5K for Adolfo & Farmer’s Market Finds
This morning has been quite productive and I feel very energized. I woke up early to go to our local farmer’s market. There was so much more there than the last time I went.
I came home with:
- carrots
- beets
- red onions
- cucumbers
- broccoli
- ground beef
- eggs
- 2 types of squash
- zucchini
- homemade whole wheat bread w/flax seed
I spent a total of $38. I can’t remember the last time I went to the grocery store and only spent $38 and got this much food! I’m looking forward to making cucumber onion salad, sauteed squash & zucchini, roasted beets and who knows what else. I’ve already washed everything and put them in green bags (best invention ever!).
After the farmer’s market I walked another SPCA dog. Today’s dog was Adolfo. He was a pretty big dog and I don’t know if I walked him or if he walked me. He has been hit by a car and his back leg is being rehabilitated so he would pick it up often like my pug Edna does. I ran a bit this time to keep up with this dog. I ended the 5K feeling energized and nothing hurt – not even my back! It’s nice to not only exercise but have a good reason to do so.
I feel like calling it a day, but it’s only 11am!!! I forsee a lot of Dr. Mario in my future today.
Mind Over Matter and Slow the Heck Down!
In going through the first five days of the Beck Diet Solution and starting up again at Endorphin Fitness, I’ve already seen some new challenges I’d like to work on.
Apparently I could be in the running for world’s fastest eater. I usually refrain from talking even when out with friends and just get it all down. Makes for a great listener! I also have the clean your plate syndrome. I remember it fondly – my Nana praised my aunt (who is 8 years older than me, like a big sister) for finishing her plate at Shoney’s. It was then that I learned that leaving food on your plate is bad. And now I have to undo years of reinforcing this sentiment. I can’t blame anyone but myself but at least I am aware now and can start working on it. The Beck book pointed out that food will be wasted – either in the trash or on your body – the trash is a much better option. I’ve got my work cut out for me with slowing down while eating. This is going to be a hard habit to break. I know all the little tricks – put your fork down, drink water, etc. But today I found myself halfway through a meal before I remembered Ieven needed to slow down. Ha! So I’ll keep ya posted on that.
Exercise is going good so far. My goal for the week is to really follow the schedule mapped out for us on a calendar we all received at the beginning of the program.
Nutrition goal of the week is NO FAST FOOD! Not even Chick Fil A. Goodbye #5 value-sized with a sweet tea and polynesian sauce. I will miss you.
Oh! And my husband stepped on the scale today right before I did and we weigh the exact same down to the ounces! It will be very easy to figure out who’s losing more. Game on!
Here We Go Again
Another Weight Loss Challenge at Endorphin Fitness starts today!!! I’m actually really excited. The time off in between challenges has taught me more than I could imagine about myself. I really need extrinsic motivation right now but am also working on the internal stuff as well. I’m looking forward to kicking butt this time around. Scott might do it with me – we’ll see about that. Here we go again!
Advantages Response Card
I recently heard about the Beck Diet Solution and had to get the book. This approach is actually not a diet, but a mental approach to losing weight. It’s the missing piece of the puzzle for me. I know what to eat, now I can exercise, but when the program/diet is over, then what? I go back to old me. This approach really changes your thinking which makes a life change. The first step is to create an “Advantages Response Card” – a list of all of the advantages of losing weight. Some are too personal, but here is a sneak peek into my motivation. Feel free to suggest more reasons to lose weight!
I WILL…
- be able to wear the clothes I want to
- be able to go shopping in normal stores and with friends
- be able to go to the pool/beach
- be more confident and outgoing
- look professional for work
- be healthy and not have back pain
- be able to exercise and do physical activities
- like being in pictures
- inspire others to lose weight
- become more disciplined
- have more energy
- live longer with a better quality of life
- shock people I haven’t seen in a long time
- be comfortable on airplanes, small restaurant booths, amusement parks
- complete the San Francisco step tour
The plan is to read this list twice a day to never lose sight of WHY. So far I’ve also learned to be conscious of everything I eat and to never eat standing up (no more nibbling on what I’m cooking!) and also I’ve learned to give myself some credit – pat myself on the back when I make good choices instead of beating myself up or giving up when I make wrong choices. Simple, yet it will be interesting to see how I can shape my thoughts and respond to the negative and sabotage thinking I’ve been experiencing my entire life. I’ll keep ya posted!
5K for Abby
I did a good deed today. I volunteered at the local SPCA to walk one of their dogs. They have a “running/walking buddies” program. I signed up and am so glad I did. Not knowing what i was getting into, I made my way there this morning and was given Abby, a medium sized hound mix who seemed to be pretty old. They gave me a map of the 5K course and I was off. The dog was slow so it took us a little over an hour. But it was nice to be outside and helping this mutt and getting exercise all at the same time. I’ll defintely be doing this when I’m free on Saturday mornings. The only problem is that it’s at the same time as the local farmer’s market. I’ll have to figure that out – but I hope to have more doggie walking stories to report soon. I also think I’ll take someone with me next time as I’m not thrilled with the area which includes going under an overpass that seriously looks like a scene from Law & Order. I wish I could take all the dogs home though – that’s going to be a challenge.
It’s not a fluke!
I can really run a mile without stopping! Yesterday we went to a local park that has a 1 mile course. We walked one mile and then while my husband walked, I ran. Now I didn’t go much faster than he did (although he did take some shortcuts to keep up), but I made it the whole way without stopping. And this was after a week of no exercise and bad diet. Nothing hurt. Not even my bad ankle or my back. The only issue is breathing and feeling nauseous but really it was painless and I hope to hit the track more often.
Help me – vote for Scott.
Please vote for Scott Winger to be Richmond’s Greatest Dad. Only a few days left – great prizes – PLEASE vote!! http://tinyurl.com/m7o2ne Thanks!
***UPDATE****
No free Chick-Fil-A for a year for us 
The winner’s kid has cancer – how can you compete with that?? I’m glad the prizes will go to a good home. Better luck next time and thanks to all who voted!
Struggle
So after a weekend in Chicago and several days without eating well or exercising I’m not doing so well. I’ve gained almost 4 pounds in a week! Yikes!! It’s becoming even more clear to me that this weight loss thing really needs to be a life change and I’m not just doing this to reach some goal and be done with it. A sobering realization. I do really well with goals, challenges, etc. But when it’s over, that’s where the real challenge is. How do I keep myself going when there is no extrinsic motivation pushing me? I’m going to have to create some sort of motivation for myself. I’m almost too happy with myself. All those self esteem, love yourself classes they taught us in school worked a little too well. I’m happy the way I am. Of course, I have my moments. But overall, I’m content. And that’s my biggest enemy.
Weight Loss Results – Part 2
I’m sure you were dying of suspense to know what other results came out of my weight loss challenge. Other than what I’ve already said before, I lost 11-13 inches. I give a range because the leader of the challenge says I lost 11, but I think arms and legs should count twice since I have 2 of them so that makes it 13. I lost 4 inches off my stomach alone. Pretty cool, huh? I sent these other results to her and thought I should include them here as well
Weight Loss Challenge Results Part 1
Tonight was our final weigh-in for the Endorphin Fitness Weight Loss Challenge. For those of you unaware, I’ve been enrolled in a 12-week nutrition and fitness program through Endorphin Fitness. This experience has been incredible and aside from the weightloss, I’ve learned a lot about myself and about eating well and exercising.
So, I know you’re dying to know how much I’ve lost…
19.2 pounds
in 12 weeks.
Not too shabby. I was hoping for 20 and if you read my scale at home it’s over 20 – I swear their scale weighs me 3-4 pounds heavier than my WiiFit and my scale at home. Grr. Oh well.
They tested us in things like pushups, planks, squats, etc. on our first day and then again today. I doubled almost all of my results. Squats went from 28 to 44, pushups from 10 to 22, planks from 28 seconds to 60. It’s amazing how much stronger I am already. I have so much room for improvement, but hey, gotta start somewhere!
They also measured us to see how many inches we’ve lost. I didn’t write them down (will get those results tomorrow, hence the Part 1 title) but I do know that I lost 4 inches in my abdomen and have dropped 2 dress sizes.
So to celebrate…I indulged myself in a congratulatory meal of 1 slice of pepperoni pizza, 1 slice of Ukrops cake and Coke. My 3 favorite things. I think I deserve it
Endorphin Fitness will be having another Weight Loss Challenge starting June 23rd. It’s definitely worth it. Let me know if you’re interested – I can get you $10 off.
