I've been struggling with this blog. Not because I'm struggling with my weight; that's just fine. I'm struggling with what to post because I had some crazy idea in my head that I could only post something if there was a picture to go along with it.
Where did that notion come from? I honestly don't know other than the fact that I, personally, like pictures!
I decided today to give anyone that finds this blog a little more credit. It's possible you might find some inspiration here regardless of an absence of pictures in every post! So here goes...
I hereby resolve to post more often, even if there is no picture!
Update on my weight loss journey: I had some set backs in December. A lot of parties and not a lot of self control. I'm still 2 lbs higher than my best weight so far. I know that I'll get those lbs off and I'll get right back on track to finally hitting my goal. I'm eating a nice, healthy lunch as I type this!
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
My Crazy Blisters! Caution: Gross pics inside. You've been warned
I posted yesterday about my crazy big blisters. I took pictures to send to my mom, who lives in another state. Then I thought, why not post them here? A lot of people love gross pictures!
I have one on EACH foot. Owie!
I'm not even squeezing on this one! I'm just showing my thumb for size comparison!
My mom recommended that I pick up some callus cushions to help ease the strain that's being put on this area of my heel.
I drove to the store and picked up Dr. Scholl's Round Callus Cushions in the largest size I could find! Luckily, I got the cushions just in time! If I'd waited much longer, they would have been too small!
I've only been wearing these for about an hour, but I do think they help soften the pressure on my blisters. The real test will be when I go for my jog in the morning. I'll be sure to give an update!
I have one on EACH foot. Owie!
I'm not even squeezing on this one! I'm just showing my thumb for size comparison!
My mom recommended that I pick up some callus cushions to help ease the strain that's being put on this area of my heel.
I drove to the store and picked up Dr. Scholl's Round Callus Cushions in the largest size I could find! Luckily, I got the cushions just in time! If I'd waited much longer, they would have been too small!
I've only been wearing these for about an hour, but I do think they help soften the pressure on my blisters. The real test will be when I go for my jog in the morning. I'll be sure to give an update!
Monday, November 11, 2013
Blisters! AAAH!!!!
I have a giant blister on each my my heels! They are each the size of a small grape. Seriously. I thought about taking pictures for you, but didn't want anyone to lose their breakfast over it.
I took Sunday off jogging to give them a day's break. Didn't work. :\ My walk this morning was extremely painful! I don't think it's my new shoes because they really are very comfortable!
But what a bad way to start the day!
I took Sunday off jogging to give them a day's break. Didn't work. :\ My walk this morning was extremely painful! I don't think it's my new shoes because they really are very comfortable!
But what a bad way to start the day!
Friday, November 1, 2013
Dr. Scholl's Active Series Review
I received these Dr. Scholl's Active Series Insoles complimentary from Influenster.com for my opinion and review.
I really, really wanted to like these. I've been very consistent this past year about exercising daily. I am up to over 5 miles per day, which I'm rather proud of. My heels had begun to cause me pain so I was hoping these Dr. Scholl's Active Series Insoles would help alleviate that.
You're supposed to completely take out the insoles that come standard with your shoes and replace them with the Dr. Scholl's Active Series Insoles. Unfortunately, I threw my original insoles away.
The first walk I took in these, I thought they were just ok. They definitely didn't make me go "Wow! It's like I'm walking on clouds!"
After weeks of repeated use, my knees, shins, AND feet were all crying out in pain whenever I walked. At first, I just thought I was overdoing it. But then, I switched to some different running shoes. Pain gone. So the only thing I can imagine is that these Dr. Scholl's Active Series Insoles were causing the pain in my legs! I start using them--pain starts. I stop using them--pain stops almost immediately. I've been back in my other running shoes for a week now and my knees, shins, and feet are still doing well.
Therefore, I can not recommend that you buy these insoles. I just recommend a good pair of running shoes!
I really, really wanted to like these. I've been very consistent this past year about exercising daily. I am up to over 5 miles per day, which I'm rather proud of. My heels had begun to cause me pain so I was hoping these Dr. Scholl's Active Series Insoles would help alleviate that.
You're supposed to completely take out the insoles that come standard with your shoes and replace them with the Dr. Scholl's Active Series Insoles. Unfortunately, I threw my original insoles away.
The first walk I took in these, I thought they were just ok. They definitely didn't make me go "Wow! It's like I'm walking on clouds!"
After weeks of repeated use, my knees, shins, AND feet were all crying out in pain whenever I walked. At first, I just thought I was overdoing it. But then, I switched to some different running shoes. Pain gone. So the only thing I can imagine is that these Dr. Scholl's Active Series Insoles were causing the pain in my legs! I start using them--pain starts. I stop using them--pain stops almost immediately. I've been back in my other running shoes for a week now and my knees, shins, and feet are still doing well.
Therefore, I can not recommend that you buy these insoles. I just recommend a good pair of running shoes!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Set my official goal. Eep!
I've been avoiding setting my official Weight Watchers goal because I was afraid I would jix my weight loss! Well, two weeks ago, I decided to finally bite the bullet and just do it. I decided on 144. The top of my weight range is 146, so I figured with my 2 pound wiggle room, I'd always be a healthy weight. I'm currently 10.4 pounds away!
10.4 seems like A LOT.
It also seems like almost nothing after having lost over 85 of them.
So what am I changing to get those last 10 lbs off? Nothing! My routine has worked to get 85 lbs off, why would I change something that's working?
Ok--I'm lying a little. I am starting to lift weights. BUT that has nothing to do with trying to get the last 10 lbs off and everything to do with how I want, nay--NEED to tone my arms.
And now the internet knows about my plan! Here we go!!!!
10.4 seems like A LOT.
It also seems like almost nothing after having lost over 85 of them.
So what am I changing to get those last 10 lbs off? Nothing! My routine has worked to get 85 lbs off, why would I change something that's working?
Ok--I'm lying a little. I am starting to lift weights. BUT that has nothing to do with trying to get the last 10 lbs off and everything to do with how I want, nay--NEED to tone my arms.
And now the internet knows about my plan! Here we go!!!!
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Weight Watchers ActiveLink - My Little Digital Friend Part 1
I'll just say it: I'm madly in love with the ActiveLink. Don't worry; my husband knows about my emotional affair.
As I was writing this, it kept becoming longer and longer and longer. Therefore, I'm going to make this a multi-part post. I don't know how many parts because I'm going to write a post and publish almost right away. I'll stop each post once it starts feeling too long. :) I'll tag all of them with the label of "ActiveLink" so you can find them all easily.
I purchased the ActiveLink the second it was available in my city. November 11, 2012. Yes, I remember the exact date. I pre-ordered and was counting down the minutes until it would arrive. It's been my constant companion ever since. I plan on taking it to a nice dinner on our one-year anniversary. ;)
For those of you that don't know, the ActiveLink is a little device that you clip to your bra, belt, or pocket. It tracks all of your movement throughout the day. Then, you plug it into your USB port on your computer and it converts all your movement into activity points. But...it's so much more than that.
It's inspirational. It's motivation. It's encouraging. Everything you'd want in a friend! Sometimes, if I'm tired and groggy, it even laughs at my jokes.
Before ActiveLink, I was clocking 1-2 ActivityPoints per week. I thought I was hot stuff. My dogs didn't. Fast forward 10 months. I'm earning upwards of 60 AP's per week!!! WHAT?! I know! In less than a year, I went from 2 to 60 AP's a week! That is just how amazing the AL really is.
Here's how it works: Once you purchase and activate the device, you wear it for one week. This is called your assessment period. It is determining your current level of activity. Simply wear the device each day, morning to night, and follow your normal routine. There is no need to reduce or increase your regular activity during the assessment period.
After the assessment period is complete, it assigns a challenge. For me, I wasn't even hitting the minimum required baseline of activity per day. Therefore, my challenge was to earn just 4 AP's by the end of the 12 week period. That means, the first week or two, my goal was to simply reach my baseline! While I wasn't earning AP's those weeks, I was still slowing increasing my activity. My challenge 1 was many months ago, but here is a screen shot of the results:
See that little grey line? See you it jumps weeks 4, 8, and 10? It did that because I was an overachiever. Can't fool this device! It knew I was doing much more than what it originally assigned me, so it readjusted my goal to be higher. This readjustment also works the opposite direction!
Ok--that's going to be it for this post. I'll write more in a day or so. :) Please let me know if you have any specific questions about activity in general or the ActiveLink.
As I was writing this, it kept becoming longer and longer and longer. Therefore, I'm going to make this a multi-part post. I don't know how many parts because I'm going to write a post and publish almost right away. I'll stop each post once it starts feeling too long. :) I'll tag all of them with the label of "ActiveLink" so you can find them all easily.
I purchased the ActiveLink the second it was available in my city. November 11, 2012. Yes, I remember the exact date. I pre-ordered and was counting down the minutes until it would arrive. It's been my constant companion ever since. I plan on taking it to a nice dinner on our one-year anniversary. ;)
For those of you that don't know, the ActiveLink is a little device that you clip to your bra, belt, or pocket. It tracks all of your movement throughout the day. Then, you plug it into your USB port on your computer and it converts all your movement into activity points. But...it's so much more than that.
It's inspirational. It's motivation. It's encouraging. Everything you'd want in a friend! Sometimes, if I'm tired and groggy, it even laughs at my jokes.
Before ActiveLink, I was clocking 1-2 ActivityPoints per week. I thought I was hot stuff. My dogs didn't. Fast forward 10 months. I'm earning upwards of 60 AP's per week!!! WHAT?! I know! In less than a year, I went from 2 to 60 AP's a week! That is just how amazing the AL really is.
Here's how it works: Once you purchase and activate the device, you wear it for one week. This is called your assessment period. It is determining your current level of activity. Simply wear the device each day, morning to night, and follow your normal routine. There is no need to reduce or increase your regular activity during the assessment period.
After the assessment period is complete, it assigns a challenge. For me, I wasn't even hitting the minimum required baseline of activity per day. Therefore, my challenge was to earn just 4 AP's by the end of the 12 week period. That means, the first week or two, my goal was to simply reach my baseline! While I wasn't earning AP's those weeks, I was still slowing increasing my activity. My challenge 1 was many months ago, but here is a screen shot of the results:
Ok--that's going to be it for this post. I'll write more in a day or so. :) Please let me know if you have any specific questions about activity in general or the ActiveLink.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Spinning my wheels
Lately, I feel like I've just been spinning my wheels. I've lost just 2 pounds since the first week of June. I guess my consolation is that this is practice for when I start maintenance!
In order to try and get out of my funk, I decided to officially declare my weight goal at my meeting yesterday. My weight range us 117-146 lbs. I decided to pick 144 as that will keep me in the healthy weight range, even if I gain a pound or two. My "real" goal is 135 but I just really, really want to make lifetime! Free membership, hello! How can I not want that?
My husband is also pretty close to his goal. We both have promised to focus much harder for a few more weeks, get to goal, and then stay at goal!
I want to do a review of the ActiveLink but it's a daunting task. :) I have the post being written by my sub-conscience, so stay tuned!
Here I am enjoying lunch on the water last weekend in the beautiful and wonderful Pacific NW!
Oh, and I have no idea how many PointsPlus I ate at this lunch because I was a bad girl and did not track!
In order to try and get out of my funk, I decided to officially declare my weight goal at my meeting yesterday. My weight range us 117-146 lbs. I decided to pick 144 as that will keep me in the healthy weight range, even if I gain a pound or two. My "real" goal is 135 but I just really, really want to make lifetime! Free membership, hello! How can I not want that?
My husband is also pretty close to his goal. We both have promised to focus much harder for a few more weeks, get to goal, and then stay at goal!
I want to do a review of the ActiveLink but it's a daunting task. :) I have the post being written by my sub-conscience, so stay tuned!
Here I am enjoying lunch on the water last weekend in the beautiful and wonderful Pacific NW!
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