MIDDLEROAD's Jul 2010 CalorieKing Blog
Didnt lose
Tuesday, July 20th 2010
I didn't lose any weight this week. Just stayed the same. I did stick to my calorie count and exercised, but I think that the exercise calories CK has listed are too much. I am deleting those calories this week and will get a heart rate monitor to help me count them in the future. I am not beating myself up about it, but just realizing that it takes time and over the long haul the weight will come off. It is so easy to be anxious and want to see larger drops and fast action, but it just does...Monday, July 19th 2010
It was miserable all weekend with the high temps and humidity. I felt out of sync all weekend. I feel like I didnt get to do anything that I wanted. I didnt get to ride my new bike. I wanted to go swimming yesterday at the gym and didnt, and I didnt get the floors vacuumed. I also thought it would be nice to go to an air-conditioned movie, but I didnt do that either. I did get some things done, though, like planted lettuce for the 5th time, dug up a garlic clove (it was big and nic...Loving Yourself
Sunday, July 18th 2010
Wanting food to satisfy a need for love is much more motivating than wanting to be thin or healthy. So the first step in losing weight for someone with low self esteem is to practice telling oneself that the world is a good place, that you are a good person and that what you do is okay at all times. Be persistent in these thoughts as they will change your life. Once you have increased your self esteem, learn about having power over your thoughts. Wanting food to satisfy a need to be loved is ...Exercise
Tuesday, July 13th 2010
It is important to enjoy the things I do in my life. Having a positive attitude about my day helps to combat stress. Finding exercise that I like to do and liking the exercise that i do make it more pleasant and enjoyable. I enjoyed riding my new bike today and i rode two miles. the new bike is comfortable and fun.Yesterday at the gym, tom and I threw the weight ball around and that was fun and a good workout in addition to the weights and elliptical.
These fun activities will make...