MiddleAgeShed

Another Week, another 1lb!

We tried to record a podcast this weekend, unfortunately after about 6-7 tries with Heather at the hairdressers ahead of her family wedding....we gave up.

However, it is excellent news on the weight front as I lost another 1lb which I am really glad about. I am now 168.5lbs...just another 14.5lbs to go :)

I believe I have got passed that lack of motivation and now regained that focus. That is not to say that I am not giving myself a little treat now and again....yesterday I met up with a friend and had a gorgeous apple crumble with toffee sauce..mmmm lovely. However, today I did 60 minutes in the gym as a way of working off those extra calories.

I am hoping that in the next 2 weeks I break the 12 stone (168lbs) barrier...fingers crossed.

My 2008 goals and weigh in

7/01/07
Weight:    11 stone 10 lbs    (Target 9 stone 10 lbs)
6/01/08
Weight:    11 stone 3.8lbs
Body Fat Percentage:    38.1%     (Healthy range 23% - 33%)   
Body Fat Percentage:    36.4%     (Healthy range 23% - 33%)   
Body Water Percentage:    43.6%   (Healthy range 45 - 60%)
Body Water Percentage:    44.0%   (Healthy range 45 - 60%)

Metabolic Age:     50     (my age 42)

Metabolic Age:     50     (my age 43)

So here is my MiddleAgeShed  SMART - Specific Measureable Acheivable Realistic Target

I have changed it from last year...
Here was last years goal

The Ultimate Goal
Weigh between 9 stone 6 and 9 stone 13 forever.

This year?
I will get to new ground 10 stone 4 and review.

Target One
Lose 4lbs in 2 weeks

Target Two
Lose 1 pound on average per week until I get to 10 stone 4 - then review

How am I going to acheive this?

1. Increase my exercise level

Per week
Commit to 20 mins of dog walking 5 days a week (or equivalent) after work and before tea time
Four cycle rides - 30-40minutes
2 swims or gyms per week

2.  Monitor progress with a Tanita Fat Monitor Scales etc and measure regularly.

3. Commit to a weekly podcast with Anna where I share my weight, body fat etc and keep up to date with this blog until 1st June 08

4. Eat healthily and cut out junk,  using a small plate throughout the week.

If you would like to join in with MiddleAgeShed Anna and I welcome you on board the middleageshed.

There are several rules:

NO MOANING
NO EXCUSES
as directed of course by General Farmery herself.

We're on our way, for 2008!

By the way I've listened to the Paul McKenna Podcast and the CD. Has anyone been to his seminar - I was thinking of going in February 2008?

Weighing In

As you can tell from Heather's previous post, my little diet buddy is racing around the country which means that we haven't managed to hook up this week to do our podcast weigh in.
I think our little diet buddy needs our support at the moment - Heather we are with you and will get you through this diet slump! It is no surprise that you are struggling to get back on track,  because your routine is all over the pace at the moment.
With any journey you often come across the occasional roadblock, it doesn't mean you will not get to your planned destination...it just means you have to find a way round the block and it might take a little longer...but you can still get there.

I thought I would share my weigh in with you all. As you all know, travelling caused me to put some weight on but this last week I have managed to lose 2lbs which I feel really proud of. I now weigh in at 11st 9lbs, which is means I still have 5 lbs to get back to my old weight but at least I am going in the right direction. The gym is really helping although my old body is struggling with the exercise - each night I have to ice/ heat my knee but if I can keep going hopefully it will help get these holiday pounds off.

So all we now need to do is get Heather back on track...so after me 1-2-3 "COME ON HEV, WE KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!"

Lawn Weighs In

Starting weight: 317 (22 stone 9)
Last week: 298.5 (21 stone 4.5)
This week: 297 (21 stone 3)
Loss: -1.5
Total loss: 20! (1 stone 6)

I didn't get to walk at all this past week, and I think it shows. I need more movement in my life. The weather in Iowa sucks, frankly. When it's not storming, it's way too hot for September. I had that one perfect week of gorgeous walking weather, so I'm hoping for more before Mother Nature decides it's time to snow.

Diet-wise, I did pretty durned good.

I'm happy with this loss because it puts me at an even 20 pound loss! I can't believe it!

I did go out last weekend and bought more clothes for work and they were STILL a size smaller than usual. And everything's looser! It's amazing. I'm sure I'd be more prophetic about it all if it weren't so early in the morning...

Friday weigh-in

Starting weight: 317 (22 stone 9)
Last week: 301 (21 stone 7)
This week: 298.5 (21 stone 4.5)
Loss: -2.5
Total loss: 18.5!

I feel like I've got myself back under control, so get ready for more loss next week! I think I would have lost more this week had I not been such a slacker the past two weeks. My body has always been a bit behind in what I'm currently doing eating and exercise-wise, so I think I'll really start to see movement next week.

I've only had soda once since I started losing weight, and I didn't have that much of it. I've been drinking a lot of water and iced tea and I've found that I can now drink coffee in the morning again without having heartburn for the rest of the day. I've not had to eat a single Tums in just over a week now, and life is really evening out. I used to have really bad acid reflux and heartburn, which I attributed to me losing my gallbladder earlier this year. While I'm sure that had a lot to do with it, I think the entire situation was worsened by my weight and my stress levels. I now have a new job and it is SO much better.

Before I started this job, I had to run out and get some business casual clothes, which I was dreading. But when I tried on dress pants (which I especially hate wearing because they always look hideous on me), I found that I'm wearing a size smaller! I was quite pleased by this fact.

I got outside and walked twice this week, both at pretty fast paces. I do a lot more walking at work than I thought I would be doing, which is awesome.

All in all, I'm happy with my loss this week. And next week will just be better!

Lawn Mowed Again

Starting weight: 317 (22 stone 9)
Last week: 302 (21 stone 8)
This week: 301 (21 stone 7)
Loss: -1
Total loss: 16!

I'm *very* surprised that I lost, but I'm very happy that I did. My diet was not the main focus of my life this week, what with the quitting of one job and starting of another. Not to mention the extra long weekend. This just shows how determined my body is to shed this weight!

The weather is finally cooling off, so I will be able to get some good walks in (probably) this next week. I'm looking forward to that.

Sorry this is short...I'm just running late this morning but wanted to get this in!

Lawn Weighing In

Start weight: 317 (22 stone 9)
Last week: 303 (21 stone 9)
This week: 302 (21 stone 8)
Loss: -1
Total Loss: -15

I'll take it! Any loss is a good loss, right? And since the past few weeks have been more than my goal of 2 pounds less, I'm quite happy to lose one pound.

Of course, I lost only this pound because I could have made better food choices, which I will do in the coming week. Most of the week has been very stressful at work and I'm in the process of interviewing at another company. And I haven't honestly been as focused on my dieting needs as I should be.

However, yesterday my boss was waving a huge box of fresh Krispy Kreme donuts in my face and told me to quit being a baby and just eat one. But I didn't! At the end of the day when the box was empty, I told him that it had been accomplished with ZERO help from me! He called me a name and my co-worker (the uber-dieter who shoves food in her face constantly), who cut up the donuts into little bites but STILL ate three, said, "Aww [expletive deleted] you." I felt very redeemed. And still like quitting.

Oh, and I have upped my intake of water. That's all I drink at work these days because it's free and ice-cold and filtered. My way of sticking it to the man is to drink all their filtered water. I guess you have to take your victories where you can, eh?

Mowing Lawn

Starting weight: 317 (22 stone 9)
Last week: 306 (21 stone 12)
This week: 303 (21 stone 9)
Loss: -3
Total weight loss: -14!

I'm quite giddy about this. There were several times I should have made better food choices, but there were several times that I did. I resisted pizza twice and turned down a large regular Coke!

We went grocery shopping last night, which was most of the problem with the not-so-good food choices I was making. We were out of food! But now we're stocked and I feel heaps better. I have plans now for meals during the day.

I bought a few boxes of Slim Fast bars to use as breakfast at work (better than the calorific granola bars I was eating before), and I stocked up on frozen meals for lunches. I got just enough fresh fruit to get me through to next paycheck (so it doesn't spoil) and got lots of frozen veg.

I'm really excited, and it's almost silly. But who cares! I've lost 14 pounds! A whole stone gone!

Weigh in

Well feeling great this week as I am now at a total weight loss of 61lbs - ooh sounds a lot doesn't it. I am now at 160lbs and feeling that I need to steady the weight loss BUT still got a couple of pounds to go to feel really comfortable. This blinking belly is a stubborn mule and is not giving in without a fight!

I think my new target should be 156lbs - which should then see me happily into my new wardrobe without having to breath in a little whilst zipping them up.

Wednesday this week sees Heather weighing in on her BIRTHDAY (Yes she will be 120 years old on Wednesday...doesn't look a day over 80 though) Will she make her very public target of 144lbs, well I have arranged to speak to her to hear for ourselves her progress to date....

Celebration!!! TARGET REACHED!!!

No, not me - I have not lost 14 pounds in a week - ITS ANNA!!! She has now lost over 4 stone and has made it!! I'll leave her to share all the gory details but its a mega congratulations from Blakemere.

In the meantime here is this weeks Heather Weigh in:

My stats this week:
23/6/07
Today's Weight:    10 stone 9.4 lbs (149.4lbs)    (Target 9 stone 10 lbs - 136lbs)
Body Fat Percentage:    34.1%     (Healthy range 23% - 33%)   
Body Water Percentage:    46.1%   (Healthy range 45 - 60%)
Metabolic Age:    46     (my age 42)

Weight Loss this week 1.6lbs and so Total Weight Loss 14.4lbs.

Compare this to my original stats:

7/01/07

Weight:    11 stone 10 lbs    (Target 9 stone 10 lbs)
Body Fat Percentage:    38.1%     (Healthy range 23% - 33%)   
Body Water Percentage:    43.6%   (Healthy range 45 - 60%)
Metabolic Age:     50     (my age 42)

The great thing for me this week is that I now have less than a stone to go and in fact I have lost more than a stone so far! 5.4lbs to go to reach the mini target of 144lbs by the 25th July 2007.