253.8 this morning compared to 258 last Sunday, 3.8 pounds gone this week! Nine pounds lost so far. Goal for the end of the year is 230 pounds, 23.8 to go. Forever goal is 199 to not be obese and be in the oneders (or maybe 169 to not be overweight, but I haven't been THAT for over 20 years).
Yesterday I did the Kathy Smith buns and thighs step video. It was funny noticing everyone's 80's hairstyles and outfits. Funny I say, but the workout kicked. my. butt. I've been really bad at doing exercise videos at home because I've had a hard time making myself actually DO the workout vs mostly watching it. I hope I get over that because it's the simplest way to do a workout. Don't have to drive anywhere, etc, etc. Plus, I have a lot of exercise DVDs (wishful thinking over the years).
I really really want to go see the movie Contagion! I'm addicted to movie popcorn though and I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to resist. So, it's safer to stay away for now. I wish I could buy, like 5 kernels to get the taste.
I just got my book last night and started to read it. It's a self-published book from Amazon, and it really would have benefited from an editor. I'm a little annoyed by the author telling me to get a therapist every other paragraph, but I think the book still has value. It's about Radical Self Care for Weight Loss.
Here's what I've learned so far. Three times a day ask myself, "what am I feeling right now?" and then mirror my response. So if I think, "I'm feeling nervous," I should then tell myself, "so you're feeling nervous." Also, at the same time, I should ask myself "what do I WANT," and "what do I NEED" right now, mirroring those as well. Then, as much as possible, give myself what I want or need. Doing this helps me to take care of myself, feelings that I've been pushing down and using food to anesthetize. The next chapter is about Mistaken Core Beliefs, like I'm worthless or I'm unlovable.
On another note - is anyone interested in doing a book swap? If there's interest, I'll figure out how to do it.
I blogged every day except yesterday. I only supported three other bloggers this week - I'll have to put more priority on that as it really helps me when other bloggers support me.
Calories
Mon 1346 (no exercise, left my gym clothes at home, firehouse physical in the evening)
Tues 1288 (-348 cals exercise)
Weds 2136 (no exercise, it was too buggy to golf, restaurant dinner)
Thurs 984 (-394 cals elliptical+ weights)
Fri 1294 (-262 cals elliptical + weights)
Sat 1000 (-491 cals, step video)
Sun 1511 so far (no exercise)
Nice job on the loss!
ReplyDeleteGreat loss! I do all my workouts with DVDs and I like it. I think it can be hard enough to get yourself to work out sometimes without also needing to drive somewhere. Gotta strike while the iron's hot, haha. :)
ReplyDeleteI found out, for me that is, paying the money to go work out makes me go work out. When I didn't have the membership I did my exercises at home but they were not what I'm doing at the gym. It could just be me but since my insurance pays for about 1/2 the membership dues if I go 12 times a month that's motivation enough to just go and do. You are doing awesome though so just keep up what works best for you.
ReplyDeleteTake care and have a blessed week!!
Excellent progress this week!
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I'm thinking that just seeing contagion would make even popcorn seem unappealing. Sort of the way The Stand did.
Keep up the good work!
P.S. Tell me about your knitting....what's on the needles this week? On mine - a scarf for DirtBike, a prayer shawl for my Mom, new dish cloths and a baby blanket. Yeah. I keep multiple projects going. Drives Husband nuts.
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