Healthy You Challenge Update
Despite the fact that I *was* up on Saturday (by a pound and a half) I’m having a great week. Taking a cue from Cammy, I’ve decided that my recent gain is just a “weird bounce” and that rather than dwelling on it, I’m just moving on. (Oh, and yes, Cammy, you are more than welcome to blame my mother in law for anything you want, dear. Trust me. She’s probably to blame. *wink*) Even though I didn’t get a chance to post them, I did set some goals for this week and, so far, I’ve been keeping them. Here they be:
Exercise Goals:
Sunday: 30 minutes cardio -or- 30 minutes strength training
(Accomplished: 30 minutes of both!)
Monday: 30 minutes cardio + 30 minutes strength training
(Accomplished 20 minutes cardio on bike plus 2 mile/40 minute walk later in day + 40 minutes of ST)
Tuesday: 30 minutes cardio + 30 minutes strength training
Wednesday: rest day
Thursday: 30 minutes cardio -or- 30 minutes strength training
Friday: rest day
Saturday: 30 minutes cardio + 30 minutes strength training
Food/Calorie Goals:
1. I’m still working trying to stick somewhere between 1300 – 1500 calories per day.
2. I’m trying to work fruit and whole grains into my diet on a daily basis.
Honestly, I’m a bit sore today, but I’m chalking it off to the new pillows I bought yesterday. I bought some “extra firm” quilted pillows to replace the flattened pancakes we’ve been sleeping on for awhile. I love the new ones, but they may take a bit of getting used to. (An aside: I remember having the same pillow for just about my entire childhood… but as an adult, it seems as though pillows go flat so quickly. Is it just me, or are pillows becoming somewhat “disposable?” Note: not disposable in the waste/green/environmental sense, I’m just talking about pillow quality here.)
Anyway, as I was out and about yesterday I saw several little goodies that I thought I wanted and that, moreover, I tried to justify buying by telling myself that I had “earned” them. In the end, I kept my spending in check, but it did get me thinking about getting in the habit of rewarding myself for meeting certain goals. Other bloggers that I read are really adept at this, but up till now, I’ve had a hard time pin pointing longer term goals that I could set, hopefully accomplish, and thus reward myself for.
My husband and I talked about this over dinner last night (grilled chicken and feta crumbles over mixed greens with a sprinkling of homemade croûtons and a lovely olive oil vinaigrette) and he agreed that dangling some carrots in front of me as rewards for reaching specific benchmarks was a good plan.
I told him that I’d already sort of set the following goals/rewards in my head. But now that I’m put them in writing here, it looks like they’re official:
1. When I lose 100lbs (37lbs away) I’m going to buy myself a bike (a real one, not one that stays put in a corner of my house).
2. When my weight drops below 200lbs (58lbs away) I’m going to order *this.* I’ve had my eye on it for a long, long time.
3. If WHEN I succeed in completing the goals for April that I outlined at the beginning of the month, I’m going to buy myself one of *these* (though I flat refuse to pay that much for one).
When I told my husband he nodded and said that those sounded like perfect incentives. But then he added that he thought I needed a reward for losing 75lbs (a goal that is only 12lbs away).
“Like what?” I asked.
He thought for a minute. “Hmmm. How about a new miniskirt?” he offered sheepishly.
I had to smile. Clearly this would be a reward for HIM and not so much for me. But I agreed. When I’ve lost 75lbs, I’m going to try to find myself a “mini-skirt” of some kind. Honestly, it just made me feel good to know that HE thinks I’m getting to the point where I could pull something like that off. What he doesn’t know is that I’ll likely buy one that is a few sizes smaller than what I can actually fit into having lost 75lbs, but that way, it will continue to be motivator long after I’ve said goodbye to 75lbs. (Gosh, I can’t wait to say goodbye to 75lbs).
Anyway… as bikinime says, I’m having a kick-ass April.
I hope you are too!
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I’ve spent my whole life as “the fat girl,” but only recently has that title proved to be too much for me to handle.
This journal does not represent my quest to accept myself as “big boned” or “pleasantly plump” or even as “fat and fabulous.”
No.
These pages are as much about coming to terms with the fact that I am just too fat as they are about my journey towards a healthier life.
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Congrats! I’m having a kick-ass April too! There must be something in the water.
I’ve been meaning to sit down and decide on some actual rewards for short-term goals that’ve been sort of loose in my head, so this inspired me. Thanks! :)
Have a great week! Take care!
~briy
Congrats on such a great week! NSVs are equally important and committing to rewarding yourself more frequently is a huge victory. Plus, everything you picked out is really cute. :)
I’m so glad you’re having a kick-ass April!
Great rewards you have there! Sometimes I can get downright giddy about the prospect of seeing a number on the scale (right now I’ve got my eye on 230, which is about 17 pounds away)! I’ve wondered about pillows too. “They” say you’re supposed to replace them once a year. That just seems crazy to me, especially if you spend a few hundred dollars on a top quality down one. I used to live in CT, and there was a dry cleaner who would refill your pillows with down, which was a great solution. I’m sure you’ll acclimate to your new, ultra firm, though:-)
WOW!! You are doing great, and it sounds like you are totally succeeding in your goals this week!! Yes, you need to celebrate 75 pounds!! Maybe get the bike and with all the extra excercise you can get that beautiful bracelet sooner?!?!
You’re doing great with the exercise! I cannot wait to get to the gym tonight!!!
I struggle to stay within my 1200-1400 calroie range. I am often too low. Very rarely am I too high.
Your husband is so cute! You are doing great!
Way to go. It’s important to reward yourself. :)
When you reach 75lbs lost, I’ll have something nice for you that I also sent to Alice Mail me.
Briy: Part of me just thinks I’m looking for an excuse to buy stuff… but if it helps me take off the pounds in the meantime, I’m all for it! :) Thanks for popping in!
Cammy: I know! When the scale gives you the middle finger, you gotta look for new friends on the play ground. Thus, I’m taking my victories where I can get ‘em. :)
SkinnyInside: Pillows! Nutty! :) Luckily, I don’t buy the $100.00 variety. Yesterday, I thought I was *splurging* on some that cost $14.99 a piece!
Irish Mom: Thanks! I love Jenni K jewelry and I actually used to have that very bracelet, but it got lost or something years ago, so I’m ready to reclaim it… along with a much more slender wrist to boot! :)
LoserIrene: Whoa! Let me just state for the record that eating too *few* calories is never my problem, dear. Frankly, I’m pretty grumpy with myself right now because I’ve started frequenting Starbucks more than I should and on those days I nearly always fail to stay within the confines of my calorie goals. It’s irritating because a)I *really* don’t want to be drinking 1/3 of my daily calories in one shot and 2) C’mon… that shit ain’t good for me. I MUST kick the Starbucks habit. I must! Or at least I have to start relegating it to a far less frequent treat. Anyway… sorry for the rant and thanks for popping in here!
Hanlie: Thanks! I really really need to start posting about some of his bad habits here. I’ve realized that I make him sound like Prince Charming which, is only *sometimes* the case. :)
Andrew: Ta, my friend. Glad to have you cheering me on.
Paola: Whoa! I’m so excited! Now I’ve got an EXTRA incentive to get my (not quite as fat as it used to be) arse in gear! I’ll be jotting you a note soon! And thanks for stopping in here. Woo Hoo!
Cheers, everyone!
j
I LOVE the idea of rewarding yourself! You really should do that. You’ve worked hard… and you totally deserve it. Keep up the good work! :)
What a great post! Congrats on your progress and setting awesome goals for yourself.
as for the pillow situation… My husband and I had the exact conversation last week!! I was complaining that pillows today just don’t hold their shape and firmness like the ones I used as a kid! I”m still searching for that perfect pillow that won’t go flat in half a year!
I love that your husband wants to see you in a miniskirt. I can wear my old ones now. I have all these short dresses that fit again. The only miniskirt left from those days is still too tight. I have newer miniskirts that fit. Wear that miniskirt even if it’s only in the house for your husband’s eyes.
Chubby Chick: Thank you! You definitely need to start rewarding yourself too. You’re right… this *is* hard work and sometimes we all need a little extra incentive.
Bessie: Seriously, pillows are *crazy!* I’m glad I’m not the only one with this dilemma! Thanks for popping by!
Lillian: Oh, I’ll wear it (though maybe not out much at first!) I’m starting to fit back into some of my older clothes too and it sure does feel good, doesn’t it? Personally, I don’t feel like I’m anywhere near the miniskirt zone at this point… but, you’re right, it’s awesome to know that he thinks I am. Thanks for stoppin’ in! :)
EXCELLENT!
Gotta have the short, middle and long-term goals! Good Job!
Keep up the great work.
Fatboyslimmed
You have a lot to be proud of! I’m glad you listed to Cammy it sounds like a weird bounce to me too!
You’ve done so well this week on exercise! Very inspiring. I think the rewards you set for yourself are really important. It gives you something besides the number on the scale to shoot for. I’m all about my rewards, too.
Have a great week!
Great job! Weird bounces can be irritating, but it’s good not to obsess over them. Sounds like you have some great rewards worked out and deserve them. I don’t think I will ever be able to wear a mini-skirt. I’m not only too old, I have weird knees! ;-)