In this blog I hope to track my adventures in fitness, food justice, gardening and body acceptance. I will do so with a critical eye--examining how anti-fat bias, economics, class, sexism, urban (suburban and rural) development deprives us of satisfying movement, and how health is collective and personal.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Sunday Food Blogging
For breakfast I had PB & Millet toast like the day before, so I thought I'd use the same picture, but of course its on the other computer. So, I'll start out with lunch. I had shrimp salad over mixed greens, with purple cabbage, snow peas, red pepper, and baby carrots. It was divine.
I also had a slice of millet toast with some brie on it--that looks like a ton of brie, but its only 1oz--Millet Toast is smaller than regular toast.
For dinner we went to a new Mediterranean place to celebrate my successful sermon/service at church. We started out with herbs & oil with a levened pita bread (very different from the pita I'm used to). I had a little.
That's my nieces arm testing out the bread and that's my mom in the background enjoying some wine.
We shared around, my entree was the combination platter--skewers of this sausage(ish) stuff that I didn't like very much--I gave it to my mom. The Chicken was great, so was the beef, the veggies were awesome, but best of all was the rise, seasoned in some magical way. My niece also ate quite a bit of the rice, but I have some for lunch today.
Next time you go. Try the cold appetizer platter. The one at my place has 4 types of humus. Like eggplant, i usually don't eat eggplant but the way they made it, it was off the chain.
Personalize your goals. Set goals that are within your capabilities and take into account your limitations.
Aim for realistic weight-loss goals. Healthy weight loss occurs slowly and steadily. Aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week.
Focus on the process. Make your goals "process goals,"
Think short term and long term. Short-term goals keep you engaged on a daily basis, but long-term goals motivate you over the long haul.
Write it down. When planning your goals, write everything down and go through all the details.
Start small. It's helpful to plan a series of small goals that build on each other instead of one big, all-encompassing goal.
Pick a date. Timing is crucial, often making the difference between success and failure. Choose a definite start date and don't put that date off for anything. Be sure to account for life circumstances that might hamper your efforts, such as work or school demands or relationship problems. You may need to resolve some issues before starting.
Plan for setbacks. Setbacks are a natural part of behavior change. Everyone who successfully makes changes in his or her life has experienced setbacks. Identifying potential roadblocks and brainstorming specific strategies to overcome them can help you stay on course.
Evaluate your progress. Review your goals each week.
Reassess and adjust your goals as needed. Be willing to change your goals as you progress in your weight-loss plan.
1. Personalize: Lose 10 lbs in 7 weeks. End date 2-10-10. 2. Realistic: That is 1.4 lbs per week. 4. Think Short & Long Term: Short term maintain my Jump Start losses when I return to school. Will do another Jump Start in the Summer. 5. Write down when planning: I track my progress at www.diettalk.com and WeightWatchers.com 6. Start Small: Track all Eating. Do purposefuly exercise 7. Set Start Date: 12-30-09. 8. Plan for Set-Backs: I didn't chose to lose 14 lbs in 7 weeks. I gave myself "wiggle room". 9 & 10 Evaluate & review Progress each week; Reassess & Adjust Weekly: : Every Wednesday I track my weight, set new goals, and measure the success of previous goals.
Thealogian: Goals and Progress Updates
Recommendations from the Mayo Clinic:
1. Personalize: Shed 50lbs by my birthday July 8, 2010. 2. Realistic: That is 2lbs per week, I have successfully lost 3.3lbs per week in the past, so with systematic exercise regime, 2lbs is realistic for me. 3. Progress Goals: Exercise 4-6 days per week, don't obsess on food. 4. Think Short & Long Term: long-term, exercise 4-6 times per week; short term, go to gym Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week, do pilates or yoga Friday & Sunday. 5. Write down when planning: I'm doing that now (and in a journal); I will also eat Greek Yogurt/granola (measured) for breakfast & Turkey Chili for lunch Mon-Thursday; crackers/2% cheese snack & raw veggies. Dinner will be lean protein with veggies & one piece of dove chocolate for dessert. 6. Start Small: Pack exercise bag & prepare Breakfasts/Lunches for week Sunday night. 7. Set Start Date: TODAY, Jan. 3, 2010. 8. Plan for Set-Backs: I wanted to exercise this weekend, but it was too cold to walk outdoors (I tried), the treadmill is on the frtiz and the gym is closed; I couldn't do yoga or pilates because I pulled a muscle in my back, but that's mostly worked out now (thanks to my sister in law's massage knowledge and nursing skills). Despite all this, I was able to eat non-neurotically and I cleaned out the fridge and organized my bedroom, plus dusting, vaccuuming. So, set back #1 dealt with compassion for body. 9. Evaluate & review Progress each week: each Sunday, I'll do a status update here, in this window. 10. Reassess & Adjust Weekly: Come back to this window to check out weekly goals.
Goals Jan. 4th-10th Exercise at Gym Mon-Thurs; Pilates or Yoga Friday and Sat or Sun. Eat pre-packed breakfast/lunch Meditate 5-10 minutes per day
For breakfast I had PB & Millet toast like the day before, so I thought I'd use the same picture, but of course its on the other computer. So, I'll start out with lunch. I had shrimp salad over mixed greens, with purple cabbage, snow peas, red pepper, and baby carrots. It was divine.
I also had a slice of millet toast with some brie on it--that looks like a ton of brie, but its only 1oz--Millet Toast is smaller than regular toast.
For dinner we went to a new Mediterranean
That's my nieces arm testing out the bread and that's my mom in the background enjoying some wine.
We shared around, my entree was the combination platter--skewers of this sausage(ish) stuff that I didn't like very much--I gave it to my mom. The Chicken was great, so was the beef, the veggies were awesome, but best of all was the rise, seasoned in some magical way. My niece also ate quite a bit of the rice, but I have some for lunch today.
Extreme veggie close-up!
Next time you go. Try the cold appetizer platter. The one at my place has 4 types of humus. Like eggplant, i usually don't eat eggplant but the way they made it, it was off the chain.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the sermon.