LHB
LHB: Weeks 5-6
February 10, 2010
This post is a few days late… I’ve been swamped and finally got the chance to put together the graphics:
And, here are my results for Weeks 3-4:
The results aren’t quite as I was hoping they’d be, but I’m no less motivated. The battles of having to get on the treadmill and not wanting to have been becoming more and more frequent, but what’s important is that I haven’t lost one of those battles yet.
Goals for Weeks 5-6:
For this new period coming up I’ve decided to start tackling more of the things I shouldn’t eat. One of my biggest (and unhealthiest) weaknesses is the side order known as FRENCH FRIES! I love them so so much, especially with ketchup, fry sauce, OR honey mustard (each less healthy than the last). For the following period, I may attempt to tackle sweets… we’ll see.
- Exercise:
- Last goal: 40 minutes of exercise every day*, regardless of distance; 60 crunches daily
- Updated goal: 45 minutes of exercise every day*, 2.6 mile minimum; 75 crunches daily
- Eating curfew:
- Last goal: 9:30pm (1 freebie/week)
- I decided to keep this one the same, seeing as it’s actually pretty fair.
- Eating:
- Replace order of FRENCH FRIES, with order of VEGETABLES or SIDE SALAD (which I rather enjoy) (1 freebie/week)
- Eat breakfast everyday (I’ve actually already been doing this… it helps me not be so hungry throughout the day)
- No fast food AT ALL (exception: Subway). (1 freebie/ 2-weeks)
- No soda AT ALL
(*Daily excludes Sunday)
Wish me luck. :)
LHB: Weeks 3-4
January 26, 2010
First off, let’s take a look at my stats from Weeks 1-2 (yes, I’ve been keeping track):
- Total distance walked/jogged: 19.13 miles
- Total time spent exercising: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Total crunches: 498
Here are my stats in regards to my measurements:
- Weight: -6.1 lbs.
- Waist: -0.75 in.
- Stomach: -1.75 in.
- Chest: -1.75 in.
So, as you can see… all seems to be going QUITE well on the LHB front. Now, onto the goals for Weeks 3-4. Keep in mind, the main purpose of the goals for the next several week is to slowly and gradually introduce a more healthy lifestyle:
- Exercise:
- Last goal: 30 minutes of exercise every day*, regardless of distance
- Updated goal: 40 minutes of exercise every day*, regardless of distance
- New goal: 60 crunches daily*
- Eating curfew:
- Last goal: 10:00pm (2 freebies/week)
- New goal: 9:30pm (1 freebie/week)
- Eating limitations:
- No “on-my-own” fast food. (1 freebie/week)
- No soda, still.
(*Daily excludes Sunday)
Wish me luck. :)
LHB: Week 1 Review
January 19, 2010
Well according to the goals I outlined for myself for the first two weeks of LHB, Week 1 was a complete success, and rather easy, I must say. Something tells me that this next week will prove slightly more difficult in meeting these same goals. Last night, I had to force myself on to the treadmill, as I feel I must do right now.
As far as Week 1 goes:
- Exercise: Goal complete.
- Eating curfew: Goal complete. (no freebies used)
- Eating out limitations: Goal complete. (one of two freebies used)
- No soda: Goal Complete.
Now on to Week 2. By the end of this week, I’ll step on the scale again and re-take my measurements to see what improvements (if any) there might be. Also, I’ll re-assess the goals, making them slightly more strict and adding another one.
LHB: Weeks 1-2
January 12, 2010
Yesterday’s escapades really tried to throw a wrench in my whole LHB initiative, but I wouldn’t let it.
My goals for the first two weeks, to many, may seem quite lenient, and I would agree, yes… they are, especially given the number of freebie/exception days. But I’m just trying to ease my way into a healthier lifestyle. As the weeks progress, the goals will become more challenging, but by then (given the gradual nature of the first few weeks) they won’t be nearly as harsh or challenging and will become more realistic and achievable.
Here are the goals for the first TWO weeks:
- Exercise: 30 minutes of walking/jogging regardless of the distance every day, six days a a week (Sundays off)
- Eating curfew: 10:00pm. (2 free nights per week)
- Some might think this isn’t much of a sacrifice, but believe you me, it is. Spencer and Eduardo went to In-N-Out at 11 last night, and I had to refrain from pouncing.
- Eating limitations: No “on-my-own” fast food. (2 free visits per week)
- “On-my-own” means not to stop by the drive thru on my way home, or on the way to work, or school, which I probably do 4-6 times per week, regularly. Fast food with friends (for the first two weeks) are also exceptions.
- No soda.
- This isn’t much of a sacrifice at all. Most people know I’m not much of soda drinker. (0 free days per week)
On Sunday, as we ate dessert after dinner, Spencer tells me to enjoy the pie, as the LHB program commenced the next day. I tried to make it clear to him, and now, clear to most of you here… this isn’t some harsh diet program. I’m not planning on over-obsessively counting calories, or cutting out sweets, or not eating sugar, or eating only meat or whatever crap diet people are brewing these days…
My intention is to focus on, and eliminate my most unhealthy eating habits (eating late, and excessive amounts of fast food) while adding an element of exercise which will not only help with my physical health, but also my mental health in dealing with stress and anxiety. I’d imagine that after a month or so, I may begin to limit more and more what I eat, but I still want to be able to have the freedom of ordering whatever I’d like from the menu when going out to eat.
This being said, yesterday, regardless of the whole trauma with the faux heart attack, I was still able to fulfill my goals and walked for 30 minutes on the treadmill! On to day 2!
Lose Half a Ben in 2010
January 10, 2010
Last year, I decided to come up with a motto for what was to be the year 2009. Natalia and Carolina probably remember vividly that night around our dinner table when I made that official declaration, “Feel fine in 2009!” It was obviously meant more as a joke, after hearing things like “Lose weight in 2008,” and “Feel the Grind in 2009.”
While in Texas, my siblings and I brainstormed as to what the new motto for 2010 could be… but it wasn’t until the new shirts that Natalia had bought me for Christmas didn’t fit that I knew that I really had to shed some pounds, after all, I’m the biggest now than I’ve ever been in my life!
Luis: I got it! “Lose Half a Ben in 2010!”
Carolina: (confused) Who’s Ben?!
Luis: Ben! … jamin… …. Franklin!!
Carolina: Ummm… okay. (still confused)
Luis: Okay, Carolina… What dollar bill does Ben Franklin appear on?
Carolina: The 100…
Luis: “Lose Half a Ben in 2010!”
Immediately, her face lights up.
So yes, ladies and gentleman, I declare that in 2010 I will lose (at least) 50 lbs. and I will do it entirely on this blog, chronicling my journey every step of the way.
How do I plan to do this you ask? Well, I’m not enlisting the help of any sort of crazy wacky diet, or crazy pills, or anything like that…
The plan is simple: control what, when, and how much I eat, and throw in some consistent exercise, with the help of this newly purchased device:
Each week, I’ll outline goals for myself in each of those parameters. At the week’s end, I’ll weigh in and record the measurements of my waist, stomach, and chest. Changes will then be posted here.
The LHB initiative officially begins tomorrow!
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