MERCYME's CalorieKing Blog
TGIF
Friday, August 17th 2007
Happy Friday :-)Today is "check in" day, and I'm doing GREAT.
1. I'm 5 lbs. down total
2. 2.25" smaller in my chest; 1.5" smaller in my waist; 1" smaller in my hips and .5" smaller in my thighs
3. 65 days SMOKE-FREE!!
This week I saw my non-smoking buddies, and they're also doing well. The next quit smoking group starts September 11th, and I'm going to volunteer to help. I hope that I can be an inspiration for others on this very difficult journ...
Feeling Good
Thursday, August 16th 2007
Happy Thursday!I had my M.A.P. test....a test that measures your body's efficiency at burning fat (versus glucose, protein) at different target heart rate zones. The test helps you to determine where you should be working to maximize your fat burning potential. The good news is that I have been working out at a good rate for fat burning. But I did learn a new few tricks, such as how to incorporate strength training while on the treadmill (which happens to be my favorite aerobic exercise at...
Sabotage
Sunday, August 12th 2007
Today I ask the question: Am I sabotaging my very own efforts of losing weight? I don't think so, at least not entirely. I do give in to the occasional fatty meal (perhaps a bit more often than I should), but I jumping right back on the right track the very next day. I think when it comes to food, I've always wanted to think that I am in control. But, I wonder about that. I'm hoping that I will be in more control of my food as I progress through this program. I think I'm doing okay, but I fear t...M.A.P. Test
Thursday, August 9th 2007
On Tuesday my husband and I consulted with a personal trainer at our health club. I was concerned, because even after 7 weeks of "religious" exercise and decent eating that I'm not really losing any significant weight. I am seeing some inches come off, but really no change. So, what's up, right?Well, after some preliminary testing, and probing, he determined that I'm probably working out too "hard" and instead of fat burning, and I'm burning sugar and muscle.....how ver...
Great American Pig Out
Wednesday, August 1st 2007
Sigh.......it's a good thing that I go to Six Flags Great America just once a year, cuz yesterday I went about 900 calories over my daily limit. I suppose the up side is that my stomach hurt by the end of the day and I felt very yuckie. A good reminder that my body is starting to recognize highly fatty foods as "poison". It's just not used to having pizza, ice cream, etc. For this, I'm grateful.Okay, so today I'm getting back on track. I won't deprive myself food because of yest...
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