Originally posted on garagegym107:
Today I find myself sitting in that space between Christmas and New Year’s. You know, that space where most people sit around nibbling on the goodness left over from Christmas while in wait for the celebration of New Year’s. For some folks, that space in between is the black hole of…
Status report
I know, it has been quite a while since I blogged. Trust me, it is not the only thing for which I am delinquent. I have not cleaned my house since prior to the surgery. Don’t get me completely wrong. I have vacuumed as needed, kept up with laundry and dishes, dusted a little,…
Random thoughts from my time in hospital
Standing up for the first time: slightly graphic: You may know that when someone has heart surgery, frequently the hospital will give them a heart shaped pillow to hold against the chest when coughing, sneezing, laughing, standing up, sitting down, etc. Mine is red and and has a colorful diagram of the heart. Heart pillow in…
Saying goodbye
(disclaimer: I am neither qualified nor attempting to endorse any supplements or combination of supplements in this post) Today is the last day of the month of August and 12 days from my surgery. It is also the last day of non-prescription supplements for me. Although the doctor said I did not have to stop…
Training plan for surgery
Get enough sleep (7.5 hours minimum) Train muscles that will help me maneuver after the surgery: legs, arms, abs Do cardio at least three times per week to keep heart in good shape Continue to eat a healthy diet – lots of fruits and veggies, dairy, fiber, and protein (mainly from non-animal sources) Have an…
“No marathons, no sprints, no building muscle, don’t diet; I want you to do moderate exercise and to eat foods you enjoy that are good for you.”
Oh boy. That’s both scary and liberating. I have so closely managed my diet and exercise for the past 27 months. Now I am asked to change things. Lots of things go through my mind… What will happen if I make changes this drastic? What will my pre- and post-workout snacks look like if I…
Changing What’s on My Plate
(disclaimer: I have no training in nutritional sciences, the information below is merely based on my experiences) When I started losing weight, I closely followed my bodybugg and the meal plan. I maintained a 1400 calorie intake and aimed for 2400 calorie burn (1000 calorie deficit to average 2lb per week weight loss). I kept…
Learning to Adapt
On March 6, 2011, I reached my goal weight. Actually, I weighed in two pounds below my goal (128). I was thrilled and reveled in this for a while. I went shopping and bought stylish (and expensive) clothes and continued to work out in the same way as I had worked out for the past…
So, how did you lose all of that weight?
First, how much weight did you lose? In one year, I lost 80 pounds. I have since put on a few pounds – some because I was too thin at my lowest weight and a portion is muscle – more about that later. Back to the process…Within a few weeks, I was working out 5…
Motherhood and Obesity
Back in 1981 when I got pregnant, you could get a discharge from the Navy if to stay in would cause you and/or the Navy inconvenience. Although I had longed to become an officer, I did not relish the idea of being alone in London for the delivery of my child. My husband’s tour of…
The EnLightened Journey 