No wod, no measurements done. Home with a sick kid. planned on doing cardio... nope! :(
2 eggs, 2.3 ounces of ground chicken, 1 tbs of coconut oil, green tea,
4 almonds, 1 liter of water
black beans (yep, I know), shredded beef, peppers and onions, diet coke
ham, acorn squash w/ cinnamon
some popcorn (YES it's a grain and I will probably die in my sleep!!!)
But upward and onward.... :) Sweet dreams all!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
The Ugly Truth
I share these only because I know how much hope I can derive from seeing someone else struggling to succeed. This is also a good reality check for myself as when I look in the mirror I don't see the weight loss and I'm easily discouraged.If anyone has suggestions on a better way to share photos, please let me know... I'm hopeless at the computer!
I don't know how I didn't realize it. I knew I was gaining weight.. but figured it wasn't that much or that bad. It's amazing the tricks the mind can play on you. Then things started to happen that I just couldn't ignore. I couldn't fit in a life jacket in Mexico, my arthritis was getting worse and stairs were hard, I wouldn't take my kids to the pool anymore. Reality started to sink in and I felt hopeless.
Monday, January 3, 2011
A new day, a new year!
Ok... another attempt at accountability. I don't really like that word or anything that it implies, but I believe it is a significant part of living a life of integrity. You'll notice on my first few posts, I didn't really get around to talking about what food I ate. This is just a little bit too much honesty for me, but I'm going to give it a go. It's not like those cheat days are a state secret... they hang out (right below my waist) for all to see. How embarrassing. Does the whole world really care what I ate today? NOPE! and I'm guessing that most of the world will never see this page. This is for myself and for those of you who help me along on a daily basis. As many times as I have tried to make this life change I never had any successes until I was willing to admit I had a problem and needed help. Yes, I know what that sounds like... and every page of the 'Big Book' applies to me if you substitute food for alcohol.
I prayed that something would happen and along came Chastity Slone and Practice CrossFit. Chas was willing to work with me as part of a 'biggest loser' church program. I only had to stand on a stage in front of literally thousands of people with my weight and measurements on the video screen above. I thought I would rather die, but then realized.... I was dying... diet and lack of exercise was killing me before my time. I took the leap!
The community at Practice CrossFit (www.gopractice.biz) is unlike anything I have ever encountered. They offer honesty, humility, encouragement, accountability... what I would call 'tough love'. There to push and pull when I need it, but always willing to pick me up if I just can't; loving and supporting even when I fail myself and others.
ANYWAY.... current goal date is Feb. 5 (departure for a vacation). I would like to lose 15 pounds by then (which includes the 8 I put on during my month long binge!!!) I know it will take me a bit to get back into the paleo swing of things. And a trip to the grocery store, but I've been in bed sick for the last few days.
Today:
Cup of tea with a Tbs of Coconut Oil in it (WHAT???? don't ask... I have no idea what I was thinking... well, actually, I was thinking my throat still really hurt, hopefully the fat would give me some energy since it's my first time out of bed in days and hoped the anti-viral, anti-bacterial lauric acid might be of some benefit)
Panera for lunch (post wod) Again... WHAT WAS I THINKING?? well, to be honest I was sooo concerned with trying to avoid temptations that I didn't think. I ordered a greek salad and a cup of tomato soup. PROTEIN anyone??? I have to credit some of this lack of processing due to my head still being full of goo.
So of course I was starving shortly there after and ran to chipotle to get some protein (remember I haven't been to the store since before Christmas since we were out of town and I've been sick since!). had a chipotle bowl with black beans (yes, I know), shredded beef, veggies and salsas.
Starving again and my dear hubby is bringing home a steak salad!! can't wait!
Wow, this honesty stuff sucks. I guess the most I can hope for is that no one will actually read this! LOL
WOD - Cindy 11 rounds. purple banded pull ups and knee push ups. Considering how I felt... I was happy with it. That's all folks! Most days will just be a food and exercise summary. Thanks for being here with me!
I prayed that something would happen and along came Chastity Slone and Practice CrossFit. Chas was willing to work with me as part of a 'biggest loser' church program. I only had to stand on a stage in front of literally thousands of people with my weight and measurements on the video screen above. I thought I would rather die, but then realized.... I was dying... diet and lack of exercise was killing me before my time. I took the leap!
The community at Practice CrossFit (www.gopractice.biz) is unlike anything I have ever encountered. They offer honesty, humility, encouragement, accountability... what I would call 'tough love'. There to push and pull when I need it, but always willing to pick me up if I just can't; loving and supporting even when I fail myself and others.
ANYWAY.... current goal date is Feb. 5 (departure for a vacation). I would like to lose 15 pounds by then (which includes the 8 I put on during my month long binge!!!) I know it will take me a bit to get back into the paleo swing of things. And a trip to the grocery store, but I've been in bed sick for the last few days.
Today:
Cup of tea with a Tbs of Coconut Oil in it (WHAT???? don't ask... I have no idea what I was thinking... well, actually, I was thinking my throat still really hurt, hopefully the fat would give me some energy since it's my first time out of bed in days and hoped the anti-viral, anti-bacterial lauric acid might be of some benefit)
Panera for lunch (post wod) Again... WHAT WAS I THINKING?? well, to be honest I was sooo concerned with trying to avoid temptations that I didn't think. I ordered a greek salad and a cup of tomato soup. PROTEIN anyone??? I have to credit some of this lack of processing due to my head still being full of goo.
So of course I was starving shortly there after and ran to chipotle to get some protein (remember I haven't been to the store since before Christmas since we were out of town and I've been sick since!). had a chipotle bowl with black beans (yes, I know), shredded beef, veggies and salsas.
Starving again and my dear hubby is bringing home a steak salad!! can't wait!
Wow, this honesty stuff sucks. I guess the most I can hope for is that no one will actually read this! LOL
WOD - Cindy 11 rounds. purple banded pull ups and knee push ups. Considering how I felt... I was happy with it. That's all folks! Most days will just be a food and exercise summary. Thanks for being here with me!
Monday, November 15, 2010
A new week begins...
Nothing really bad in the food department today. I did have diet pop, which I know is the greatest of all evils. I am hoping to find the source of those PROTEIN BROWNIES tomorrow. I mean seriously anything with that much chocolate and that much protein has to be from heaven. I did get a few groceries tonight, but definitely NOT stocked up the way I should be. I'm hoping I can keep it together until Thanksgiving. But I hope I will stay on the wagon everyday and it so rarely happens. sigh...
I have decided that being public can be a good influence. I know that every time I grocery shop in Troy SOMEONE walks by and inspects my cart to see if I'm being good. Tonight I shopped in Fairborn... and of course I only had good things in the cart but I thought... hmmmmmm someday some of these people could be my clients... better make sure I'm setting a good example. And sure enough a lady I know walked by. Now, she is not a CF'er (yet) and didn't check out my cart... but .... it could happen. :)
Ok, today's WOD was the SEVEN! BLah! 7 reps of each for 7 rounds 44:03
pull ups (red band)
thrusters 95# (55#, then down to 45#)
Deadlift 165# (155# then down to 135#)
Burpees
Knees to Elbows
push ups
KB Swings 55#
This is the first time I've seriously contemplated just taking the DNF. But Ryan wouldn't let me. I felt like CRAP! I really should have been able to do the DL Rx, but my back and neck were really bothering me (I think as a result of my car accident on Saturday). The whole thing was just yucky!
continuing with that trend my half-assed strength workout to night in the garage
10 pull ups (green)
10 chin ups (green)
30 ring rows
5x5 back squat 65#
5x5 bench press 65#
20 step ups right leg
I didn't do the leg lifts (just forgot) or the incline push ups. I couldn't get the bottom pins on the squat rack all the way in and didn't want to crash on my face. LOL.
Time to drink some water and fold laundry for time!
I have decided that being public can be a good influence. I know that every time I grocery shop in Troy SOMEONE walks by and inspects my cart to see if I'm being good. Tonight I shopped in Fairborn... and of course I only had good things in the cart but I thought... hmmmmmm someday some of these people could be my clients... better make sure I'm setting a good example. And sure enough a lady I know walked by. Now, she is not a CF'er (yet) and didn't check out my cart... but .... it could happen. :)
Ok, today's WOD was the SEVEN! BLah! 7 reps of each for 7 rounds 44:03
pull ups (red band)
thrusters 95# (55#, then down to 45#)
Deadlift 165# (155# then down to 135#)
Burpees
Knees to Elbows
push ups
KB Swings 55#
This is the first time I've seriously contemplated just taking the DNF. But Ryan wouldn't let me. I felt like CRAP! I really should have been able to do the DL Rx, but my back and neck were really bothering me (I think as a result of my car accident on Saturday). The whole thing was just yucky!
continuing with that trend my half-assed strength workout to night in the garage
10 pull ups (green)
10 chin ups (green)
30 ring rows
5x5 back squat 65#
5x5 bench press 65#
20 step ups right leg
I didn't do the leg lifts (just forgot) or the incline push ups. I couldn't get the bottom pins on the squat rack all the way in and didn't want to crash on my face. LOL.
Time to drink some water and fold laundry for time!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Another Food Day hits bottom.
Ok, so I mostly am going to ignore the food part of this equation today. With one exception. Today I was introduced to PROTEIN BROWNIES!!!! OH! MY! GOODNESS!!! wow... so tasty, chewy and totally delicious!! I was in heaven. Supposedly has 20 grams of protein and fairly low sugars and carbs. I need to get the actual numbers on those so I know if I can cheat with this on a regular basis. These are home made by a man in Sidney, and apparently for sale in Troy. (Heather, do you know about these???)
WOD 26:08
65 Box Jumps
55 Around the world
45 Supine rows (practically standing up!) :(
25 DB squat cleans 25# db
35 bodyweight Deadlifts 155#
Strength
Back squat 5x5 55# (think my form was atrocious!)
Military Press 5x5 45#
40 incline push ups (working on that chicken wing issue, but still getting elbow clicks)
20 box step ups on right leg
10 dips red band
10 pull ups green band
10 chin ups green band
It's Friday night. Movie with my girls! :)
WOD 26:08
65 Box Jumps
55 Around the world
45 Supine rows (practically standing up!) :(
25 DB squat cleans 25# db
35 bodyweight Deadlifts 155#
Strength
Back squat 5x5 55# (think my form was atrocious!)
Military Press 5x5 45#
40 incline push ups (working on that chicken wing issue, but still getting elbow clicks)
20 box step ups on right leg
10 dips red band
10 pull ups green band
10 chin ups green band
It's Friday night. Movie with my girls! :)
Thursday, November 11, 2010
A new start.
soo...all this healthy crap is a constant struggle for me. This blog is for me to be honest and accountable to myself and those few of you who might be interested or willing to help me toe the line. I find it all to easy to cheat and think no one will know. But of course I know and it kills my resolve. Then I hate myself and the reality is ... everyone else knows as well because my cheats inevitably end up on my hips for the whole world to view. I have some facebook friends that post everything they eat on face book. I realize all 200 of my friends don't care what I eat... and I"m NOT willing to be THAT open about my weaknesses. Anyway... prob no one but me will read this... which is just fine. We all know it's all about me anyway! :)
Skipped the workout and cheated terribly on food today... so I won't give the gory details. Very PMS and spen the morning swearing off CF forever. Almost 2 years of this and I can't do a stinkin push up or pull up!!! It was worth 2 hours of crying. But I guess I'm over it now. for the moment. LOL However, starting tomorrow I will share for all to see, comment and chastise me about.
Skipped the workout and cheated terribly on food today... so I won't give the gory details. Very PMS and spen the morning swearing off CF forever. Almost 2 years of this and I can't do a stinkin push up or pull up!!! It was worth 2 hours of crying. But I guess I'm over it now. for the moment. LOL However, starting tomorrow I will share for all to see, comment and chastise me about.
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