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Sorry for such big blabberfest journaling. It is just for me anyway to work through all of this. I really just recently realized that our journals are public. (as I originally found this via my phone app and did entries with my phone app) Which is fine, but good god, I wouldn't want to read all of my boring blab if I were someone else. So if you are reading and it happens to help anyone else, (even if it is just to help someone fall asleep. LOL), then all the better.
Day 8 -- doing well. These are the changes I've noticed in this short amount of time:
1. EXERCISE & STRENGTH: I am exercising everyday, and as of a few days ago I was able to increase the intensity. I find that if I do the Jillian 30 Day Shred in the morning, I have more energy all day, and even enough left over to do a longer workout after work.
I have also noticed that my stamina is much better. We decided to clear out the basement, and normally I would have been exhausted after an hour, but we went strong for three hours and still had energy afterward.
2. FOOD AND WILLPOWER: For the first few days, I wasn't trying to change too much, I just wanted to observe in detail my consumption. The calorie intake was actually a little lower than I thought it would be (though I would have normally I would have taken in a few hundred more calories. But what I was surprised about was how much FAT I ate.
That helped me quite a bit, and so I started making small changes that cut down the fat by 10 - 20 grams. And in time, I will modify to an even more healthier diet.
The biggest change I've noticed is my willpower. My husband is a terrible influence. He doesn't push it on me, but because his own diet is not so great and he will still eat the things I love, it can be tricky however, I have to give myself some big pats on the back. Yesterday, we went through the McDonalds drive-thru, and I didn't order a thing. I did steal three fries from my DH though. Then today, DH bought a big package of Whoppers. I again, took ONLY three. (what IS it with me and three) ANYWAY, very happy and feel more empowered!
3. HUNGER & CRAVINGS: I've noticed the last few days that I am not craving as many calories. I feel fuller with less. Could be making some better choices as well as stomach getting used to less????
4. LIFE STRESS has been high due to some continuing personal stuff vaguely mentioned in earlier posts, (parents health issues) but each time it starts to get me down I mentally start fighting back refusing to let it take away from my health goals again. Even today, I took care of what would normally be a stressful hour long phone with a healthcare person for my folks, I decided to exercise through it and "walk and talk"
All a good reason to celebrate because each day I succeed, even with small successes, I gain more confidence that I can do it.
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1867 kcal
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Fat: 43.72g | Prot: 91.27g | Carbs: 288.77g.
Breakfast: Apple Juice, Fat Free Strawberry Yogurt. Lunch: Premium Light Tuna in Water (Pouch), Real Mayonnaise, Sourdough Bread. Dinner: Lean Turkey Burger Patties, Green Beans (Canned), Corn On The Cob with Butter. Snacks/Other: Fresh Watermelon, Slow Churned Rich & Creamy Light Rocky Road Ice Cream, HRSHY MD 16C CHOC SYP BP, Bananas, Celery, Creamy Peanut Butter, Cucumber (with Peel), Vinegar (Cider). more...
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3342 kcal
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Exercise:
Standing - 3 hours, Housework - 2 hours, Desk Work - 3 hours, Circuit Training - 20 minutes, Resting - 7 hours and 40 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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