Sugar Shock

I am still working out, regularly. Not everyday is me working up a sweat but I am several times a week. I’m also still trying to watch what I’m eating and I want to learn more about portions but not sure how to start. I have seen those guides to compare this to a stack of cards and this to your fist but that still throws me off.

I would like to start measuring or using certain containers to help me visualize. I want to start counting the crackers I eat instead of just eating out of the box. Still my main focus right now is exercising and tracking my food.

I’m also changing my daily calorie amount from 1800 to 1600, I don’t know if I’ve made enough changes to do this but we’ll see…

How do you keep track of your portions?

Side Note: You can see all my workouts and food tracking in the sidebar.

I’ve been typing up posts for this blog and not posting them. I’ve been rolling around thoughts in my hands and then dropped them to pick up later. I’m still going to therapy and there have been one too many doctor appointments. I won’t lie. I gave up for a period of time, I feel like I’m swinging this mallet over and over and making no dents. You’ve heard this all before. Hell, I’m sick of saying it. I had to get a mammogram. It sucked, especially since I shouldn’t have had to get one for another like 5-10 years but at least everything is ok. My doctor mentioned hypothyroidism. Super. I also learned that Diabetes II runs in my family. I feel like I’ve gained weight. Sometimes I feel like, what’s the point in blogging here if I’m only going to complain but I know this at least serves a purpose to me and hopefully others can relate. It helps to know that something you are struggling with is understood by others. But I’m ready to again start moving upstream instead of just letting the current drag me downstream. I have so many goals for this year, many of which don’t even have to do with my health. I do, however, want to make a dent. I have no resolutions. I want a revolution. --------------- Also I am on DailyPlate if any of you are.

So after chatting withSteve (he's so helpful, all of you are) I realized not only have I accomplished a few real goals I set for myself in the way of exercise but I am ready for a new one. I don't want to push too far, something really attainable. Here were my goals so far:

1. Get back to the gym *CHECK*
2. Make it an entire workout without asthma attack *CHECK*
3. Do entire route (nearly 2 miles) on bike and making it over every hill *CHECK*
4. Do Week One workout of c25k entirely *CHECK*

Now I'm not sure if I want to move onto Week Two or if I want to try for longer time. I guess my question is, what is better? To increase my time on the treadmill or increase my speed? You see, I've never really had an interest of doing a 5k, I just want to be really healthy and in shape. At the same time I want actual atainable goals, goals that won't be too hard to attain. Small steps. Oh and Aurora is mad at me for doing this to her. And by mad I mean she is a lot meaner to me than she usually is. But it's worth it for this picture.