Well, I’m extremely pleased with this week. I even did good while out of town, as far as not eating sugar or snacking, though meals themselves were high in fat and calories.
I’ve been exercising. Tuesday and Thursday I did weights and strengthening exercises, and Wednesday and Friday I worked on the treadmill, alternating between jogging and walking in 5 minutes intervals. It feels fantastic, and I’m so excited that I can do it! (It is helped greatly by a new sports bra that is working out very well). Hopefully, I’ll be able to increase my endurance and jog longer, but right now, I am thrilled with 5 minutes. I jogged a total of 20 minutes on Wednesday, less on Friday because I was short on time before going to the airport.
Except for a brief, forgetful moment last night when I spooned some jam on my roll at dinner, I haven’t had anything sugary since last Monday. No desserts, soda, etc. I’m not reading labels to avoid all sugar, but I’m not eating anything sweet outside of fresh fruit.
I’m up to 218 today, but I think my measurements have gone down a little bit. My jeans are certainly looser.
And I’m incredibly motivated. I can’t wait to put Clark down for a nap so I can hit the treadmill and/or weights again today.
September 17th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
I went for a walk while Jamie was in preschool today – of course the babies started crying after I made it half-way around the lake, but it was a pleasant experience nonetheless… And now I feel good that I exercised!
September 17th, 2007 at 5:02 pm
Well, I did ride my bike all of 15 yards maybe – the first cycle since the surgery, and maybe a couple of weeks before I go again. Needing all my energy to get back to work. But trying to at least eat quite well… need to give up Cola – I have at least moved to a smaller size…12 oz instead of 16.