300 ways

Getting back into the swing of this

darcee — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:45:31 +0000

So I took a week off and it turned into a month. Amazing I have gained back any weight, but I do need to “reset” myself.

Today I stepped on the scale at 247, that is one pound up from Friday, but not as bad as it could be. I will start again with my goals today. First today, I need to commit to bloggin each morning and I will start drinking more water again.

Today is a new day. Today is a new day one. My goal is a hair easier this time. ~90lbs in 300 days. By this time next year my goal is to weight 160lbs.

Sunday – Week Four

1wayatatime — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:49:45 +0000

Week 4 – Sunday Report.
This week I continue to work on my goal to lose 100 pounds in 50 weeks. So far I have lost 7 pounds.

My semi-official weigh in - This morning I weighed in at 247 pounds. I am still a size 22, but it is pretty loose.

I am on vacation this week and won’t be posting. Week 5 will start when I get back next Monday.

Way 19 – Day 19

1wayatatime — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:12:28 +0000

One Day – Day Nineteen

This morning I weighed in at 248 pounds. That is a -1 change from yesterday and -6 change overall. The Big Goal is to lose approximately 100 pounds in 50 weeks one way and one day at a time. This is Day 19 . This is the fifth day of Week Four

One Way – Way Nineteen

Make a hiking checklist – Today I am going to make a checklist for hiking.

Hiking is a good thing. My weight loss adventure started with a hike. Our family enjoys getting out and seeing nature. It is good for the kids, good for me and good for my husband. But it is a lot more fun if we go prepared.

Today I am going to take a little time and make a check list of the things we need to bring with us on our hikes.

This is day nineteen, my goal today is to make our family hikes more enjoyable by having a good checklist.

Yesterday -

I did eat after 8 pm. I will track this goal for 5 weeks more

I walked for 30 minutes. Actually I was doing some heavy gardening for almost two hours I will track this goal for 3 weeks and 3 days more

I did eat in front of the computer or TV - I ate my South Beach dessert in front of the computer… it was really yummy though. I really need to stop doing this. A little more fore planning will help here. 3 weeks and 2 days more.

I drank more than my eight 8-ounce glasses of water. I will track this goal for 3 weeks and 1 days more.

I have set a goal - 50 weeks to lose 100 pounds. I am happy with the weight loss so far. One more pound down and yesterday was a really awful day. I was so tempted all day to eat sweet things. I actually asked my daughter to NOT make cookies as I figured my will power wouldn’t hold out. Thank you for reading here and supporting my weight loss efforts.

Way 19 is to Make a check list for hiking. I sit down and write out what we need to bring so that our family hikes can be more fun and less “opps, I forgot sunscreen”.

Way 18 – Day 18

1wayatatime — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:37:37 +0000

One Day – Day Eighteen

This morning I weighed in at 249 pounds. That is a -1 change from yesterday and -5 change overall. The Big Goal is to lose approximately 100 pounds in 50 weeks one way and one day at a time. This is Day 18 . This is the forth day of Week Four

One Way – Way Eighteen

Vitamin time – Today I am going to start being consistent in taking a multi-vitamin.

This is one of those simple things that I keep just not doing. It is especially important while I am dieting to be sure that I am getting enough vitamins and minerals. One little pill a day.

I will take my vitamin with breakfast.

This is day eighteen, my goal today is to take a vitamin every day.

Yesterday -

I did not eat after 8 pm. I will track this goal for 5 weeks and 1 day more

I walked for 30 minutes. Lots of time going up and down the street. I will track this goal for 3 weeks and 4 days more

I did eat in front of the computer or TV - I ate my South Beach dessert in front of the computer… it was really yummy though. I need to stop doing this. 3 weeks and 3 days more.

I drank more than my eight 8-ounce glasses of water. I will track this goal for 3 weeks and 4 days more.

I have set a goal - 50 weeks to lose 100 pounds. One more pound down. We had a good bike ride in last night. Thank you so much for taking the time to read here. I really appreciate the support.

Way 18 is to take a vitamin. I will take one vitamin a day to help ensure that I am getting the proper nutrition.

Way 17 – Day 17

1wayatatime — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:02:00 +0000

One Day – Day seventeen

This morning I weighed in at 250 pounds. That is a -2 change from yesterday and -4 change overall. The Big Goal is to lose approximately 100 pounds in 50 weeks one way and one day at a time. This is Day 17 . This is the third day of Week Four

One Way – Way seventeen

Stay away from the refrigerator – Today I am not going to open the fridge and stare into it wondering what to eat.

Fridge gazing is not a good thing. I go into the kitchen and open the refrigerator and end up grabbing something to eat. Today I will stop doing this.

I have a plan for what snacks are available. I don’t need to stare longingly at the food. It doesn’t do my will-power any good to be put in temptations way. In fact staying out of the kitchen all together when I am not cooking or cleaning is a good plan.

This is day seventeen, my goal today is to Stay away from the fridge.

Yesterday -

I did not eat after 8 pm. I will track this goal for 5 weeks and 2 days more

I didn’t walk for 30 minutes. Yesterday just ended up being insanely busy. I will track this goal for 3 weeks and 5 days more

I did eat in front of the computer or TV - I ate my South Beach dessert in front of the computer… it was really yummy though. 3 weeks and 4 days more.

I drank more than my eight 8-ounce glasses of water. I will track this goal for 3 weeks and 5 days more.

I have set a goal - 50 weeks to lose 100 pounds. Today I was down again. Yes, this is a big goal, but it is possible and even if I don’t quite make it I am still better for the trying. This blog helps me reach my goal by giving me somewhere to report on my successes and trial. Thank you for stopping by and reading.

Way 11 is to stay away from the fridge. I will avoid temptation to snack and help myself stay on the plan.

Back in the saddle again

1wayatatime — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:38:56 +0000

Yes, I did take the Independence Day weekend off and yesterday too.

So in lieu of a Sunday Report here is the Tuesday edition.

Week 3 – Tuesday report.
This week I continued to work on my goal to lose 100 pounds in 50 weeks. So far I have lost 2 pounds.

My semi-official weigh in - This morning I weighed in at 252 pounds. I am still a size 22.

This weekend -

I went hiking and got in two good bike rides.

I didn’t eat in front of the computer or TV - I sort of fudged this a couple times where I was physically in front of the computer, but actually talking to my husband.

I drank more than my eight 8-ounce glasses of water. It was very hot.

I have set a goal - 50 weeks to lose 100 pounds. So far it is slow going, but I can see progress. I don’t want a quick fix I want a permeate fix.

Today starts week four. So far so good.

Way 16 – Day 16

1wayatatime — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:14:08 +0000

One Day – Day sixteen

This morning I weighed in at 253 pounds. That is a +1 change from yesterday and -1 change overall. The Big Goal is to lose approximately 100 pounds in 50 weeks one way and one day at a time. This is Day 16 . This is the fifth day of Week Three

One Way – Way sixteen

Reducing stress – Today I am making a list of the things that are stressing me so I can work on limiting them or eliminating them.

Stress is a bad thing. When I am under a lot of stress I actually lose weight. I stop eating almost all together. But the general, mild, day to day stress is something that I think leads me to overeat. If I am feeling bored or a little anxious I eat without thinking. I need to limit my stress.

One thing that I don’t do often enough is just to sit down and take stock of what I need to do, what my obligations are, what is causing me stress. My goal today is to spend a few minuets thinking about the stress points in my life so that I can work on getting those things under control.

This is day sixteen, my goal today is to Identify areas of stress.

Yesterday -

I did not eat after 8 pm. I will track this goal for 5 weeks and 5 days more

I walked for 30 minutes. We got a good walk in yesterday before joining friends for lunch. I will track this goal for 4 weeks and 2 days more

I didn’t eat in front of the computer or TV - I will track this goal for 4 weeks and 1 days more.

I drank more than my eight 8-ounce glasses of water. I will track this goal for 4 weeks more.

I have set a goal - 50 weeks to lose 100 pounds. Today was up a little, but it has been so hot I have been drinking a lot more water. Still down overall and that is super. Thank you for stopping by and supporting me. This blog is helping me stay on track.

Way 16 is to think about stress. I will take some time today to identify my stress points and list them out.

Way 15 – Day 15

1wayatatime — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:45:08 +0000

One Day – Day Fifteen

This morning I weighed in at 252 pounds. That is a -2 change from yesterday and -2 change overall. The Big Goal is to lose approximately 100 pounds in 50 weeks one way and one day at a time. This is Day 15 . This is the fourth day of Week Three

One Way – Way Fifteen

Mastication is a good thing – Today I am making the resolution chew more and eat more slowly

No, I don’t mean I will chew my food to death, but to slow down while eating. I want to enjoy every bite.

One of those big things is to enjoy food more by eating less, eating better and taking the time to enjoy my meals.

The plan is to chew more. Take the time to experience the delight of food, not just wolf down a bunch of calories that I am hardly even tasting.

This is day fifteen, my goal today is to chew more.

Yesterday -

I did not eat after 8 pm. I will track this goal for 5 weeks and 6 days more

I walked for 30 minutes. All over Cosco. I will track this goal for 4 weeks and 3 days more

I didn’t eat in front of the computer or TV - I will track this goal for 4 weeks and 2 days more.

I drank more than my eight 8-ounce glasses of water. I will track this goal for 4 weeks and 1 day more.

I have set a goal - 50 weeks to lose 100 pounds. Today the scale was a little lower. Yeah me. I won’t freak out if it is up a little more tomorrow. This has been a hot day and I have drank a good deal of water tonight. Thank you for stopping by and reading and supporting my efforts. I means so much to know that you are out there.

Way 15 is to chew more. I will take more time enjoying my food.

Way 14 – Day 14

1wayatatime — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:36:50 +0000

One Day – Day Fourteen

This morning I weighed in at 254 pounds. That is a 0 change from yesterday and 0 change overall. The Big Goal is to lose approximately 100 pounds in 50 weeks one way and one day at a time. This is Day 14 . This is the third day of Week Three

One Way – Way Fourteen

No eating after 8pm – Today I am making the resolution to not eat after 8pm.

One of my long standing problems has been my tendency to want to snack late in the evening. I will do well on my calorie intact all day and then blow it with a 300 calorie snack before bed. I need to stop this.

If I want to get my weight and health under control I have to stop eating when I am not hungry. I am Not Hungry that late in the evening I am just bored and looking for something to nibble on.

From now on I will not eat after 8pm.

This is day fourteen, my goal today is to stop eating after 8pm. I will track this goal for six weeks.

Yesterday -

I set my pillar goals. I want to eat a healthy diet, I want to get more exercise, I want to reduce my stress levels and I want to sleep a healthy amount.

I didn’t walk for 30 minutes. We were planning on going for a bike ride after dinner, but then ran out of time. 4 weeks and 4 days more

I didn’t eat in front of the computer or TV - I will track this goal for 4 weeks and 3 days more.

I drank more than my eight 8-ounce glasses of water. I will track this goal for 4 weeks and 2 days more.

I have set a goal - 50 weeks to lose 100 pounds. No, I am not really discouraged about having the same weight. But thank you for thinking of me. I am in this for the long term. I will keep posting and I hope that you will keep reading.

Way 14 is to stop the night time snacking: I will not snack after 8pm anymore I will track this goal for 6 weeks.

Way 13 – Day 13

1wayatatime — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:30:30 +0000

One Day – Day Thirteen

One Way – Way Thirteen

Pillar Goals – Today I will take some time to think about pillar goals. I will set an Action Goal for each pillar.

The big goal is to lose 100 pounds. This is a great thing as far as it goes. It is a solid smart goal, but it is also long term. It is life changing because underneath that goal is the goal to live a life that allows me to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Healthy habits support a healthy weight.

What are the habits I need to create to be healthy and lose weight? What do I need to be looking at to reach my goal? Today I will spend some time thinking on this and discover what pillars goals will support my Big Goal.

I know that eating healthy is one pillar and activity is another. I know that stress and lack of sleep are bad. Today I will set three to five pillar goals to help support my Big Goal.

This is day thirteen, my goal today is to set pillar goals.

Yesterday -

I didn’t walk for 30 minutes. I probably walked that much at the store but I am not sure. 4 weeks and 5 days more

I didn’t eat in front of the computer or TV - I will track this goal for 4 weeks and 4 days more.

I drank more than my eight 8-ounce glasses of water. I will track this goal for 4 weeks and 3 days more.

I have set a goal - 50 weeks to lose 100 pounds. Thank you for stopping by and reading here. Being able to share this process helps me stay focused everyday and keep working toward my goal. Thank you for your comments and support.

Way 13 is to set pillar goals: I will take some time today to think of short term goals which support my long term goal.