breakfast every morning and taking a clean lunch to work. Dinners are on track, too. The fact that I can jump right back into the swing of my new lifestyle gives me great confidence and pride.
I did want to provide an update on Pete as he is having extremely wonderful success and I couldn't be more proud of him. He told me a while back that at his heaviest - he once tipped the scales at 275 pounds. WHAT??!! My mind was boggled by that because in my eyes he never actually looked that heavy to me. Now looking back at pictures and having him point it out - I can see that he was definitely heavier than normal and at an unhealthy place. His goal since we started this journey was to be at 178. While I was in Arizona he texted me to let me know he weighed in somewhere around 180 or 182. All I know is that he was only a few small pounds away from the huge goal he had set for himself. He was the smallest he could ever remember being. Just thinking about what that means to him brings tears of joy to my eyes. The man has lost almost a hundred pounds over the past few years!!! 100!!! He is a true inspiration to me and he provides the support, motivation, and strength I need to get me to my goal as well. SO PROUD!
The California routine became quite different than the Arizona routine. I don't know what it is about theme parks but I feel constantly hungry when I'm there. We were at Disneyland and California Adventure for 3 entire days. What fun it was. We walked and walked and climbed stairs - hopefully it was enough exercise to burn off what I ate. Here's a not-so-brief summary of some of the things I put in my mouth (that I don't normally eat since I've gone clean) and enjoyed so much that I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. Biscuits and gravy, fish tacos, pizza, meatball sandwich, candy, multiple types of ice cream, fresh sourdough bread, churros, soda, pineapple floats, etc etc. I was so happy to be having all these treats yet my insides were reminding me of why I don't eat like that on a regular basis anymore. Man, it's good going in...and that's all I'll say about that!
I deliberately did not weigh myself when we got home because truthfully, I just didn't want to know what the damage was. I have to say, curiosity got the best of me and I stepped on the scale. The damage wasn't even worthy of being classified as damage. Yes, I gained a few pounds, but nothing major that won't come right off with a little extra work. I'm not going to beat myself up for enjoying my vacation but rather I am going to celebrate. I am celebrating the fact that when we got home I went straight to the store and bought only clean foods. I have also been eating a clean breakfast every morning and taking a clean lunch to work. Dinners are on track, too. The fact that I can jump right back into the swing of my new lifestyle gives me great confidence and pride.
I did want to provide an update on Pete as he is having extremely wonderful success and I couldn't be more proud of him. He told me a while back that at his heaviest - he once tipped the scales at 275 pounds. WHAT??!! My mind was boggled by that because in my eyes he never actually looked that heavy to me. Now looking back at pictures and having him point it out - I can see that he was definitely heavier than normal and at an unhealthy place. His goal since we started this journey was to be at 178. While I was in Arizona he texted me to let me know he weighed in somewhere around 180 or 182. All I know is that he was only a few small pounds away from the huge goal he had set for himself. He was the smallest he could ever remember being. Just thinking about what that means to him brings tears of joy to my eyes. The man has lost almost a hundred pounds over the past few years!!! 100!!! He is a true inspiration to me and he provides the support, motivation, and strength I need to get me to my goal as well. SO PROUD!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Great email from my DAD - he's SO wise in his young age!
I didn't realize he's been reading this blog - but I love what he just sent me. He's SO right. A positive outlook is key and that is my new goal - Remain positive!
"Anna the guilt on your eating clean blog isnt doing you any good, just because you didn't make a goal or meet your expectation. Being positive is the key,keep looking at the future always, if you dont do what you plan today maybe you can find a way do it tommorrow. Be positive, i am positive you can do what ever you want, beating yourself up just puts another obstical in your path. Love ya Dad"
"p.s. I am always watching"
"Anna the guilt on your eating clean blog isnt doing you any good, just because you didn't make a goal or meet your expectation. Being positive is the key,keep looking at the future always, if you dont do what you plan today maybe you can find a way do it tommorrow. Be positive, i am positive you can do what ever you want, beating yourself up just puts another obstical in your path. Love ya Dad"
"p.s. I am always watching"
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
New Version of the Serenity Prayer
I know - 2 posts in one day?! Amazing!!! I stumbled across this and it's now going to be posted all over my house. Love it!
God grant me the serenity
To make good food choices;
Courage to turn away from baked goods;
And energy to exercise daily.
Living healthy one day at a time;
Enjoying my journey;
Accepting that the road to wellness can be hard;
Taking the tools of better eating out into the world
As I should, free from the bad habits of the past;
Trusting that making wise decisions today will pay off tomorrow;
If I surrender to my will
I will not beat myself up in this life and the next
But I will remember that this is a life long journey;
A journey that is well worth every pound lost.
God grant me the serenity
To make good food choices;
Courage to turn away from baked goods;
And energy to exercise daily.
Living healthy one day at a time;
Enjoying my journey;
Accepting that the road to wellness can be hard;
Taking the tools of better eating out into the world
As I should, free from the bad habits of the past;
Trusting that making wise decisions today will pay off tomorrow;
If I surrender to my will
I will not beat myself up in this life and the next
But I will remember that this is a life long journey;
A journey that is well worth every pound lost.
A Day Late - weigh in
One thing I have managed to stay consistent in is my weekly Monday weigh in's (the only thing, actually). I forgot to post it yesterday though. I was down a half of a pound. Do you think the phrase "slow and steady wins the race" is actually true? I sure hope so.
I needed some new jeans for my upcoming vacation and so I went to the Rack on my lunch break. I am happy to report that I bought 2 pair of jeans - both a SIZE SMALLER than what I used to wear!!! WOO HOO!!!
I know this mentality doesn't make sense but I have been beating myself up day and night about not being 100% committed lately. I so desire to get back to giving it 100% but I can't seem to find the willpower. When I do find it, I am great all day or all week, then lose it that evening or by the weekend. Makes me feel like a loser - and not the good kind either. It's especially bad because all of a sudden Pete's weight loss is really showing. EVERYONE is commenting on it and raving over him. I am raving, too, because I am truly proud of him and I know he's healthier (and hotter, too). I just get sad because no one is saying those things about me and I feel like they are saying in their heads (he's lost all this weight - why hasn't his fat wife lost hers). Sad, huh. And embarassing! The worst part is, I only have myself to blame - because let's be honest here - I have NOT been giving it 100%. Had I been giving it 100%, I know people would be raving about me, too. You'd think that having this feeling would motivate me - but it actually only makes me want to wallow in self pity while choking down some Mickey D's. UGH UGH UGH!
I did just manage to find some new blogs that really speak to me. I've found other women in Massachussets, Melbourne, and the UK - all of which are struggling just like me. It's nice to know I am not alone.
Hopefully you will be seeing more of me here and less of me in person.... that is my goal......
I needed some new jeans for my upcoming vacation and so I went to the Rack on my lunch break. I am happy to report that I bought 2 pair of jeans - both a SIZE SMALLER than what I used to wear!!! WOO HOO!!!
I know this mentality doesn't make sense but I have been beating myself up day and night about not being 100% committed lately. I so desire to get back to giving it 100% but I can't seem to find the willpower. When I do find it, I am great all day or all week, then lose it that evening or by the weekend. Makes me feel like a loser - and not the good kind either. It's especially bad because all of a sudden Pete's weight loss is really showing. EVERYONE is commenting on it and raving over him. I am raving, too, because I am truly proud of him and I know he's healthier (and hotter, too). I just get sad because no one is saying those things about me and I feel like they are saying in their heads (he's lost all this weight - why hasn't his fat wife lost hers). Sad, huh. And embarassing! The worst part is, I only have myself to blame - because let's be honest here - I have NOT been giving it 100%. Had I been giving it 100%, I know people would be raving about me, too. You'd think that having this feeling would motivate me - but it actually only makes me want to wallow in self pity while choking down some Mickey D's. UGH UGH UGH!
I did just manage to find some new blogs that really speak to me. I've found other women in Massachussets, Melbourne, and the UK - all of which are struggling just like me. It's nice to know I am not alone.
Hopefully you will be seeing more of me here and less of me in person.... that is my goal......
Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday Weigh In
My blog posts may have dwindled but we've still been weighing in EVERY Monday. This morning - I am down 2 pounds!!!! I have finally taken off the 5 pounds I put on when I went to Vegas. This is a LONG, HARD journey - but I'm taking it 1 day at a time. I WILL get there. I WILL.
I am not sure of Pete's weigh in today but yesterday we had to go buy him some new work pants. We bought 34X30's which is a huge deal because at one time he was actually in 42X30's. He's come a long way and I am so proud. There are times I wish my job was as physical as his so my pounds would fly off, too. Sitting at a desk all day doesn't do anyone any good. But, I do have that trusty gym membership and will be continuing to put it to use. I love how I am actually able to flex and see my bicep muscles now ;)
I am not sure of Pete's weigh in today but yesterday we had to go buy him some new work pants. We bought 34X30's which is a huge deal because at one time he was actually in 42X30's. He's come a long way and I am so proud. There are times I wish my job was as physical as his so my pounds would fly off, too. Sitting at a desk all day doesn't do anyone any good. But, I do have that trusty gym membership and will be continuing to put it to use. I love how I am actually able to flex and see my bicep muscles now ;)
Monday, March 8, 2010
Update
I wanted to title this post "long time no talk" - but that definitely wouldn't work seeing that I've done that a few times already. Many of you have come to me asking why I haven't been posting. To be quite honest, I haven't had the mental capacity lately and my heart isn't all there for it. BUT - if you ask me, that's just an excuse. So, here I sit telling you (again) that I am going to try harder this week to make this blog more of a priority. I am also going to try to not let things I can't control get to me and take my focus away.
Speaking of focus, I got this book from the library yesterday called "shrink yourself". I happened upon it by chance. It is written by a famous psychologist and he talks about the devastating effects of emotional eating and how to break those bonds. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Last but not least - the weekly update. I am up one pound (just confirmation of my struggles) and Pete is down 2.5 pounds. I think his total lost since January is somewhere around 25 to 30 pounds which makes me so proud. Not to mention - he's getting hotter by the day! He has been my rock and what has kept me somewhat on track. With all the chaos and stress at work all I've wanted to do is come home and eat my way to relaxation and happiness. Thank God he hasn't let that happen. I'm so blessed to have him as my partner in getting healthy.
I just want to thank all of the regular readers of this blog who stay with me even when my posts lag. You stopping me in the hall or calling or emailing to ask why I am not making posts on a regular basis really does help hold me accountable and keep me on track. I kind of feel that old saying "it takes a village to raise a child" is playing out here. Only this time it is "it takes a village to help this girl reach her goals". And a lot of time & patience! I am truly appreciative of everyone's help and support.
Speaking of focus, I got this book from the library yesterday called "shrink yourself". I happened upon it by chance. It is written by a famous psychologist and he talks about the devastating effects of emotional eating and how to break those bonds. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Last but not least - the weekly update. I am up one pound (just confirmation of my struggles) and Pete is down 2.5 pounds. I think his total lost since January is somewhere around 25 to 30 pounds which makes me so proud. Not to mention - he's getting hotter by the day! He has been my rock and what has kept me somewhat on track. With all the chaos and stress at work all I've wanted to do is come home and eat my way to relaxation and happiness. Thank God he hasn't let that happen. I'm so blessed to have him as my partner in getting healthy.
I just want to thank all of the regular readers of this blog who stay with me even when my posts lag. You stopping me in the hall or calling or emailing to ask why I am not making posts on a regular basis really does help hold me accountable and keep me on track. I kind of feel that old saying "it takes a village to raise a child" is playing out here. Only this time it is "it takes a village to help this girl reach her goals". And a lot of time & patience! I am truly appreciative of everyone's help and support.
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