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Sunday, May 20, 2012

A DIFFERENT MIND SET

I was reading some of my olds posts and realized that I am in desperate need of having a different mind set.  Mindset: A set of beliefs or a way of thinking that determines one's behavior, outlook and mental attitude.  For those of you who have been reading my blog, you know that the last 5 weeks have been filled with obstacles as far as dieting & exercise goes.  Let's review them.
1. A 10 day vacation
2. Easter
3. My Birthday
4. My nephew passed away
5. Two Birthday Parties
6. Two baby showers
7. Sick
8. Mother's Day (2 different celebrations)
9. My son's birthday
10. My son came home for a week long visit.

I really need to work at having a different mindset when it comes to celebrations and or stressful situations.  I used each and everyone of those events as an excuse to eat what I wanted and not to exercise.  My entire life is going to be filled with all kinds of events.  Now the question is, "How do I do this"?  Do any of you have some suggestions that really helps you?  I know planning is the key to success, but planning and following through are two different things.  I will be going for my first camping trip this next weekend and I'm bound and determine to eat healthy and exercise.

After I went for my 5 1/2 mile walk today, I decide to add up all the miles I've walk since February 18th.
Let me hear the drum roll:  222 miles.

Todays Recipe: Oven Baked Chimichanga I love mexican food, but eat it often because it's so high in fat & calories.   This one is much healthier and tastes wonderful.  It is 376 calories, which really is good for Mexican Food.


Stats: 190 pounds (50.2 pounds lost)
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       240.2 pounds

Saturday, May 19, 2012

BIKE DAY

Today is the day that I'm back to logging everything I eat & drink.  I will also log my exercise.  I am starting the day off with a 12 mile bike ride at Stoney Creek Metro Park.  I bought a yearly pass so that I can enjoy the many actives they have.  I love the idea that I can do so many different things and not use boredom as an excuse.  Maybe after Memorial Day I'll even rent one of their kayaks and go kayaking.  I am going to try to go at least once a week.  I also want to try to go at least one week without any kind of sugar.   I am bound and determine to going to break cheating cycle I've been in as of today!

Update: After riding my bike 4 miles around the 6 mile bike path, my bike broke down.   That really stinks!   I'm really hoping it is an easy fix.  I did not let this stop me from my plans of exercising today.   I got the bike back to the beast (Explorer) and then my daughter and I walked the 6 miles around the park.  So riding the bike 4 miles, pushing the bike 1 mile (my daughter picked me & the bike up so I didn't have to push it the rest of the way) & 6 miles of walking makes for a pretty good workout.


Todays recipe: "Turkey Joes"  not only did I think these tasted great, but they are very filling.  294 Calories


Stats: 192 pounds (48.2 pounds lost)
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