I literally measured myself on Sunday. I want to weigh/measure myself once a month just to get a rough idea of where I am at without obsessing over it. Also if I plateau for way too long (say two months) I may need to see a doctor, nutritionist, trainer or someone who might be able to see what is going on; to maybe talk to my body and say – just let it go (meaning the fat!).
The numbers weren’t encouraging. I’ve either gained a pound or not lost any. I know there is that argument that muscle weighs more than fat etc, but I also found my measurements were up. Granted, I had noted that my pants felt a bit snug and that I can feel muscle below the fat so there might be a little bit to that, but at some point you’d think the body would have to give wouldn’t you? I’m still waiting on my personal tipping point to happen. On the VERY upside though everyone around me has been really encouraging about the endeavor and I will take success in fighting through some less than fun workouts and noting things of balance in myself this last week like having hibachi take-out one day (shrimp and broccoli!) but than the next have two salads in one day by choice, and not because someone told me I had to.
We ended up having company this weekend so I haven’t been to the gym in three days (EGADS!) and I miss breaking a sweat. We did make sure that we went out and at least walked a little each day so that we were doing something, but I’ll need to retest myself today to see how my jogging is going.
Otherwise things have been a bit slow I think. I did quite a bit of reorganizing on my computer (also known as procrastination) while continuing to revise and try my hand at a few new poems here and there. No reading which I miss a lot, but I attended a wonderful new reading series last night in between the thunderstorms that were coming through the area. I had a chance to pick up the poetic art that my friend Amy Bagwell made and she was also a featured reader. Being in that environment gave me an idea for two poems I’ll try this week, but I needed to get home so I didn’t have a chance to read at the open mike. Next month. Yep. Next month.
I also watched a perfect little poetry video thanks to Folded Word Press and their recent garden show contest which I helped judge. I’ll link the terrific little video below. I’m also reading manuscripts for Sibling Rivalry Press. They have some AMAZING contenders for future publication and I only read a handful of what they were sent in. So awesome to be part of a terrific poetry family, and I hope I can keep my own work at even close to the same level.
Without others to compare to, what is there to measure?
Not to push you or anything, but when I saw the gastro doctor and his nutritionist they told me to set a clock on your phone, it is annoying I know, but every two hours say 8 breakfast, 10 snack, 12 lunch, 3 snack, 6 dinner, 9 snack, and an extra one if needed for another snack- high protein (3 oz), veggies, and a three to five crackers, depending on calories from fat.
I went back on it last week and already lost a few pounds, and all I do is swim and regular (which is more than I was doing) activities around house, errands and etc. I have to stick to this or I’m way too hungry and over snack later in the day. I bet you are like me, hungry all the time and my Chinese doctor tells me I have to feed the body or it won’t let it go; it thinks we are starving it, so it locks up the fat cells and won’t let them go! LOL
(I’d put a goofy grin here, but not sure how!)
I’ve tried those small meal diets and I know that they work for a lot of people. for me I end up feeling even more hungry on them!
it is always about finding what works for you
Jessie, thank you so much for helping to judge our Garden Show — and for the shout-out! Btw, I was at the 2012, 20th Annual Poets House Showcase this Saturday, and saw Fat Girls on the shelves there. Even took a picture, which I’ll have to try to get to you
that’s awesome Rose! I debated sending a copy of FG but cool to know it is there
I sent my folded word books years ago. really want to see poet’s house someday.
I love your attitude that is sticking with this, Jessie, even when the body doesn’t want to cooperate! Just knowing you are exercising and eating better is a big plus and I’m so proud of you.
The Garden Show was so much fun and I love the video! Yay Rose and unFold and FoldedWord!
Okay, I read another blog, talking about recovering from ED (bulimia) and she said to remember to measure only against your own experiences. Then here you say without others to compare to, what is there to measure? haha!
Great post and measuring!
I think so much of it depends on your personality. I love to reflect and find comparisons, but for other people they’d go crazy doing that!
Two things: 1. The Garden Show everything (video, on unFold) was great. 2. I threw away my scales a long time ago. (but I understand the necessity )
I only use my Wii fit as a scale! since you have to turn the whole system on to use makes it a lot less tempting
Jessie, thank you so much! I’ve just seen this
It was such a delightful surprise.
Congrats again!