This week will be a milestone for me as I continue with my healthy lifestyle and weight loss. While I have been on Weight Watchers (WW) many times, this is the longest I have been on the program. Sixteen weeks!!
That's right...sixteen weeks in the chair, sweet 16, one ww book filled with my weight loss and daily points stats! To date, I've been able to meet my 5% goal and a personal weight loss goal that I set for myself. I am really trying hard to meet my 10% weight loss goal. I don't know what I will do. It will be the most wight loss I've lost....ever! I'm not trying to obsess over it, though. I have to be fair and realistic with myself. I've recently had to cut out my usual fitness activities, but my eating hasn't reduced. In fact, I've been idly eating as I mentioned in a previous post with minimal activity. Since that post, I've gotten back on track by having more healthy snacks to enjoy while watching tv and extending my walks. I was so proud to complete my 16th week of ww with weight loss. Onto losing 10% of my weight......
Monday, September 24, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Happy Birthday to me!
Today, I am thankful for another year of life. I have some awesome people in my life, so let the celebration continue!
Happy Birthday to me!!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Healthy Checks 2012
It is that time of year, again.
Time for your annual check up, physical, and to see what's new with your body.
This is something I honestly look forward to and schedule like clock work. I blame my mom for this. As a child, she would schedule appointments for my siblings and I during the Christmas and Easter breaks. It is a great habit to have, though.
I'm a little late with scheduling this year because I was dealing with another medical issue, but I went to see my internist and dentist, today and I am all good.
I was really excited to see Dr Yau (internist) because I lost a few pounds ( a constant struggle), I was able to discuss an on-going medical concern that is now resolved, and I was able to get my thyroid checked (all is good, here!). I got my lab slip to get my blood panel done and my order for my mammogram. These are not fun things, but they are necessary things everyone should do. I mean, you schedule appointments to get your hair and nails done, schedule vacations, and make dates. Why not make a date with your doctor?
How to get started? If you're employed, check in with your human resources department to get information about your insurance plan. After all, contributions are removed from your paycheck each week. Contact your benefits provider to locate a doctor in your area or ask your friends for a referral.
If you're not employed or don't have medical coverage, contact United Way or 211bayarea.org for referrals or Planned Parenthood to inquire about well-woman visits to pay on a sliding scale.
Being healthy and fit isn't only about working out and eating right, it's about ensuring your entire self is healthy, as well.
http://www.uwba.org/
http://211bayarea.org/
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Time for your annual check up, physical, and to see what's new with your body.
This is something I honestly look forward to and schedule like clock work. I blame my mom for this. As a child, she would schedule appointments for my siblings and I during the Christmas and Easter breaks. It is a great habit to have, though.
I'm a little late with scheduling this year because I was dealing with another medical issue, but I went to see my internist and dentist, today and I am all good.
I was really excited to see Dr Yau (internist) because I lost a few pounds ( a constant struggle), I was able to discuss an on-going medical concern that is now resolved, and I was able to get my thyroid checked (all is good, here!). I got my lab slip to get my blood panel done and my order for my mammogram. These are not fun things, but they are necessary things everyone should do. I mean, you schedule appointments to get your hair and nails done, schedule vacations, and make dates. Why not make a date with your doctor?
How to get started? If you're employed, check in with your human resources department to get information about your insurance plan. After all, contributions are removed from your paycheck each week. Contact your benefits provider to locate a doctor in your area or ask your friends for a referral.
If you're not employed or don't have medical coverage, contact United Way or 211bayarea.org for referrals or Planned Parenthood to inquire about well-woman visits to pay on a sliding scale.
Being healthy and fit isn't only about working out and eating right, it's about ensuring your entire self is healthy, as well.
http://www.uwba.org/
http://211bayarea.org/
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Idle eating
One of the challenges I am experiencing while recovering is eating. Eating healthy snacks that is. I have long discovered that I like to eat candy and chips while watching tv or while I'm surfing the internet. And as a result, I've gained 2 lbs to date. While I know it's okay to enjoy the not so healthy snacks on occasion, for me, it's imperative that I workout, too. I am only allowed to walk at this time and it's driving me crazy.
I'm finding ways to still feel like I'm working out as if I were taking my afro-belly boogie, crx, or zumba classes by walking with small and adding hills to route. I am also taking more stairs along my route, too. Thank goodness I live in a community with lots of hills and stairs. I don't even have to go far!
I do look forward to my regular work outs and shaking my bon-bon, but for now, I'll keep walking up those stairs with my weights and spending less time eating the candy and chips!
I'm finding ways to still feel like I'm working out as if I were taking my afro-belly boogie, crx, or zumba classes by walking with small and adding hills to route. I am also taking more stairs along my route, too. Thank goodness I live in a community with lots of hills and stairs. I don't even have to go far!
I do look forward to my regular work outs and shaking my bon-bon, but for now, I'll keep walking up those stairs with my weights and spending less time eating the candy and chips!
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