Good day Blog Readers! Sorry for the delay in posting. My weekend was crazy busy and productive as well. I had my bestie's baby shower on Sunday (**waves to bestie**), and I spent Saturday with friends. We went to see the Hunger Games, and we had lunch at Chipotle. If you are one of the poor souls who doesn't know what Chipotle (the restaurant...not the pepper) is, you are missing quite the treat especially if you enjoy Mexican food. I even made sure to split my burrito bowl into two servings so I had leftovers for dinner. I wasn't able to do that before. I love Chipotle so much that I would eat the entire burrito bowl and a side of chips in one sitting - which would pretty much make me queasy. I'm just happy that I'm able to have these types of meals and include them in my lifestyle.
All in all, my week was all over the place, and it was my fault. I did something that I told myself I wouldn't do anymore, and it pretty much had me a bit discouraged all week. When I got discouraged D.T. comes out to play and nags me - which makes everything much harder. So what did I do...
In the end, I did lose weight. I promise to all of you that I will try not to needlessly weigh myself like that again. It really doesn't add any value to my week, and it can be a detractor. Besides, the scale should never be my ultimate measuring stick. I'm trying to get that in my head. Give me some time. I'm still working on it.
On a happier note, my first batch of blog cards are just about all gone. I'm trying to hand them out more. I need to make sure I start carrying some on my at all times. That way if someone stops me and asks what I've been up to, I can hand them one. If you're a new follower, welcome. Please feel free to add comments. I love to read them, and I hope to make new friends through this endeavor.
Someone recently asked me what I was doing to lose weight. I told them that I wasn't doing anything special. I am just creating a calorie deficit. Some people don't quite know what a calorie deficit is or how it works, so I'm including a link that provides a lot of detail. Pretty much, it's losing weight the old fashioned way. No gimmicks. No diets. No special supplements. No restrictions.
All in all, my week was all over the place, and it was my fault. I did something that I told myself I wouldn't do anymore, and it pretty much had me a bit discouraged all week. When I got discouraged D.T. comes out to play and nags me - which makes everything much harder. So what did I do...
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| W.T.F?!?!?! |
I weighed myself pretty much every day. Sometimes the scale would be up...sometimes it would be down...sometimes it would be the same. When I got to Thursday, and I was still the same weight as last Saturday, I almost lost it! Why did I do this to myself? I knew I was doing well because I'm using another hole in my belt. I had great energy, and I even changed up my routine a bit. GAH! I shouldn't have done that. Special thanks to Eliza for talking me down from the ledge and bringing me back to what is most important.
In the end, I did lose weight. I promise to all of you that I will try not to needlessly weigh myself like that again. It really doesn't add any value to my week, and it can be a detractor. Besides, the scale should never be my ultimate measuring stick. I'm trying to get that in my head. Give me some time. I'm still working on it.
On a happier note, my first batch of blog cards are just about all gone. I'm trying to hand them out more. I need to make sure I start carrying some on my at all times. That way if someone stops me and asks what I've been up to, I can hand them one. If you're a new follower, welcome. Please feel free to add comments. I love to read them, and I hope to make new friends through this endeavor.
Someone recently asked me what I was doing to lose weight. I told them that I wasn't doing anything special. I am just creating a calorie deficit. Some people don't quite know what a calorie deficit is or how it works, so I'm including a link that provides a lot of detail. Pretty much, it's losing weight the old fashioned way. No gimmicks. No diets. No special supplements. No restrictions.
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| This deficit is not so bad... |
The scale pretty much sums it all up. A calorie deficit means calories in (food and beverages) is less than calories out (body functions and physical activity). 3,500 calories equals one pound, so if you want to lose one pound a week, you need to expend 3,500 more calories than you take in. That equals out to a 500 calorie deficit each day. If you want to lose two pounds a week, expend 7,000 calories more. I know that it seems like a lot, but it real isn't if you plan accordingly.
I plan my meals out each day, and I record everything I eat in the livestrong app on my iPhone. Also, there are many tools out that that will calculate your basal metabolic rate - which is how many calories you burn at rest. This number is important because it will help determine how many calories you need in a day. PLEASE...and I can't stress this enough....please be careful when deciding how many calories you need. Seek advice from a medical professional if you are not sure what you need.
So...if I want Chipotle, I plan ahead and make sure the calories are in the bank. I measure out my portions and include lots of vegetables and fruit since they add bulk but not calories. And of course I drink plenty of water and I MOVE MY ASS! I really think that working out seven days a week makes a huge difference.
It's not rocket science...but it can be daunting and tricky. This way may not work for everyone, but it is working for me. I love the fact that I don't have limitations. If I want cake, I eat cake. If I want a piece of candy, I eat a piece of candy...I just make allowances for it, make sure the portion size is appropriate, and sweat it out until my fat cries. Do I do?? Damn right I do! On to week #9!!
P.S - I met my walk-run goal a week early. I got in 3 miles in an hour last Friday, and I did it again today. I'm up to 3 mph walk and 3.7 mph run!
P.P.S - I will be participating in the Walk for Diabetes on Oct. 6th this year. More details to follow. If you want to join my team and walk with me, click here! The more, the merrier!
A visit to the scale every day is always a bad idea!!!! I'm so happy that you had a good surprise at the end of the week. So proud of the continued hard work you are putting in day after day bestie!!!!!
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