yesterday's doctor's visit was a bit of a disappointment but also a dose of reality. I haven't been doing what I need to do to loose weight but I have been maintaining what I have lost. So, my doctor issued a challenge to me...loose what I can in one month.
So.....here's my challenge to myself. No bread, no sweets and no pop. Bread means bread, cake, pasta (unless its wheat) flour tortillas, etc. Going to be tough because I love bread, especially that multi-grain stuff that is on top of our fridge right now. yeah, going cold turkey may be rough but I can't see another way for me to do it. No sweets because I get these cravings and I tend to give in. No pop because those are just empty calories.
Another change is my exercise routine and that started this morning. I am actually starting to take advantage of the club house. We have two treadmills, two bikes, a mean elliptical and weights. Now that I have tried it out, I feel silly for not using it before now. This morning I did 10 minutes on the treadmill and 5 minutes of weights. I tried the elliptical and I called it mean for a reason. Its tall, and I couldn't figure out if it was on an incline or not but I couldn't even manage 5 minutes on it before my legs were screaming at me.
So, this isn't a new beginning. Its a restart, and a new challenge. I figure if I don't challenge myself then I am not going to see the results that I am hoping for. I am still on the phentermine, but in addition to cutting out all of that stuff I am going to reduce my calorie intake.
I am also hoping that Jon will get some results out of my challenge too. my goal is for he and I to go to the club house workout room together in the evenings before I make dinner. I will let you know how that goes.
Hey Alise! The first time that I got on an elliptical in high school, I felt the same way. I'm not even sure that I lasted 5 minutes! :P It gets easier, I promise. I found that if I could push past that moment early-in where I felt like I couldn't go any longer, I could last quite awhile. Do you have a TV in your clubhouse? I eventually worked up to staying on the elliptical for an hour-long show (same show every day). I do much better if I'm not thinking about how tired I am! :)
ReplyDeleteWe have a TV, I have been listening to my iPhone music but I will try the TV tomorrow. Thanks for the encouragement!
ReplyDeleteI completely understand, too- I think it's partly because ellipticals are made for short people, and the family trait is to naturally shuffle instead of picking up the knees. At least, that's my issue. :) I'm so there on reduced calories. You've inspired me, though, to see if I can cut out some carbs. I'm prayin for ya! Love you, cuz.
ReplyDeleteLove you too Amanda! I congratulate you on your own success. Oh those Teghtmeyer traits. I tend to shuffle too! I haven't gotten on the Elliptical again, but I tried the bike and I liked it.
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