Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In - 9

Last Weight: 117.6

Todays Weight: 117.8

Difference: +0.2

Last Goal: 115.6

Goal Met? No

New Goal: 116.8 by 7/9

     Pretty much the same since last week. I blame the drugs I was on for making me gain weight. Now it's time to get it off. Even though I'm not restricting too much, MFP says that I should still lose 0.9lbs a week while eating 1200 calories a day. I'm also exercising so that definitely helps. My weight was a pound more yesterday and I think the jog I went for really helped to get it off. Also, I'm sorry I didn't get to posting pictures yesterday. My camera battery died and it takes forever to charge. I will 100% do them today though.

Exercise Plan!

This is just an outline of the exercise plan that I've been trying to stick to!
Every day: 30 crunches, 25 squats, 15 push-ups every morning. Increase each by 5 every week.
Monday: Run for 20-30 minutes. Try to maintain an average speed of 10min mile.
Tuesday: Ab day. 2-3 sets. 12 reps each. Crunches, bicycles, planks, Reverse crunches.
Wednesday: Run for 15-25 minutes. Try to maintain an average speed of 10 min mile.
Thursday: Leg day. 2-3 sets. 12 reps each with 5lb weights. Squats, lunges, calf raises.
Friday: Run for 20-30 minutes. Try to maintain an average speed of 10min mile.
Saturday: Arm day. 2-3 set. 12 reps each with 5lb weights. Curls, kick backs, pushups.
Sunday: Rest Day!
It's simple enough that I think I can stick to it. I just do the exercises every day as soon as I get home from work. Sometimes if I have plans for Friday night, I'll do my run on Saturday morning. 

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In - 2

Last Weight: 122.4

Todays Weight: 124.4

Difference: +2.0

Last Goal: 120.4 by 8/14

Goal Met? No

New Goal: 122.4 by 8/21

     I'm so pissed at myself. I haven't weighed this much in over 2 years. I am disgusted by this number. I keep blaming the gain on quitting smoking and being stressed out. But there is no one to blame but myself. I lost control. And I need to get that control back.

      So, what's the plan? Obviously what I'm doing isn't working, so new plan. I lowered my calorie allowance to 500 net calories a day. I have to jog 2 times a week for 30 minutes while I'm still working. When I go back to school, it has to be 3 times a week. I must walk 10,000 steps a day at least on work days. Food that I can have whenever will be fruits and vegetables. Food that is limited is beans, rice cakes, low fat dairy, avocado, quinoa. Food that is off limits except when I have no choice: bread, rice, junk food. yes this means putting my bagel thins in the freezer until I can control myself.

     I need to regain control of my diet, my weight, and my life. My goal is to be 117 lbs by the time school starts. Wish me luck!

8/12 Intake and Shoes!!

Breakfast:

Bagel Thin - 55

Spray Butter - 0

Lunch:

Peach Cup - 30

Cottage Cheese - 45

Cucumber - 8

Baby Carrots - 35

Prunes - 40

Dinner:

Olive Oil - 40

 Onions - 17

Bell Pepper - 9

Mushrooms - 8

Black Beans - 47

Corn - 66

Salsa - 25

Avocado - 96

Tortilla Chips - 140

Snacks:

Tortilla Chips - 140

Bean Dip - 30

Salsa - 13

Total: 844

Exercise: 291

Net: 553

     Okay, so yesterday wasn't the greatest day ever, but it wasn't the worst either. I almost didn't go for a run yesterday, but I did and it made me feel so much better! Also, yesterday I got my new shoes that I ordered from eBay and they're absolutely amazing. I'm feeling good about today. I'm hoping to make it better than yesterday!

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In - 1

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In! From now on I'll just call it WWW.

Last Weight: 121.4

Todays Weight: 122.4

Difference: +1.0

Goal: 120.4 by 8/14

     ugh. I gained weight. It's because I've been binging like crazy. When I get upset, all I do is eat. I need to find something else to do besides eat. I was smoking before, but now that's I'm quitting I'm not sure what to do. Also, I'm going on 4+ day with no poop. It's gross, I know, but that has to add to some of the reason why I gained. Even with my binges my calories intake was still under 2000 a day and I've been exercising. Gaining weight just all around sucks.

     So what's my plan for this next week before weigh-in again? I'm going to be really strict with myself. No snacking after dinner even if I have calories left over. I'm going to try spreading my dinner out. Like eat one thing at a time and then wait to eat more. That way I can see if I'm really hungry or not. Exercise cannot be skipped. No excuses. I'm hoping to drop 2 lbs this week. I NEED to drop 2 lbs this week.

     I still need to stay positive though. If I'm not positive, then I'll get depressed and when I'm depressed I binge and when I binge, I gain weight. A lady at work gave me a gift card to Starbucks, and that's awesome because it's a 1 mile walk from my school. So there's an easy excuse to walk 2 miles! And black coffee with splenda has barely any calories. If I stay strict with myself, I can be 116lbs by the time I go back to school! I just need to stay motivated and stop being so damn depressed!

8/6 Intake

Lunch:

Green beans - 17

Cottage Cheese - 45

Peaches - 30

Black beans - 35

Corn - 33

Dinner:

Corn Chips - 70

Black beans - 47

Corn - 66

Onions - 17

Over Easy Egg - 70

Salsa - 25

Olive Oil - 20

Snacks:

Jelly Donut Thing - 150

Prunes - 40

Total: 665

Exercise: 267

Net: 398

     I'm really proud with today. I've been binging like crazy lately and it's nice to have a good day. I went for a run today, because my therapist told me that I really need to be working out instead of spending all day on my butt. Today I went food shopping with my mom and I always buy too much. I got cucumber, carrots, avocado, rice cakes, prunes, zero noodles. I go so overboard. All I wanted were these Asian noodle microwave meals and the store didn't even have them. I was able to get microwave Udon noodles that don't have meat product in it! That'll be a treat for one night. 

     Tomorrow is my weekly weight in day, and I'm scared. My stomach is HUGE. I haven't made a bowel movement in 3 days, going on to 4 days. I know that this is going to fuck up my weigh in. Ugh. Why does my body hate me? Oh yeah. Because I can't decide if I'm going to starve myself or stuff 10,000 calories down my throat. :/

How to Begin Running

     Exercise is super important. It's good for your body, helps you lose weight, and makes you feel better about yourself. A simple way to workout your whole body is by running. Most people think that running is too hard for them, but it can be easy in no time with the right preparation. Here's a list of things you can do to help yourself get into running!

• Plan where you're going to run. You can run on a treadmill or you can run outdoors. Determine which is the best choice for you.
• Get the right clothes. Sneakers are a must have. Try to get nice running sneakers. I got mine on sale! Also, wear a sports bra, a comfy shirt, and shorts or sweatpants. Make sure they won't fall off!
• Start small. You won't be able to run a marathon your first day. If you're really not in shape, try starting by walking for 20-30 minutes a couple days a week and then add in bits on jogging.
• Get an app. Apps are great for keeping track of your runs. I like the Nike one and Run keeper. I also like C25K, which helps your run a 5K in 8 weeks or something. I like the app because you tells you when to run and when to walk while you're do the exercise.
• Push yourself, but not too much. Try to run further or faster every time. However, don't push yourself too hard. You don't want to hurt yourself. Do what feels right. Listen to your body.
• Make sure your are medically cleared. If you have any medical condition make sure with your doctor that your body can handle running. I have asthma and always have to take my inhaler first!
• Stay hydrated. Bring a bottle of water on your runs and take sips every now and then so you can stay hydrated. Don't drink the whole bottle at once while running because you will feel sick.
• Always stretch. Stretch after every run. Even if it's short. Even if you're really tired. You will be in a lot more pain if you don't stretch.
• Have fun! Running, for the most part, should be enjoyable. If after a couple runs, you find no enjoyment, then maybe running isn't for you!

7/31 Intake

Lunch:

Mushrooms - 8

Cucumber - 8

Baby Carrots - 35

Apple Sauce - 50

Cottage Cheese - 45

Dinner:

Minestrone Soup - 120

Snacks:

Lays Potato Chips - 160

Buffalo Dip - 50

Ice Cream Cake - 165

Total: 640

Exercise: 277

Net: 364

     First off, I know my exercise usually says I burn like 600 calories a day, but that's because I had my pedometer app hooked up to MyFitnessPal and I didn't like that. It made me feel like I could eat so much more. I changed it so that it doesn't automatically put in calories burned. I had the cake today because it was my dad's birthday! I was also lucky because mum burnt dinner so I was able to make my own stuff. Light soup in the microwave. Very filling.

     I went for a run today! I did 2.4 miles. I haven't run this far since April. I'm really proud of myself. I burned over 200 calories from it too. It took me thirty minutes, but I still did it. I'm hoping to go for another jog on Friday. I'm still keeping up with the 30 day squat challenge and damn my legs are sore. But you know what they say, no pain no gain!

I Miss the Gym

     There's a gym at my school and I love it. It's small and only students can go there. I would go all the time. In the summer, I can't afford a gym membership. And I hate running outside. It's so hot and humid. There's big hills and cars and it's not a good time.
     My favorite was going to gym in the winter. You step outside after a long workout and feel the cold hit you. It was always so nice. I would go there and do 20-30 minutes on the treadmill and then 15-25 minutes on the bike. Then I got home from school in April. I started jogging outside, but that didn't last long. I'm so tired after work. Now that it's deep into summer, it's so hot and humid that I can only jog for 30 seconds at a time.
     I can't wait to go back to school and work out! Only one more month left!