Well....it's time to do something......and as I did well with last winters challenges, I decided to join Mir's. A lot has happened to me this summer. Due to ATT trying to install new lines we have had off and on phone and internet. Getting sick wasn't like the usual illnesses I've had in the past......it lingered and I'm still not back to baseline. I still have to be careful how i move and therefore lots of exercise moves can not be done....will i ever be able to do them....no one knows, but it's time to do something.
Starting weight: 248
This is about 15 pounds more than in June, but for the steroids, lack of movement, change in what I could eat, and no tracking...I'll take it( I did it, no one else made me eat the food...)
Dress: We are going to Dallas next weekend and I have decided to look for something there. I have things that are too small in my closet and can pick from there if I don't find something but as I'm currently wearing XL-3X it's hard to guess what size to get without trying it on. I have some tight XL's in my closet that I look forward to wearing again, but it's always nice to have a reason to go shopping.
Book: I've decided to read Wheat Belly and as I am the Queen of Procrastination I'm going to get Procrastination Equation also.......for example....it's taken me 2 mo to put up a post and I've been meaning to for at least 1.
Cal: 1400-1600. My doc wants me to eat more cal since getting sick, so I'll set the top at the 1600 she suggested and see how it goes. I still tire easily but feel better on days I eat less carbs so I think I will go back to the 1200 plan that was working so well for me but with a little more cal. It actually used a lot of Laryssa's tips for broth to start the meal and small plates, but I skipped the chopsticks as I'm pretty good with them and they don't really slow down my eating......I actually do best on eating slowly if I read blogs when I eat...so I'll be reading with dinner daily.
Exercise: I'm going to be walking inside my house and will put my pedometer back on and hope to add my stationary bike. I also bought Zumba for the Wii but will have to wait to try it. Plan is to walk 10 min every evening and aim for 3000 steps/day.
Fluids: 12-8oz glasses to start...I'd like to do 20=160oz, but have to wait to my next doctor appt/lab for that.
Now if I can just get the linky to work all will be good.
Thanks Mir and Angela
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Cant wait to hear about the books! Im alwasys looking for new ones to read! Im a procrastinator!! If I think I wont succeed!! I will put it off til the last minute!!
Good luck with the Challenge!
I hope you get to feeling better real soon! I find wearing my pedometer helps me get more steps in. I stay at home with our toddler all day so I don't get to get out much to exercise. Pretty soon it will be too cold to even take him out so I'll be working out inside as well. I've thought about doing the Zumba on the Wii. I can't wait to see how you like it.
Best of luck! This is the best excuse to shop ever, right? :)
Take care of yourself and do what you can and maybe a few steps further. You will do wonderfully, I know you will.
Enjoy your trip and picking out a new dress. I can't wait to see it.
Good luck and God Bless!!
I take any excuse to go shopping too lol but I hope all your appt. Go good and I can't wait to see what dress you pick out make sure to post a pic :)
Thanks for the comments...it's so good to have help along this path.
Looking forward to doing this challenge and this part of our journey together!
Glad ur a part of this challenge. Can't wait to see your dress.
I'm going to keep checking here till I see a picture of the dress!! ;)
I'm glad to see that you're getting back on track and what better way than with a challenge that offers motivation and support. Let's get rid of the excess weight once and for all! :)
What I like best? You've had a rotten stinking run of health issues, and YOU'RE STILL GOING STRONG!!! You should be very proud of yourself!
Dallas? Hey...I'm over here on the west (ahem, friendlier, ha ha ha) side of the metroplex!
I am well-acquainted with the healing and hellish sides of steroids. You have my sympathies, babe. about the illness AND about your young friend's death.
At your weight, you can easily lose at 1600. And on days when you need to, you can go to 1800 without issues. You'll still lose.
Here's to you finding a beautifully motivated outfit on your trip.
Eager to see you both heal UP and Slim DOWN.
Hugs,
I am excited to follow you on this challenge and to see you get to feeling better! Good luck! Have a great day!
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