OTTER's Jan 2008 CalorieKing Blog
Yesterday, the gift of a perfect day...
Tuesday, January 15th 2008
Hard to believe a Monday could be perfect for a wage slave, but it was.I ate properly and was satisfied by my meals. I felt hunger before my meals and thanked God for a healthy body that could respond appropriately.
I accomplished good things at the office, and didn't worry about what had to be pushed aside.
I exercised in the morning, working on improving my balance and continuing to strengthen the knee that had ACL surgery.
I walked at night and noticed the evening sky an...
Adjustment phase...
Saturday, January 12th 2008
Just back from first business trip since I began with Calorie King. Yuk - did dreadfully with my foods. I've learned I cannot just eyeball a menu and know what foods will be within my calorie range. Maybe someday, but not now, not in the second week of program.I did stay moving - walking and using the Stretch & Pray book out of Augsburg publishers.
Once I looked at my charts for the past two weeks I had an self-image of never reaching goal weight.
<sigh> Enuf of tha...
Helpful Documentaries...
Tuesday, January 8th 2008
I watched two public broadcasting documentaries this week - one on heart disease, one on fat.Both are helpful in keeping me focused on the goal of long-term lifestyle change which includes weightloss and lots of outdoor activities.
I'm learning that I need to reach out for help. That a lack of self-discipline is not really an internal struggle, but a resistance to living wholly in community.
And being of my bent, I see that then I miss living holy in community.
Women's spir...
Restaurant Surprise...
Sunday, January 6th 2008
Had breakfast out today, thought I was being modest in my choices. Came home to check nutritional info on-line. Not one breakfast plate was less than 900 calories. Based on halving some sides, not adding anything on top, I think I stepped away from breakfast with near 500 calories.Lesson learned: check nutritional info before heading out the door. Especially for restaurants where I eat regularly.
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Today is Epiphany, a holy day that rarely falls on Sunday and so made extr...
Week 1
Saturday, January 5th 2008
A newbie here, but not new to the process of-New year's resolutions to lose weight
-Determination to get "back in shape"
-Worries about my future health
-Desire for better fitness
I've had the "gotta look good for my wedding", "wish I could fit in those old clothes", "wanna be more active" BLUES for a long time.
BUT I'M TIRED OF THOSE OLD SELFISH FOCI
So now I'm going to remember:
God called Moses when he was 40, then again when h...