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Okay so I decided to do a mile on the treadmill this morning before I go swim. In 30 minutes I can do I mile. That's a long time for a mile but with the weight I have I can't go any faster without hurting myself and that's the last thing I need to do. I also did 10 minutes with weights.
Tomorrow I have the exercise physiology appointment. This is one of the required appointments for the surgery. Which I can't wait to see what she says about how I workout if I'm doing something wrong or if there is something different or can be added to help me lose more weight. I believe what I'm doing right now is pretty good. I know in the past I was told not to do the treadmill because its hard on my joints. I've really never had that problem only when I was at my highest weight. I think adding in the swimming helps relax my joints as well. I do sit in the whirlpool after I swim as well. But today I think I'm going to sit in it before and after. I really like this place I go to no one puts you down about your weight because most are overweight and its also just a ladies only gym. That helps out a lot because if it wasn't I wouldn't be caught dead in a swimming suit. lol
I have 15 days until I go see the dietitian and I'm hoping I'll be down to 334-335 lbs when I see her. I know I'll be weighed when I see her so they can record my progress for the surgery. So that's my goal to lose 5 more lbs before I go. If I lose more that would be awesome and more of a push towards my goal of being at 309 for the surgery.
Then my other set goal is to be at 315 lbs by my second appointment with the surgeon which is on May 1st. So that will be a total loss of 29 lbs from my starting weight at 344 lbs when I first saw him on March 4th. I can do this and I think its smart to set goals.
Diet Calendar Entries for 20 March 2014:
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798 kcal
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Fat: 34.14g | Prot: 80.66g | Carb: 51.01g.
Breakfast: Silk Pure Almond Milk - Unsweetened Original, kirkland kirkland premium performance multiitamin, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), EAS EAS Complete Protein chocolate. Lunch: starkist chunk light tuna in water, Calavo Avocado, Red Onions. Dinner: Tender Bird Boneless skinless breast filets, Zucchini, Onions, Asparagus, Red Sweet Pepper, Yellow Summer Squash. Snacks/Other: Broccoli cuts Crest Foods, Tap Water. more...
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5201 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Swimming (moderate) - 1 hour, Water Aerobics - 30 minutes, Weight Training (moderate) - 10 minutes, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 30 minutes, Resting - 13 hours and 50 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Your journal is so inspirational. You are definitely on the right path and your attitude is stellar! Every day you stay on your path, you will feel better and better and get stronger and be able to do things you haven't been able to do in a long time. That 30 minute mile will become a 25 minute mile, then a 20 minute mile, and you will continue to see progress, which will spur you on to keep going and you will get to the point where you will feel so great that you will never want to go back to where you were and you will become the new you! Congratulations on your tremendous dedication and success you've seen so far!!!!!
20 Mar 14 by member: sheshemoo
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Hi NB, What a blessing that you have access to a pool & whirlpool & gym. I'm on disability, & have had to practically beg to get 10 PT visits! They have a pool, & that's where I do my exercises to keep my arthritic joints from over-exertion. I am gong to have my left hip replaced, probably in late summer/early fall. Dr is having me lose 25 lbs 1st. I gained this weight since he replaced my right hip & knee in 2012, because I had 2 infections afterward, & took 6+ months to recover. I sure hope I don't get any infections this time! You are doing so well, HUGE APPLAUSE to you for all your efforts! I have monthly weigh-ins at my surgeon's office, which will really help with accountability & incentive. Best wishes for a smaller you (us)! WE CAN DO THIS! :) Glammer
20 Mar 14 by member: GLAMMER
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Thank you sheshemoo for your response. Each week I plan on adding 5 minutes to the treadmill and I think that will help get the mile time down. I do also add in the recline. What I do is 15 minutes regular and then 5 on incline back to regular for 5 and then last 5 on incline.I can really feel the burn doing that. :)
Glammer, also thank you for your response as well. I think swimming and aerobic exercise is a lot better on your body and you lose more calories that way. It doesn't matter what type of activity you do in the pool you're still going to lose weight. This lady yesterday I believe she said she is 79 and she walked up and down the pool for 30 minutes. Anything counts. I'm sorry you have to go through hip replacement again. That has to be difficult and hard to stay on track. I will say a prayer for you for a good recovery and NO infections. :)
Just to let y'all know, I have started a facebook page for my journey if you'd like to follow my email address is jaime7195@gail.com the name under is Jaime Nicole. I hope some people will follow so I can have the support. I will be posting pictures on there as well. I just set it up today and add my most recent pictures.
20 Mar 14 by member: new beginnings2014
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