Why Victory is Scary!

Why victory is scary. Nothing scares me more than victory. So I had a perfect week of eating, exercise. I managed to lose 10lbs in a month. Ok, I did the work, so now what, how do I move forward? What happens when I make a mistake after I have done so well? I think this is my greatest challenge. I have to learn that this journey to become healthy and love myself is not just about the ten pounds I lost. If I ever hope to move forward I must understand that weight-loss is like playing football. You move forward, but some times you earn and penalty and have to move back to the 50 yard line. Some times you win a big game one week and lose the game the next week. I may not have an undefeated record, but I can make sure that I ultimately when the weight-loss war. I know that just as it is a struggle to lose this is preparation for the greater struggle to maintain and that the lessons I learn now and will give me the strength I need while maintaining my weight-loss. CLM

200lbs by Jan 1st 2013

I will get down to 200lbs by Jan 1st 2013. How I will get there! 1. I will walk 30 min mon-fri, 60 min on sat and sun 2. I will drink only water. 3. I will fast from tv. 4. I will eat three meals per day. 5. I will eat yogurt and nuts for breakfast daily. 6. I will eat a lunchable turkey and cheese for lunch daily. 7. I will eat a salad and a veggie patty for dinner every night. Starting weight 273lbs in June 1st CLM

Month 1 Update!

Where I started: I was 283lbs. Where I am now, 273lbs. What I did: I tracked calories using live strong, stuck to a 1500 cal plan and walked daily. At the end of my first month I went out of town and had a real challenge counting and tracking calories. The experience that I had has caused me to re think my weight-loss journey approach. CLM

What I am doing now that I was not doing before

I wanted to come a document some of the things I have noticed this time around on my weight-loss journey! 1. I truly see my weight-loss as a journey not just a number goal. 2. I see how my weight-loss is connected to my mental health, not just my physical health! 3. I am getting out there and trying no foods and new activities. 4. I am tracking my food intake like it is my religion. 5. I plan my meals for the week and for the day! 6. I no longer beat myself up when I make a mistake. 7. I treat myself with kindness. 8. I believe that I am worth it. 9. I don't let other people side track me. 10. I cook! 11. I drink a ton of water all through out the day! 12. I drink green tea to fight cravings. 13. I buy low-cal snacks. 14. I don't use the movies as an excuse to pig out. 15. I turn down office treats including office cake! 16. I choose sensible foods that are within my calorie budget when I go out. 17. I get up at 5 to 6 am to walk. 18. I ate prunes! 19. I weigh myself weekly. 20. I am determined to live this way for life! CLM

7 Day Shape Up 1st 4wk update!

Ok so I have been monitoring my health progress every 7 days. So here is a brief look at what I have accomplished in my first 4 weeks! Start Date 4-21-12 Weight 283lbs Walk 20 min End Date 5-12-12 Weight 273lbs Walk 1hr daily What I was able to accomplish 1. I earned tons of badges on live strong, the 21 day fitness tracked, the 30 day log in and the 30 day food tracked badges! 2. I walked my first 5k 3. I had an appointment with a nutritionist at Kaiser! 4. I tried scrambled eggs for the first time in like 27 years! 5. I cooked and ate one of my least favorite vegetables peas with Indian seasoning and they tasted great! CLM

I did a 5k!

I speed walked a 5k on May 6th 2012 at the San Leandro Marina. The event was San Leandro sports league Run for schools. I finished 166. I had a lot of fun and finished in one hours.

My grocery bag

What is in my grocery bag Grillers burgers, and crumbles ground turkey pre-cooked chicken strips romaine lettuce oranges strawberries broccoli tortilla chips rye crackers laughing cow cheese tuna potato indian spices miss dash spray salad dressing lemon tea dannon yogurt atkin's shakes naked shakes nuts salsa black beans brown rice mixed vegetables string beans cream of broccoli soup chicken soup whole wheat bread pop-corn deli sliced turkey CLM