Today I walked one very difficult mile at the gym (without my trainer by my side to push me). I did my best to push myself. My right ankle hurt so much, but I did sweat enough to make any man proud. I'm wonder if I hurt less when the trainer is there, or if the pain really was worse today. I did my best to tune out the people around me and just focus on sweating.
For dinner I made sizzled citrus shrimp and baked potato wedges. The shrimp was amazing. I didn't have the courage to cook raw shrimp, so I used the precooked ones. The shrimp was 171 calories per serving (I had 2). I think I went wrong with the baked potato... too many calories today. Next time I should have broccoli or some other lower calorie veggie with the shrimp and a much smaller potato serving, if any.
Anyhow the shrimp was absolutely amazing. I hope the trainer approves!
May 31, 2010
May 29, 2010
Bamboo Steaming Basket
I went on a hunt for a bamboo steaming basket today. Bed Bath and Beyond had one basket (with the display tag on it.) I'm not sure how this thing works, but I'm excited to have a few more kitchen utensils for this adventure!
May 21, 2010
Nutrition Day
Today the trainer and I worked on developing 3 meal plans to work off of. The really seem pretty reasonable and do-able. I like how he asks me what I like. I know a meal plan won't work for me if I don't javascript:void(0)like the food I will be eating.
May 20, 2010
Day 1: Goals
Today is day one. The first day with the trainer. We talked about goals I'm going to set for myself on this journey. Coming up with the goals was a difficult task. I was so nervous to go in today. And even as I began, I had the intense urge to quit. There was something else though, excitement. If I didn't want things to change, I wouldn't be here. It's terrifying and exhilarating. Something new he said, well here I am.
Goal #1
I want to ride my bike to work and the store on a regular basis without becoming exhausted. I miss riding a bike. Bike riding was my favorite activity when I lived in California. I loved seeing places you don't see from the car. I loved the freedom of going wherever I wanted, even off the paved road. I'd love to do this again.
Goal #2
I want to have strong arms that look good when I wear a tank top. I don't want to compare myself to an unattainable image, but I love the look of strong arms. I want to show off my arms and not be ashamed of the scars. I want to wear a tank top again and feel good about myself in one!!
Goal #3
I want to lose 100 pounds and be closer to my ideal weight. I notice that I'm afraid to set big goals because it feels like I am more likely to fail. The thought of not setting any goals certainly feels easier, but will likely lead to no change from how things are now. The milestones are going to be very important for me, especially when the goals feel so big.
Goal #4
I want to feel less aches and pains from tension and stress. I want to feel less aches and pains in my joints and arches of my feet. I spend so much time in my chair at work, not moving, and being stressed. I liked how my neck and back felt when I was exercising them in physical therapy. I felt less pain over time and slept better.
Goal #5
I want to keep my blood sugar and blood pressure at healthy levels. I don't want to give into hopeless thinking that getting diabetes is inevitable. I want to stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible. I want to have a healthy way of life both mentally and physically. I want to find balance in the things I do in this life: in my mind, with my weight, with what I eat, and in the things I do.
Goal #1
I want to ride my bike to work and the store on a regular basis without becoming exhausted. I miss riding a bike. Bike riding was my favorite activity when I lived in California. I loved seeing places you don't see from the car. I loved the freedom of going wherever I wanted, even off the paved road. I'd love to do this again.
1. Begin by coming to the gym and keeping appointments.
Goal #2
I want to have strong arms that look good when I wear a tank top. I don't want to compare myself to an unattainable image, but I love the look of strong arms. I want to show off my arms and not be ashamed of the scars. I want to wear a tank top again and feel good about myself in one!!
1. Remembering that what you've done and where you've been if a healthy and real reminder of where you are headed today.
Goal #3
I want to lose 100 pounds and be closer to my ideal weight. I notice that I'm afraid to set big goals because it feels like I am more likely to fail. The thought of not setting any goals certainly feels easier, but will likely lead to no change from how things are now. The milestones are going to be very important for me, especially when the goals feel so big.
1. Results take time to measure.
2. Everything that you do or don't do is an investment of and for today... all that is required is to try!
Goal #4
I want to feel less aches and pains from tension and stress. I want to feel less aches and pains in my joints and arches of my feet. I spend so much time in my chair at work, not moving, and being stressed. I liked how my neck and back felt when I was exercising them in physical therapy. I felt less pain over time and slept better.
1. Find inserts to fit shoes to support the arches.
2. BREATHE!
Goal #5
I want to keep my blood sugar and blood pressure at healthy levels. I don't want to give into hopeless thinking that getting diabetes is inevitable. I want to stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible. I want to have a healthy way of life both mentally and physically. I want to find balance in the things I do in this life: in my mind, with my weight, with what I eat, and in the things I do.
1. Exercise and healthy eating habits.
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