NIKKI8's CalorieKing blog
Wednesday, Mar 12 2008 - Great Workouts!
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It's a beautiful day here. In the 70's and my house smells like spring. 
I 
that. Hard to believe we had 8 inches of snow on the ground last week! But it won't last long. They say it will get colder again soon. 
I think I'm just so done with winter. Especially with this early daylight savings time.
I haven't been able to blog because my husband has been on the computer the last few nights. And I haven't had a chance to do more than jump on read other people's blogs lately.
So just a quick update right now, as my boys are sleeping and I need to jump in the shower.
(I'm amazed that Collin went to sleep today, but he was so crabby that I'm glad I had him lay down.)
Exercise Report
I thought I'd start with exercise as I've had some great workouts the past few days. Yesterday I got up early with my husband. Actually, he woke me up at 5 am.
Hee, Hee. I jumped on the elliptical for 20 mins and then did a 10 min yoga video.
Then last night I went running with my friend. We set a goal to run for 30 mins instead of setting a milage goal. I knew I could do it, but it seemed overwhelmin in the beginning. I'm so used to focusing on distance. But it was a great run. We covered almost 3 miles, not quite. We usually do a 10 min mile so we must have slowed down when we got tired.
I felt so good after running. My legs felt so energized, I don't know how to describe the great feeling. I guess if you run, you know what i'm talking about.
Then this morning I did a spin class for 45 mins. I usually don't go to the gym on Wed. since I like to stay home with Carter, but I can't do spin on Fridays because of my boot camp class so I did it today. And really I still had plenty of time with Carter. Really I cleaned while he played in whatever room I was in anyway.
I feel so good about my workouts. So proud of myself. It is helping me see that I need to fuel my body better to allow this great exercise to benefit my body in the best way.
Food Report
Which leads me to food. I am slowly making improvements, but it's not been stellar. I have not been getting on PNP, but I still get the newsletter/blog. And Corinne has really been preaching about the BLTs. It has been inspiring and I really want to get those under control. And I want to cut out soda. But I don't want to jump in and attempt too much at once, burn myself out and crash.
I am still focusing on no chips, dry cereal or pretzels. And limiting my icecream to one serving a day. But I am slowly incorporating the BLT/soda goal. Not beating myself up if I don't do it perfectly, but trying to do less than before.
I'd like some input from you guys. My friend and running parter thinks it's not healthy (emotinally) for me to completely eliminate a food from my diet--meaning chips. She thinks everything should be able to be eaten in moderation and she's concerned that I'm setting myself up for problems by doing this.
Now many of you read my blog often and know how I've struggled and have seen my ups and downs. What do you think? I just feel that I have no control over certain food and I just can't trust myself around them. She thinks I need to figure out why and deal with it that way. She has a point but for the moment I just want to stay away from those foods. I will discuss this with the counselor at my next appt, but I'd like input from other people here.
Thanks.
I that. Hard to believe we had 8 inches of snow on the ground last week! But it won't last long. They say it will get colder again soon. I think I'm just so done with winter. Especially with this early daylight savings time.I haven't been able to blog because my husband has been on the computer the last few nights. And I haven't had a chance to do more than jump on read other people's blogs lately.
So just a quick update right now, as my boys are sleeping and I need to jump in the shower.
(I'm amazed that Collin went to sleep today, but he was so crabby that I'm glad I had him lay down.)Exercise Report
I thought I'd start with exercise as I've had some great workouts the past few days. Yesterday I got up early with my husband. Actually, he woke me up at 5 am.
Hee, Hee. I jumped on the elliptical for 20 mins and then did a 10 min yoga video. Then last night I went running with my friend. We set a goal to run for 30 mins instead of setting a milage goal. I knew I could do it, but it seemed overwhelmin in the beginning. I'm so used to focusing on distance. But it was a great run. We covered almost 3 miles, not quite. We usually do a 10 min mile so we must have slowed down when we got tired.
I felt so good after running. My legs felt so energized, I don't know how to describe the great feeling. I guess if you run, you know what i'm talking about.
Then this morning I did a spin class for 45 mins. I usually don't go to the gym on Wed. since I like to stay home with Carter, but I can't do spin on Fridays because of my boot camp class so I did it today. And really I still had plenty of time with Carter. Really I cleaned while he played in whatever room I was in anyway.
I feel so good about my workouts. So proud of myself. It is helping me see that I need to fuel my body better to allow this great exercise to benefit my body in the best way.
Food Report
Which leads me to food. I am slowly making improvements, but it's not been stellar. I have not been getting on PNP, but I still get the newsletter/blog. And Corinne has really been preaching about the BLTs. It has been inspiring and I really want to get those under control. And I want to cut out soda. But I don't want to jump in and attempt too much at once, burn myself out and crash.
I am still focusing on no chips, dry cereal or pretzels. And limiting my icecream to one serving a day. But I am slowly incorporating the BLT/soda goal. Not beating myself up if I don't do it perfectly, but trying to do less than before.
I'd like some input from you guys. My friend and running parter thinks it's not healthy (emotinally) for me to completely eliminate a food from my diet--meaning chips. She thinks everything should be able to be eaten in moderation and she's concerned that I'm setting myself up for problems by doing this.
Now many of you read my blog often and know how I've struggled and have seen my ups and downs. What do you think? I just feel that I have no control over certain food and I just can't trust myself around them. She thinks I need to figure out why and deal with it that way. She has a point but for the moment I just want to stay away from those foods. I will discuss this with the counselor at my next appt, but I'd like input from other people here.
Thanks.
8 comments so far.
8.
a decade ago
Bring on SPRING!
:cool: 
:kiss:
by MOM22SONZ
7.
a decade ago
I will work hard on focusing on each moment as it comes. I just have to remember how NOT WORTH IT overeating is.
:kiss: thanks for the support, Nikki!! 
:love:
by SFARRANT
6.
a decade ago
by PJENA
5.
a decade ago
Yes, DR does support the envelope system. As for your dilemma with chips, I think that some people just do better with complete avoidance than to try to exercise control over certain foods.
by CYNTHIALS
4.
a decade ago
I believe sometimes you have to say "I cannot control a food, therefore I choose not to eat it." I'm that way with chips too. I can't just have a small portion. If I buy a small bag, the next day I want to buy another one. And you've already had to eliminate a whole food group from your diet, so you know how. I like Kinninnick (spelling?) brand of bread -- the tapioca rice bread. I bought their bagels, hot dog buns, hamburger buns and loaf bread from their web site. I also bought the crispy chicken coating and baked chicken tonight with it and I like it too. Here's the web site - http://www.kinnikinnick.com/
by HOCKEYFAN7
3.
a decade ago
Nikki, I totally agree that people shouldn't eliminate a whole food GROUP (i.e. carbs, or fruit or whatever fad there is), but eliminating a trigger food, like chips, that have no nutritional value whatsover is not harmful. I think in some ways she is right, that if you feel like you CANT EVER have another chip, you might be setting yourself up for failure, but if you make the conscious decision to cut a food that is really unhealthy out of your diet, it shows you are in control.
by NMA5632
2.
a decade ago
I'm not totally sure what would be best for you Nikki, and I'm really interested in what the counselor has to say regarding this particular issue. But ... I'm just so impressed with how you have done at avoiding the chips, dry cereal, etc., right now that I think totally cutting out the triggers might be best for you. It does seem like there are those certain triggers you can't stop with. So, for you, my gut says identify what they are and avoid them. At least for now until you have really worked through all the emotional issues you are going through right now (the ones that you and the counselor identify are food-related). It's funny I would suggest this, though, because in general I agree with your friend. I think the healthiest overall approach is moderation in all food. I just think maybe for right now you need to avoid these triggers. My 2 cents. On a totally unrelated note: YAY about the weather. It is soooo nice
:rock1:
by JEWELRYLADEE
1.
a decade ago
I'm making absolutely no progress right now on any front. well, maybe on weight-lifting, but I have totally hit the wall with food
:bang: just no control. no one goal - no nothing. free for all. bad sarah. I need focus, but right now I am too overwhelmed with school stuff and crap. 
:cry4: I think as long as you don't try to incorporate a million things at once (get ONE thing conquered and THEN add another) you'll be okay. but I'm total pot calling kettle black right now. 
:afraid2: sorry!
by SFARRANT