I'm finally posting my Think Thin Thursday on time! It's been a long week in our house, with one germ or another going around. However, I have managed to do my workouts with the little one. We had a blast dancing around together, and I even got in a 45 minute workout on my own. Overall, it was a pretty successful week for us.
I'm still fighting the caffeine battle. My love for Mountain Dew is much bigger than I'd like to admit, and the caffeine headaches that plague me when I don't have it are awful. So, I've continued having it in moderation, and have gotten myself down to just one soda a day.
My goal this week is continue working out, and introduce much more water into my daily life. I hate to say that I rarely drink water, but it's the truth. I'll have to stop and buy a few bottles because our tap water leaves something to be desired.
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Showing posts with label Think Thin Thursday. Show all posts
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Think Thin Thursdays
Yes, I know it's Tuesday. This cold has my brain pretty foggy, but I'm still coherent enough to know what day it is. Wait, it is Tuesday right?
Over at the Not-So-Blog Blog, sign ups for Think Thin Thursday began last week. They want to know what are goals are for the week, as well as our resolution for the new year. I've been slacking on my Think Thin posts, but I have been doing my best to keep myself moving and eating better.
My goal for the week was to workout twice, and I actually managed to squeeze in 3 workouts before this cold took over. I'm going to continue to set this as my goal for next week, but to increase the length of my exercising. I've found the best way for me to get my workouts in is to get GM involved. So, while Yoga for Kids and Bindi's Kid Fitness may not be incredibly intellectual, they hold the little one's attention and give me a chance to get moving.
I posted my resolutions earlier this week, but in regards to Think Thin Thursdays, I want to set myself a goal of working out at least 2-3 times per week. I also plan to focus on my eating habits, and phase out a few of the bad ones I've maintained (like my love of Mountain Dew). Hopefully, I'll be able to continue to cut back to the point where I indulge as a treat, rather than as an every day part of life.
Over at the Not-So-Blog Blog, sign ups for Think Thin Thursday began last week. They want to know what are goals are for the week, as well as our resolution for the new year. I've been slacking on my Think Thin posts, but I have been doing my best to keep myself moving and eating better.
My goal for the week was to workout twice, and I actually managed to squeeze in 3 workouts before this cold took over. I'm going to continue to set this as my goal for next week, but to increase the length of my exercising. I've found the best way for me to get my workouts in is to get GM involved. So, while Yoga for Kids and Bindi's Kid Fitness may not be incredibly intellectual, they hold the little one's attention and give me a chance to get moving.
I posted my resolutions earlier this week, but in regards to Think Thin Thursdays, I want to set myself a goal of working out at least 2-3 times per week. I also plan to focus on my eating habits, and phase out a few of the bad ones I've maintained (like my love of Mountain Dew). Hopefully, I'll be able to continue to cut back to the point where I indulge as a treat, rather than as an every day part of life.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Think Thin Thursdays
Yes, I'm a day late again. I'm really awful with being on time lately.
I managed to lose one pound this week, going from 143 to 142. (I have a scale photo, but I managed to kill my camera battery, so I'll have to add it later.) I keep hitting a plateau at 142, which is frustrating, so I'm going to have to try something different to get down past it. I have gotten into a healthier routine though.
So what has worked for me this week? I've started eating much better, mostly because I'm being more aware of what I'm eating. Rather than just eating what's easiest, I've found myself cooking more homemade meals. I've also cut back on snacks throughout the day.
For this coming week, my goal is to break past 142. Whether it's one pound or more, I want to get myself past that number. I'll have to combine my healthier eating choices with a few days of exercise to get myself there. I also need to work on my soda habit, which is the hardest thing for me to break.
Our task with Think Thin Thursday this week is to talk about our favorite low-calorie snack. My one indulgence has been Pringles Stix. They come in yummy flavors, like vanilla, and are less than 100 calories per pack. They are perfect to satisfy cravings for something sweet, without a lot of impact on my calorie intake.
I managed to lose one pound this week, going from 143 to 142. (I have a scale photo, but I managed to kill my camera battery, so I'll have to add it later.) I keep hitting a plateau at 142, which is frustrating, so I'm going to have to try something different to get down past it. I have gotten into a healthier routine though.
So what has worked for me this week? I've started eating much better, mostly because I'm being more aware of what I'm eating. Rather than just eating what's easiest, I've found myself cooking more homemade meals. I've also cut back on snacks throughout the day.
For this coming week, my goal is to break past 142. Whether it's one pound or more, I want to get myself past that number. I'll have to combine my healthier eating choices with a few days of exercise to get myself there. I also need to work on my soda habit, which is the hardest thing for me to break.
Our task with Think Thin Thursday this week is to talk about our favorite low-calorie snack. My one indulgence has been Pringles Stix. They come in yummy flavors, like vanilla, and are less than 100 calories per pack. They are perfect to satisfy cravings for something sweet, without a lot of impact on my calorie intake.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Think Thin Thursday on Sunday
So, I totally stink. I missed last week's Think Thin Thursday altogether, and am 3 days late this week. I do have to say, I did meet my goals from my last post, which were to exercise twice a week for at least 30 minutes. Even with things being totally hectic, I managed to fit in an hour and a half worth of workouts.
This week, we are to post about our successes last week. I've managed to cut back on my snacking, and am working towards making everything I eat worth while. I have this horrible tendency to munch when I'm watching tv, but I've avoided doing it almost every night this week.
My goal for this week is to drop another 1-2 lbs. I'm starting out at 143, blah, one of the two I lost the other week came back to haunt me. I'm blaming it on Thanksgiving. All that turkey and mashed potatoes just looked too yummy. This week I'll be much more focused and be prepared to weigh in on Thursday this time!
This week, we are to post about our successes last week. I've managed to cut back on my snacking, and am working towards making everything I eat worth while. I have this horrible tendency to munch when I'm watching tv, but I've avoided doing it almost every night this week.
My goal for this week is to drop another 1-2 lbs. I'm starting out at 143, blah, one of the two I lost the other week came back to haunt me. I'm blaming it on Thanksgiving. All that turkey and mashed potatoes just looked too yummy. This week I'll be much more focused and be prepared to weigh in on Thursday this time!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Think Thin Thursday: On to Week 2
Our first week of Think Thin Thursday has come to an end. I started last week at 144 lbs, and dreaded hopping on the scale this morning. I knew that I had eaten better than normal this week, but I'm still awful with working out. I just can't seem to find time to squeeze in a workout. Here's the results from the scale this week:
You'll notice I still have a scale from the 80s, and I'm too cheap to buy a new one.
So I did manage to meet my goal of dropping 1-2 lbs for the first week. Yay!
This week, my goal is to fit in two 30 minute workouts. I know it doesn't seem like much, but I don't stick to workout plans if they take up too much time or I don't think I'll be able to fit them in each week. For me, an hour a week is a definite improvement.
My biggest temptation of the week has got to be the fact that we have ice cream cake in the freezer and a freshly baked cake sitting on the counter since hubby decided to make me one for my birthday today. They have been calling my name all day, especially since I've been in a foul mood and just want to sulk with some comfort food. I've managed to avoid them both by taking out my annoyances of the day out with cleaning instead of eating.
Now we are on to week 2, good luck to all the others this week and congrats to those who worked towards their goals last week!
You'll notice I still have a scale from the 80s, and I'm too cheap to buy a new one. So I did manage to meet my goal of dropping 1-2 lbs for the first week. Yay!
This week, my goal is to fit in two 30 minute workouts. I know it doesn't seem like much, but I don't stick to workout plans if they take up too much time or I don't think I'll be able to fit them in each week. For me, an hour a week is a definite improvement.
My biggest temptation of the week has got to be the fact that we have ice cream cake in the freezer and a freshly baked cake sitting on the counter since hubby decided to make me one for my birthday today. They have been calling my name all day, especially since I've been in a foul mood and just want to sulk with some comfort food. I've managed to avoid them both by taking out my annoyances of the day out with cleaning instead of eating.
Now we are on to week 2, good luck to all the others this week and congrats to those who worked towards their goals last week!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Think Thin Thursday: Week 1
Over at the Not-So-Blog Blog, Bridgette is hosting Think Thin Thursdays, as a way to offer support and motivation for those of us (okay, me) to work towards our goals, whatever they may be.
So, for the first time in about a year, I drug my feet onto the scale. It stopped itself at 144 lbs. Just to clarify, I'm 5'7", so it's within the normal range according to BMI calculators, but closer to the higher end than I would like. Before having GM, I weighed 115. I'd be happy somewhere in between the two.
My goal for the week is to drop down at least 1-2 lbs. I know I need to set small goals for myself, or I'll only get frustrated.
This was taken about 4 months or so after I started dating hubby-a little over 5 years ago-don't mind the messy room!
Next week, I promise to have a scale photo to share, there just wasn't enough time in the day today.
So, for the first time in about a year, I drug my feet onto the scale. It stopped itself at 144 lbs. Just to clarify, I'm 5'7", so it's within the normal range according to BMI calculators, but closer to the higher end than I would like. Before having GM, I weighed 115. I'd be happy somewhere in between the two.
My goal for the week is to drop down at least 1-2 lbs. I know I need to set small goals for myself, or I'll only get frustrated.
Here's an old photo of me for some self "thinspiration"
This was taken about 4 months or so after I started dating hubby-a little over 5 years ago-don't mind the messy room!Next week, I promise to have a scale photo to share, there just wasn't enough time in the day today.
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