Running

So been a long time since I posted on here, almost forgot about it.  But I have started running and am not very good at it but better than i was to start.  I am now up to about 1 1/2 minutes running with 1 minute walking.  It was going good and improving until I run when it was cold out then i noticed it set me back, but I also know my lungs do not like cold weather, but I guess they will have to get used to it cause I have no intentions of quitting.

I have not been very good on the diet part, just guess I like food more than I like being thin I spose.  But again I will keep trying and slowly am trying to cut out high fat foods and get more healthy ones.  Not necessarily healthy but better than before.  Like been trying to drink either flavored or carbonated water instead of pop.  I really like pop so this is slow going, but Im trying and gonna keep trying till something happens I guess.

And I been talking to a bunch of others who run so they make me enthused and I got a friend I asked her to ask me everyday if I run and so it keeps me motivated and she is a runner to so that helps a lot as well.

Catching Up

Well last week was kinda a write off with not being home all week, but this week I am back into the swing of things.  Yesterday I went riding and that's about all the exercise I got.  But I also never ate a lot cause I was so full from last week.  All I really had was a glass of milk for breaky, and 2 chicken wraps for lunch, a pudding, a rootbeer, a bottle of water and some baked chips.  Can't see that lasting too long, but was kinda nice to not eat a ton after eating so much last week. 

I found a link for a calorie counter and have tried it out a few times, still might look for one I can count what I ate and what I burned, would be kinda nice to keep track of that.  Oh I bet there's an app for that, lol.

Monday

Today was a little better.  I sure find it easier to eat right when I am home.

I had a banana and 4 plums for breakfast.

I had 2 wiener wraps for lunch and 2 pieces of toast with butter (150) with a root beer (150)

For supper was a hamburger/macaroni/tomato concoction I made up.  I have no idea on calories on it, but it sure was good.  Trying to stay away from the cheesy creamy dishes I love so much.

For snack I had a yogurt (170) and a mango pop (150 cal)

I made jam and did laundry today, so whatever that counts for exercise.

I guess this isn't a very accurate make sure I eat less than I wear off diet, but it sure makes me think on what I am eating.  Although I do have to try and find a site that maybe will let me find the calories on some things I don't know about, like fruit, and even other nonpackaged items.  Like my homemade canned tomatoes, how am I supposed to know how much is in them. 

First Day

Well I am starting this blog mostly for my own use, I'm sure noone will want to read it, but I am using it as a way to keep track of what I eat and how much excersize I get.  I am looking to lose weight, but more importantly I am looking to get fitter.  I want to make it easier for me to do everything.  I also am hoping it will help me get less injuries and maybe it will make my shoulder and hip better and not hurt so much.

I am not on any specific diet, just thinking I need to eat less and exersize more.  I really like food so this is really hard.  And I really like creamy foods.  So I will try to eat less of the same foods I normally eat.  I am sure if I cut out all the stuff I like that is not healthy it will be a bad idea because I spend a lot of time at home so there is always food around and I know I would nibble all day long cause I am not filling my craving.

So I will start with today.  I weighed about 164 last time I weighed myself.  That was a few months ago but I don't think it has changed much and we don't have our own scale so I will have to go with that for now. 

Today I had 2 pieces of rasin toast(150 cal) with butter (70cal) for breakfast and half a glass of milk (100 cal). 

For lunch I had a induvidual pizza (400 cal) with 1/2 cup beef vegtable soup(110 cal) with  half can Dr. Pepper pop(142 cal).

For supper I had 2 chicken legs(?) and 1 cup rice(160 cal) with tomato soup (30 cal) on top.

For snacks I had a slurpee(?) and a mint aero chocolate bar (220 cal).

I am gonna try to keep track of calories as well but it won't be super acurate cause hard to guess when its all homemade food.  So far it seems like 1382 plus chicken legs and a slurpee.  Sure seems to add up fast since they say the average diet has 1200-1500 calories per day.  I expect I ussually used to eat closer to 200 per day cause my lifestyle is more active than average.  (although not enough)

For exersize I didn't do much today, just ther regular walking around.  I think I may have to get a pedometor so I can keep track of how many steps I take in an average day.