Day 14 of DietBet10 - Day 21 of DietBet4

I'm back on track today.

I really can't be too hard on myself for this weekend. I walked a half marathon Thursday evening. Friday was off to rest. Saturday I went for a light walk. Within the first mile, I was feeling some pain in my one leg - an indication I needed more rest.

So that's all I did on Saturday.

Sunday I was feeling so down I didn't do anything. Monday too.

But today I changed all of that.

I went to spin class. The plan was to do spin and belly fit, but the nausea I felt during spin class told me to skip the belly fit. It took me a while to get the nausea to pass completely.

I jumped on my bike a few hours later to go out to the store to pick up a few things.

I have already gotten in 2 hours of fitness today. I've worked hard and I can feel it. Time to rest.

Tomorrow, I'm back at work. I will be going to a yoga class at work, but I'd also like to do something else too. There's a No Co-ordination Required class in the morning. I have time to take that and get to work. I could re-schedule my first visit and go to the step and abs class at noon too.

See. Lots of options if you just look for them.

I'm sure hoping this step back up in fitness will help me get the pounds off. When I got on the scale Monday it wasn't good. I know I bloat after half marathons, but this was very disappointing.

I have one week left to the end of my DietBet4, and almost 2 weeks to my first weigh in for my DietBet10.

I need to stay focused. Drink my water. Eat more freggies. And Move more. If I do all of these, then no matter if I reach my goals or not in the DietBet's I'm still a winner.

Day 8 of DietBet10 - Day 15 of DietBet4

Yesterday was a good day. It was my first day back at fitness after being so sick. I was also on track with my water. I ate very low in my calorie ranges - too low in fact. Today I'm planning on eating higher.



I am also starting to get more sleep. That's good to see. I've been trying to not worry about it. In all honesty though, when you are trying to not worry ...


My DietBet10 weigh in progress. I am getting there. Slow but sure


DietBet4 progress.

So for these bets, my deadlines are April 29/30 for the DietBet4, and May 8/9 for the first round of DietBet10. That's two weeks to loose 3.9lbs more and to keep it off for at least a week to win both DietBet4 and round 1 of DietBet10.

That's actually not too bad. Completely do-able.

There are days when I wonder if I can do this. If I'm EVER going to see results. Then suddenly the scale co-operates and I see the progress that helps me to see I actually can do this.

My plan for today:
Drink LOTS of water - it'll help flush out the last of this cold
Eat at least 5 servings of freggies
Find a healthy way to eat at least 1600 calories today - I'm okay with closer to 1800 if I end up that high.

Now for the tough one. I really don't want to do this. I even have excuses to not go out there and do it.
Run.

But I'm running a virtual half marathon on Friday. I'm not sure how smart it would be to push myself today, and then really push on Friday.

I know. It's an excuse. I guess I'm still nervous being so newly over this chest cold. That and seeing the fresh coating of snow over everything outside...

Maybe I can compromise. There is a Step and Abs fitness class at the Leisure Center. I can go right after the Chiropractor this morning. Then leave straight from there for work - I'm taking one of my moms to a baby and me group today. I LOVE hanging out with these two.

Anyhow, if I get in the fitness class. Then maybe a speed walk at the track. It'll count as fitness. I can get in 2 hours worth without pushing myself running so I can rest for Friday.

I think that's the way to go today. 2 hours of moving. Supper is already being planned - tossed salad with grilled chicken breast, and two chicken wings I'll sneak from hubby's plate.

I think I have an awesome plan to tackle today. What's your plan for today?

Day 7 of DietBet10 - Day 14 of DietBet4

Things haven't been going well since I last posted. I've been sick. Chest cold. On the weekend, hubby and I had an overnight road trip. Those trips are harder on my system than I want to admit. I love them, but... To avoid having to stop for a bathroom break aver 5minutes, I cut back on my water. Often I cut back too far and pay for it after the trip. It also involves a lot of eating out.

Needless to say, with the cold I stopped my fitness for a few days to let my body heal.
Not enough water over the next couple of days.

No wonder I'm feeling like a slug on the couch.

At least today I am definitely moving again. Spin class starts in about an hour. Then I'm going to try to do the bellyfit flow class.

Time for me to get offline, fill my water bottle, and get changed into my fitness gear.

I hope your weekend went better than mine

Day 3 of DietBet10 - Day 10 of DietBet4

This one will be short and sweet.

I'm sick.

Full on ill. My cold has moved into my lungs. No cardio for me today. I cancelled work today too. I have a bit of a fever with this cold.

Eating was okay. I did go a little over - I still fall back on my comfort foods when I'm not feeling well. That and the delicious soup hubby made me for supper. Yummy.

Anyhow, off to the city tomorrow. We'll be staying overnight. I'll try to check in tomorrow, but I might not get a chance. I'll be back online on Saturday night.

Hope y'all have a great start to your weekend.

Am I listening to my body? Or am I finding excuses?

I'm still not feeling well. In fact, my cold is coming to it's peak soon. It's mostly a head cold.

I usually don't let a cold keep me from getting out there and getting it done.

But today I'm wondering.

Am I listening to my body? Or am I letting my laziness talk me out of doing what I need to do today?

On my schedule for today:
spin class
bellyfit flow
taking one client for lunch
taking another client to yoga this evening.

Lots of fitness.

But I'm debating not going to the first two. For a few reasons
This cold is getting stronger
I don't want to share this bug
I'm already struggling to breathe
Yesterday my lungs hurt, today they still ache - is it a good idea to push?

I KNOW getting out there and doing what I need to do helps me feel better. But is my body telling me to rest today?

I just ate my breakfast, and took my allergy pill, and some coldFX. I think I'm going to relax and let my body decide if I should go or not. Right now, I'm leaning towards not. If nothing else, I am at least not spreading these germs around.

***********UPDATE***********
Decision made.  I'm now struggling to clear crap from my lungs.  Rest day today.

Confession Time

I try to keep focused in my blogging. Stay positive about the progress I've made, and that I can keep making progress.

But right now I'm going to be honest.

I'm worried. Worried I won't meet my next weight loss milestone.

Worried I won't be able to loose this weight.

Worried that I will push my body hard, work out hard, and still not see losses on the scale.

Worried that my trouble sleeping will keep my body from doing what it needs to do to loose the weight.

My next milestone is to loose at least one more pound by Sunday. If I can do that, I'll be right on track.

What if I can't do it in the next 3 days?

Last Sunday, my weight was up from what I was hoping/expecting to see. I was having some stomach pains, so I did my best to hide my disappointment and inside I was praying it was a fluke. That I really was having some abdominal swelling and that would lead to my weight being up.

When I weighed in this morning, I was beyond happy to see the scale starting to drop again.

I wasn't expecting it. I pushed myself yesterday. I really did. But then I came home and vegetated on the couch for the afternoon. Top that off with less than 6 hours sleep last night, and I was worried.

I am trying to sleep. I really am. I'm tired. I'm going to bed. But then I can't fall asleep. I suffer from insomnia. I know it. This isn't full blown insomnia, but I'm worried about it becoming that.

Another worry.

I could sit here and let these worries overrun my thoughts and eventually paralyze me, keeping me from being able to do what I need to do to reach my goals.

Another worry.

But I do my best to let it all go.

Take a few deep breaths if I need to.

Do some grounding exercises.

Do a check in with my body. A real check in. Take the time to notice any aches and pains, or sensations. All Sensations. Just notice them. Not judge them. Just notice. And acknowledge them.

I look back on what I've accomplished since April 1.

I have tracked every bite of food since April 1
I am drinking more water, and cutting way back on coffee
I'm paying much more attention to what I'm eating, and not just grabbing junk because it's handy.
I'm really trying to fuel my body the way it needs to be fueled for training.
I've started my training. I mean really started.
I'm not only running, I'm also focused on my cross training days. I am focusing on getting at least 2 hours of fitness on my other days.
I have lost just over 3lbs. In 8 days. Not bad really. I was hoping for more, but it is what it is. That's 3lbs gone.
I am on track to meet my milestones, and to meet my goals for the dietBet's I'm registered in.

I am doing what I can with regards to sleeping. I can't let it stress me out, or it'll get worse. It is what it is, and I have to accept it.

And I realize I am making progress towards reaching my goals.

Day 2 of DietBet10 - Day 9 of DietBet4

So far so good today. I got on the scale this morning.


This one is for DietBet4


DietBet10

As you can see, both goal weights are within a half a pound. So basically, I'm aiming for 227lbs by the end of April.

That leaves me with 6lbs to get there. 6lbs in 3 weeks. That's a high goal, but if I stay focused I think I can make it.

Today I went for a run. It was hard to get out the door - I'm under the weather with a cold. But I was right. Getting out and running helped me feel better. I was too weak to finish a full training run, but I still got in 2 miles more than if I'd just sat on the couch.

Nutrition is right on track for today too. I'm thinking of a salad for supper, but it depends. Tonight is the night we often go out for wings, and I get a salad with a grilled chicken breast. I also sneak one of my hubby's chicken wings. lol

Anyhow, I guess I'll know once hubby gets home from work.

Water: That's right on track too. I've had plenty already today. Now it's all bonus.

I did cave and have a coffee today. Stress drives me to wanting my coffee. I will have to plan ahead to avoid that next time. But all in all, it's not too bad.

So that's my day today. Had to kick my own butt out the door to get my fitness in, but I was able to do it. I'm definitely glad I did it. Nutrition is right on track. Despite fighting a head cold, I'm feeling strong. I can't wait to keep pushing towards my goals tomorrow.