So although I had a small rebound on my weight, 147 pounds today, I am back on track.
Breakfast: Rice Crispies with skim milk, and an orange.
Lunch: Peanut butter and banana sandwich.
Dinner: Mixed greens, cottage cheese, and an apple.
I made it to the gym for 2 hours today, 10 miles on the elliptical. I also did my butt work out.
I am getting nervous for my trip to Alabama. Although it is not my first time traveling alone, I am still nervous. Flying freaks me out, not to mention I need to make a good impression on the Physics department at Auburn. I think most of the nerves are coming from all the stuff I have to get done with before actually taking off.
That's all for today.
About Me
- neuron.excursion11
- Me = Physics grad student at Catholic University of America
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Post 38: Day 5
So I dropped the ball big time.
Friday: No Gym, I at least did my butt workout, and I ate meat!! Which wasn't even one of my resolutions but one of the things all catholics are supposed to abstain from. I felt miserable when I realized.
Saturday: No Gym, again, but this time I didn't do my butt workout either, I did walk to Wegman's and got some stuff I needed for my trip to Alabama I have coming this weekend.
Today: It is a new week, and I am going to put those failures out of my mind and focus on today and the rest of the week. I have a lot to get done today. I have to make it to the gym, and I have two modern labs to write up drafts for.
I am awake and getting ready for another Sunday of church. I will say in tomorrow's post whether I get back on track or not.
weight: 146.6 pounds
Friday: No Gym, I at least did my butt workout, and I ate meat!! Which wasn't even one of my resolutions but one of the things all catholics are supposed to abstain from. I felt miserable when I realized.
Saturday: No Gym, again, but this time I didn't do my butt workout either, I did walk to Wegman's and got some stuff I needed for my trip to Alabama I have coming this weekend.
Today: It is a new week, and I am going to put those failures out of my mind and focus on today and the rest of the week. I have a lot to get done today. I have to make it to the gym, and I have two modern labs to write up drafts for.
I am awake and getting ready for another Sunday of church. I will say in tomorrow's post whether I get back on track or not.
weight: 146.6 pounds
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Post 37: Day 2
I did go to the gym and did my "Daily Butt Workout" yesterday, thought I would mention it just because I posted before I actually did such things. I did get to the gym for an hour and did my butt workout for today as well.
I have been looking at my diet and my workout schedule a lot. To lose weight you must have a calorie defecit but too much of a defecit and your body goes into starvation mode and your metabolism slows down. With my family background my metabolism is slow enough as it is so I do not want my body to feel starved, that being said it probably did not appreciate my fast yesterday.
So I want to share this website because it gives a lot of good information when looking at calorie intake and output when 'dieting' and working out. http://www.shapefit.com/basal-metabolic-rate.html
I don't consider what I am doing dieting because I still eat stuff I want, except at dinner time. I love iceberg lettuce, but I have heard it doesn't have very high levels of nutrients and fiber so I eat the mixed greens, which I really do not enjoy. But I get my cereal in the morning, and a peanut butter and banana sandwich for lunch Monday through Thursday and then I treat myself with a tuna melt on Fridays.
For my current weight of 148.8 my BMR, base metabolic rate, is 1494 calories. I wish I could just stay in bed all day. (Refer to website if you are confused).
I have 73 days left until Graduation! I have an ultimate goal of 130 pounds by then. If I lose 1.8 pounds/week I will get there.
Staying strong with my Lent promises, even though the potato wedges in the caf smelled awesome today.
A big part of weight loss is to set goals, and reward yourself when you reach those goals. My next goal is 145 pounds by March 1st, it's a little bit more weight than I should be losing in one week but I am taking a trip to visit a graduate school and I want to feel good about how I look. Had you asked the 180 pound me back in August how I would feel if I were in the 140s I would have been estatic, but here I am now and I don't feel as happy as I thought I would. I hope I finally get that sense of happiness when I reach my goal.
Maybe that should be something else I work on this Lent, being happier with myself and increasing my self esteem. Well it is only day 2, I have some time.
I have been looking at my diet and my workout schedule a lot. To lose weight you must have a calorie defecit but too much of a defecit and your body goes into starvation mode and your metabolism slows down. With my family background my metabolism is slow enough as it is so I do not want my body to feel starved, that being said it probably did not appreciate my fast yesterday.
So I want to share this website because it gives a lot of good information when looking at calorie intake and output when 'dieting' and working out. http://www.shapefit.com/basal-metabolic-rate.html
I don't consider what I am doing dieting because I still eat stuff I want, except at dinner time. I love iceberg lettuce, but I have heard it doesn't have very high levels of nutrients and fiber so I eat the mixed greens, which I really do not enjoy. But I get my cereal in the morning, and a peanut butter and banana sandwich for lunch Monday through Thursday and then I treat myself with a tuna melt on Fridays.
For my current weight of 148.8 my BMR, base metabolic rate, is 1494 calories. I wish I could just stay in bed all day. (Refer to website if you are confused).
I have 73 days left until Graduation! I have an ultimate goal of 130 pounds by then. If I lose 1.8 pounds/week I will get there.
Staying strong with my Lent promises, even though the potato wedges in the caf smelled awesome today.
A big part of weight loss is to set goals, and reward yourself when you reach those goals. My next goal is 145 pounds by March 1st, it's a little bit more weight than I should be losing in one week but I am taking a trip to visit a graduate school and I want to feel good about how I look. Had you asked the 180 pound me back in August how I would feel if I were in the 140s I would have been estatic, but here I am now and I don't feel as happy as I thought I would. I hope I finally get that sense of happiness when I reach my goal.
Maybe that should be something else I work on this Lent, being happier with myself and increasing my self esteem. Well it is only day 2, I have some time.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Post 36: Day 1, Ash Wednesday
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| Feb. 22: 150.6 lbs |
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| Feb. 22: 150.6 lbs |
So I decided to start my Lenten journey with a fast. I have not eaten anything today, and the only thing I have consumed was water. I will not be continuing this past today, but I am considering doing it again on Good Friday at the end of Lent.
So, start weight is 150.6 pounds according to my WiiFit. That means I am 15. 6 pounds from my goal. I may adjust my goal for health, because I should only lose a maximum of 13 pounds for it to be slow enough where I do not rebound. So if I reach 135, great! But if not, if I at least reach 137 pounds that will be good enough.
As for my other goals, since I fasted today all of my "no (insert food/drink here)" I have kept. I got my ashes this morning. After my 7pm colloquium I am going to do my "Daily Butt Workout" and going to the gym. I didn't work on my modern labs, but I will save working on those for the weekend when I have the time. I have to get another draft done and another experiment done before Monday.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Post 35: Lent 2012
Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday in the Catholic Church.
I have made the decision that on top of all the other things I am giving up, adding, and setting for my Lenten journey, I will also document it all on the Internet with the help of Google's Blogger. For those of you who may be concerned: my intention is not to post a daily scripture reading, or preach the gospel (although my Sunday posts may contain reflections from mass).
I am using Lent as a way to extend and enhance my New Year's Resolutions. I have only had one post before this one for 2012, and by Easter I hope to have 40+ (One for everyday between now and April 8th).
Tomorrow, seeing as it will be "Day 1" I will post a 'before' picture, an hopefully in the next 6 weeks there will be a major change in not only in my appearance but in my mental and emotional being.
I have made the decision that on top of all the other things I am giving up, adding, and setting for my Lenten journey, I will also document it all on the Internet with the help of Google's Blogger. For those of you who may be concerned: my intention is not to post a daily scripture reading, or preach the gospel (although my Sunday posts may contain reflections from mass).
I am using Lent as a way to extend and enhance my New Year's Resolutions. I have only had one post before this one for 2012, and by Easter I hope to have 40+ (One for everyday between now and April 8th).
Lent Resolutions
1) Church every week, beginning with receiving ashes tomorrow morning.
2) No alcohol, no snacks, no soda, no coffee, no candy, and no food after 7 pm.
3) Get all modern labs accepted (school work).
4) reach 135 pounds (15 pounds away).
5) Daily Butt Workout (free app on phone).
6) No dining out (if I am paying).
7) Gym everyday!
Tomorrow, seeing as it will be "Day 1" I will post a 'before' picture, an hopefully in the next 6 weeks there will be a major change in not only in my appearance but in my mental and emotional being.
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