I feel pretty good about my eating lately. Weighing and measuring has become part of my routine at home. Some people think it's a pain, but it is part of what helps make eating more conscious for me. Once I get more accurate with my estimations, I will be able to stop the actual measuring. (A "math" person should be able to estimate, right??) A little more practice should do it.
Yesterday I was reading an article in the Des Moines Register about a weight-management program at Iowa Health. The part that caught my attention was a comment about having health targets rather than weight loss goals. It's a good reminder of what I really am working toward. Becoming healthier is my goal...measuring my weight right now is only one way for me to measure progress. I am going to try not to get too hung up on my weight--those numbers. But there are some other numbers I am interested in---blood pressure and cholesterol.
I celebrated a birthday this week, and my best present was from myself: something I lost rather than something I received-- 11 pounds. This number is important to me only in that as this weight loss number increases, the other numbers I am watching will decrease. (Another math relationship! I can't help myself tonight!!) It is a good start toward becoming a healthier me!
I know many of you are working on health-related goals, too. Feel free to share your progress and successes. Let's celebrate together!
4 comments:
Focus on health more than weight loss as well as excitement about math? I can definitely see why you said I remind you of you (I know you saw my detox post, but not sure if you got a chance to read the one about me being a nerd, a dork & a geek LOL)!
Looking forward to reading more ... and wishing us both luck in achieving our health goals!
Be careful on the weighing / measuring. I thought I had the portions figured out too, but when I stopped measuring, the portion sizes started creeping up. Now I measure / weigh occasionally to remind myself what the right portion is, especially on higher calorie foods. Have finally caught up on your posts - great job Corrine! I'm working on my weight loss goals too so you are helping to inspire me to go the rest of the way toward my goal. :-) Keep up the good work and thoughts!
Hi Corrine!!! Happy Birthday to you!! What a great thing...11 pounds! I am so proud of you! That's awesome. I have lost 4-1/2 so far. I have been doing well getting my treadmill time in. It has really helped that I am taking this online class right now and I walk the treadmill when I read my chapters. It's been working pretty slick! I have kind of slid this weekend. Weekends seem to be bad for me and I get out of my routine easier because we have had so much going on. I am hoping for a change that way once things slow down...if they ever do! Great job, Corrine! Thinking of you!! Take care...mary
Thanks for your comments, ladies! Keep working towards your goals!
Good idea, Deb, about occasionally measuring just to stay consistent.
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