Weight: 220?
Weekly Change: None
Overall Change: Still at "starting weight" of 220, I think
Next goal weight: 214 (pre-pregnancy weight)
BMI: 32.0 (obese) (using this calculator)
Waist Circumference: 40 inches, I think
Disease Risk: Very High (according to this chart)
Jeans Size: 20
Total Workouts: 0
Total Walks: 0
Total Other Workouts: 0
Progress on Training Plan(s): Currently on hiatus while broken toe heals
Injury Report: The broken toe is still healing slowly. Really slowly. And I'm growing impatient.
Last Week's Goal(s): Still failing....
Next Event Goal: Still planning on the Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5K.
This Week's Goals: Same as last week and maybe I'll actually accomplish them this time: (1) Work on a nutrition plan. (2) Attempt some yoga or some other exercise that doesn't necessarily involve the toe. (3) Get a new battery for my pedometer.
Analysis: I think I need a reboot of some sort. I haven't even been trying to overcome the obstacle of the broken toe. Instead of sketching out a nutrition plan, I've continued to eat whatever I want. I didn't manage to write an update last week, and haven't weighed myself in even longer. For some reason, the word "denial" comes to mind. The problem is I don't know how to snap myself out of it. I'm so busy feeding and taking care of the baby, and trying to spend lots of quality time with my older kids, that I have little time or energy left over for anything else, even something as important as my health. I know that I need to find a better balance eventually, but at the moment I don't feel particularly driven to do so. Even though I re-listed my previous goals for this week, what I'd really like to accomplish is just finding some motivation so that at least I'll start trying again.
A good night's sleep might also help...so if someone wants to notify my sweet baby girl that nursing all night does not fit into my agenda, I'd appreciate it.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
No Miraculous Healing Here {Weekly Summary}
Weight: 220
Weekly Change: None
Overall Change: Still at "starting weight" of 220
Next goal weight: 214 (pre-pregnancy weight)
BMI: 32.0 (obese) (using this calculator)
Waist Circumference: 40 inches
Disease Risk: Very High (according to this chart)
Jeans Size: 20
Total Workouts: 0
Total Walks: 0
Total Other Workouts: 0
Progress on Training Plan(s): Currently on hiatus while broken toe heals
Injury Report: The broken toe is healing, but slowly. It's still somewhat discolored, and there is definitely still pain, but it's much less severe than before. I untaped it last night, but didn't get a chance to re-tape it today before being out and about and on my feet for a bit. The conclusion I've drawn is that it does still need to be taped. The stability might be primarily for aiding the healing, but it also helps ease the pain (or at least distract from it). So I'll be keeping it taped for a while longer.
Last Week's Goal(s): Total failure, but this week I can't blame that on my toe.
Next Event Goal: Still planning on the Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5K.
This Week's Goals: Same as last week and maybe I'll actually accomplish them this time: (1) Work on a nutrition plan. (2) Attempt some yoga or some other exercise that doesn't necessarily involve the toe. (3) Get a new battery for my pedometer.
Analysis: I had some naive hope that maybe my toe would be significantly better after a week and I could resume short walks already, but this has not been the case. So it looks like another week of rest for me, though the pain is manageable enough that I can do normal physical activity like running errands. I just can't run as many errands at a time as usual because I walk, or limp rather, very slowly. Since I didn't work on my nutrition plan, I also didn't follow any sort of plan, so I'm lucky I didn't gain anything this week. But I can't keep relying on luck, so I need to get down to business this week. What I can't currently achieve through exercise, I need to achieve through healthy eating!!!
Weekly Change: None
Overall Change: Still at "starting weight" of 220
Next goal weight: 214 (pre-pregnancy weight)
BMI: 32.0 (obese) (using this calculator)
Waist Circumference: 40 inches
Disease Risk: Very High (according to this chart)
Jeans Size: 20
Total Workouts: 0
Total Walks: 0
Total Other Workouts: 0
Progress on Training Plan(s): Currently on hiatus while broken toe heals
Injury Report: The broken toe is healing, but slowly. It's still somewhat discolored, and there is definitely still pain, but it's much less severe than before. I untaped it last night, but didn't get a chance to re-tape it today before being out and about and on my feet for a bit. The conclusion I've drawn is that it does still need to be taped. The stability might be primarily for aiding the healing, but it also helps ease the pain (or at least distract from it). So I'll be keeping it taped for a while longer.
Last Week's Goal(s): Total failure, but this week I can't blame that on my toe.
Next Event Goal: Still planning on the Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5K.
This Week's Goals: Same as last week and maybe I'll actually accomplish them this time: (1) Work on a nutrition plan. (2) Attempt some yoga or some other exercise that doesn't necessarily involve the toe. (3) Get a new battery for my pedometer.
Analysis: I had some naive hope that maybe my toe would be significantly better after a week and I could resume short walks already, but this has not been the case. So it looks like another week of rest for me, though the pain is manageable enough that I can do normal physical activity like running errands. I just can't run as many errands at a time as usual because I walk, or limp rather, very slowly. Since I didn't work on my nutrition plan, I also didn't follow any sort of plan, so I'm lucky I didn't gain anything this week. But I can't keep relying on luck, so I need to get down to business this week. What I can't currently achieve through exercise, I need to achieve through healthy eating!!!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
On Pause {Weekly Summary}
Weight: 220
Weekly Change: None
Overall Change: Still at "starting weight" of 220
Next goal weight: 214 (pre-pregnancy weight)
BMI: 32.0 (obese) (using this calculator)
Waist Circumference: 40 inches
Disease Risk: Very High (according to this chart)
Jeans Size: N/A (still haven't worn jeans. might try them soon just to see which ones fit)
Total Workouts: 2
Total Walks: 2
Total Other Workouts: 0
Progress on Training Plan(s): Currently on hiatus while broken toe heals
Injury Report: I broke my left middle toe last Thursday, and it hasn't showed any real signs of healing yet. I've had it "buddy taped" to the toe next to it for stability, and I'm trying to stay off my feet as much as possible, but the toe remains swollen and grossly discolored. According to the sources I read online, it could take 6 weeks to heal, but I'm hoping it won't be this bad that long. The pain is kind of ridiculous considering it's just a toe, but it's nothing I can't handle. I hope to resume some short, easy walks in a week or so, but that will depend on how the healing progresses.
Last Week's Goal(s): Total failure, mostly due to my toe.
Next Event Goal: Still planning on the Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5K.
This Week's Goals: (1) Work on a nutrition plan. (2) Attempt some yoga or some other exercise that doesn't necessarily involve the toe. (3) Get a new battery for my pedometer.
Analysis: There's really not much to say this week. All I can do at the moment is wait for my toe to heal enough that walking isn't too painful. I'll resume my exercise as soon as I can, but for now it's rest, rest, rest. I don't want to end up gaining weight during this period, so it's time to start being more careful about what I eat. As usual, I'm not going to "diet," per se, but I will try to rein in my bad habits and work on moderation in food quality and quantity. I will figure out some guidelines this week and post about them when I do.
Weekly Change: None
Overall Change: Still at "starting weight" of 220
Next goal weight: 214 (pre-pregnancy weight)
BMI: 32.0 (obese) (using this calculator)
Waist Circumference: 40 inches
Disease Risk: Very High (according to this chart)
Jeans Size: N/A (still haven't worn jeans. might try them soon just to see which ones fit)
Total Workouts: 2
Total Walks: 2
Total Other Workouts: 0
Progress on Training Plan(s): Currently on hiatus while broken toe heals
Injury Report: I broke my left middle toe last Thursday, and it hasn't showed any real signs of healing yet. I've had it "buddy taped" to the toe next to it for stability, and I'm trying to stay off my feet as much as possible, but the toe remains swollen and grossly discolored. According to the sources I read online, it could take 6 weeks to heal, but I'm hoping it won't be this bad that long. The pain is kind of ridiculous considering it's just a toe, but it's nothing I can't handle. I hope to resume some short, easy walks in a week or so, but that will depend on how the healing progresses.
Last Week's Goal(s): Total failure, mostly due to my toe.
Next Event Goal: Still planning on the Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5K.
This Week's Goals: (1) Work on a nutrition plan. (2) Attempt some yoga or some other exercise that doesn't necessarily involve the toe. (3) Get a new battery for my pedometer.
Analysis: There's really not much to say this week. All I can do at the moment is wait for my toe to heal enough that walking isn't too painful. I'll resume my exercise as soon as I can, but for now it's rest, rest, rest. I don't want to end up gaining weight during this period, so it's time to start being more careful about what I eat. As usual, I'm not going to "diet," per se, but I will try to rein in my bad habits and work on moderation in food quality and quantity. I will figure out some guidelines this week and post about them when I do.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
An Unlucky Break
Well, before going back to basics, I'll have to go back to resting with my feet up! Yesterday, I stubbed my toes really badly on my baby's bouncy seat. The middle toe ended up swollen and discolored (and immensely painful), so I'm assuming it is broken. My internet research leads me to believe that it could take 6 weeks to heal, and during that time I should try to stay off my feet as much as possible.
Obviously this is a setback in my efforts to get fit again. I'm a little frustrated and disappointed, but I'm also thankful that I'd adopted such a laid-back approach to this whole process. I'm not going to let this upset me so much that I lose focus and give up on my goals. Instead I will give my toe the time it needs to heal, and gradually return to exercise when it's safe to do so. I have no idea how long this will take, but for now my eyes are still on the prize. I'll keep you posted on my progress!
Obviously this is a setback in my efforts to get fit again. I'm a little frustrated and disappointed, but I'm also thankful that I'd adopted such a laid-back approach to this whole process. I'm not going to let this upset me so much that I lose focus and give up on my goals. Instead I will give my toe the time it needs to heal, and gradually return to exercise when it's safe to do so. I have no idea how long this will take, but for now my eyes are still on the prize. I'll keep you posted on my progress!
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