Monday, October 27, 2003
Friday, October 17, 2003
Hungry Hungry Hippo
For some reason, I've been way more hungry lately than I have in past weeks. It seems like nothing less than 1400-1500 calories a day is going to satisfy me, which is a good 200-300 calories more a day than what I'm used to eating. Could it be because I'm working out more regularly? My body needs more fuel? Has my metabolism finally picked up? I don't see any shift in weight - my body shape is changing, but my weight is staying the same.
This is concerning me. I don't want to be hungry and grumpy (and obsessed with when my next meal is), I don't want to eat more. I don't want to have to think about it, and I want to lose weight hand over fist. All of these "wants" aren't compatable (sp? Wish Blogger had spell check!).
Why can't this be easier? ~sigh~
For some reason, I've been way more hungry lately than I have in past weeks. It seems like nothing less than 1400-1500 calories a day is going to satisfy me, which is a good 200-300 calories more a day than what I'm used to eating. Could it be because I'm working out more regularly? My body needs more fuel? Has my metabolism finally picked up? I don't see any shift in weight - my body shape is changing, but my weight is staying the same.
This is concerning me. I don't want to be hungry and grumpy (and obsessed with when my next meal is), I don't want to eat more. I don't want to have to think about it, and I want to lose weight hand over fist. All of these "wants" aren't compatable (sp? Wish Blogger had spell check!).
Why can't this be easier? ~sigh~
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Huh!
I just ran a Fit Day report on my physical activities over the past month (9/21-10/18, with projections of my planned workouts for today, tomorrow, Friday, and Satuday).
Calories Stats:
Total burned: 2,233.9
Average per workout: 131.41
Max burned in one session: 222.42
Min burned in one session: 33.85
Average weekly calories burned: 558.48
Time Spent:
Total: 945 minutes (15.75 hours)
Average per session: 55.59 minutes
Max workout time: 85 mins
Min workout time: 10 mins
Average weekly workout time spent: 236.25 mins (3.93 hours)
I just ran a Fit Day report on my physical activities over the past month (9/21-10/18, with projections of my planned workouts for today, tomorrow, Friday, and Satuday).
Calories Stats:
Total burned: 2,233.9
Average per workout: 131.41
Max burned in one session: 222.42
Min burned in one session: 33.85
Average weekly calories burned: 558.48
Time Spent:
Total: 945 minutes (15.75 hours)
Average per session: 55.59 minutes
Max workout time: 85 mins
Min workout time: 10 mins
Average weekly workout time spent: 236.25 mins (3.93 hours)
Friday, October 10, 2003
Aw, yeah
I forgot how good oatmeal is. It's rainy this morning, less chilly than I'm trying to convince myself (it's supposed to hit the mid-80's today, but the office is always FREEZING), and gloomy. Oatmeal just seemed like the BEST idea this morning. And I was right.
Nummy. First time I've had it since last winter.
I forgot how good oatmeal is. It's rainy this morning, less chilly than I'm trying to convince myself (it's supposed to hit the mid-80's today, but the office is always FREEZING), and gloomy. Oatmeal just seemed like the BEST idea this morning. And I was right.
Nummy. First time I've had it since last winter.
Sunday, October 05, 2003
As posted on Weigh Better
Here's what I posted over on the Weigh Better Forum:
Hello, all! Thought I'd update you on my Personal Challenge, weeks 2 and 3.
I'm still being very dedicated toward my exercise - I only missed one cardio session, and that was because I was in California introducing myself to my new grandson! My step-son made me a grandma at 29!
So that makes three full weeks of staying dedicated to my exercise commitments, and that makes me very proud! This is usually the first place I slack off on, and I'm noticing firmer muscles in my arms and legs. A quick weigh-in yesterday actually showed a slight increase in my weight, but for once in my life I'm not too worried about it. It was that time of the month, and as you'll see in a moment I wasn't so dedicated to my eating goals. Plus I know I'm gaining muscle, so that could account for it too!
Anyway. As for the eating goals, for week 2 I was supposed to keep it around 1200 calories, with 20% from fat, 40% from carbs, and 40% from protein. I actually ate an average of 1405 calories, with 35% from fat, 39% from carbs, and 23% from protein.
Then for week three I was supposed to eat around 1500 calories (I'm doing caloric cycling every two weeks, so my body doesn't get used to one level of calories), with the same mix of fat, protein, and carbs as above. I actually ate an average of 1343 calories, with 35% from fat, 41% from carbs, and 19% from protein.
So it is very obvious where I need to work on things. Reduce the fat and increase the protein! It's so hard to strike the right balance, but I'll keep on trying!
Overall, I'm quite happy and this challenge seems to be working out really well for me. I guess I'm just one of those people who needs to have the tasks for the weeks ahead all written down and laid out in front of me, for me to follow. I seem to be more motivated knowing that I have specific things for the week that I have to check off and accomplish, rather than just knowing I need to eat right and exercise.
That's all for now, thanks for listening!
Here's what I posted over on the Weigh Better Forum:
Hello, all! Thought I'd update you on my Personal Challenge, weeks 2 and 3.
I'm still being very dedicated toward my exercise - I only missed one cardio session, and that was because I was in California introducing myself to my new grandson! My step-son made me a grandma at 29!
So that makes three full weeks of staying dedicated to my exercise commitments, and that makes me very proud! This is usually the first place I slack off on, and I'm noticing firmer muscles in my arms and legs. A quick weigh-in yesterday actually showed a slight increase in my weight, but for once in my life I'm not too worried about it. It was that time of the month, and as you'll see in a moment I wasn't so dedicated to my eating goals. Plus I know I'm gaining muscle, so that could account for it too!
Anyway. As for the eating goals, for week 2 I was supposed to keep it around 1200 calories, with 20% from fat, 40% from carbs, and 40% from protein. I actually ate an average of 1405 calories, with 35% from fat, 39% from carbs, and 23% from protein.
Then for week three I was supposed to eat around 1500 calories (I'm doing caloric cycling every two weeks, so my body doesn't get used to one level of calories), with the same mix of fat, protein, and carbs as above. I actually ate an average of 1343 calories, with 35% from fat, 41% from carbs, and 19% from protein.
So it is very obvious where I need to work on things. Reduce the fat and increase the protein! It's so hard to strike the right balance, but I'll keep on trying!
Overall, I'm quite happy and this challenge seems to be working out really well for me. I guess I'm just one of those people who needs to have the tasks for the weeks ahead all written down and laid out in front of me, for me to follow. I seem to be more motivated knowing that I have specific things for the week that I have to check off and accomplish, rather than just knowing I need to eat right and exercise.
That's all for now, thanks for listening!
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