Sunday, May 31, 2015

Help me

Lord,

I still need help.  I have no clue what to do.  Help me for I don't know what to do.  I thank You advance for Your help.

In Jesus' name,


Amen

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Prayer about this blog

Lord Jesus,

First and foremost I want to thank You for Your forgiveness of my sins.  Thank You for being my Savior and Lord.  Thank You that with You, all things are possible.  Thank You.  I need help in following my diet and exercise plans.  Should I plan daily?  Weekly?  Monthly?  I make plans daily and I would like to know if I need to change that.  I need Your help.  Even making plans have been hard.  Your help would be greatly appreciated.

In Jesus' name,


Amen

Friday, May 29, 2015

I can do this.

Today I have edited my grocery list for later on.  I have learned about eating healthy, thus to a point of being healthy.  Exercise does indeed play a role in that.  That is why it is a diet and exercise plan blog.  The purpose of my blog is about change.  The problem is, change is too hard for me.  It is hard to come by, but I have a chance.  I have been encouraged and encouraged and told to change.  I have been frustrated for the past few weeks because I was frustrated and had difficulty eating healthy.  I avoided fruits and vegetables to the point where I had to throw some of it away.  It took me this morning to learn that I had to think outside the box and look inside myself.  I have to go out there and just do it, starting today.  I have to learn to say no and not procrastinate.  I have done that more times that I care to mention.  Now if I only know how to make a meal plan that I could follow and make flexible.  That would be a good start.

Thursday, May 28, 2015

This is how I feel

I have become too frustrated.  Maybe this is the time when starting an exercise program becomes easier.  Or maybe not.  Either way, I now wonder what I am waiting for.  I feel like I want to quit.  I have become frustrated for a long time.  It has been this way.  I know something is wrong with me.  I am struggling with change.  There is this voice in my head that keeps telling me not to give up.  I need to listen to that voice more often.

This is a re-post of what I had written some time ago this week.  I feel the same way.  I am doing better now because all I have to do is to follow the plan that is set for me.  I need to lose weight and get healthier.  I have to realize that it needs to register in my mind.  It has not and that is the problem.  I know I need to lose weight and I know this, and I know how to do this.  The problem is, my heart is in it, but my mind is not.  I am not sorry for the mistakes I made, but I don't want to end up being sorry later.  Every day is a lesson learned.  It is a cliche but it is true.  I am over 300 pounds and I have to see and let it sink in.  My desire is to change and to make that change.  Change is even harder.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Becoming more and more

I have become too frustrated.  Maybe this is the time when starting an exercise program becomes easier.  Or maybe not.  Either way, I now wonder what I am waiting for.  I feel like I want to quit.  I have become frustrated for a long time.  It has been this way.  I know something is wrong with me.  I am struggling with change.  There is this voice in my head that keeps telling me not to give up.  I need to listen to that voice more often.

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Here I go...

Issues
       Diabetes and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
       Clinical Obesity
            Weight loss and goals
                  Lose 1-2  lb per week
                      Diet and exercise
                             Diet
                                 Eating Healthy foods
                             Exercise
                                  Exercise at least 20 minutes for 7 days per week
                     Weight loss programs
                           Weight Watchers Online
                                   Follow program Goal is to lose 1-2 pounds per week
                                       Diet and exercise
                                             Coaching
                                             Meetings


What has happened to me?  I used to be full of hope.  I am not anymore.  Whatever is going on in my head is not registering.  That is the problem.  I have difficulty following instructions and that is the problem.  My problem is that even the simplest solutions are difficult to follow through..  That is what is wrong.  I am ready to just give up.
                         

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Past several days

I just need help.  I have my issues with following the diet and exercise plans that I create.  Nothing will do me any good if I don't follow them.  Right now, I am in pain.  My concentration will be on keeping myself happy and healthy.  None of what I say makes sense, but that is how much pain I am in.  I think it is about time I take care of myself.  I can't take the lack of motivation anymore.  I apologize.  I have made no plans for today or any other day.  I have taken many breaks and I realize that if I want to lose weight and keep it off, then I would have to take my health seriously.  I admit that I have not followed most if not any of my plans for a long time.  There are underlying issues that I have that I need to address.  I really want and need to lose weight.  I need to overcome those issues.

Friday, May 22, 2015

I am sorry.

I apologize.  I have made no plans for today or any other day.  I have taken many breaks and I realize that if I want to lose weight and keep it off, then I would have to take my health seriously.  I admit that I have not followed most if not any of my plans for a long time.  There are underlying issues that I have that I need to address.  I really want and need to lose weight.  I need to overcome those issues.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Can't take it

I think it is about time I take care of myself.  I can't take the lack of motivation anymore.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Off-topic

I just need help.  I have my issues with following the diet and exercise plans that I create.  Nothing will do me any good if I don't follow them.  Right now, I am in pain.  My concentration will be on keeping myself happy and healthy.  None of what I say makes sense, but that is how much pain I am in.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Realistic Outline

Today I realize that as a PCOS sufferer who has diabetes, I have to be more than careful to think outside the box.  I know that I sound like a broken record, but that is really the case.  My outline was a good outline, but considering those factors that I just mentioned, it has to be realistic.  I am short and clinically obese, so how do I also take that into account?  I need to show myself to think outside the box.

Issues
       Diabetes and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
       Clinical Obesity
            Weight loss and goals
                  Lose 1-2  lb per week
                      Diet and exercise
                             Diet
                                 Thinking outside the diet box outline
                             Exercise
                                   Thinking outside the diet box outline
                     Weight loss programs
                           Weight Watchers Online
                               Goal is to lose 1-2 pounds per week
                                     Diet and exercise
                                     Follow program
                                           Coaching
                                           Meetings
                           Nutrisystem
                           South Beach
                           Jenny Craig
               
                 

Monday, May 18, 2015

I may have to go outside the box...again

I realize that even with PCOS and being a diabetic, I may have to do more than think outside the box.  I have to go outside the box once or twice more.  I don't wish to stay an overweight diabetic who will end up having a short and painful death.  I don't like the idea of having sores or having the possibility of amputated limbs.  That is not what I want for myself.  Maybe I should do another set of going outside the box...again.

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Finally...I did it

Yesterday, I have finally learned to think outside the box.  All I had to do was to do the things that I was supposed to do when it comes to consumption and exercise.  I feel pretty good about it.  If only I had done this before.  I needed to be realistic.  I have a condition in which processed food is to be cut out or severely limited to an ounce of chocolate or 10 fries.  It won't be easy but it will be worth it.

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Weekly diet diagram


Issue
   Purpose
        Lose Weight
              Healthy Diet
                        Goals
                              Limit or cut out processed foods altogether
                                     Limit or cut out white foods
                                            White Bread
                                            White Rice
                                                    1 cup of white rice (maximum)
                                             White sugar
                                     Limit or cut out processed meats
                                               Slices (4) of sliced ham, beef, or turkey with cucumber, mustard, and other                                                  veggies such as lettuce and tomatoes
                                               One hot dog in one serving
                                               Bacon (3 slices maximum per serving)
                                               Cut out or limit sausage
                                      Limit or cut out sweets
                                               Sweet powdered drinks to cut serving a day
                                               Limit chocolate or eliminate chocolate candy daily
                                               Limit or cut out brownies or sweet snacks
                                               Limit or cut out ice cream (1/2-3/4 cup maximum)
                                        Limit or cut out breaded foods
                                               One serving of Shrimp
                                               One serving of Chicken Nuggets (5 per serving)
                                               One serving of Fish
                                               One serving of Fish Sticks
                                               One serving of breaded "vegetables"
                                                      Fried Okra
                                                      Fries (20 maximum; do not fry)
                                          Limit or cut out fried foods for snacks
                                                 Fried meats (1 piece maximum)
                                                 Potato chips (one serving maximum)
                                     Consume more fruits and vegetables
                                                Consume a fruit or vegetable per meal
                                                Drink natural fruit juices (8 full ounces)
                                      Consume more whole grains
                                                 Limit or cut out sweet cereals since they are processed foods
                                                       Consume bran cereal and oatmeal
                                                 Consume more whole grain bread and multi-grain bread( 2 slice/serving)
                                       Limit dairy and consider more alternatives such as almond or soy milk
                                       Consider eggs and legumes such as black or navy beans
                                     










                     

Friday, May 15, 2015

Being creative

I have finally found a new way of thinking, of which I am grateful.  I have to make promises to myself which are realistic and will hopefully stick.  Why I haven't thought about this before, I will never know.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Creative ways

How can I go outside the box in this particular blog?  It has been not been easy.  I have no idea how to do so.  However, it is well worth it.  I will have to do a lot of thinking and creating. I won't be creating any meal plans or schedules for now.  I guess I have to do it myself.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Outside the box

I have been confused.  I don't want to lose weight, but I know I need to.  I know that I have to.  I need to think outside the box when it comes to diet and exercise.  Listening to music I think could be helpful.  It helps me to focus.  Look at a picture of a person that I compare myself to helps.  The problem is I often do that anyway, so that is not an example of getting outside of the box.  I believe that it is time for me to think and go outside the box.  This has been a common theme for me this week.  This is my homework assignment for the week.  How do I do that?  How do I think outside the box?  Why do I need to lose weight?  Why don't know why I have no desire?  I realize that my opinion has changed since yesterday.  Maybe as far as I go mentally and emotionally, that is where I need to really think outside the box.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

The pressure to lose weight

There is a lot of pressure for me to lose weight it seems.  That is why I have a hard time following my meal plans.  That is why I find it difficult to eat healthy and follow much less formulate a program that I could stick with.  I just have no desire.  I don't want to lose weight.  Nothing is really wrong with me.  That is how I feel. It seems crazy though I know that I need to lose weight.  I feel like I am too tired and I wish I could do something different.  The world would say that I lack the common sense that God would give me, and maybe they are right.  Maybe it is time to think outside the box when it comes to weight loss.  How do I think outside the box when I have no idea what is in the box to begin with?

Monday, May 11, 2015

No real desire

I have really no desire to lose weight.  I am being honest.  I wish that there was another way to lose weight. I don't want to lose weight despite the need to do so.  I just give up though I have real reason to.  What is going on?

Friday, May 8, 2015

I have no real desire to lose weight.

I have my own reasons for weight loss.  I cannot take not being able to lose weight and keep it off.  I have the ability to lose weight.  On the other hand, I also have the uncanny ability to gain weight as well.  My weight tends to go up and down.  Therefore, I have questioned my goals.  I do have the motivation to lose weight. However, my desire is not strong, yet strangely enough, I know that I need to lose weight. I know I have health issues.  What is wrong with me?  I have yet to start an exercise and diet or rather, healthy eating program.  I know I sound like a broken record.  The truth is, I weigh 301 pounds, I am 5'1.5" tall, and I am 40 years old.  My BMI is 57, which would make me super obese.  My BMI is off of the BMI scale and that is an illustration of my health.  I also have over 70% body fat percentage yet I just don't know what I am doing.  I need motivation and I need help.

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Exercise and diet plan reflection

I am a young woman who has learned and is still learning about exercising and diet.  This blog is about fitness and diet.  I know that I too have a blog about fitness and also one about diet especially, but I wonder if this is too many blogs since this is about both.  I am taking a break from making a plan or two.  What I have made is a string of plans that I never really follow.  However, that is going to change and I realize that it takes both time and effort to create and follow plans.  It is okay to make sample plans and schedules but staying stuck will do me less good.  That is all I have to say.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Taking action

I love putting creating and cutting and pasting sample plans.  They are nothing more than a guide that can be used in a journey that has been proven difficult.  The truth of the matter is, I weigh more than 300 lbs and my BMI is between 55-60.  I want to lose 106 pounds total, but I don't know all of my goals to achieve that yet.  I have a hard time losing weight because I have a hard time with having a huge appetite.  All I know is that I need to get more active with my mind and my writing as well as my body.  Strength training is also something that is a concern of mine.  I want to not just incorporate a healthy meal plan but to incorporate exercise as well.  I am obese and I realized it today.  I am not a tall woman, and I am self-conscious about my appearance.  I have even not made a goal as to why I want to lose weight.  I hate to say this, but my health is not one of those reasons.  There are other factors that go into losing weight.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Sample diet and exercise plans

Monday

Breakfast: Quick and Easy
Eat 1 hard-boiled egg, 1/2 cup sliced banana, and 1 cup strawberries.



Midmorning snack:
Enjoy 1/2 cup almonds and 1 peach.



Lunch: Turkey Quick Fix
Roll 3–4 ounces roasted turkey breast, 1 tomato, 1/2 peeled avocado (all thinly sliced), and mustard into a large lettuce leaf.



Midafternoon snack:
Cut 1 apple into wedges and spread 2 tablespoons organic peanut butter on them.



Dinner: Hoisin-Glazed Tenderloin
Serve with 2 cups steamed kale drizzled with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice to taste. Have 1 cup grapes, too.


Tuesday

Breakfast: Fast and Furious
Scramble 3 egg whites in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Serve with 1 cup each of strawberries and orange wedges.



Midmorning snack:
Have 1/2 cup pistachios and 1 cup blueberries.



Lunch: Hoisin-Glazed Tenderloin
Eat Monday nights leftovers, plus 1 orange.



Midafternoon snack:
Nosh on 1/2 cup raw or roasted sunflower seeds and 1 apple.



Dinner: 5-Minute Shrimp Salad
Combine 1/4 pound shrimp (cooked, peeled, and deveined), 1 tomato (cubed), 1/2 avocado and 1/2 cucumber (both cubed and peeled), 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, and lemon juice, seasoned salt, and ground pepper to taste in a small bowl.


Wednesday

Breakfast: Simply Salmon
Enjoy 4 ounces smoked salmon with your choice of fruit.



Midmorning snack:
Munch on 1/2 cup mixed nuts and 2 small plums.



Lunch: Lean Roast Beef Quick Fix
Layer 3 ounces lean roast beef in a large lettuce leaf and spread 1 teaspoon horseradish on top. Add a piece of fruit of your choice.



Midafternoon snack:
Eat 1/2 cup raw or roasted pumpkinseeds and 1 nectarine.



Dinner: Roasted Chicken and Yams


Thursday

Breakfast: Quick and Easy II
Start the day with 1 hard-boiled egg, some tomato slices, and your choice of fruit.



Midmorning snack:
Treat yourself to 1/2 cup walnuts and 1 pear.



Lunch: Roasted Chicken and Yams
Have Wednesday nights leftovers and 1 apple.



Midafternoon snack:
Enjoy 1/2 cup cashews and 1 cup of your favorite melon.



Dinner: Black Bean Bowl
Combine 1 precooked skinless, boneless chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces), 2/3 cup black beans (drained and well-rinsed), 1/2 tomato (cubed), 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped), 2 tablespoons scallions (chopped), lemon juice to taste, and dashes of cumin, basil, cilantro, and ground pepper in a small bowl.


Friday

Breakfast: Sausage and Eggs
Cook 1–2 links lean sausage and 2–3 egg whites as desired in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Serve with 1 cup each of grapes and cantaloupe.



Midmorning snack:
Nosh on 1/2 cup mixed nuts and 1 cup strawberries.



Lunch: Tuna Salad
Empty 1/2 can (7.06-ounce) tuna into a small bowl and combine with 1/2 cup diced tomato, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, and bal-samic vinegar to taste. Place mixture on a bed of prewashed baby spinach.



Midafternoon snack:
Nibble on 1/2 cup almonds and 1 cup fresh pineapple.



Dinner: Sole Fillets With Zucchini


Saturday

Breakfast: Italian Omelet
Beat 2–3 egg whites with splash of water until frothy. Saute 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes and 1/4 large portabello mushroom (thinly sliced) in olive oil until tender. Reduce heat, add egg mixture, cover, and cook until eggs are fluffy (but solid). Add 1/4 cup avocado and fold in half before serving.



Midmorning snack:
Nosh on 1/2 cup cashews and 1 cup blueberries.



Lunch: Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
Halve 2 medium tomatoes and remove insides. Drain 1 can light tuna (packed in water). In small bowl, combine tuna with 1 medium celery stalk (chopped), 1 table-spoon sesame oil, 1/8 teaspoon dill, and 1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper. Spoon 1/4 of mixture into each tomato half.



Midafternoon snack:
Enjoy 1/2 cup pistachios and 1 cup grapes.



Dinner: Chicken Paillards
Serve with 1 cup each of steamed broccoli drizzled with lemon juice and mushrooms sauteed in 1 tablespoon olive oil.


Sunday

Breakfast: Fast and Furious II
Scramble 3 egg whites in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Serve with 1 cup each of strawberries and orange wedges.



Midmorning snack:
Have 1/2 cup mixed nuts and 1 cup honeydew melon.



Lunch: Chicken Paillard Salad
Top large bowl of mesclun salad greens with chicken left over from Saturday night (cut into pieces) and 1 cup mandarin orange slices; drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar.



Midafternoon snack:
Cut 1 apple into wedges and spread 2 tablespoons organic peanut butter on them.



Dinner: Seafood Kebabs

Monday, May 4, 2015

Notebook

I finally purchased a notebook yesterday.  So far, so good.  I am following the notebook and that is a good thing.  I have also decided to write out a journal of everything that I ate and drank.  Right now, I am about to drink some rather strong coffee.  I am happy to have finally done something that I wish to do. Now it would be easier for me to reach my goals.

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Food plans

My plan is still to lose 1-2 pounds a week. I also plan to buy a notebook whereas I can take my time and finally formulate a plan that I can stick to.  I wish I could prepare food for a week, but I can't.  I wouldn't know how to.  I barely knew how to do that per day.  I do tend to make plans per day.  I am going shopping tomorrow and I have a hard time making a short list.  I wish I knew how to.  The truth is, I am living with another person that is near and dear to my heart.  She and I have different tastes.  So how do I create a short, healthy grocery list?  I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, yet both of us are diabetic.  I make monthly grocery lists, so maybe that is the problem as well.  Making a weekly list is quite difficult. That could help me a long way into losing weight and keeping it off.

Friday, May 1, 2015

Making a point

I admit that yesterday's tittle was rather long, but I was trying to make a point.  My point is I need help in learning how to make a clear, concise plan that works for me.  I also need to do a search on a diabetic diet. I can give myself all of the rules and create all of the plans I can formulate, but it would do me no good if I don't take time.  I realize that taking the time to write out the plan will be helpful.  In short, maybe a notebook or a folder will be a good idea.  I am clinically obese, and I need to lose weight.  My goal is to lose 1-2 pounds per week.  I feel like I have failed to do so.  I know that losing weight will be harder for me than most, so that means that formulating a plan for me would be crucial.  Say I did have that notebook to make a new plan.  That plan would have to be diabetic-friendly, hormone friendly, and I have to realize that whenever I am shopping that I am not the only person living there.  I have to shop for two people and make a weekly list.  That too will be of help.  Food preparation is also helpful into formulating a plan.  If only I had done this earlier.