So I started this 101 days of summer challenge at 169 and I lost a whopping – 1.6 for the month. I remeasured myself, and while my hips, waist and chest stayed the same, I lost 1/2 an inch on my bicep and 1/2 an inch on my thigh.
While I was expecting a better result, two things came to mind while reviewing my food journal. A lot of days my calories from fat were above 30%, and the extra glasses of wine (which somehow never make it on my food journal) might have been the reason I basically maintained the month of June.
But then I look at the good news! When I log into the bike machines online network, I biked 92 miles for a total of 7 hours and 32 minutes! I am 8 miles shy of biking 100 miles for the month! So my goal for July is to revamp my calories to ensure each day is under 30% of calories from fat, and to go easy on the wine! 😀
It was a good old breakfast sammie for me – I shredded zucchini into my eggs – makes them so creamy!
With watermelon and blueberries on the side: 311 calories, 37 fat, 20 protein, 11.4 fat and 5.9 fiber
I forgot my blood sugar Accu-Chek machine at home. I always like to check it before working out to see where I am at. While Tony was willing to bring it to me, I decided to just listen to my body and see how it went. The sad thing is that to me, a good blood sugar number and a high blood sugar feel the same – its only when I start to drop that I feel anything.
I did a really hard bike ride yesterday – I didn’t realize that in the 8 mile ride at one point a hill climb was at 40% and that the last 1.6 miles was a steady hill climb! I did eat one glucose tab while working out and I felt fine 😀
When I got back to work, lunch was a turkey wrap and my Wisconsin beer cheese soup. Although I did not make this soup! My co-worker made my recipe and while she did put the onions in (pureed) it was absolutely delicious! Thanks R! 😀 It’s cute because when she makes dishes, her husband rates the dishes – i.e., if they are good, they make it on the menu as if they owned their own restaurant. This soup made it on their menu! 😀
For dinner I made Greek marinated chicken kabobs with corn on the cob, roasted red pepper and re-heated spaetzle. I bought the kabobs at my store – only $1.25 for each kabob!
We both thought the marinade was on the salty side, but it was still tasty! 😀 And I loved eating outside!
Stats for Tuesday:
- 8.1 mile bike ride
- 1,351 calories, 127 carbs, 110 protein, 49 fat and 18.6 fiber
Some things to check out:
- Katie at Chaos in the Kitchen has her favorite 4th of July recipes – I am going to make the sirloin steak with corn salsa 😀
- Amanda just made her PR on her last 5k – under 30 minutes 😀
- Al gave me his recipe for making pickles! 😀
How did you do this month?
I have a half day of work – Hannah’s home today! She has taken 800+ pictures so that will be quite a slide show 😀
Oh, and Tony did some research – our eggs on the gazebo are from a green shield bug!
nice job Biz!!!! i think that any loss is good, plus some of that might be because you are gaining muscle??!! and AWESOME on the biking!!! im soooo jealous! ive been totally slacking on the bike riding, and when i went the other night, my butt hurt for hours.. ugh hahaha
i hate those liquid calories though, i wish they didnt count.. haha
Just want to say that wherever you shop has good deals! You always find low prices on amazing food. In addition to your awesome workouts, that is sweet news.
Like some smart folks told me a few weeks ago…..a loss is a loss! Especially if you feel you were overdoing it in some areas. Interesting bug eggs there. Wonder if they lay there eggs in that pattern normally or just because of the screen.
Congrats to you on those stats! Biking almost 100 miles in a month is inspiring!
You have probably also gained some muscle weight, and if you can measure what you’ve lost, you’re doing great! I had a tough time giving up daily wine when I was loosing weight too…never realy did kick the habit. 🙂
Hey Biz,
You are so aware of what your body is telling you…….and listening. I work in Diabetes Education, and we always encourage our patients to listen to their bodies, and act accordingly. Good for you!!!
I haven’t e-mailed my stats for the week…..we (finally, after 3 months!) got my SIL out of the hospital, so we have been super busy arranging her care, and keeping her company. I have been exercising, and still keeping a food journal. I’ve lost 1 more pound, and I’m very satisfied with my progress. Thanks for all the encouragement and support you offer!!
Have fun with Hannah!
Every loss is progress, no matter how small. You may have been hoping for more, but you are on the right path. You’re in a better position than most.
I have never heard of kebabs being called kabobs before. I actually Googled it to make sure I wasn’t missing out on some “Super Kebab”. Whatever they’re called, they look good 🙂
I think losing ANYTHING is good news and I really, truly admire your workout dedication! Good job, Biz! That is great! I can’t go anywhere without my meter, but that’s also b/c I keep my humalog with it. I check my blood sugar like 10 times a day! It’s excessive but I feel more in control that way. Since you liked that soup with the onions and the dressing with them, perhaps you just don’t like them raw or don’t like the texture. Maybe you do like the flavor as long as you’re not feeling them in your mouth? I don’t know why but I so badly want you to like them! Bet you’re excited to see Hannah! Those bugs are interesting–don’t think I’ve ever seen them before! It’s neat how they’re eggs are so perfect…even if it is disgusting. 🙂 As for my first month of 101DOS, I lost 5 lbs. I lost more at the beginning, gained s0me in the middle and stayed the same at the end. Overall, I’m eating more reasonably and my blood sugar is much more under control than it was before I started. I’m working on this wedding cake, cupcakes and cake balls and it’s hard for me to resist the extras (like the tops I cut off the cakes and the cake balls I messed up) but I’m hoping for a loss this week, despite not doing much in the way of excercise and having to eat fast food since there’s no room in the fridge for food! Once the cake is out of my fridge, my healthy-eating and weight loss efforts are going back into full force and I think my hubby is going to join me this time. He’s almost back to his weight pre-Weight Watchers, whish isn’t terrible but it is a little chunky. It will be nice to have a weight loss partner.
Your cakes are beautiful – I am sure its hard not to keep tasting them!
Great job 😀
Biz,
While the numbers may not be what you want, just keep reminding yourself how good you are being to your body! Many people with diabetes just give up and don’t even keep track of their blood sugar. This is the reason for so many of the chronic conditions we are seeing in America, and other countries. Not to mention early deaths. You, however, are one of the few people with diabetes who really takes care of themselves and will dodge those diabetic related conditions and live a happy and healthy life to your fullest ability. Whether or not you lose all the weight you want to lose (Which you will, eventually, I know it) your motivation and tenacity will save your life.
Thanks Gina! 😀
Well, even losing 1.6 pounds is better than gaining! Look at it that way 🙂
Welcome home to Hannah!
You should try riding outside, Biz, if you have a bike. You can cruise along, listen to tunes if ya want, and enjoy the scenery 🙂