I still wonder if WW was about the 80-20 rule.

Today, I have decided that I need to make a commitment for myself.  I have rejoined Weight Watchers or WW for short.  I realize that it takes everything I have.  I realize that I have never had to lose much weight before.  I saw myself in the mirror and I became even more self-conscious.  Today I have learned that in order for me to lose weight, not only do I have to be committed, I will also have to deal with a few things that are wrong and why I give up so easily.  Losing weight like everything else will involve some sacrifice and taking a long painful look at myself sometimes.  However, it is much better (it has to be) than to see myself in the mirror and being self-conscious of what I see.

Commitment to losing weight

I have become more and more committed to my life and be healthy.  I still have to understand the healthy lifestyle thing.  My problems were the stress that I have difficulty handle and the lack of a strong mindset.  I have decided to make a plan for myself, yet Weight Watchers is the real reason why I want to lose weight.  I just hope I know what I am doing for the third time.

Weight loss plan

BMIc = 56.1
BMIg = 40.1

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

Current amound 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

Creating a plan and sticking to it

I would like to say that it is past time to stick to a plan and follow it.  Where is the plan that I have been trying to create?  The problem is I have been making plans and creating weight loss plans that are hard to follow and to no avail.  I just have a hard time applying what I have learned.  Why is that?

Diet and exercise plan

Why am I not committed to losing weight?  What is really wrong with me?  Now I do know the answers to those questions.  I would have already answered my own question by this point.  How do I finally plan to exercise?  Do I walk five days a week for 20 minutes?  Six days for 30 minutes? Every day for 45 minutes?  I wonder if I should exercise based on my body type.  Should I also exercise based on where the fat is stored?  It is as if I have a lot to think about and plan.

Healthy lifestyle

I admit that I am not truly committed...yet.  But I may either be wasting my time if I do or darned if I don't.  I am not sure where to go with losing weight and keeping it off.  I have given up so many times if I wonder if this time will be the first time that I will understand what a healthy lifestyle is all about.  How do I apply the words healthy lifestyle to my situation?

Being 100% committed

I have made plans to actually lose weight next year.  It is a rather strange thing to do to wait to lose weight.  Right now would be a hard thing to do.  I have heard that weight loss is 80% food and 20% exercise.  Is that true?  I don't know.  However, all I know that the only math is  100% commitment. I didn't put out my heart and soul into it.  Nowadays I realize why.  It is because of the fact that I had no desire to lose weight.  I lived like it as well.  I am afraid that I will never have that 100% commitment and 100% desire to lose weight.  Nowadays, as a diabetic who is overweight, my desire has already increased.  I have admitted that a lifestyle would require 100% change and in the past, I realize that I didn't put in 100%.  My desire was not as strong as it should be.  Sure I want to lose weight and keep it off.  Sure I want to fit into old clothes.  I want to be healthier.  I also know that it takes 100% commitment from me and I have yet to show that.  No matter what I buy and how many plans I make or join, I know that it won't be easy as it will be frustrating.

Menu for 12/26/14

Bread

Ice Cream

Cake

Pie

Pudding

Candy

Macaroni and Cheese

Collard Greens

Ham and Turkey

Rice and Gravy

Stuffing with giblets

Marmalade and cranberry sauce

Menu for 12/25/14

Menu for tomorrow 12/25/14
Bread
Ice Cream
Cake
Pie
Pudding
Candy
Macaroni and Cheese
Collard Greens
Ham and Turkey
Rice and Gravy
Stuffing with giblets
Marmalade and cranberry sauce

Diet and meal plan 12/24/14

Exercise
Walking half an hour
Stretch 10 minutes
Moving around-moderate cleaning and cooking
(I wonder how many calories that would burn.)

Menu for tomorrow 12/23/14
Grilled cheese sandwich
Ice Cream
Macaroni and cheese
Soup

Diet and exercise for tomorrow 12/23/14

Exercise
Walking 20 minutes
Stretch 10 minutes
Moving around-moderate cleaning and cooking
(I wonder how many calories that would burn.)

Menu for tomorrow 12/23/14
Apple and plain toast
Leftovers
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Soup

Calorie burning exercise v Just plain movement

I tend to rest on Sunday.  However, that isn't what I did much of today.  I didn't rest on my laurels, so to speak.  I wonder what would qualify as movement and what would qualify as exercise.  That is the key to knowing what is calorie burning and what is a cakewalk.

No entry

No entry.

This week

Tomorrow, I have a physical therapy appointment.  Yesterday was a rough day.  This was because I was in so much pain though I did a few stretches, or two, literally, I was in great pain.  I am feeling better than I have been.  My lesson has been learned. No matter how much pain I am in, exercise is quite beneficial.  I am reminded that when it comes to exercise, no pain no gain. 

The root of my problems

I have grown lazy over the years and now I know why.  It is because of my own issues.  I give up easily.  Doubts creep into my head.  Sometimes when things go well, all is well.  When things are not going that well, or when I make a mistake or rather slip up, I only fool myself into thinking that it is only a day.  There is always a next time.  Maybe if I were more honest with myself then I would feel as if I would accomplish something.  I just give up too easily.  That is the problem.

The exercise of yardwork

Well, I did some exercise today.  I already wrote in my exercise blog about the yard work I have done.  It may have been more than 100 calories per hour.  The truth is, I am not really sure how many calories I have burned.  Exercise is based on outside chores, but I feel the burn and I have some energy even though I have finished doing yardwork, but only temporarily.

The purpose of and the focus on exercise

My exercise plan is to do not only stretches to improve posture but to also strengthen my back.  On the other hand, my goal is to take the time to exercise and improve my health.  Exercise has become a chore, not something that is necessary.  I have the equipment but applying myself is harder than I thought.  It is good for the brain and for the improvement of my health and self-esteem.

The preparation of proposed menus

Why do I make proposed menus?  I wish I could just follow them, but they are difficult to follow sometimes.  It doesn't help that I have no real clue how to follow them.  I need help in following a meal plan.  Should I follow by just going by a proposed plan?  Should I prepare the food in advance in order to follow the plan?  Should I do both?  These are a rather interesting set of questions that are to be taken seriously.  Time is not to be wasted, but to use up and cherish.  That is my lesson for today.

Admittedly there are things that I need to do.

I have made a proposed menu every other day.  Unfortunately, I do not tend to follow those menus. On the other hand, I wish I hadn't admitted that.  I have no clue how to apply myself.  It is about time I learned to.  I am a diabetic and I cannot afford to wait until something bad really happens for me to change.

Desire due to physical therapy

I am taking a break today from creating a proposed menu today.  However, I won't take a break from exercises today.  I didn't realize until my physical therapy session that I was so overweight.  On the other hand, I didn't realize that I have the opportunity to be so fit.  I have lost the desire to lose weight.  However, I realize that because I am an overweight diabetic, it would be foolish.  Being in physical therapy has increased my desire to lose weight and also to keep it off.

Proposed menu for 12/11/14

Proposed menu for 12/11/14

Breakfast

     Grits

     Toast

     Bacon

     Eggs

    Sausage

Lunch

   Potatoes

   Green Beans

   Chicken Fried Steak

Dinner

     Potatoes

   Green Beans

   Chicken Fried Steak

Snack 1

      Apple

Snack 2

      Apple

Snack 3

      Orange

Two things that I do that are good for my health:

1. Exercise

   Walk 30 minutes (exercise plan)

2. Meditation and prayer

3. Physical Therapy

Diet and exercise plan for 12/10/14

Breakfast
     Grits
     Toast
     Bacon
     Eggs
    Sausage
Lunch
   Potatoes
   Green Beans
   Chicken Fried Steak
Dinner
     Potatoes
   Green Beans
   Chicken Fried Steak
Snack 1
      Apple
Snack 2
      Peanut butter crackers and apple
Snack 3
      Orange

Two things that I do that are good for my health:
1. Exercise
   Walk 30 minutes (exercise plan)
2. Meditation and prayer

Menu for 12/9/14

Breakfast
Yogurt

Snack 1
Grapes

Lunch
Oatmeal

Snack 2
Peanuts

Dinner
Mac and cheese

Snack 3
Orange

Snack 4
Apple

Snack 5
Strawberries

Menu for 12/8/14

Breakfast
Fruit and yogurt

Lunch
Meat (beef or chicken)
Mac n'cheese

Dinner
Meat (beef or chicken)
Mac n'cheese

Snack 1
Fruit

Snack 2
Fruits

Snack 3
Peanuts

Menu for 12/7/14

Breakfast
Fruit and yogurt

Lunch
Meat (beef or chicken)
Starches
Vegetables

Dinner
Meat (beef or chicken)
Starches
Vegetables

Snack 1
Crackers

Snack 2
Fruits

Snack 3
beans

Menu for 12/6/14

Menu for 12/6/14

Breakfast
Cereal with meat sauce

Lunch
Beef
Baked potatoes
Lima beans

Dinner
Beef
Baked potatoes
Lima Beans

Snack 1
Yogurt

Snack 2
Grapes

Snack 3
Apple

Snack 4
Strawberries

Snack 5
Cranberries

Menu for 12/5/14

Breakfast
Cereal with milk

Snack 1
Strawberries

Lunch
Pasta Salad

Snack 2
Crackers

Dinner
Pasta Salad

Snack 3
Strawberries

Snack 4
Peanuts

Snack 5
Yogurt

Diet and exercise schedule for 12/4/14

Breakfast
Cereal with milk

Snack 1
Strawberries

Lunch
Pasta Salad

Snack 2
Crackers

Dinner
Pasta Salad

Snack 3
Strawberries

Snack 4
Peanuts

Snack 5
Yogurt

Proposed Exercise schedule
Slow walk - 1 hour
Dancing - 5 minutes
Stretching- 5 minutes
Yardwork

Exercise plan and menu for 12/2/14

Exercise: Some minor stretching and some light exercise.  Light exercise means less than 15 minutes per day.  This would include walking or a light jog.

Menu:
Breakfast
Biscuits

Lunch
Turkey
Macaroni and cheese
Lima Beans

Dinner
Sandwich
Potato chips

Snack 1
Crackers

Snack 2
Crackers

Snack 3
Ice cream and fruit