10 in 10
I am angry. Angry at myself for not being able to keep up to a fitness routine.
About the same time last year, I started adding exercise and a healthy diet into my daily routine with the goal of eventually adopting a healthy lifestyle. I did very well and weight loss just followed the course as if it was a pleasant side effect. I went from 136 pounds to 123 pounds. My target weight was 125. I challenged myself to another 5 pounds and I thought it would just easily come off.
But usually, there comes a point when you reach a plateau. And if you want to lose more, you'll have to change something even further. I didn't do that. What's worse is I stopped working at maintaining and keeping my weight at that level. Now I find my lifestyle slowly reverting back to what it used to be--one without exercise, one that involves a lot of eating--thoughtless, incautious eating, lack of hydration and inadequate sleep.
It is fair to say that I have not been taking care of my body and my health and I am now seeing the not-so-pleasant results. The last reading on my scale shows 128 pounds. If this reads 130, which could be anytime soon, then I'm surely freaking out!
Now, I am throwing myself a new challenge--lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks. I know I can do this. I did it last year. Yet the bigger challenge is what comes after that--maintaining the healthy lifestyle and keeping the weight off.
So help me God...
10 comments:
hi Liz, my goodness, why 10 lbs? you're not that big!! u probbly just need to lose a little bit, and some toning;-)
good luck, kaya nimo nah, if u put ur mind to it, it will happen;-)
kookooforcocopuffs said...
hi Liz, my goodness, why 10 lbs? you're not that big!! u probbly just need to lose a little bit, and some toning;-)
Hi Chel! Here's my benchmark: I was around 120 when I got married and I think I looked great. After Lucas, I got stuck at 135-136, until last year. If I hit 125, I'm happy. But usually I set myself a higher standard. Hehe ;-)
you have done it before, you can do it again. kaya kaayo na nimo oi.
ikaw pa?
konsuy said...
you have done it before, you can do it again. kaya kaayo na nimo oi. ikaw pa?
Kayanon gyud nako, Chi! Bahala na! My motivation is my upcoming trip home. I want to at least look good, hehe!
don't be too harsh on yourself liz... it's ok to gain some, as long as you'll just get back on track.
i did the same after our cruise, went down to 119lbs (from 135) then gain 4lbs after, was very upset but i tried to focus and just watch i ate that week and went back on track. it's normal to be upset but not to the point that you'll be so strict... loosen it a bit, so that you'll enjoy working out and you'll feel good --- you know that this is a lifetime commitment/lifestyle change... you'll be fine liz!!!
Cindy said...
don't be too harsh on yourself liz... it's ok to gain some, as long as you'll just get back on track.
My problem, Cinds, is that I never enjoy working out. I'd rather use the time to relax and sleep. Haaayy... WOW! You went down to 119? That's amazing! How did you do it? It is indeed a lifetime commitment. I have to do it for the right reasons--not just to look good. It's just really hard to start again when you stop.
Liz, I need to lose maybe 15lbs to get back to my pre-Akio weight. I just don't know when ni mahitabo LOL! I am not as diligent as I want myself to be. Although I need to watch what I eat and I need to exercise because of my cholesterol levels. Argh, sounds geriatric!
If I can recall Liz... What actually moved me to stay commited was when me and my girls were playing and I can't catch up no more coz I was literally huffing and puffing after and also very worried with my family hx if diabetes and hypertension now that I will be hitting the 40 benchmark next year, waahhhh :(
I was just eating mostly fish for over a month. Very minimal carb. Riceless or if really craving for rice brown rice. Fish and veggies were steam or broiled only. No pastry, bread, dessert of any kind. Very less sodium, no salt as much as possible (pepper for seasoning on mine), if really wanted some saltiness taste lite soy sauce. Really watch my sodium intake. Even sa sushi, I just use their ginger and wasabi (even up until no, I got used to it). Never into soda and juice anyway so didn't have any problem im that end -- drink water or tea (love my green tea though). Tried to engage in physical activity 3x per week. Now that I am within my range of desire weight, I can have my dessert back (watching my portion), I can have my fave fried food and brown rice. I play with the girls sa Xbox kinect (love the dance central), coz I love dancing so much tried to engage in activity I love (hate to exercise). Increase fiber intake, if my food hasn't had enough fiber on it, i take fiber supplement -- it helps u cleanse in a routine basis (I do pyssilium husk, natural fiber).
Been able to keep up with my weight for over 1 year 1/2 (the longest so far), hopefully I can really commit with it for life. I know u can do it liz, just take ur time and be patient... Life is too short to stress weight loss, u enjoy loosing weight, I think that's the secret behind. (btw, plan was just to get down to 124 lbs didn't plan to go below 120, It just happen... So I just took it and keep it that way then, why not, hehehe )
Mommy Blogs said...
Liz, I need to lose maybe 15lbs to get back to my pre-Akio weight. I just don't know when ni mahitabo LOL! I am not as diligent as I want myself to be. Although I need to watch what I eat and I need to exercise because of my cholesterol levels. Argh, sounds geriatric!
Tiris, you have a big family to take care of. I don't even know how you find time to read our blogs, let alone work out! I was imagining that your day-to-day in itself is already a lot of workout--chasing your boys and doing the household chores. Di man ka daku, Tiris! But I agree, because of your cholesterol level, you really have to be a little more careful! Take care diha!
Cindy said...
...Been able to keep up with my weight for over 1 year 1/2 (the longest so far), hopefully I can really commit with it for life. I know u can do it liz, just take ur time and be patient... Life is too short to stress weight loss, u enjoy loosing weight, I think that's the secret behind. (btw, plan was just to get down to 124 lbs didn't plan to go below 120, It just happen... So I just took it and keep it that way then, why not, hehehe )
Ka-maayo nimo Cinds uy! I am so inspired by your comment! I really hope I can keep up and stay healthy for all the right reasons!
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