Weekly Challenge - mid week check in
Half way through the week!!
I hope everyone remembers their goal for the week!
I set out just to survive this week really - this has been one of the most stressful weeks Ive had in months, if not the last year at work. Id say that work stress + stress eating was a large part of my weight gain the year or two before my VSG. I always would get pizza for dinner, a bag of chocolate and a couple energy drinks and lock myself in my office and work away. So, this week I had to deal with that stress without the food.
Ive shocked myself with how well Ive done - ive had a better food week this week than I have in a long time - but, part of my plan was to make sure I was super prepared. I had all of my food made and lots of healthy snacks in case I found myself wanting to mindlessly eat. But, I havent actually eaten very much this week which is good. I made little snack size packs of fresh veggies - grape tomatoes, baby carrots, and cucumbers which have been a life saver.
As Ive made it through this week, Ive spent a lot of time thinking and reflecting and ive realized a lot of myself and my motivation, and all sorts of emotional stuff. It's been draining to deal with the stress and some of the emotions that have come with learning to cope with it, but it has been a very postivie week. I just cant wait for it to end.
Your turn - what was your goal, and how have you been working towards it?
I hope everyone remembers their goal for the week!
I set out just to survive this week really - this has been one of the most stressful weeks Ive had in months, if not the last year at work. Id say that work stress + stress eating was a large part of my weight gain the year or two before my VSG. I always would get pizza for dinner, a bag of chocolate and a couple energy drinks and lock myself in my office and work away. So, this week I had to deal with that stress without the food.
Ive shocked myself with how well Ive done - ive had a better food week this week than I have in a long time - but, part of my plan was to make sure I was super prepared. I had all of my food made and lots of healthy snacks in case I found myself wanting to mindlessly eat. But, I havent actually eaten very much this week which is good. I made little snack size packs of fresh veggies - grape tomatoes, baby carrots, and cucumbers which have been a life saver.
As Ive made it through this week, Ive spent a lot of time thinking and reflecting and ive realized a lot of myself and my motivation, and all sorts of emotional stuff. It's been draining to deal with the stress and some of the emotions that have come with learning to cope with it, but it has been a very postivie week. I just cant wait for it to end.
Your turn - what was your goal, and how have you been working towards it?
www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status
11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.
HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 
85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
~~~~Alison~~~~~
Hooray for you. You're surviving this week in awesome form. Two more days.
My three goals were:
3 days upper body - one down, two to go. Tonight and Saturday are the days.
3 days minimum 60 minutes of cardio - two down, one to go. Hike planned Saturday. May hit 4 on this one.
Weigh no less than 143 on Monday morning. Weighed 142.8 this morning #^%#&. Will resist the urge to have a cookie.
My three goals were:
3 days upper body - one down, two to go. Tonight and Saturday are the days.
3 days minimum 60 minutes of cardio - two down, one to go. Hike planned Saturday. May hit 4 on this one.
Weigh no less than 143 on Monday morning. Weighed 142.8 this morning #^%#&. Will resist the urge to have a cookie.
Highest weight: 335 lbs, BMI 50.9
Pre-op weight: 319 lbs, BMI 48.5
Current range: 140-144, BMI 21.3 - 22
175+ lbs lost, maintaining since February 2012
Sounds like you're getting through this week with success -- good for you!
Goal 1 - to stop obsessing about this stall -- still obsessing, but more calmly LOL
Goal 2- continue going to the fitness center as planned -- so far, so good.
Gaol 3 - to stay on plan with no cheating -again, so far, so good.
Mid-week goal -- to get more fluids in -- trying for 90 ounces minimum.
Hope everyone is having success meeting their goals!
Goal 1 - to stop obsessing about this stall -- still obsessing, but more calmly LOL
Goal 2- continue going to the fitness center as planned -- so far, so good.
Gaol 3 - to stay on plan with no cheating -again, so far, so good.
Mid-week goal -- to get more fluids in -- trying for 90 ounces minimum.
Hope everyone is having success meeting their goals!
You never cease to amaze me my friend!!! Congratulations on a good week!!
1) Complete week 2 of our marathon training. So far so good. I did my 3.1 miles on Mon in 48:40 and yesterday by doing the Couch to 5K app two times, my 3.1 was 47:41 =)
2) FOCUS...well my period came and BLEW that to HELL...I am PROUD that my drug of choice was peanut butter because I was HEADED in a totally different direction I had visions of pies. But Monday was on point and today will be. I feel SOOOO different then I felt Tues & Wed (I'm proud that I still went to the gym and did those 3 miles...I'm growing)
3) Fix my spaghetting sauce...I did on Monday adn it's perfect because I will have it on top of my zucchini for dinner.
4) Plan my weekend eating. I will be making either Chicken Enchilada soup or Chicken Curry for Saturday. I will think about my Friday, Saturday and Sunday and come back and update this thread.
5. I have almost hit 6,000 steps everyday...and this is without my 3.1miles as I take my fitbit off during "formal" exercise!!
1) Complete week 2 of our marathon training. So far so good. I did my 3.1 miles on Mon in 48:40 and yesterday by doing the Couch to 5K app two times, my 3.1 was 47:41 =)
2) FOCUS...well my period came and BLEW that to HELL...I am PROUD that my drug of choice was peanut butter because I was HEADED in a totally different direction I had visions of pies. But Monday was on point and today will be. I feel SOOOO different then I felt Tues & Wed (I'm proud that I still went to the gym and did those 3 miles...I'm growing)
3) Fix my spaghetting sauce...I did on Monday adn it's perfect because I will have it on top of my zucchini for dinner.
4) Plan my weekend eating. I will be making either Chicken Enchilada soup or Chicken Curry for Saturday. I will think about my Friday, Saturday and Sunday and come back and update this thread.
5. I have almost hit 6,000 steps everyday...and this is without my 3.1miles as I take my fitbit off during "formal" exercise!!
"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface
My goal was to make it through the week with a schedule change which would change my eating schedule and I was doing great till last night, I got upset so didn't feel like I could stomach dinner so I didn't eat.
Another goal was to stick to my exercise routine of 2 miles a day and so far I have done that although I have a lot to do today and I'm not sure If I can fit it in. I had so much stress last night and for the first time I could not eat my emotions its really hard to get the stress and emotions out in some other way for me anyway. I feel like my eating regimen or routine and exercise has made me fall short on other things that I need to get done. I'm just a mess. So ready for this week to be over!
Another goal was to stick to my exercise routine of 2 miles a day and so far I have done that although I have a lot to do today and I'm not sure If I can fit it in. I had so much stress last night and for the first time I could not eat my emotions its really hard to get the stress and emotions out in some other way for me anyway. I feel like my eating regimen or routine and exercise has made me fall short on other things that I need to get done. I'm just a mess. So ready for this week to be over!
Sounds like you are a good candidate for me and Jenn's "Hot Mess Club" !!!
www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status
11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.
HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
~~~~Alison~~~~~
That's awesome you're making it through the week. I feel your pain.
As far as my goals:
1.) Eat pre-planned meals- So far so good, but my Honey's taking me out to lunch today. Not pre-planned, but I will make a good choice wherever we go.
2.) Exercise for 30 minutes, 3 times- Not yet (been working like crazy), but I have a hike scheduled for tomorrow evening and a swim scheduled for Saturday.
3.) Homework in on time- Got the first portion in before deadline yesterday, next one's on Saturday. Then two whole glorious weeks before the Fall semester starts.
Thanks for the mid-week check in. It's helpful.
As far as my goals:
1.) Eat pre-planned meals- So far so good, but my Honey's taking me out to lunch today. Not pre-planned, but I will make a good choice wherever we go.
2.) Exercise for 30 minutes, 3 times- Not yet (been working like crazy), but I have a hike scheduled for tomorrow evening and a swim scheduled for Saturday.
3.) Homework in on time- Got the first portion in before deadline yesterday, next one's on Saturday. Then two whole glorious weeks before the Fall semester starts.
Thanks for the mid-week check in. It's helpful.
Yo! Here are my goals and progress:
- Finishing my grading and correcting papers for my summer classes.
Progress: Still grading but should be done by tonight (hopefully...).
- Work out 3 days this week, whi*****lude 5k on the elliptical and lifting weights.
Progress: I have worked out two days so far (M/W) and kicked butt on the elliptical!
- Walk at least 20 minutes the other 2 days this week.
Progress: I didn't walk on Tuesday, but I made up for it by cleaning house for 90 minutes and prepping for having my sink disposer replaced (which was the time-sucker that kept me from walking).
- Participate in a 5k "fun run" this Saturday...just to see how far my buns can make it!
Progress: Still on for doing this on Saturday...I'm seriously freaking a bit, though, as I haven't run on grass in about, oh, 17 years.
- Track everything I eat on OH...and stick with my purees and soups!!
Progress: I have tracked everything...even down to my vitamins! Keeping around 600 calories a day, although I dreamed last night I ate McDonald's without realizing I had been sleeved! The closest thing to a substance-abusing person's 'using dream' that I've ever had. Scary!
- Finishing my grading and correcting papers for my summer classes.
Progress: Still grading but should be done by tonight (hopefully...).
- Work out 3 days this week, whi*****lude 5k on the elliptical and lifting weights.
Progress: I have worked out two days so far (M/W) and kicked butt on the elliptical!
- Walk at least 20 minutes the other 2 days this week.
Progress: I didn't walk on Tuesday, but I made up for it by cleaning house for 90 minutes and prepping for having my sink disposer replaced (which was the time-sucker that kept me from walking).
- Participate in a 5k "fun run" this Saturday...just to see how far my buns can make it!
Progress: Still on for doing this on Saturday...I'm seriously freaking a bit, though, as I haven't run on grass in about, oh, 17 years.
- Track everything I eat on OH...and stick with my purees and soups!!
Progress: I have tracked everything...even down to my vitamins! Keeping around 600 calories a day, although I dreamed last night I ate McDonald's without realizing I had been sleeved! The closest thing to a substance-abusing person's 'using dream' that I've ever had. Scary!
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