I did it!!! I walked 18,235 steps!!! That's around 9 miles. I knew I could do it, and knew I would. I don't like fail, publicly. Even though no one is reading this blog, it still helped to put the goal out there and the need to come back tonight to post my results.
So, this wasn't easy, it meant a lot of walking, basically all I did all day was plan my next walk. I am not one that can just take off and walk all 9 miles at once. I got in a walk before church, then we took Bailey to the dog park. I walked there, Mike drove there with Bailey. Then I walked 3 miles to the tanning salon. I walked on the treadmill and then took another walk outside with the dog. When I plugged in the body bug I was 493 steps short... s. o I took Bailey out again for a short walk. When I came back in, I was 235 steps over!
My plan is to get up to walk before school, since we have the math night and I won't be able to get in my afternoon walking... Since it's 11:00, I'm not sure that I'll actually get up, but I will get in my 10,000 steps tomorrow, whether or not it's in the morning.
I'm proud of myself. It wasn't as hard as I thought, but I couldn't see doing that all the time. Maybe on the weekends I can set a higher goal.
By the way... the cookies were SOOOOOO not worth it!! They made me sick actually. So, on top of having to get in so much walking, I spent any spare time in the bathroom getting rid of anything left in my stomach... the cookies were good, but again, NOT worth it!!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Jana~ FAIL!
Ok, as we all know I have an addiction to chocolate. And, we all know that when I have my monthly visitor, I crave it like nothing else. I should be able to overcome this addiction, right?!? Tonight was tough for me. I blew it!! BUT, I made a deal with Mike, since I ate chocolate, I have to walk an additional 5,000 steps!!! That's actually a lot, since I'm barely getting in my 10,000! I hope it was worth it when I'm walking an additional 2.5 miles tomorrow.
There's actually more... my goal was to get in 10,000 steps per day, 70,000 steps a week. So, if I don't reach my daily goal, I can make it up the next day. I've done good all week, hitting my goal each day, often going over by a few hundred steps. Today wasn't that good. We were out all day, went to 3 different dog parks and took Bailey for a walk. I also ran errands. I just didn't hit my steps, not even close. So, I have 3,000 steps to make up tomorrow. This means I have 18,000 steps to make up TOMORROW!! I will walk before church, after, after that and then again after that. I think I can spread it out and get in my 9 miles (since 2,000 steps is about a mile). Wish me luck... I will need it.
There's actually more... my goal was to get in 10,000 steps per day, 70,000 steps a week. So, if I don't reach my daily goal, I can make it up the next day. I've done good all week, hitting my goal each day, often going over by a few hundred steps. Today wasn't that good. We were out all day, went to 3 different dog parks and took Bailey for a walk. I also ran errands. I just didn't hit my steps, not even close. So, I have 3,000 steps to make up tomorrow. This means I have 18,000 steps to make up TOMORROW!! I will walk before church, after, after that and then again after that. I think I can spread it out and get in my 9 miles (since 2,000 steps is about a mile). Wish me luck... I will need it.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Jana- 10 pounds! FINALLY
Anyone out there? I'm not giving up on this blog because it helps for me to have an outlet. I wish it would let me cut and paste and I'd just transfer over to my other blog. We are only a few weeks away from Easter, and I'm worried that I will lose what I've been working for. I need a goal, I work for goals... I can keep this up for my sister's wedding, but then what? I'm worried that I'll let it slip again!!!
I am finally down 10 pounds after 4 weeks of doing this... I have 10 more that I want to lose before my sister's wedding. I hate that I put the weight on after my wedding because I would have been 10 pounds less, had I kept up with the work I'd already done. But, instead I'm losing this 10 pounds again! Ugh! I love that the weather has changed, I can't use weather as an excuse not to walk outside anymore. If this sinus infection would go on it's way, I'd probably feel up to doing more than I have been doing. I lose my breath walking up the stairs, but that is because my head is so full of snot, it makes it hard to breathe.
I wish we were still tapping, but to be honest, I dreaded it so much. It just made me workout, I really need the accountability, I tend to use excuses without it. Of course, I know I'm 31 and will only blame myself for my choices. If you think about it, ask me if I hit my 10,000 steps, if I had to answer to someone, I'd be push myself. Plus, I can't lie, so then I'd feel stupid if I didn't do it (knowing I'm totally capable of doing it). And, I hate to feel stupid, so this could work!
You girls are all doing great... oh how I wish I would have been blessed with better genes, although I won't complain about the good hair and good skin genes (which my sister didn't get), thank you God for those.
I am finally down 10 pounds after 4 weeks of doing this... I have 10 more that I want to lose before my sister's wedding. I hate that I put the weight on after my wedding because I would have been 10 pounds less, had I kept up with the work I'd already done. But, instead I'm losing this 10 pounds again! Ugh! I love that the weather has changed, I can't use weather as an excuse not to walk outside anymore. If this sinus infection would go on it's way, I'd probably feel up to doing more than I have been doing. I lose my breath walking up the stairs, but that is because my head is so full of snot, it makes it hard to breathe.
I wish we were still tapping, but to be honest, I dreaded it so much. It just made me workout, I really need the accountability, I tend to use excuses without it. Of course, I know I'm 31 and will only blame myself for my choices. If you think about it, ask me if I hit my 10,000 steps, if I had to answer to someone, I'd be push myself. Plus, I can't lie, so then I'd feel stupid if I didn't do it (knowing I'm totally capable of doing it). And, I hate to feel stupid, so this could work!
You girls are all doing great... oh how I wish I would have been blessed with better genes, although I won't complain about the good hair and good skin genes (which my sister didn't get), thank you God for those.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Jana- 10,387
I did it! For the first time since wearing the body bugg, I FINALLY reached 10,000+ steps. I've come hit the 9,000 mark many times, but never reached the goal. Even after 1 hour on the treadmill several nights, still, I haven't hit it... But tonight, I did!
I did my hour on the treadmill (the 650 calorie walk) and then took Bailey on an evening walk to the post office box down the road. I love the weather and would totally walk outside more, but Bailey is still learning how to walk, without going crazy. I feel bad leaving her in her crate while Mike is gone, so I just stuck with the treadmill.
I might weight tomorrow, since it's been 3 weeks. I'll let you know how it goes.
I did my hour on the treadmill (the 650 calorie walk) and then took Bailey on an evening walk to the post office box down the road. I love the weather and would totally walk outside more, but Bailey is still learning how to walk, without going crazy. I feel bad leaving her in her crate while Mike is gone, so I just stuck with the treadmill.
I might weight tomorrow, since it's been 3 weeks. I'll let you know how it goes.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
(Caitie) THUDDDD
Hey, did you guys hear that thud?
Yeah, that was me falling off the wagon. Holy S. This weekend at the ski house, I went a little nuts. I was letting myself snack and eat the way I haven't in 9 weeks and I regret every second of it. This is not a "Jana's Banana Bread" Situation... I just... wow. I started off well, making good food choices on the way down (At Chic Fil A, one of my FAVORITE fast food places, I had a salad and the soup... then when we went out to dinner, I had one slice of pizza and a salad.) So, it started well, but then it just went south.
I can't even talk about Saturday. I wrote down everything I ate, but I didn't know the WW points and there was no internet there. Sunday was just as bad, but when I got home and put it all on my computer, I was SHOCKED!!!
So, I guess the lesson I learned was... I'm not ready for complete freedom. I still need the restraints of making my own food and planning everything I eat. Being at home (not on vacation) definitely makes it easier and if I want to continue toward my goals, I need to stay focused and not get so out of control.
That being said, I messed up and now I just need to get back on the wagon. Tonight and tomorrow, I'll be back to counting and calculating. I also need to work out like CRAZY this week. Have to!! Or else I'll pay for my behavior on Thursday at WW.
Ok, back to the Oscars... go Sandra Bullock for The Blind Side!!
Yeah, that was me falling off the wagon. Holy S. This weekend at the ski house, I went a little nuts. I was letting myself snack and eat the way I haven't in 9 weeks and I regret every second of it. This is not a "Jana's Banana Bread" Situation... I just... wow. I started off well, making good food choices on the way down (At Chic Fil A, one of my FAVORITE fast food places, I had a salad and the soup... then when we went out to dinner, I had one slice of pizza and a salad.) So, it started well, but then it just went south.
I can't even talk about Saturday. I wrote down everything I ate, but I didn't know the WW points and there was no internet there. Sunday was just as bad, but when I got home and put it all on my computer, I was SHOCKED!!!
So, I guess the lesson I learned was... I'm not ready for complete freedom. I still need the restraints of making my own food and planning everything I eat. Being at home (not on vacation) definitely makes it easier and if I want to continue toward my goals, I need to stay focused and not get so out of control.
That being said, I messed up and now I just need to get back on the wagon. Tonight and tomorrow, I'll be back to counting and calculating. I also need to work out like CRAZY this week. Have to!! Or else I'll pay for my behavior on Thursday at WW.
Ok, back to the Oscars... go Sandra Bullock for The Blind Side!!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Jana- NO SWEETS!!
As you know, I gave up ALL sweets starting with a 'C'. So, this morning Mike and I were watching the History channel. It was a show about where cookies came from and then it showed the production of different types of cookies. As we are watching it, I say, "I REALLY want some cookies". Mike replies, "You can't have them". I was being serious and I wasn't. I did want them,. but wouldn't actually cheat.
So fast forward a few hours... Mike goes out to the post office and I stay home. When he comes back he walks over to me with a box of chocolate chip cookies!!! WHAT?!?! I couldn't believe he bought those for me. I reminded him that I can't have them, and asked why he bought them. He said he knew I wanted them and he went ahead and just got them for me. I didn't know what to think... It was sweet, but this is my problem... trying to justify eating bad things.
So, this is why I need you!!! I need people to keep me accountable, and say NOOOOOO!!! and NOT give in, not matter how much you love me.
No worries, I won't eat them, I'm not even craving them, but I did need to get them out of my site. Oh Mike...
So fast forward a few hours... Mike goes out to the post office and I stay home. When he comes back he walks over to me with a box of chocolate chip cookies!!! WHAT?!?! I couldn't believe he bought those for me. I reminded him that I can't have them, and asked why he bought them. He said he knew I wanted them and he went ahead and just got them for me. I didn't know what to think... It was sweet, but this is my problem... trying to justify eating bad things.
So, this is why I need you!!! I need people to keep me accountable, and say NOOOOOO!!! and NOT give in, not matter how much you love me.
No worries, I won't eat them, I'm not even craving them, but I did need to get them out of my site. Oh Mike...
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Jana Day 8-9
I feel like my body is burning out big time. I feel as though sick is coming on, and it's just been teasing me for the last week. I am exhausted by the time I get home, really just wanting nothing more than to sleep. Yesterday was a success. I got in about 1200 calories, and an hour of tapping. I skipped dinner all together because I wanted a nap. When I got up, I didn't feel like making dinner, so I didn't. I had about 2 hours of work to do, then I was back in bed for the night.
Today, I was so tired when I got up, I again, didn't feel like making anything to eat. I put an English muffin in the toaster and that was my breakfast. (I usually have an egg with it.) I'm actually glad that I'm past the urge to just eat. Not that I want an eating disorder, but I'd love to never have the urge to eat again. Like Kelly, once I start letting myself cheat, I have no control and I never have that full feeling.
Anyway, I'm sitting in class (yes, and I'm blogging). I have Barrett's class right now, and they are taking a test. I'm sitting in the front of the room, and look up frequently to make sure a particular student isn't cheating. Ironically, I'm sitting 5 feet from him, and yet he still tries to cheat.
My goal is 1 hour tonight on the treadmill. I have a program on there that I do that burns 650 calories in 1 hour. It's not too bad, and it helps me get in my 10,000 steps.
Today, I was so tired when I got up, I again, didn't feel like making anything to eat. I put an English muffin in the toaster and that was my breakfast. (I usually have an egg with it.) I'm actually glad that I'm past the urge to just eat. Not that I want an eating disorder, but I'd love to never have the urge to eat again. Like Kelly, once I start letting myself cheat, I have no control and I never have that full feeling.
Anyway, I'm sitting in class (yes, and I'm blogging). I have Barrett's class right now, and they are taking a test. I'm sitting in the front of the room, and look up frequently to make sure a particular student isn't cheating. Ironically, I'm sitting 5 feet from him, and yet he still tries to cheat.
My goal is 1 hour tonight on the treadmill. I have a program on there that I do that burns 650 calories in 1 hour. It's not too bad, and it helps me get in my 10,000 steps.
Monday, March 1, 2010
(Caitie) WOO HOO!
A small celebration...
Today during Morning Meeting, I asked my kids if they noticed that I got a hair cut (no real length change, just some extra layers) and some said yes. Then one boy goes, "No, but I noticed you lost some pounds!"
hahahaahah! Oh, third graders...
Today during Morning Meeting, I asked my kids if they noticed that I got a hair cut (no real length change, just some extra layers) and some said yes. Then one boy goes, "No, but I noticed you lost some pounds!"
hahahaahah! Oh, third graders...
epic fail
Okay, so I've been terrible at this blogging thing, BUT I have now officially bookmarked it and I am ready for big changes! The first week was a major bust for me. I decided officially that for lent, I am giving up chocolate and soda. I didn't think the chocolate one was going to be so hard, but let me tell you. From girl scout cookies to the 80 packages of M&Ms on my counter, I am going crazy. I will not let myself cheat. If I do, it will b the downfall of me. Although I did not cheat the first week, I also did not do any excercise.
Last week was a bit different. I was eating better and working out consistently. I did 1 hour of TTAP with Jana on Wednesday and another hour on Friday with the girls. I also went to the gym both Saturday and Sunday and ran 3.5 miles both times!!! WOOO! I am officially down 6.6 pounds!!! I am debating about starting to go to the gym just to run in the mornings before work, but that's still undecided. haha. I think it would help to give me more energy throughout the day. I took the weekend off from any sort of drinking at all and just decided to focus on making my body feel better. I went to bed at 7 on Friday and work up at 8. Sleeping for 13 hours was incredible. I wish I could do that everyday.
I really need to kik my butt into gear. My goal is to lose 20pounds by May. I think I might continue lent into May because I am afraid that once I give in, I won't be able to stop! Can't wait to be TTAPpin today!
Last week was a bit different. I was eating better and working out consistently. I did 1 hour of TTAP with Jana on Wednesday and another hour on Friday with the girls. I also went to the gym both Saturday and Sunday and ran 3.5 miles both times!!! WOOO! I am officially down 6.6 pounds!!! I am debating about starting to go to the gym just to run in the mornings before work, but that's still undecided. haha. I think it would help to give me more energy throughout the day. I took the weekend off from any sort of drinking at all and just decided to focus on making my body feel better. I went to bed at 7 on Friday and work up at 8. Sleeping for 13 hours was incredible. I wish I could do that everyday.
I really need to kik my butt into gear. My goal is to lose 20pounds by May. I think I might continue lent into May because I am afraid that once I give in, I won't be able to stop! Can't wait to be TTAPpin today!
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