Michelle's February Journal

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Michelle's February Journal
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Tue, 02-05-2008 - 12:51am

I guess this would be a good idea to start journaling so I can see what my apparent triggers are... I know what my trigger was tonight, DH left today for 8 days. Therefore, boredom hit, and with no one around to notice, I managed to polish off a good bit of ice cream.


Now, I feel just yucko. Usually, when DH was gone before, it was time to sneak a smoke. Now, since I have quit my closet smoking habit (8 weeks tomorrow, Yay!), I guess I turned to food for my guilty pleasure. This could turn ugly if it carries on for 8 days! Anyhoo, I will start tomorrow fresh. For now, time to drink some water and go to bed and put this day behind me. Oh yes, I also figured out the peanut butter must be put out of the house. I am not responsible for my actions when it is around. It is amazing the multitude of things I can think of to put peanut butter on! LOL!


See you tomorrow!


 

Michelle


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Tue, 02-05-2008 - 7:49am

Congratulations on giving up smoking.

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Tue, 02-05-2008 - 8:37am
Good luck today Michelle!
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Tue, 02-05-2008 - 10:04am

Well, this morning saw both the peanut butter and the ice cream hit the door! Even before Cathy mentioned this, I already had them out. The peanut butter just seems to send my cravings thru the roof. I even weighed this morning. Usually, I weigh every day, but if I have a "bad" day the day before, I usually won't weigh so as to not really bum myself out. Today, I decided to face that scale head on so I could really see the damage I can do. It was so not pretty! I know most of it was not true weight. Most of it was actual food (oh, it was ugly last night) and/or water retention, but it did give me the "oh my god" moment I think I needed to really get back on track. I even had to fight with myself to not go back to Phase 1. I know I can do a strict Phase 2 again for awhile though.


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Wed, 02-06-2008 - 10:41am

Well, this morning saw the scale down 2.5 lbs. from yesterday. I know the way high reading yesterday was from all the food the night before, but I am still up like 5 lbs. from my usual. I know the scale should not be the "be all/end all," but, for me, it really is a motivational thing. If I did not weigh, I personally could enter a state of denial and go downhill quick. I am getting ready to hit the treadmill. I thought about taking the day off, but "treadmill guilt" struck, so I will at least walk for awhile. DD picked breakfast this morning...


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Tue, 02-19-2008 - 10:42am

Okay, back at this...


Breakfast


Steel-cut oats with SF syrup, cinnamon, and pecans


Banana, strawberries, and cantaloupe


Coffee with skim milk and Splenda


Water


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Wed, 02-20-2008 - 10:04am

Wednesday, February 20


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Wed, 02-20-2008 - 11:02am
I'm glad you're back on track and feeling better today.
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Wed, 02-20-2008 - 12:43pm

Hi Cathy,


When I run, I usually run about 6.0 to 6.5 mph. When I am walking, I am usually at 4.7 or 4.8 mph. I think I tried to increase my mileage too much too soon to get ready for the half marathon. As a result, I am sure I have iliotibial band syndrome. My knee will feel okay for a bit, then I just cannot run further. Today, I made myself stick to walking. I did 5.60 miles in 72 minutes, including warmup and cooldown.


It is so frustrating to try to rest after an injury!


Thanks so much for your input!


Take care,

Michelle


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Thu, 02-21-2008 - 2:18pm

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Thu, 02-21-2008 - 3:08pm
Way to go with the running! I had been training for a 10K and got so tired of the treadmill,
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