Saturday, November 29, 2014

Taking a break and musing about Thanksgiving

I am thankful for the many blessing that I have.  I realize that I have to be reminded to those who are less fortunate than I am.  There are many people who are in need of food, comfort, and most of all, love.  There are so many people who will go to bed hungry and others have no family to go to. Those are the things that sadly, I have taken for granted.  I am sorry that I have become one who has not been thankful enough.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Thanksgiving musing

I have been having headaches for the past week.  I am not so sure what is wrong, but I have been overwhelmed with diet and exercise.  I wonder what else is there for me.  What is the level of support that I need?  That is a question that I need to answer for myself.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Every pound helps

I have decided not to give up on myself.  I know that I need to and will lose weight.  So far I have lost three pounds since the day I started.  However, I believe every pound and every ounce makes a difference.

Monday, November 24, 2014

Am I normal?

I am a diabetic with cholesterol and blood pressure issues.  I have PCOS, a condition in which I MUST take care of myself.  Being diabetic affect every part of my body.  PCOS is no joke.  Having said that, I have no desire to formulate a diet and exercise plan.  It has been hard and even painful. Things have been so tiresome for me.  Am I normal?

Sunday, November 23, 2014

In need of help with exercise programs

I am taking a break from making a proposed menu for tomorrow.  Right now, what is important to me is that I wish to make an exercise plan.  This plan is about diet and exercise and making such plans. I feel like such a failure.  I feel this way because I have so self-conscious of my weight and my body. Despite the desire to lose weight, I have no desire to exercise.  I have no idea why, but I am a diabetic with other health issues.  Exercise is supposed to be good for me, but I have given up and it has been hard to start all over again.  I realize that an exercise plan doesn't have to be complicated but my mindset says otherwise.  I believe that my lack of desire is the reason for thinking creating an exercise plan on my own is not very easy.  However, I don't know where to begin.  Where do I begin?
I guess I can start with these simple plans:






Saturday, November 22, 2014

Proposed meal plan for 11/23/14

Breakfast
Toast and preserves

Lunch
Meat
Starches
Vegetables

Dinner
Meat
Starches
Vegetables

Snack 1
Popcorn

Snack 2
Toast with jelly

Snack 3
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Exercise plan plans

I realize that I need to formulate an exercise plan, not just write menus.  They are proposed because things can change at any time.  I realize that have procrastinated.  The problem is I know what to do, but I don't really know how to apply myself.  If only I could do that and take the time to do so, then I could lose weight due to healthy eating.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Proposed menu for 11/19/14

Breakfast
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Lunch
Cauliflower
Sweet Corn
Cornbread

Dinner
Cauliflower
Sweet Corn
Cornbread

Snack 1
Popcorn

Snack 2
Toast


Monday, November 17, 2014

Menu for 11/18/14

Breakfast
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Lunch
Chicken tomato stew
Rice
Chickpeas

Dinner
Chicken tomato stew
Rice
Chickpeas

Snack 1
Cauliflower

Snack 2
Toast with strawberry preserves

Snack 3
Cauliflower

Snack 4
Popcorn

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Proposed menu for 11/17/14

Breakfast
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Lunch
Beef Roast with Vegetables
Green Beans

Dinner
Oatmeal

Snack 1
Orange

Snack 2
Toast with strawberry preserves

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Proposed schedule for 11/16/14

I do need to change my schedule.  On the other hand, at least I even have a plan.  Here is my proposed menu for 11/16/14

Breakfast
Orange or oatmeal

Lunch
Meat
Starch
Vegetable

Dinner
Meat
Starch
Vegetable

Snack 1
Orange

Snack 2
Strawberry Preserves

Snack 3
Lentils

Friday, November 14, 2014

Musing from 11/14/14

I have so far exceeded expectations as far as my calorie consumption goes.  I tend to consume an average of 2000 calories or less, which is a far cry from the nearly 2600 calories that were on my sheet.  I am doing well so far.  However, I wonder if less than 10 minutes per day one time is a good thing.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

My new plan

I have eaten  healthier than I have consumed in a while, which is either a good thing or a bad thing. Here is a diet and exercise plan I have created for myself.

BMIc = 56.1
BMIg = 40.1

Current weight = 297.0
Goal weight = 212.0
Weight loss goal = 85

Current amount of calories consumed per day on average = 3000

Calorie goal 1 = 2595 = November
Calorie goal 2 = 2495 = December
Calorie goal 3 = 2395 = January
Calorie goal 4 = 2295 = February
Calorie goal 5 = 2195 = March
Calorie goal 6 = 2095 = April
Calorie goal 7 = 1920 = May
Calorie goal 8 = 1745 = June
Calorie goal 9 = 1570 = July
Calorie goal 10 = 1395 = August

Amount of time to change the number of calories = one month
Average Amount of time for weight loss = ten months

Minimum Exercise time per month
Exercise time 1 = 8
Exercise time 2 = 12
Exercise time 3 = 15
Exercise time 4 = 20
Exercise time 5 = 25
Exercise time 6 = 30
Exercise time 7 = 37
Exercise time 8 = 45
Exercise time 9 = 54
Exercise time 10 = 60

Maximum number of carbs per month
Carbs 1 = 250
Carbs 2 = 240
Carbs 3 = 230
Carbs 4 = 220
Carbs 5 = 210
Carbs 6 = 200
Carbs 7 = 180
Carbs 8 = 170
Carbs 9 = 160
Carbs 10 = 150

Monday, November 10, 2014

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Menu for 11/9/14

Breakfast
        Cereal with 2% milk
        Coffee
 Snack
       Apple
Lunch
       Meat
       Vegetables
       Starches
Snack
       Yogurt
Dinner
        Meat
        Vegetables
        Starches
Snack 3
       Dried Fruit

Friday, November 7, 2014

Menu for 11/8/14

Diet Schedule
Breakfast
        Greek yogurt
        Banana
        Coffee
 Snack
       Apple
Lunch
        Chicken
        Beans or Peas
        Biscuits
        Rice
Snack
       Yogurt
Dinner
        Chicken
        Beans or Peas
        Biscuits
        Rice
Snack 3
       Cherry Tomatoes


Thursday, November 6, 2014

Diet and Exercise Schedule for 11/7/14

Diet Schedule
Breakfast
        Greek yogurt
        Banana
        Coffee
 Snack
       Peanuts
Lunch
        Meat
        Vegetables
        Starch and Bread
Snack
        Banana
        Apple
Dinner
        Meat
        Vegetables
        Starch and Bread
Snack 3
           Handful of peanuts (1/4 cup peanuts)
           Water

Exercise Schedule
Walk                                                  08:00 AM-8:30 AM
Stretches                                            08:30 AM-8:35 AM
Stretch for five minutes                     11:55 AM-12:00 PM
Walk for half an hour                        12:00-12:30 PM
Stretches                                            05:00 PM-05:10 PM
Video Exercises                                 05:10 PM-05:30 PM

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Diet and Exercise Schedule for 11/6/14

Diet Schedule
Breakfast
        Greek yogurt
        Banana
        Coffee
 Snack
         Donut
         Coffee
Lunch
         Ham
         Slice of wheat toast with Cream Cheese
         Water
Snack
        Banana
        Apple
Dinner
        Glucose Shake
Snack 3
           Handful of peanuts (1/4 cup peanuts)
           Water

Exercise Schedule
Walk                                                  08:00 AM-8:30 AM
Stretches                                            08:30 AM-8:35 AM
Stretch for five minutes                     11:55 AM-12:00 PM
Walk for half an hour                        12:00-12:30 PM
Stretches                                            05:00 PM-05:10 PM
Video Exercises                                 05:10 PM-05:30 PM

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Diet and Exercise Schedule 11/5/14

Diet Schedule
Breakfast
        Greek yogurt
        Banana
        Coffee
 Snack
         Donut
         Coffee
Lunch
         Cereal with 2% milk
         Slice of wheat toast
         Water
Snack
        Banana
        Apple
Dinner
        Glucose Shake
Snack 3
           Handful of peanuts (1/4 cup peanuts)
           Water

Exercise Schedule
Walk                                                  08:00 AM-8:30 AM
Stretches                                            08:30 AM-8:35 AM
Stretch for five minutes                     11:55 AM-12:00 PM
Walk for half an hour                        12:00-12:30 PM
Stretches                                            05:00 PM-05:10 PM
Video Exercises                                 05:10 PM-05:30 PM

Monday, November 3, 2014

Diet and Exercise Plan for 11/4/14

Diet and Exercise Schedule 11/4/14
Diet Schedule
Breakfast
        Greek yogurt
        Banana
        Coffee
 Snack
         Strawberries
         Coffee
Lunch
         Cheeseburger
         Tossed Salad
         Fries
         1 cup ice cream
         Water
Snack
        Strawberries
        Banana
Dinner
         Cheeseburger
         Tossed Salad
         Water
Snack 3
           Handful of peanuts (1/4 cup peanuts)
           Water

Exercise Schedule
Walk                                                  08:00 AM-8:30 AM
Stretches                                            08:30 AM-8:35 AM
Stretch for five minutes                     11:55 AM-12:00 PM
Walk for half an hour                        12:00-12:30 PM
Stretches                                            05:00 PM-05:10 PM
Video Exercises                                 05:10 PM-05:30 PM

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Bump

No entry.

On the other hand...here is a schedule that I have done earlier...time to do one tomorrow.

Diet and Exercise Schedule 6/4/14
Diet Schedule
Breakfast
        Greek yogurt
        Banana
        Coffee
        Water
Snack
         Fiber One Cookie
         Coffee
Lunch
         6 Triscuit Crackers
         Turkey Sandwich
         1 cup ice cream
         Water
Snack
         6 Triscuit Crackers
         Water
Dinner
          1 Bowl Kellogg's Special K
          Apple
          1 Cup grapes
          Water
Snack 3
           Handful of peanuts (1/4 cup peanuts)
           Water

Exercise Schedule
Stretch for five minutes                     11:55 A
Walk for half an hour                        12:00-12:30 PM