I don't know why, but I love the articles in Women's Health. I especially love the articles where real women share their weight loss stories. For some reason they motivate me. It's uplifting to know that there are other women out there that have struggled with their weight, and have succeeded in losing the weight and keeping it off. They all have different reasons for gaining weight whether it be health related or just forgetting to take care of themselves.
I also like any article I can find that talks about a thyroid imbalance, which I have! I know exactly when my levels are off with my thyroid. All I want to do is sleep. I get depressed for no reason. I get irritable and really sluggish. It's debilitating to say the least, but I have just recently learned that taking Selenium, Zinc, and Iodine supplements may help with thyroid levels. I have been taking the Selenium and Zinc, but I am allergic to Iodine (could be causedby my thyroid), and my levels have been pretty regular lately. For awhile there I was having to increase my dose of medication every three months, and now I have been on the same dose for a year. I just found an article in Women's Health that talks about how the Bisphenol A (BPA) in plastics can imbalance thyroid hormones, so I guess I will be staying away from plastic to see if that helps as well.
So I have been reading alot of Jillian Michael's Books. I love the woman! She is not a girly girl, has a thyroid imbalance, and is really willing to help people. She rocks!!!! I have been following alot of what she says. I have been eating more organic than anything. I don't think we realize how much junk is in processed foods that can cause us issues later in life. It's amazing how detailed she gets into the whole physical anatomy and how we metabolize our food and nutrients. Just looking at what she says....it actually scares me a bit, and makes me want to eat better. Don't get me wrong...I am tempted by my sweets, but I think of the long term effect and it is definitely keeping me on the straight and narrow.
I am off to bed. Seriously sore from the workouts today. I am ready to hit the pillow, so that I am ready to hit the gym again in the morning. Hope that I can walk!!!! We will soon find out!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Oh Yeah!
So yesterday, I took a break from working out. After boot camp, I felt like my whole entire body was on fire when I woke up.
Today, I woke up, went to the gym, got on the eliptical and did a good 1/2 hour, and a little over 2 miles. Sorry about the sideways picture. I then went up to take a Group Power Class which is basically weight training to music. I did this with my friend Michelle. It was a killer. I am sure I will be walking funny again tomorrow. (God help me)
So far all I have had today is a cup of coffee, but I have to get some nourishment in me, so that my body doesn't feel starved. Not sure what I will put in my body, but it will have to be something good.
I will keep you all updated on my progress.
So far all I have had today is a cup of coffee, but I have to get some nourishment in me, so that my body doesn't feel starved. Not sure what I will put in my body, but it will have to be something good.
I will keep you all updated on my progress.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Turkey Day!
Woke up early and went to Boot Camp with my Son. My Son is tall and skinny, but he wanted to go to support me which was awesome. Needless to say we walked out of the class with both of us feeling like our legs were going to fall out from underneath us, but we both felt accomplished.
I was upset while looking in the mirror of the class. Here I am 34 years old and the fattest one in the class. Yes, I said fat! I felt like a whale compared to everyone else, and I was probably one of the younger ones in the class. I was mortified when I had to do everything low impact, and there are women in their 50s kicking butt and taking names. Reality hit me. I can't be 234lbs with a 5'7" frame!
My Son said something that really hit home today as well. Here I was complaining about being so fat, and my Son says to me..."Mom, you always lose some weight and then you look at yourself and think you are so fat. Then you get discouraged and gain it all back." Mind you my Son is only 13, but apparently a very observant 13 year old, who basically just told me to stop discouraging myself and keep on going. He made me feel like I could do it, but I had to stop battling myself and push forward. There is no instant gratification in the weight loss business.
I didn't pig out at dinner, and I didn't put myself into a carb coma, so I am proud of that. I did eat a piece of pie with whip cream, but that was really my only downfall all day. So I am pretty happy with my will power tonight, but time to get back in the groove and keep on keeping on in the morning.
I was upset while looking in the mirror of the class. Here I am 34 years old and the fattest one in the class. Yes, I said fat! I felt like a whale compared to everyone else, and I was probably one of the younger ones in the class. I was mortified when I had to do everything low impact, and there are women in their 50s kicking butt and taking names. Reality hit me. I can't be 234lbs with a 5'7" frame!
My Son said something that really hit home today as well. Here I was complaining about being so fat, and my Son says to me..."Mom, you always lose some weight and then you look at yourself and think you are so fat. Then you get discouraged and gain it all back." Mind you my Son is only 13, but apparently a very observant 13 year old, who basically just told me to stop discouraging myself and keep on going. He made me feel like I could do it, but I had to stop battling myself and push forward. There is no instant gratification in the weight loss business.
I didn't pig out at dinner, and I didn't put myself into a carb coma, so I am proud of that. I did eat a piece of pie with whip cream, but that was really my only downfall all day. So I am pretty happy with my will power tonight, but time to get back in the groove and keep on keeping on in the morning.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Day 1 Complete
All in all, I think I did well. Now if I can just get through tomorrow without killing myself with an abundance of food. I am going to try to stick with veggies to nibble on, so I don't get tempted by all of the other junk that will be staring me in the face.
Start The Day With A Prayer
Woke up this morning, and immediately said a prayer to help me to resist any temptations throughout the day. I ate berries and ground flaxseeds for breakfast, and I had to have my coffee. Coffee is the one thing that I can't let go of. I took a Vitamin B12 to help with my energy and of course I took my daily thyroid medication.
I had to go to the store and looked at all of the junk that surrounded me at the check out stand, and thought to myself....this is exactly what I am talking about. I am surrounded by junk and temptations, as I am trying to make my great escape from the store with nothing but healthy food. I made it out safe and sound. No candy bars followed me out. :)
Now, I just have to make it through the rest of the day, get my exercise in (planning on taking a step and abs class later on). Then to gear up for tomorrow and to resist the Turkey Day temptations.
I had to go to the store and looked at all of the junk that surrounded me at the check out stand, and thought to myself....this is exactly what I am talking about. I am surrounded by junk and temptations, as I am trying to make my great escape from the store with nothing but healthy food. I made it out safe and sound. No candy bars followed me out. :)
Now, I just have to make it through the rest of the day, get my exercise in (planning on taking a step and abs class later on). Then to gear up for tomorrow and to resist the Turkey Day temptations.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Set Up To Fail
Are we all set up to fail? Society bombards us with commercials filled with burgers, ice cream, fried chicken, sodas, and candy, but ask yourself when do you ever see commercials filled with fruits, vegetables, or anything that may be good for you? Almost never! So I feel like as people we have been set up to fail in a fast paced, fast food society. It's easy and convenient, and it also has added so much weight to my waistline that I now am starting to struggle to bend over and put on my shoes. Really you may ask. Yes, really!
Unless you are fat, there is no way for you to understand the effects of weight gain. I can tell you as a 35 year old woman, going from naturally athletic and thin, to being a Mom who almost has no time for herself after a day at work, homework, dinner, baths, dishes, and a few loads of laundry. Now, I do alot, but I also grab and go alot. The truth is, I grab all of the wrong stuff like pure fat because it's convenient, and I am too tired to do it any different. I struggle to run up and down the steps of my house. I suffer from fatigue daily, and I think my extra large coffee with a boat load of cream and sugar will keep me going, all the while it is giving me a quick high and then a quick crash which just makes me more fatigued.
Look, I want to be able to look down and see my toes again. I want to be able to bend over without huge rolls holding me back. I want to look in the mirror and see one chin and be happy with the person looking back at me.
Yes, we are two days till Thanksgiving, but if I don't start controlling it, I never will! This is it, People! I am setting myself up to win! Watch me go from being the Fat Mom to the PHAT Mom.
Unless you are fat, there is no way for you to understand the effects of weight gain. I can tell you as a 35 year old woman, going from naturally athletic and thin, to being a Mom who almost has no time for herself after a day at work, homework, dinner, baths, dishes, and a few loads of laundry. Now, I do alot, but I also grab and go alot. The truth is, I grab all of the wrong stuff like pure fat because it's convenient, and I am too tired to do it any different. I struggle to run up and down the steps of my house. I suffer from fatigue daily, and I think my extra large coffee with a boat load of cream and sugar will keep me going, all the while it is giving me a quick high and then a quick crash which just makes me more fatigued.
Look, I want to be able to look down and see my toes again. I want to be able to bend over without huge rolls holding me back. I want to look in the mirror and see one chin and be happy with the person looking back at me.
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