Saturday, February 25, 2012

Starting Weight Watchers

So these last few weeks I have really felt down in the dumps.  I have really had no explanation for feeling this way.  The only thing I can figure is that I have not been working out and eating right the way I should.  I had also seemed to reach a plateau which never seamed to go away.  Then I started to reflect on my life and the times in which I was successful in my weight loss.  The common denominator was weight watchers.  So this week I have decided to start doing weight watchers.  However, what I will be doing differently is working out. In the past when I have done weight watchers I have neglected to make exercise as an important part of the weight loss, so in turn I believe that I lost a lot of muscle and not fat.  When I was at my lowest weight I remember thinking to myself, "my problem areas are still sticking out."  If I had done the workouts with the weight watchers, maybe my problem areas would have diminished more.  Anyways, so the good news is that I am back and I am happy to report that I have lost 5 lbs this week due to my efforts in keeping track of what I eat and exercising at least 3 days this week.  It is a good week thus far.  Hoping for another good week next week. :)  I think it may take me awhile to get back to working out more than 3 times a week again.  But as long as I'm getting the minimum of 3 in right now, I'm happy.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Battling illness & Finding time

So part of the reason I have not been blogging more recently has been that I have not been feeling well.  I tried working out last week and for a normal workout I nearly passed out, so I decided that until I'm feeling better, I should probably take a break.  The other issue has been finding time.  I have been working out, but finding the time to blog has been a challenge.  I think during the winter months I have been feeling a little more sluggish.  Does anyone else ever feel that way during the cold dark months?  My body just wants to go into hibernation.  I am more tired and with that I just never feel like I am able to accomplish as much as I do either in the spring or fall seasons.  If anyone has a remedy for that, I would not mind hearing it.

So I think one of the problems that I have been having with my health is that either I have caught a cold or my acid re-flux is back.  Not fun.  So, in case it is the latter, I have decided to try eating vegetarian style this month.  I may not eliminate meat all together, but I will be reducing it drastically.  When I have acid re-flux problems.  I start to have coughing fits and they just seem to get worse and worse until I do something about it.  Last time I had this problem, I found that eating grains other than processed or wheat tend to be helpful.  Avoiding any types of foods that could potentially either increase stomach acids or mucus production has been helpful.  Until I have lost the excess weight, I'm afraid that I will have to deal with this issue.  Overall, I have found a more vegetable/fruit based diet creates less acids in my stomach.  Hense the vegetarian theme for this month.  If you find that you might have similar issues to myself, please talk to your doctor about it.  Mine recommended that since I also lowered my grain intake that I take a complex vitamin B to help with my energy levels.  If you plan to change your diet in anyway it is always good to consult a Dr whether it be your general Dr or a specialist.  They know your body and it's specific needs and will be able to tell you if it will work or not.