It has been a while since my last blog. I have continued to do well with healthy eating. I need to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, but the longer I go without snacking on unhealthy foods, the easier it becomes. I am not losing weight very fast, but it is slowly coming off.
My father passed away last week on his 63rd wedding anniversary. I spend a lot of time the few days prior with him and a few days after with my family. I didn't do well with my exercise, but I was where I needed to be. Dad was always trying to stay physically fit. He always worked hard when he was employed, and did all he could to stay fit afterwards. He always ate his 5 fruits and veggies every day. He never used a salt shaker after he was diagnosed with hypertension. He had Parkinson's disease, and he spent time every day walking around the neighborhood. When the weather was bad, he had a treadmill in his living room that he got on faithfully. As his mobility continued to decline, he still got on his treadmill for short time spans several times a day. He died on the 24th of July, but he was on that treadmill for as long as he could go (1 minute) on the 19th.
He set an incredible example for me that I will try hard to make a part of my life. He was a wonderful man that tried hard to stay healthy for as long as he could.
The 100 Day Heart Challenge is a wonderful program that is teaching me healthy habits. I am very greatful to Intermountain Healthcare and those in the USR who make it possible. I am back on track and committed to do what I can to improve my health and heart. Thank you!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Hanging In There
I am doing better with the exercise and can tell that I am slowly improving on some of the exercises Kelsey is pushing me to do. Still struggling to do some of the ones that require me to lift my rather bulbous torso off the floor. Those are killer. Kelsey says "Hold your stomach in while you are holding the pose". Are you kidding me? I am barely holding my large toosh up, yet alone worrying about the hanging stomach part. I am not that coordinated. But, I am holding out hope that the toro will slim down and I can do both things at once soon.
I have been able to avoid unhealthy snacks and treats, but sometimes my portions are larger than they should be. I only lost 1/2 pound last week. I am hanging in there knowing that I am improving my metabolism and my overall fitness. I feel much better and more energetic on the days that I exercise.
I have been able to avoid unhealthy snacks and treats, but sometimes my portions are larger than they should be. I only lost 1/2 pound last week. I am hanging in there knowing that I am improving my metabolism and my overall fitness. I feel much better and more energetic on the days that I exercise.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
I finally uncovered my exercise bike after months of using it for a chest of drawers. Blake hooked it up for me and I got on it and rode away. It was great. I had my TV to watch and the time went quickly. Why didn't I do this sooner? I am hoping I am over the exercise slump.
The food part is still going well. By my scales, I gained 1/2 lb between yesterday and today. A little discouraging, but maybe I have built a tiny muscle that weighs more than the ugly fat it may have replaced.
We had our nutrition class this morning. Our instructor is great. Everyone on the team is so supportive of each other. Thanks again for this opportunity!
The food part is still going well. By my scales, I gained 1/2 lb between yesterday and today. A little discouraging, but maybe I have built a tiny muscle that weighs more than the ugly fat it may have replaced.
We had our nutrition class this morning. Our instructor is great. Everyone on the team is so supportive of each other. Thanks again for this opportunity!
Monday, July 2, 2012
3 Weeks Today
It has been 3 weeks today since we started on the journey. It has been great. I am so grateful for this opportunity.
The food thing is still going well for me so far. I find that peanut butter on whole wheat toast can hold me between breakfast and lunch. Summer is a great time for fruit and other healthy options.
I didn't do too well with my exercise last week. The two workouts with Kelsey were great. I can tell that I am getting a little better at the bike, treadmill and strength training. Blake and I had been walking at the outdoor track and the smoke took care of that last week I have a treadmill in my basement that I should have taken advantage of and I didn't. I have recommitted to do better this week. Now I just need to quit using my exercise bike as a clothes hanger. When Blake bought it for me they asked him if he wanted the extended warranty and he said we didn't need it because I would use it as a clothes hanger. I hate it when he is right!
The food thing is still going well for me so far. I find that peanut butter on whole wheat toast can hold me between breakfast and lunch. Summer is a great time for fruit and other healthy options.
I didn't do too well with my exercise last week. The two workouts with Kelsey were great. I can tell that I am getting a little better at the bike, treadmill and strength training. Blake and I had been walking at the outdoor track and the smoke took care of that last week I have a treadmill in my basement that I should have taken advantage of and I didn't. I have recommitted to do better this week. Now I just need to quit using my exercise bike as a clothes hanger. When Blake bought it for me they asked him if he wanted the extended warranty and he said we didn't need it because I would use it as a clothes hanger. I hate it when he is right!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
The first three weeks
Honestly the first 18 of the 100 days have been surprisingly great. Everyone has been so supportive and encouraging. The other people who are going through this me are remarkable individuals and I am inspired by watching them. Our trainers and dietician are the best. What's not to like? This is a remarkable opportunity and I am grateful to have been one of the lucky few the computer "spit out".
As a child and teen I was always underweight and very self-conscious about it. I was often teased. (I know, it is hard to believe!). My husband was also extremely thin, so we began our married life eating away at whatever foods we desired. Unfortunatly we continued with those eating habits and they caught up with us. After we both got desk jobs, the pounds starting piling on, but our eating habits didn't change.
I now find myself obese and flabby--two things I never thought would be me. But, I am in charge and I can make positive changes that will help me become healthier and more fit.
I thought the healthy eating would be the hardest part for me. I usually don't do too bad at work, it is when I walk in the door at night that the grazing begins. I could outdo any gazelle out on the tundra. Crunch, crunch, crunch. If you could be fit from continious jaw motions, I would have 8% body fat.
Since I started eating healthy on June 11th, it has actually gotten easier. The longer I am eating healthier, the less my cravings for chocolate, cookies and the like become.
The exercise part has been harder for me. I really hadn't done anything you could call exercise for 4 years. Taking my dogs up and down the stairs to go outside was about the extent of it. Kelsey, my personal trainer, has been very patient with me and has tailored all of my exercises for the wimp level. I have now worked so hard I am at the wimp + level. Tuesday she had be lie on my stomach on the floor. She said "rest your elbows and arms on the floor, push off with your toes and raise your tush into the air." I tried and tried but that almost 200 pound butt was not going anywhere. I thought, come on, you can do this, but it wouldn't budge. I smugly thought that her butt was probably only about 105 pounds, so of course it was much easier for her. She promptly had me roll over and tried a different version of the same thing. To my embarrassment, it still wouldn't budge. I hope no one was looking. Kelsey signed and moved on to another "wimp" level exercise.
The best part was, no yelling like you see on "The Biggest Loser". All she did was continue to encourage and praise. I guess what matters is that you try your best everytime and continue to progress.
Thanks to those of you who practice healthy habits every day. You are my heroes. But to those of you who are in the same boat and are making positive changes in your lives, you are my inspiration. Thanks to all of you for making this experience a positive one for me.
As a child and teen I was always underweight and very self-conscious about it. I was often teased. (I know, it is hard to believe!). My husband was also extremely thin, so we began our married life eating away at whatever foods we desired. Unfortunatly we continued with those eating habits and they caught up with us. After we both got desk jobs, the pounds starting piling on, but our eating habits didn't change.
I now find myself obese and flabby--two things I never thought would be me. But, I am in charge and I can make positive changes that will help me become healthier and more fit.
I thought the healthy eating would be the hardest part for me. I usually don't do too bad at work, it is when I walk in the door at night that the grazing begins. I could outdo any gazelle out on the tundra. Crunch, crunch, crunch. If you could be fit from continious jaw motions, I would have 8% body fat.
Since I started eating healthy on June 11th, it has actually gotten easier. The longer I am eating healthier, the less my cravings for chocolate, cookies and the like become.
The exercise part has been harder for me. I really hadn't done anything you could call exercise for 4 years. Taking my dogs up and down the stairs to go outside was about the extent of it. Kelsey, my personal trainer, has been very patient with me and has tailored all of my exercises for the wimp level. I have now worked so hard I am at the wimp + level. Tuesday she had be lie on my stomach on the floor. She said "rest your elbows and arms on the floor, push off with your toes and raise your tush into the air." I tried and tried but that almost 200 pound butt was not going anywhere. I thought, come on, you can do this, but it wouldn't budge. I smugly thought that her butt was probably only about 105 pounds, so of course it was much easier for her. She promptly had me roll over and tried a different version of the same thing. To my embarrassment, it still wouldn't budge. I hope no one was looking. Kelsey signed and moved on to another "wimp" level exercise.
The best part was, no yelling like you see on "The Biggest Loser". All she did was continue to encourage and praise. I guess what matters is that you try your best everytime and continue to progress.
Thanks to those of you who practice healthy habits every day. You are my heroes. But to those of you who are in the same boat and are making positive changes in your lives, you are my inspiration. Thanks to all of you for making this experience a positive one for me.
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