It's been a minute since I last posted! Sorry Ladies. So since finding out about the pregnancy things have been a bit of a roller coaster. At first I was thinking well as long as I just keep moving so I was walking a lot but barely sweating. As things began to get tighter I started to fall into a bit of depression. With my history this is going to be tough but I know that I am doing this for my baby and it has to happen. So I looked into a few different workouts that would be safe but still a challenge. I came across something I tried about a year ago called the Bar Method except this one had a different name and is right down the street from us. BEST WORKOUT EVER! Booty Booty Booty! I love it. Now it's not so much cardio as it is a combo of strength training and dance (ballet). The only downside is that it is VERY expensive and when my pay checks stop I will have to quit but I am trying to stay positive and get the most out of it as I can :) I have about a month and a half left, then it's back to the drawing board.
Next post the new diet...I love it but I hate it.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
D-Day Shme-Day
So my D-Day for starting the big LOSING was Sunday. Oops I didn't start.
This is another problem for me. I say "that's it!" "I'm doing it!" and then I don't do it. Sometimes I do do it, but sometimes I don't. I wonder why that is? Is it just me? Is it a syndrome? And what is difference between the times that I can follow through and the times that I can't/don't? Got any answers?
Anyway setting another D-Day. We'll see!!!
This is another problem for me. I say "that's it!" "I'm doing it!" and then I don't do it. Sometimes I do do it, but sometimes I don't. I wonder why that is? Is it just me? Is it a syndrome? And what is difference between the times that I can follow through and the times that I can't/don't? Got any answers?
Anyway setting another D-Day. We'll see!!!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Becoming a Big Loser
I found this article about the biggest loser:
...one of the reasons the people lose so much weight consistently is because of their new environment. All the barriers that usually exist to behavior change (job/life stresses, family and friends, lack of time, lack of knowledge about what to do) have been removed. Their new job is to exercise, learn about good nutrition habits, and practice them. This is one of the keys to their success. They get enough time in the new environment that once they leave they have enough knowledge and motivation to keep it going… Essentially, they transform their lifestyle. That said, “Biggest Loser” success is within everyone’s reach. Read on to find out more!
Biggest Loser Diet
• modified, low carbohydrate diet 45% of calories from carbohydrates (mostly fruits, vegetables and some whole grains), 30% of calories from protein, and 25% of calories from healthy fats or oils (seeds, nuts, avocado, olive oil)
• no “white stuff”
• whole foods, elemental ingredients
• 4-3-2-1: daily 4 cups minimum of fruits and vegetables, 3 servings of healthy proteins (e.g. fish, skinless chicken breast, 93% lean ground turkey), 2 servings of whole grains, and 1 serving of healthy fat.
• Aim for everyone to have 1 serving of fish daily.
• There is room for 1 optional treat per day.
• Cereals must have minimum 5 grams of fiber per serving and less than 5 grams of sugar per serving. This limits the cereals to certain oatmeals, bran cereals, or other high fiber cereals on the market.
• Goal of 7 calories per pound of body weight for daily caloric intake. This is recalculated after significant weight loss.
Participants are provided with calorie counting resources and a food and exercise diary which they must maintain daily. This helps to raise awareness of past behaviors and develops an understanding for calorie balance through diet and exercise.
Their diets are analyzed daily by the show’s registered dietitian / nutritionist. The nutritionist reported a 70% adherence to the diet. The nutritionist also reported as a result of the diet contestents experience decreased risk for diabetes because the measure that is used to diagnose diabetes decreases from “at risk” to a healthy range.
Biggest Loser Exercise
• Goal is 7 hours per week of exercise
• Incorporate weight training, coaching, teamwork, and competition
Typical Week at the Ranch
• Before getting started, participants undergo extensive medical tests, including a physical, stress test, DEXA (to measure accurately percent body fat and lean mass), and “Bod Pod” (to measure resting metabolic rate)
• Participants also undergo psychological evaluation and the support network at home is briefed on the program so they know what to expect when the person returns home.
• All participants get a full nutrition consult, including a week of food journals review. They discuss any GI symptoms they are having. They discuss eating schedules and cooking and shopping strategies.
Common Denominators
In 3 seasons, they found the contestants shared many characteristics, including:
• no idea of the number of calories they need or what they actually consume
• most skip breakfast and snacks and let a long time go between meals
• most consume very little fruits and vegetables
• most are not getting enough protein, and what they do get is high in saturated fat
• most get very little whole grains
• most have too much “white stuff” (sugar, refined flour)
• little planning of meals, mostly on-the-go eating and dining out
• most are meeting their daily caloric needs through beverages alone (e.g. caloric sodas, juices and fruit punch)
• many consume very little water
• nearly all reported limited to no exercise
• nearly all prioritize everything and everyone else in their life ahead of their own health
I found the common denominators particularly insightful. It is easy to see why they are struggling with their weight when you look at behaviors they have in common. The goal of the Biggest Loser is to restructure that lifestyle and get them on the path to better health and wellness.
...one of the reasons the people lose so much weight consistently is because of their new environment. All the barriers that usually exist to behavior change (job/life stresses, family and friends, lack of time, lack of knowledge about what to do) have been removed. Their new job is to exercise, learn about good nutrition habits, and practice them. This is one of the keys to their success. They get enough time in the new environment that once they leave they have enough knowledge and motivation to keep it going… Essentially, they transform their lifestyle. That said, “Biggest Loser” success is within everyone’s reach. Read on to find out more!
Biggest Loser Diet
• modified, low carbohydrate diet 45% of calories from carbohydrates (mostly fruits, vegetables and some whole grains), 30% of calories from protein, and 25% of calories from healthy fats or oils (seeds, nuts, avocado, olive oil)
• no “white stuff”
• whole foods, elemental ingredients
• 4-3-2-1: daily 4 cups minimum of fruits and vegetables, 3 servings of healthy proteins (e.g. fish, skinless chicken breast, 93% lean ground turkey), 2 servings of whole grains, and 1 serving of healthy fat.
• Aim for everyone to have 1 serving of fish daily.
• There is room for 1 optional treat per day.
• Cereals must have minimum 5 grams of fiber per serving and less than 5 grams of sugar per serving. This limits the cereals to certain oatmeals, bran cereals, or other high fiber cereals on the market.
• Goal of 7 calories per pound of body weight for daily caloric intake. This is recalculated after significant weight loss.
Participants are provided with calorie counting resources and a food and exercise diary which they must maintain daily. This helps to raise awareness of past behaviors and develops an understanding for calorie balance through diet and exercise.
Their diets are analyzed daily by the show’s registered dietitian / nutritionist. The nutritionist reported a 70% adherence to the diet. The nutritionist also reported as a result of the diet contestents experience decreased risk for diabetes because the measure that is used to diagnose diabetes decreases from “at risk” to a healthy range.
Biggest Loser Exercise
• Goal is 7 hours per week of exercise
• Incorporate weight training, coaching, teamwork, and competition
Typical Week at the Ranch
• Before getting started, participants undergo extensive medical tests, including a physical, stress test, DEXA (to measure accurately percent body fat and lean mass), and “Bod Pod” (to measure resting metabolic rate)
• Participants also undergo psychological evaluation and the support network at home is briefed on the program so they know what to expect when the person returns home.
• All participants get a full nutrition consult, including a week of food journals review. They discuss any GI symptoms they are having. They discuss eating schedules and cooking and shopping strategies.
Common Denominators
In 3 seasons, they found the contestants shared many characteristics, including:
• no idea of the number of calories they need or what they actually consume
• most skip breakfast and snacks and let a long time go between meals
• most consume very little fruits and vegetables
• most are not getting enough protein, and what they do get is high in saturated fat
• most get very little whole grains
• most have too much “white stuff” (sugar, refined flour)
• little planning of meals, mostly on-the-go eating and dining out
• most are meeting their daily caloric needs through beverages alone (e.g. caloric sodas, juices and fruit punch)
• many consume very little water
• nearly all reported limited to no exercise
• nearly all prioritize everything and everyone else in their life ahead of their own health
I found the common denominators particularly insightful. It is easy to see why they are struggling with their weight when you look at behaviors they have in common. The goal of the Biggest Loser is to restructure that lifestyle and get them on the path to better health and wellness.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The biggest loser
I just watched the biggest loser. After 16 weeks of loserdom, they have the weigh in and one girl loses 10 pounds and the other loses 15. How the %^@*&%#! is that possible. If it is, then I want to do it. So I'm looking for the plan (eat cardboard work out 32 hours a day) I'll do it.
Anybody who knows where to find "the plan" let me know. Screw it's "healthier" to lose weight slow and steady. I want to see if this is really possible and what it takes to do it. Game on!!
Anybody who knows where to find "the plan" let me know. Screw it's "healthier" to lose weight slow and steady. I want to see if this is really possible and what it takes to do it. Game on!!
Monday, April 16, 2012
salad recipe
It's winterish here (cold, windy, a few flakes of snow). I managed to go for a walk. Now I am enjoying my new favorite after workout salad.
Here's the recipe:
a variety of lettuces (I have green, red, and romain today)
a handful of craisins (dried cranberries)
sliced green olives
Your favorite dressing (I am eating a combo of ranch and balsamic vinaigrette)
Good stuff ! The craisins add a bit of sweet, the olives add salty goodness.
Let's share some healthy recipes.
Here's the recipe:
a variety of lettuces (I have green, red, and romain today)
a handful of craisins (dried cranberries)
sliced green olives
Your favorite dressing (I am eating a combo of ranch and balsamic vinaigrette)
Good stuff ! The craisins add a bit of sweet, the olives add salty goodness.
Let's share some healthy recipes.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Starting over
My back has finally healed. So now I again have the arduous task of getting the workouts going again. This sucks! Seems like every time I think I have FINALLY got IT going, something happens to stall my momentum. What the %#@%&*&%! I just want to get a routine that I can stick with. Feels like I am constantly starting over from scratch. Why is this such a battle?
Friday, April 6, 2012
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