My Big Fat Day...well, you get the point.

Wow, was that ever a boring post. I'd like to make it more interesting, but I don't really have much to say so far.

I did do 30 minutes on the Gazelle again yesterday and another 30 minutes tonight. It's easy once you're on it but I definitely have to talk myself into it.  I can sit on the couch and watch TV or I can watch it while I exercise. Easier said then done though.  I hate that I'm so lazy!  We have a small gym at work so today I asked for an orientation so that I can use it if I ever get ambitious enough.  The equipment is up-to-date and well maintained and there is no cost to use it so I figure I should give myself the option.

I'm still eating well, but it is only day three. Today I did feel hungry for the first time.  That could certainly be my downfall.  I fought through it with just a small bowl of Jell-o.  I do still need to work on drinking more water when I'm feeling like that.  Hopefully to take the edge off.

As I said above, I know this is not an exciting blog so far, and I don't know that it will ever be.  I do plan on sharing some of my feelings and some insight as to how I let myself get to this weight.  I am sure that many people have been in the same place as myself and could relate.

Until next time. . .

My Big Fat Day Two (Actually a Summary of Day One)

Last evening I actually got my big, fat, unmotivated ass off the couch and did something that I didn't plan on. . .exercise! I thought about going for a walk, although I'm not sure where to head if I ever do go. It was raining and cold so that wasn't going to happen anyway. I dug out the Tony Little Gazelle that is in my basement and "walked" for 30 minutes during the second period of the Stanley Cup game. 260 calories.

I had a pretty good "food" day yesterday as well. We had tacos for dinner.  I used ground turkey and put mine in a pita instead. It was nummy! I didn't eat a whole lot yesterday though as I find I don't eat as much when I'm off work, but when I'm at work I want to eat constantly. I will try to bring healthy snacks but if I eat too many it isn't going to help with the calorie counting.  Today I limited myself to two oranges after a pita filled with salad for lunch.

I know, how boring can a blog be? I'm surprised actually because it looks like someone read my first post.  Well, maybe they skimmed it by, I'm guessing that mostly I'm writing to myself though.

Oh, something you should know about me.  I have a slurpee addiction.  7-11 slurpees in Canada are way better than US slurpees.  American slurpees are infused with air, Canadian slurpees are not.  It is my one vice that I will not give up for this.  I drank a slurpee every day when I lost the 40 pounds I mentioned in the previous post, so no reason I can't do it this time.  I am trying to be ambitious enough to at least walk to 7-11 but it's a half hour each way.  I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen, at least not today.

Goal (should I make another?)
Physical activity again. . .tonight

My Big Fat Day One

Well, here I am. 225 pounds, the heaviest I've ever been.  I have no motivation to lose it.  That's what sucks.  I would still rather eat ice cream and steak and pasta and chocolate. I would like to think that if I write about it, maybe it will help me to get to it. Probably not.

Today I have logged in to Calorie Count (www.caloriecount.about.com).  I have used this site in the past.  About five years ago I lost 40 pounds just by tracking what I ate and portion control.  But I have a saying...I'd rather be fat and happy than skinny and deprived.  This is why I am hoping I can at least convince myself to control my portions. Also, I should drink a glass of water when I feel like snacking. Hopefully that will fill me a bit and make me want a snack less.

Goals (pretty simple ones I hope)
1) Pay attention to what I'm eating
2) Drink water
3) Keep writing to myself as a reminder of what I'm supposed to be doing

I'd say wish me luck, but it would probably make more sense to wish me willpower.