What a weekend. Stress was high and I didn't even watch what I was eating. Now that it is Monday and I am back to work, I will be able to utilize the more structured schedule to continue.
Note: Today should have been the start of my new challenge to capture my food on camera. I forgotten it and now have decided to just journal online. I still welcome any inspirational comments you may have.
Journal:
7am Chocolate Glazed Donut
7:30-12pm 4 mug of coffee (Smaller mug than usual. Equates to about 3/4 pot of coffee.) w/2tbsp sugar.
12pm Sandwich w/3 slices of honey ham, 1 tbsp of mustard, and 2 piece of wheat bread.
12pm Yoplait yogurt original peach
12-pm 1 mug water
Fitness:
12:30-1pm Slow - Moderate Walking w/ankle pain
Monday, January 26, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Day 2
Today has been pretty good in terms of journaling what I eat. Since I am currently at work and the only office to the sweets is locked, I have resisted temptation. When I get home and the real work and stress begin, I am sure to have moments of desperation.
Journal:
7am-10am 1/2 Pot of coffee w/2tbsp sugar total
7am 10 donut gems
10am 1 mug of water
12:30pm 1 sandwich (2 pc Honey Loaf prepackaged deli meat, 2 pc wheat bread, 1 tbsp mustard)
12:30pm 1 Yoplait yogurt
Activity
15 minutes of moderate walking
Journal:
7am-10am 1/2 Pot of coffee w/2tbsp sugar total
7am 10 donut gems
10am 1 mug of water
12:30pm 1 sandwich (2 pc Honey Loaf prepackaged deli meat, 2 pc wheat bread, 1 tbsp mustard)
12:30pm 1 Yoplait yogurt
Activity
15 minutes of moderate walking
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Day 1
Today, I started journaling everything that I was eating. I didn't do too bad, but I know I could have done better.
Journal:
7:30am - 1 Venti Carmel Macciatto (Full fat / calorie version)
9am-12am - 1/2 Pot of coffee w/2tbsp sugar total
7am - 8 donut gems
12pm - 8 Fish sticks
12pm - 1/2 c Macaroni and Cheese
12pm - 1/2 c Green Beans
2pm - 1 minature reece cup
12pm-5pm - 2 mugs of water
7pm - 2 bowls of Potatoe Soup w/velveeta cheese in it
7pm - 2.5 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
7pm-9pm - 2 Valentine Sugar Cookies
9pm - 2 M&M's
End of Day Comment:
I know that I did poorly when it came to what I ate. I could have done so much better. The way I look at it is that at least I now have a documented daily eating habit. From there, I can only go up.
Journal:
7:30am - 1 Venti Carmel Macciatto (Full fat / calorie version)
9am-12am - 1/2 Pot of coffee w/2tbsp sugar total
7am - 8 donut gems
12pm - 8 Fish sticks
12pm - 1/2 c Macaroni and Cheese
12pm - 1/2 c Green Beans
2pm - 1 minature reece cup
12pm-5pm - 2 mugs of water
7pm - 2 bowls of Potatoe Soup w/velveeta cheese in it
7pm - 2.5 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
7pm-9pm - 2 Valentine Sugar Cookies
9pm - 2 M&M's
End of Day Comment:
I know that I did poorly when it came to what I ate. I could have done so much better. The way I look at it is that at least I now have a documented daily eating habit. From there, I can only go up.
Blog Challenge ~ Starts 01/26/2009
Hello all,
I was thinking about starting a new thing on Monday that will challenge me in being accountable for what I am doing and share my experiences. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing this as well with me.
1.) Set up a blog that pertains to your weight loss journey.
2.) Update daily with pictures and/or info of what you ate and the nutritional content of the item.
3.) Keep a loss/gain log. I would say keep a log of how much you weigh, but I thought that may be too personal. Though, I don't mind telling people I am BIG guy.
4.) Send me the link to yours so that we can link together.
If not, please feel free to leave me comments of encouragement. You know us "Losers" need it.
Thanks,
Scott H.
I was thinking about starting a new thing on Monday that will challenge me in being accountable for what I am doing and share my experiences. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing this as well with me.
1.) Set up a blog that pertains to your weight loss journey.
2.) Update daily with pictures and/or info of what you ate and the nutritional content of the item.
3.) Keep a loss/gain log. I would say keep a log of how much you weigh, but I thought that may be too personal. Though, I don't mind telling people I am BIG guy.
4.) Send me the link to yours so that we can link together.
If not, please feel free to leave me comments of encouragement. You know us "Losers" need it.
Thanks,
Scott H.
Friday, January 2, 2009
New Year
Today is the 2nd day of the new year. How time quick time passes.
2008 Daddy Scotty's Recap:
- Girls turned 4 this year and oh, how they have sprouted in their independence and self awareness. They are so energetic and have developed greatly in their language skills. I never know what sentence they are going to use on me next.
- Girls started preschool. They love it. The teachers, Miss Diane and Miss AJ are wonderful. They hug on the girls and really have a close bond with the girls. Which is what the girls enjoy. Pastor Kurt plays the guitar and piano for them and they love singing the songs. I recently got a guitar for Christmas and when I play, the girls compare me with Pastor Kurt. Which, I must say is much better at the guitar that I am. I am only a beginner.
- Girls started gymnastics. It is an extra cost that is hard for us to always come up with, but I find it to be worth it. They really enjoy having an opportunity to due structured activity. If they grow up to be gymnists, fine, but that is not why we have them in there.
- In October, we were all in a car accident. A car ran a stop sign and we ended up T-Boning the girl. Thankfully, everyone but myself came out of it fine. I hurt my ankle. We have settled on the vehicle, Alexa, Emily, and Madison. Melissa and myself are currently waiting. She will probably settle soon, then me shortly after. I would like to make sure that my ankle heals properly. Right now, it still hurts with too much walking, standing, or climbing.
- In December we had our second Peanut Allergy scare. The girls received a piece of minuture reece cup in their school holiday bag. Alexa took one bite and after two epi-pens and 1 dose of benadryl she was off to the hospital in an ambulance. Let's just say, mommy, daddy, and grandma will be watching things more carefully now. We will also have a talk with the teachers so that they are aware of what happened and that they need to be made more aware of what the girls are eating. Especially, since every parent brings a snack in one day a month.
2009 Forecast:
- Alexa will be having reimplantation surgery in March to clear up the Kidney reflux she has. She is the last one to have this surgery. Melissa and I fear that we waited to late to do it. Alexa already remembers so much and does not let memories go. She still talks about the accident and peanut scare like it was yesterday. We pray that she will be mostly like Madison and recover really quickly.
- Melissa and I are going to start looking into a gym package to assist us in losing weight and keeping it off. Melissa is already on her way to getting a cover spot on GQ or Maxim. She is one HOT mama. Me? You might see me on Playgirl one of these days. NOT! Gotcha thinking though, didn't it?
- Girls will turn five in June and will no longer be my toddler princesses. I will have to accept it that my princesses are growing up and will be leaving the next in 13 years.
- In August, the girls will start Kindergarden. Starting them on the path of a public school based education.
Wish us luck in the New Year, we will need it.
Thanks, Daddy Scotty
2009
2008 Daddy Scotty's Recap:
- Girls turned 4 this year and oh, how they have sprouted in their independence and self awareness. They are so energetic and have developed greatly in their language skills. I never know what sentence they are going to use on me next.
- Girls started preschool. They love it. The teachers, Miss Diane and Miss AJ are wonderful. They hug on the girls and really have a close bond with the girls. Which is what the girls enjoy. Pastor Kurt plays the guitar and piano for them and they love singing the songs. I recently got a guitar for Christmas and when I play, the girls compare me with Pastor Kurt. Which, I must say is much better at the guitar that I am. I am only a beginner.
- Girls started gymnastics. It is an extra cost that is hard for us to always come up with, but I find it to be worth it. They really enjoy having an opportunity to due structured activity. If they grow up to be gymnists, fine, but that is not why we have them in there.
- In October, we were all in a car accident. A car ran a stop sign and we ended up T-Boning the girl. Thankfully, everyone but myself came out of it fine. I hurt my ankle. We have settled on the vehicle, Alexa, Emily, and Madison. Melissa and myself are currently waiting. She will probably settle soon, then me shortly after. I would like to make sure that my ankle heals properly. Right now, it still hurts with too much walking, standing, or climbing.
- In December we had our second Peanut Allergy scare. The girls received a piece of minuture reece cup in their school holiday bag. Alexa took one bite and after two epi-pens and 1 dose of benadryl she was off to the hospital in an ambulance. Let's just say, mommy, daddy, and grandma will be watching things more carefully now. We will also have a talk with the teachers so that they are aware of what happened and that they need to be made more aware of what the girls are eating. Especially, since every parent brings a snack in one day a month.
2009 Forecast:
- Alexa will be having reimplantation surgery in March to clear up the Kidney reflux she has. She is the last one to have this surgery. Melissa and I fear that we waited to late to do it. Alexa already remembers so much and does not let memories go. She still talks about the accident and peanut scare like it was yesterday. We pray that she will be mostly like Madison and recover really quickly.
- Melissa and I are going to start looking into a gym package to assist us in losing weight and keeping it off. Melissa is already on her way to getting a cover spot on GQ or Maxim. She is one HOT mama. Me? You might see me on Playgirl one of these days. NOT! Gotcha thinking though, didn't it?
- Girls will turn five in June and will no longer be my toddler princesses. I will have to accept it that my princesses are growing up and will be leaving the next in 13 years.
- In August, the girls will start Kindergarden. Starting them on the path of a public school based education.
Wish us luck in the New Year, we will need it.
Thanks, Daddy Scotty
2009
Here I go again
Well, it is 2009, and as usual, I am thinking about New Year's resolutions. They are all the standard ones; lose weight; exercise; be a better father husband, son, brother, and friend.
Even though, I know from past resolutions that the ones requiring effort (diet and exercise) usually fail. I will not fail to continue trying.
As Mark Twain was said, "The secret to getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one." Therefore, I must get started. While getting started, I can not focus on the goal (lose 200 pounds, be a lean mean fighting machine, or expect immediate results). I must realize that losing weight is a minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day task. Each time I put something in my mouth, I am either hurting or helping my body.
"What do you want to be when you grow up" is usually a question I ask my daughters. However, now I am asking myself, "Who do I want to be when they grow up". Do I want to be confined to a bed or wheel chair due to the weight I am carrying or do I want to be an active father who can participate in the lives of my children? I choose the latter, I choose life.
While I am not sure exactly what this blog will end up being, I will try to use it as a way to be accountable for the actions I do.
If you have any uplifting quotes or encouragement to pass to me, please do so. I love seeing messages from readers.
Thank you,
Daddy Scotty
Even though, I know from past resolutions that the ones requiring effort (diet and exercise) usually fail. I will not fail to continue trying.
As Mark Twain was said, "The secret to getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one." Therefore, I must get started. While getting started, I can not focus on the goal (lose 200 pounds, be a lean mean fighting machine, or expect immediate results). I must realize that losing weight is a minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day task. Each time I put something in my mouth, I am either hurting or helping my body.
"What do you want to be when you grow up" is usually a question I ask my daughters. However, now I am asking myself, "Who do I want to be when they grow up". Do I want to be confined to a bed or wheel chair due to the weight I am carrying or do I want to be an active father who can participate in the lives of my children? I choose the latter, I choose life.
While I am not sure exactly what this blog will end up being, I will try to use it as a way to be accountable for the actions I do.
If you have any uplifting quotes or encouragement to pass to me, please do so. I love seeing messages from readers.
Thank you,
Daddy Scotty
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