Weigh In Day

Weigh In Day

May 29th, 2014

That's the next weigh in on the scale.

But there are different ways to measure your success.

Lot's of things have changed since I started this journey in January.

Measuring changes can be seen more in my attitude about food. The dinner plate above looks pretty full. Look closely and you will notice that 3/4 of the plate is vegetables and fruit, pasta is 2 tablespoons and the chicken is about 2 oz.

I am determined to lose weight by eating real food. Mostly not processed but fresh. I am not losing my weight with shakes, protein bars, fasting or paying for pre-made meals.

I want to learn to eat and control myself with real food, homemade meals. I have to cook every day for the family so why would I punish myself by starving, eating separate special "diet" foods, or shakes. That's not living.

I wish I had taken my measurements when I started in January.

It's a good way to measure how you are doing when the scale wont move!!

Here I go.....

I started at a size tight 22W and I'm now wearing pants 16W

Neck 16 1/2"

Bust 48"

Upper arm 15"

Waist 44"

Hips 49"

thighs 24 1/2"

Calf 15 1/2"

Those are my numbers, I thought about not posting them, but then that would not be looking at myself honestly. If I needed anymore motivation , well here it is.

I will take measurements every 3 months. Remember my estimated goal is Feb. 14th, 2015.

This is not about , quick loss, it's about permanent weight loss, life style changes, and getting healthy.

It's the small things that change at different intervals that keeps me motivated.

EXERCISE

 

I hurt my toes doing my 5K walk last week. I went to the doctor to make sure they were not infected. She told me to stay off them for one week and not to swim for two weeks.

Even doing yoga last week at home hurt my toes!!!

But I can't not exercise. It's a routine I have put into my day and know that it is helpful for my weight loss plan. Not to mention, my knees, back and joints.

It would have been easy for me to say, Great stay off my feet and watch TV.

NOPE!!! Don't go there.

I looked up on YouTube some chair exercises to do . There are many to choose from so each day you can do a different one.

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=A0SO80TYA4JTDGEAa7JXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0YW5jaDA3BHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2dxMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDQzOV8x?p=youtube+video+chair+exercises

Next week I will be back to yoga classes.

Peace and Namaste

Be Inspired,

~jean

www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1*

 

 



Weigh In Day

 Weigh In Day

No it's not weigh in day.......That's  scheduled for April 30th.

But, I am so busy with continuing to diet and exercise and hold fast to my program.

For me now it is not a diet but a new way of life. The weighing in is just a weigh of monitoring if what I'm doing is working. My goal is to stay active, be mindful of good healthy whole foods, and bring in a whole life style change.

I'm not one for fasting, or doing cleansing programs. But, my daughter has just finished a 3 week cleansing and she lost 15lbs. :-)

I'm not going to do that, but what has come from watching her is her new vegan diet. I know I'm a little late to the vegan table. I think the best way to incorporate a vegan diet into my life will be to just do a vegan menu one day a week.

I am planing her birthday dinner in May and I think I will be trying some new recipes.

I am inspired.

While looking for recipes I came across this woman. I love her easy style of cooking.

Enjoy Cheif Skai

 

http://www.skaijuice.com/

 

I am also hooked on walking. I have signed up for two run/walk fundraisers.

They are both 5K's. That means I better get training.

It's been a great way for Kerry and I to travel and see new towns.

May's Walk is a 5K in Pocatello, Id.

Breakout 5K

We will be walking around the town and when we get to the jail, THE COPS will chase us to the finish line. We then get to eat their donuts and take a mug shoot.

How fun does that sound.

 

Next week end Sarah and I are going to our first Color Festival, Holi festival.

 http://www.festivalofcolorsusa.com/festival-of-colors/salt-lake-city/

For exercise I have been learning steps to an Indian Dance.

I can hardly wait, yoga, music, dancing, and real Indian Food.

Be healthy, Be Active,

Be Inspired,

~jean

www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1*

 



Weigh In Day

Weigh In Day

 

Well, no, I'm not weighing in today, or next week, but soon, My next weigh in day is on April 30th.

But that doesn't mean I'm not sticking to my program.

Easter is this week end and to not be caught in some kind of chocolate trap,

I must prepare.

I use an app on my phone called "Lose It", it calculates my calories and I put in all my food choices for the day. I love it.

The other tools I use for every meal are, scales, measuring cups, measuring spoons, and lots of ice water.

I have told everyone who is coming for dinner. There will be no chocolate eggs, jelly beans or peeps.

What will there be?

There will be, wonderful healthy food, a great dessert of fresh fruit and chocolate almonds.

We are planning a hike for Sunday to the Ruby Marshes, a picnic lunch and then back to the house for a great Lamb Dinner.

Here is my menu:

Smoked Lamb with apricot glaze

Cashew Grape Salad *

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries and Almonds *

Skillet Masa Cakes *

Suddenly Salad Pasta

Pineapple Pico Salad *

Dessert

Berrylicious Crisp

Meringue Kisses

Peaches & Creme cake

Chocolate Almonds

Drinks

Fruit water

Hot Tea

Wine/Beer

Have a wonder Easter

The best dinners are the ones you plan for.

Be health, happy and strong

~jean

*recipes from the Extra Raley's magazine

 



April's weigh in

Weigh In

233.8 lbs
16.2 total lost
BMI 37.8
need to lose 81.4
estimate date is Jan. 28, 2015
I am back on track. After two retreats in a row I wasn't sure how I would do on weigh in day.
Sarah and I went on a spring retreat. We went to an acupuncturist, where he told me I was retaining huge amounts of water, my digestive system needed a little help and my circulation was poor.
He stuck about 30 needles in me and to my surprise it didn't hurt, well except the one in my knee!!
We both came out and waited to see if anything was different. The only thing I noticed was that I was sweating consistly!!!! We then went to have a spa day at the Atlantis in Reno. OH WOW!!! What a wonderful day. My body went from, cold to hot, steam room, dry heat sauna's, cold water plug's. Showers that had Thunderstorms, Topical Rains, Icy Fog.....and a Brine Room for Respiratory Therapy.

Our favorite water was the Kiwi Cinnamon Water, here is the recipe.
I have been back for a week, and I haven't sweat since. I am getting ready for my one mile hike in Idaho Falls, Paces for Payton.

Here's my States, I do a 27 minute mile, burning 109 calories.
Not very fast....I will keep working on that.
I still do yoga. I have some really great yoga sites on YouTube. My favorite one right now is called Yin Yoga.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew9KuRkTt_Y
This will be the only weigh in for April. It's best if I only weigh in once a month.
So have a great month, see you in May,
Life is like a butterfly....
Be Inspired,
~jean
www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1