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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Should Have Given More than I Took

Thanksgiving eating patterns.  Sigh...

I am entitled as an American to overeat during vacations, holidays, times of stress, etc.  The end of the year seems to encompass all of these ideals.  And now I have gained weight!

220.6 The fight continues, but the battlefield is currently tilted the wrong way.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Sympathy, Empathy, Apathy

What does each mean?

Their is a fine line between the words.  Having compassion for others is a great trait. I don't always let others in.  I am too proud at times.  I always don't like others to worry.  I hope that you are not apathetic about my trials.

I have come to a conclusion that I cannot prove until next semester.  I feel that I am too distracted to do well on my weight managment.  Too much juggling, too much stress, too little time.  I just want this semester to be done so I can rerack.

Success is still within reach and this is not a failure.  Empathy would state that you could understand my concerns and not judge me.  That secretly you can feel my frustration and pray for my ability to do what needs to be done.

I don't need or want anyone to feel bad for me.  I created my schedule and therefore my current troubles.  I am learning more about how my schedule affects other areas in my life.  My social, my emtional, my occupational all get mucked up.  It is interesting about stress.  The more you create the more your schedule feels compacted.  I dropped one ball in my juggling act and it felt so good not to have to keep that one going that others began to get fumbled as well.  I don't need sympathy though.  there is nothing to feel bad about.  There is a process to learning that is beneficial. 

I haven't weighed in awhile.  What does that tell you? :(

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Know Means No!

It is amazing.  I can predict with relative accuracy if I will lose weight or gain, and how much. 

When I behave as I know I should, I lose weight...always!  When I have a really clean day of eating and add activity, I lose weight quickly.  The problem is that just one mistake can make for a neutral or positive caloric day (gain weight).

One bad snack won't do me in.  But a large or late meal will undue all of the good.  The goal is to be consistent.  I like the (relatively) healthy foods in my cubboard, and really don't like fast food.  Yet, I still find myself craving!  I keep fighting.  Today, I packed all of my food with me! Tomorrow 214.6?

Today 215.8

Monday, November 5, 2012

Where Preparation Meets Opportunity

Luck, success, or whatever.  You need preparation to get to your goals.  I need it more than most.  I have suggested many times how little time I have at home and how many times I eat away from home.  For me to have success, I have to prepare.

Even with the best intentions, I will fail without preparation.  I can intend on eating at a sub shop.  But enough times of looking around, and you will find be at a fast food Taco El Something or Other.  If you are like me, give yourself a break and make it easier.  Prepare first.

Literally, prepare...prepare food for the day.  Last night I spent time making 4 turkey patties, 3 turkey brats, 6 pastas with turkey meatballs, 2 turkey meatloafs, and I still have tilapia, hot dogs, chicken, vegetarian corndogs (I Know), and sandwiches to offer myself.  I am prepared with good and convenient choices.  This should be a good week.  I have opportunities all week to meet success!

215.2

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Are you a Gambler?

We have significant research that proves that ___________ will shorten your life.  We probably know and believe the data, but chose to ignore.  Mostly because we don't have do worry about ___________.

Fill in the blanks:
- smoking, lung disease
- poor eating, diabetes
- sedentary living, dying early
- high amounts of alcohol, heart disease
- my unhealthy habit, it happening to me

Come on!  That's silly.  Of course it can happen to you.  It will happen to you.  When I am teaching different aspects of healthy habits, invariably someone will say, "Well, I know someone who lived to 93 and __________!"  Oh, all of the decades of research should be dismantled because an individual got away with unhealthy habits.

People succomb to chronic disease in their 50's or 60's, not because of what happened the previous 2 or 3 years, but instead because of their habits for the last 30-40 years.  Your body will have the same reaction.  Yes, maybe that particular habit is handled better by your body.  But everytime we stop for fast food, drag on a cigarette, stay up late, carry extra weight, we are shaving time off of our clock.  Maybe you will be around into your eighties.  Awesome, but...

Will you be living a full life or on meds and bedrest or in an out of the Dr.s office?
Will you die from an 8 year fight with a chronic disease?

Don't be foolish, you are planning your health in your later years by how you live today!  Don't let me care more than you!

Friday, November 2, 2012

Another Year Older, But Still Getting Younger

Yesterday was my 39th birthday. But aging can suck it!  Chronologically I am 39, but I get to have some say on how old my body feels.  If you know me, then you know that I mentally I act younger for sure.  But truthfully, it is very important to have a younger inside. 

Less chronic disease progression or degeneration, that is the goal.  So then, how do I accomplish that?  Eat better and move more.  Is that a surprise?  Hopefully not, but let's also add in no smoking, less unnecessary sun exposure, only moderately drinking (none for me; I eat my calories!), good nutrition, and wellness checks (need insurance first).

This will be a good year.  By Nov 1, 2013, I am hoping to complete a half Ironman Triathlon.  We shall see!
216.0  I need to lose weight and build lean tissue first!  Here's telling 40 to "ef-off"!