I started my post yesterday and never got a chance to finish, so I'll finish now. Better late than never, eh?
First let me start out by saying- The Sheri (wink), I owe you an apology, as I never told you any of the classes at LifeTime. I'm sorry darlin, my week got a little crazy. Forgive me?
This week was a fairly decent week. I was able to keep my sugar consumption down, and check this out-I made it to the gym five out of eight days since my last post. Four of those days were straight in a row.
I weighed in yesterday at 125, so I guess I've lost another pound. And what's more, my measurements are starting to go down. I've magically lost 1.5" off my waist already. This is the progress I remember, this is how I remember things going. It's incredibly encouraging.
The bad of this week-I ate a lot of sugar, but I kept it minimal, portioned, and tried to make up for it later. I did ok at work this week, but Thursday was my brother's birthday and our manager brought brownies from the bakery to celebrate. Swiss Maid Bakery has THE. BEST. BROWNIES. EVER. period. But I only had one, even though I seriously wanted to kill the box. Then Friday is "Jeff-buys-donuts-for-everyone" Day. I made it through most of the day not eating one, and then at the end of the day (seriously talking like an hour left of work) I HAD to have sugar. My thought process was "Ok, I'll see if there is anything even remotely appealing left up there, then I'll think more about it". My initial look into the more than half eaten donut box revealed a little disappointment. I couldn't find anything good. But I was kind of happy. I was about to just grab a piece of gum when I realized the tissue paper was covering a raspberry danish. And more than half of it had been broken off. Perfectly portioned for me. I took it as a sign and nommed the crap out of it. It was yummers.
First let me start out by saying- The Sheri (wink), I owe you an apology, as I never told you any of the classes at LifeTime. I'm sorry darlin, my week got a little crazy. Forgive me?
This week was a fairly decent week. I was able to keep my sugar consumption down, and check this out-I made it to the gym five out of eight days since my last post. Four of those days were straight in a row.
I weighed in yesterday at 125, so I guess I've lost another pound. And what's more, my measurements are starting to go down. I've magically lost 1.5" off my waist already. This is the progress I remember, this is how I remember things going. It's incredibly encouraging.
The bad of this week-I ate a lot of sugar, but I kept it minimal, portioned, and tried to make up for it later. I did ok at work this week, but Thursday was my brother's birthday and our manager brought brownies from the bakery to celebrate. Swiss Maid Bakery has THE. BEST. BROWNIES. EVER. period. But I only had one, even though I seriously wanted to kill the box. Then Friday is "Jeff-buys-donuts-for-everyone" Day. I made it through most of the day not eating one, and then at the end of the day (seriously talking like an hour left of work) I HAD to have sugar. My thought process was "Ok, I'll see if there is anything even remotely appealing left up there, then I'll think more about it". My initial look into the more than half eaten donut box revealed a little disappointment. I couldn't find anything good. But I was kind of happy. I was about to just grab a piece of gum when I realized the tissue paper was covering a raspberry danish. And more than half of it had been broken off. Perfectly portioned for me. I took it as a sign and nommed the crap out of it. It was yummers.
Actually the people at the SMB are incredibly nice, and know us all at work by name. I haven't been in there in quite some time, except perhaps to grab a coffee. I used to go in there all the time for soup or sammiches, but lately I haven't. Their meal choices are lacking, though recently they've added a veggie tray to the "menu". But it's hit or miss whether they have it, so I just bring my own.
The good of this week-I had a consultation with a personal trainer on Monday, and set up the first few steps to talking to a Nutritionalist at LT. Yes. They have a Nutritionalist. :D I have a slew of questions for her. I want to know why I crave sugar like crack. I want to know how I can get rid of these cravings. And I want to know what subsitutes I can use to curb that craving when it hits. I need to find this out, because I think my biggest downfall is at night.
I must tell you all a story. I bought a jar of Nutella from SAM's Club thinking this will last us forever, we'll have Nutella til we die. It's a nice little pick me up on some toasted bread when I need sugar. I put some naners on top to make me feel a little less guilty, and it also goes amazing in protein shakes. Serving size is 2 tablespoons, and it's actually not that bad. It's low fat, low(ish) carbs, decent sugar, and has protien. So figuring this jar would last us forever, and of course, it didn't. I first thought perhaps David's boys (16 & 18) were "helping" me get through the jar, but to be honest I can only recall them eating it once. So how did this jar diminish so quickly? Then it hit me. Sadly, this is something I don't always remember doing. Every night, around 2-3am, I wake up. I can't explain why. I also can't explain why when I wake up I have the worst craving for sugar. I also can't explain why even though I sit there telling myself to just go back to bed, I don't. But I can explain why the contents of the Nutella jar disappeared so quickly. I go into the kitchen, grab a spoon, and dig right in. It doesn't matter if its Nutella or Peanut Butter (the current jar) or whatever, I eat sugar at night. Early morning. Whatevs. I can't explain it. Sometimes I can't remember it. When I do remember I'm up, I try to make an attempt at keeping it to one serving. And that always makes me thirsty, so I grab some Vanilla Rice Milk to wash it down. Sometimes I just take a few sips, sometimes I chug near half the container. It's ridiculous, and I need it to stop, because every morning I wake up (and remember I caved yet AGAIN!) I think to myself, gee I wonder where I'd be if I didn't sabotage myself in the middle of the night. I really am my own worst enemy in this! If I can get the Nutritionalist to get rid of this habit, or at least help me, I'd probably reach my goals in no time at all.
C'est la vie I suppose.....
Another thing I know I need to do is start cutting out beer again. I've been drinking MGD 64's lately, but let's be honest here, I really may as well just be drinking water. I miss Blue Moons so much. So not worth the 5 points though. Maybe one a week.
Another thing I need to find out is Aspertame. Is it really as bad as they say? It's been my friend since I started this whole journey, and I honestly find real sugar almost too sweet for me. But I keep hearing and reading it's one of the worst possible things to consume, and I keep thinking "But it doesn't cost anything points wise to use it" A teaspoon of sugar is a point, putting 3 of those in my coffee is FIVE points, but 3 Equals or Sweet n Lows in my coffee is nothing. That was one of my first changes in diet. My morning coffee used to cost me 7 points. Three teaspoons of sugar, two tablespoons of Vanilla creamer, BAM! I got my coffee to cost me nothing but the $1.13 I spend on it. Once and a while I put a serving of creamer in it, but once I stopped using it, I really don't need it anymore. That was one of my proudest moments, getting my coffee adjusted to my needs. I can't live without coffee.
Anyway.
My goals for this week-get back to the gym at least four days this week. This is going to be a challenge because I'm starting rehearsals this week for Theater Undreground's next show-Hunter Gatherers, coming in May (sorry for the plug). I know that I'm either going to have to go in the morning, or run outside when I get home. With rehearsal starting at 7, and my getting off work at 4, plus travel times, it would be better for me to workout at home, as I'd have more time. Or-I go in the morning. But that means I have to be at the gym no later than 4:30am. So I'm torn in that regard.
Another goal is to keep all my weekly points. I blew through them this last week too quickly. I have 2 tracking apps, one that mimics Weight Watchers, and one that is a calorie counting app. Interestingly, I've been under my caloric intake almost all week, but I blew through all my points this week except for my excersize points. That's something for me to look at.
I also didn't get a lot of fruits or veggies this week, so I want to eat more of them this week.
Also, before this month is out, I need to register for at least 2 5ks. I haven't registered for anything yet, which is primarily a financial thing, but I have to do it!
I think that's all for now, kids.
The good of this week-I had a consultation with a personal trainer on Monday, and set up the first few steps to talking to a Nutritionalist at LT. Yes. They have a Nutritionalist. :D I have a slew of questions for her. I want to know why I crave sugar like crack. I want to know how I can get rid of these cravings. And I want to know what subsitutes I can use to curb that craving when it hits. I need to find this out, because I think my biggest downfall is at night.
I must tell you all a story. I bought a jar of Nutella from SAM's Club thinking this will last us forever, we'll have Nutella til we die. It's a nice little pick me up on some toasted bread when I need sugar. I put some naners on top to make me feel a little less guilty, and it also goes amazing in protein shakes. Serving size is 2 tablespoons, and it's actually not that bad. It's low fat, low(ish) carbs, decent sugar, and has protien. So figuring this jar would last us forever, and of course, it didn't. I first thought perhaps David's boys (16 & 18) were "helping" me get through the jar, but to be honest I can only recall them eating it once. So how did this jar diminish so quickly? Then it hit me. Sadly, this is something I don't always remember doing. Every night, around 2-3am, I wake up. I can't explain why. I also can't explain why when I wake up I have the worst craving for sugar. I also can't explain why even though I sit there telling myself to just go back to bed, I don't. But I can explain why the contents of the Nutella jar disappeared so quickly. I go into the kitchen, grab a spoon, and dig right in. It doesn't matter if its Nutella or Peanut Butter (the current jar) or whatever, I eat sugar at night. Early morning. Whatevs. I can't explain it. Sometimes I can't remember it. When I do remember I'm up, I try to make an attempt at keeping it to one serving. And that always makes me thirsty, so I grab some Vanilla Rice Milk to wash it down. Sometimes I just take a few sips, sometimes I chug near half the container. It's ridiculous, and I need it to stop, because every morning I wake up (and remember I caved yet AGAIN!) I think to myself, gee I wonder where I'd be if I didn't sabotage myself in the middle of the night. I really am my own worst enemy in this! If I can get the Nutritionalist to get rid of this habit, or at least help me, I'd probably reach my goals in no time at all.
C'est la vie I suppose.....
Another thing I know I need to do is start cutting out beer again. I've been drinking MGD 64's lately, but let's be honest here, I really may as well just be drinking water. I miss Blue Moons so much. So not worth the 5 points though. Maybe one a week.
Another thing I need to find out is Aspertame. Is it really as bad as they say? It's been my friend since I started this whole journey, and I honestly find real sugar almost too sweet for me. But I keep hearing and reading it's one of the worst possible things to consume, and I keep thinking "But it doesn't cost anything points wise to use it" A teaspoon of sugar is a point, putting 3 of those in my coffee is FIVE points, but 3 Equals or Sweet n Lows in my coffee is nothing. That was one of my first changes in diet. My morning coffee used to cost me 7 points. Three teaspoons of sugar, two tablespoons of Vanilla creamer, BAM! I got my coffee to cost me nothing but the $1.13 I spend on it. Once and a while I put a serving of creamer in it, but once I stopped using it, I really don't need it anymore. That was one of my proudest moments, getting my coffee adjusted to my needs. I can't live without coffee.
Anyway.
My goals for this week-get back to the gym at least four days this week. This is going to be a challenge because I'm starting rehearsals this week for Theater Undreground's next show-Hunter Gatherers, coming in May (sorry for the plug). I know that I'm either going to have to go in the morning, or run outside when I get home. With rehearsal starting at 7, and my getting off work at 4, plus travel times, it would be better for me to workout at home, as I'd have more time. Or-I go in the morning. But that means I have to be at the gym no later than 4:30am. So I'm torn in that regard.
Another goal is to keep all my weekly points. I blew through them this last week too quickly. I have 2 tracking apps, one that mimics Weight Watchers, and one that is a calorie counting app. Interestingly, I've been under my caloric intake almost all week, but I blew through all my points this week except for my excersize points. That's something for me to look at.
I also didn't get a lot of fruits or veggies this week, so I want to eat more of them this week.
Also, before this month is out, I need to register for at least 2 5ks. I haven't registered for anything yet, which is primarily a financial thing, but I have to do it!
I think that's all for now, kids.