I find that getting started again is one of the hardest things to do. I thought that by starting this blog, I would be able to hold myself more accountable. I thought that by starting to run the Couch to 5K with my friend, that I would magically love running again.
I have hit a wall, friends. I don't hate running but I am lacking that motivation. I no longer have that wonderful feeling during and after my runs, where I feel invincible. Instead, I feel nothing. I like, "Ok. I did it. Now what?" I don't know how to get over this hump. Well, I do but it's so hard. I know that I just have to keep working out and the feelings will come back but the amount of time until those feelings come back varies. The last time this happened it took about two months of hating it. And I know...it shouldn't matter because I should want those feelings back but it really SUCKS in the meantime. In the meantime, I spend all that time hating my body, hating exercising, and hating foods. All which are unhealthy habits. I just feel stuck between a rock and a hard place. I just don't know why I do these things to myself.
I need to get out of this funk.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
I'm A Cheater!
Sometimes I cheat...never on my husband but always on my healthy eating adventures!
Everybody preaches that healthy living is a lifestyle change not a diet or a quick fix. I get that. I really do, but they make it sound like I have to be healthy all the time and devote my life to only eating healthy and exercising all the time. I'm sorry but that is just not me! Never has. Never will. Hence the title Finding the Balance. I try to find a balance between what I should eat and what I want to eat, while exercising regularly.
So, I have been following (for the most part) a 1400 calorie eating plan for the past week and doing Couch to 5K three times a week. I weighed myself Friday and I'm already down 4 lbs. and that's even having a Taco Bell dinner Thursday night (I cheated). I've also quit drinking, where I have been very good. In the past five days, I've only had a half shot of RumChata in a milkshake and a 100 calorie margarita with a friend. I think that is where most of my weight loss comes from.
Now for my big confession...last night I went to M's for a BBQ and decided to cut loose. I went a little crazy on Sassy Salsa and chips, and sugar cookies. I did eat healthy the first half of the day, so there is the balance. I didn't feel guilty for these choices. I had been good all week, I had lost 4lbs., and I was only eating bad instead of drinking bad too. I need to do this sometimes! I makes me feel like I can still have a life! As long as it's only once in a while...
It was delicious and totally worth it.
Everybody preaches that healthy living is a lifestyle change not a diet or a quick fix. I get that. I really do, but they make it sound like I have to be healthy all the time and devote my life to only eating healthy and exercising all the time. I'm sorry but that is just not me! Never has. Never will. Hence the title Finding the Balance. I try to find a balance between what I should eat and what I want to eat, while exercising regularly.
So, I have been following (for the most part) a 1400 calorie eating plan for the past week and doing Couch to 5K three times a week. I weighed myself Friday and I'm already down 4 lbs. and that's even having a Taco Bell dinner Thursday night (I cheated). I've also quit drinking, where I have been very good. In the past five days, I've only had a half shot of RumChata in a milkshake and a 100 calorie margarita with a friend. I think that is where most of my weight loss comes from.
Now for my big confession...last night I went to M's for a BBQ and decided to cut loose. I went a little crazy on Sassy Salsa and chips, and sugar cookies. I did eat healthy the first half of the day, so there is the balance. I didn't feel guilty for these choices. I had been good all week, I had lost 4lbs., and I was only eating bad instead of drinking bad too. I need to do this sometimes! I makes me feel like I can still have a life! As long as it's only once in a while...
It was delicious and totally worth it.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Pizza Crust
I posted a picture on my Facebook the other night of some healthified pizza my husband and I made for dinner.
It's my favorite crust and some of my favorite toppings! We had cream cheese chicken with jalapenos and BBQ chicken with blue cheese. Well, I got a lot of requests for the recipe and I thought this would be the perfect place to share it. It is from one of my favorite cookbooks, Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook. It has a lot of healthy versions of basics, like pizza crust.
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
serves 12
3/4 cups warm water
1/2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. olive oil
2 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1. Combine the water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Set aside until foamy.
2. Stir in the oil, flour, and salt until the dough gathers around the spoon.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
4. Spray large bowl with nonstick spray; place dough in bowl, turning to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 450°
5. Punch down dough, then cut in half. Roll out half of the dough and top with favorite toppings. Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
6. Unused dough can be refrigerated up to 1 day or frozen in floured zip-close plastic freezer bag up to 6 months.
Nutrition:
Per Serving (1/12 of dough): 91 Calories, 1 gram Total Fat, 19 grams Total Carbs, 3 grams Protein
NO DRINKING!
I'm not ashamed to say it but my husband and I like to drink. It's not like it's a problem, except for when it comes to our waistlines.
After a long day of work or school, what is a glass (or two) of wine? Or during a crisp autumn evening, enjoying a bottle (or three) of pumpkin beer? I'm sure we all do it! Sometimes, though, we do it more than we should and make up plenty of reasons why it's ok...see above.
I explained in a previous post, I have been stressed out lately and I didn't only turn to food but also drinking (again not to a which it was a problem). So, my husband (whom also partook in the drinking and eating) and I decided to go four weeks without alcohol! This means no more wine, margaritas, mojitos, or pumpkin beer. Mind you, pumpkin beer is my favorite beer and it's seasonal...this season. Luckily, I'll have October to drink it. In moderation, of course.
Ok, so, I'm going to post some pictures. No judgements, please. We decided that by posting our before pictures, it will hold us accountable. We will then post our after pictures in four weeks. Hopefully we can all see a difference!
Monday, September 2, 2013
For the love of food...
I am very proud of myself for working out three days this past week with my friend, M. Although, my diet was not so much to be proud of...
I love to exercise! Don't get me wrong, it does suck sometimes but I can always talk myself into it and I always feel better afterwards. The concept of figuring out a workout or making a distance goal and then completing it, gives me an indescribable high. But food is my total weakness!
The idea of a freshly delivered pizza with breadsticks (of course!) or a big juicy cheeseburger with truffle fries, makes me happy! Not just hungry happy but warm and fuzzy inside happy! And, yes, I know there are healthier options for these things or "healthified" options but I like other people making things for me sometimes. After a long day of dealing with other people's children, the last thing I want to do is cook and care for myself. So, typically, my husband and I will just "grab something" or make a usual meal, which is not usually healthy.
This is something I really need to work on. I just need to figure out an eating plan, which I've done before, and do it. The hardest part is getting my husband on board. We have opposite body issues. I want to lose weight and he wants to gain weight. He's the kind of guy that can eat pretty much anything he wants and not really gain any weight. I, on the other hand, eat a piece of pizza and I will gain 5lbs. Yes, I may be exaggerating but that's how it feels. Ugh! Life is not fair.
Well, I'm going to try really hard this week to maintain a 1400 calorie diet. I'm going to try a meal plan from EatingWell. They have a variety of meal plans ranging from 1200-1800 calories. I will report throughout the week to let you all know how it's going! It won't be easy but if it was everyone would look how they want, I suppose.
I love to exercise! Don't get me wrong, it does suck sometimes but I can always talk myself into it and I always feel better afterwards. The concept of figuring out a workout or making a distance goal and then completing it, gives me an indescribable high. But food is my total weakness!
The idea of a freshly delivered pizza with breadsticks (of course!) or a big juicy cheeseburger with truffle fries, makes me happy! Not just hungry happy but warm and fuzzy inside happy! And, yes, I know there are healthier options for these things or "healthified" options but I like other people making things for me sometimes. After a long day of dealing with other people's children, the last thing I want to do is cook and care for myself. So, typically, my husband and I will just "grab something" or make a usual meal, which is not usually healthy.
This is something I really need to work on. I just need to figure out an eating plan, which I've done before, and do it. The hardest part is getting my husband on board. We have opposite body issues. I want to lose weight and he wants to gain weight. He's the kind of guy that can eat pretty much anything he wants and not really gain any weight. I, on the other hand, eat a piece of pizza and I will gain 5lbs. Yes, I may be exaggerating but that's how it feels. Ugh! Life is not fair.
Well, I'm going to try really hard this week to maintain a 1400 calorie diet. I'm going to try a meal plan from EatingWell. They have a variety of meal plans ranging from 1200-1800 calories. I will report throughout the week to let you all know how it's going! It won't be easy but if it was everyone would look how they want, I suppose.
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