2010 Weekly Update 10: Missed a Week

I forgot to write a weekly update last week; I was so busy with school that I barely had time for anything else. I think I fit in a walk on Monday, but that was it. To top it all off, I also had barely any sleep, especially near the end of the week (I pulled an actual all-nighter working on a paper - I had one hour of sleep Wednesday night). Oh, and I had a bit of a chocolate binge a few days ago (conveniently right after my all nighter), so that didn't really help.

Last week I also discovered that I need to give up peanut butter. I would get hungry for a snack, so I found myself in the peanut butter jar quite often. I eat a brand of peanut butter that is just made from peanuts, which makes it a bit better. But it still has calories. And several heaping tablespoons full is not good for you. I don't want to give up peanut butter forever, but I will avoid it for now. The goal would be eating just a healthy amount of it.

So this week I am going to try to be better. I've already gone a few days without peanut butter, so that's good. I've also exercised a few more times (I went dancing last night, and today I went for a walk). If I can catch up on sleep, I should be ok for this week. This week is also the last week of classes, so after it's over I won't have to get up super early as often!

I weighed myself the other day, which was something I haven't done in a long time. I've gained a few pounds (no surprise due to peanut butter eating, but my period also started yesterday which adds a few pounds). If I can stay on track now, both with staying active and eating healthy, I can conceivably lose 18-20 lbs by June 1st. That won't bring me to my goal weight of 170lbs, but that will be quite an accomplishment.

Finally, my knee started acting up again. I think I need to make an appointment to talk to my doctor about it. It doesn't bother me all the time, but seems worst when I'm going up and down stairs.

2010 Weekly Update 9: a Much Needed Break

Not a whole lot to report about this week. I ate a bit healthier than last week, but still not the greatest. I exercised two days (twice in one day). School was really draining me so I took the weekend off, only doing the bare minimum. I feel a bit more energized now, and hope I'll be able to make it through the last few weeks without feeling so burnt out!

2010 Weekly Update 8: Partial Success

This week was only a partial success because I was only successful with exercising. I managed to go out for a walk three days last week (and last Monday I even went for two walks because it was so nice out!) And on Saturday, when I was busy with school things, I agreed to work in the morning, which meant I fit in a walk heading to and from work.

Unfortunately, I could have eaten better. I went to a friend's place and we bought candy. Another night I ate too many chips. Every time I turn around I'm eating unhealthily and I think it is from lack of sleep. While I slept more this week than last week, I still didn't sleep enough. I'm super tired and I know I'm eating to stay awake. It's not good, but until I can get caught up with sleep there isn't much I can do. Hopefully this coming week will be better!

2010 Weekly Update 7: Fail

This past week was not a good one as far as exercise and healthy eating goes. I was presenting a paper at a conference, which meant I was too busy to work out. And while I was getting ready for it, I barely slept, which also meant I was too tired once I finished with the conference. Luckily yesterday I started walking again, and today I went for two walks. So I think I'll just say last week was a failure on multiple counts, but this week won't be!