Steve's Goals for week#3 May 13th - 19th

So two new updates to report:

First off, I did yoga for the first time EVER this week.  There was a beginning yoga class offered through work so I thought I'd give it a try for the meditation piece of it that was being offered.  I actually REALLY liked it.  I'm afraid that I'm turning into a hippy because of all the whole foods and yoga in my life.  What's next?  Greek yogurt on everything?  HA HA! (That will NEVER happen).   Anywho, the meditation part was my favorite and some of it actually hurt (either during or the next day) but it was a good alternative and stretching is important, so Yay me!

The other item that I think is cool is that I now have a pedometer.  It's crazy to me how much more sedentary I am compared to some of my co-workers that also have them.   It's making me wonder how they move so much more than me at work (although my output and productivity is higher!), HA!  I'm hoping to incorporate my new toy into this weeks goals.

Goal Review for Last Week

Goal Review
R1. I will loose another 2-5 pounds this week (benchmark = 232)
     So, I was within my goal loss target range and that feels pretty good.  233 was my final weight.   Keep that up and I'll be back into my speedo in no time!  HA HA HA!
R2. I will not have any sweet treats this week and will have at least 4 salads at lunch times, 2 cucumbers, 1 entire bag of baby carrots, and only whole fruits (with some protein on the side) for my snacks this week.
     I was too specific on this goal.  Specific is good but not that specific.  We didn't even have 2 cucumbers in the house this week.   I did do really well though. I didn't have any sweet treats until Sunday (it was Mothers Day).  I also did eat a ton of veggies and A cucumber, and a few fruits.  Bottom line is that while I didn't hit the specifics of this goal, I nailed the spirit of what I wanted to accomplish. 
R3. I will not drink any carbonated beverages or beverages that contain high-fructose corn syrup this week.  NONE!   I will also try to take Sara's blog post into account and have the average 1.3 liters per day of water that I should be drinking.  (I'm gonna need a catheter I think!)
     I did SOOOOO awesome on this one.  I didn't have a single carbonated beverage (even when they were offered to me).  I thought this would be the hardest but it wasn't.  It was easy.
R4. I will will do a bicept and tricept workout with my 10lb weights OR a 30 minute walk at least 5 days this week.
     I did this four days this week and then on the 5th day I did a bunch of work outside and helped Marty and Camille move so I counted that as my activity as well.   This one is still hard for me.  Super hard.  Sometimes it hurts just to do little things and I pay for it for days after.
R5. I will read and study a minimum of 1 chapter in my scriptures during 6 days this week.  I want to keep this one until I hit it regularly.
     GRRRR!  I didn't come even close this time.  I only did three days.  Half and I'm really bugged by it.  Not sure how to do better at this unless I maybe schedule it into my day (like an appointment with Heavenly Father) or something.   I really like when I read and study, I just don't think to do it except when it's super inconvenient (like while I'm driving to the grocery store).  HELP!
R6. I will say at least 2 personal prayers on my knees every day.  I think I need to hit this one using the kneeling position before I take it off.
     This one is staying on again.   I pray frequently but I need to be on my knees.  The quality is better and it feels more sacred.  I'm berating myself a bit for this.  No matter how good my physical goals are going, I need to always hit my spiritual, and mental ones.

New Goals for week#2 May 13th - 19th

Goal 1. I will loose at least 3 pounds this week (benchmark = 230). Man it would feel good to be under 230.  I don't think I've been that low in a couple of years.
G2. I will have at least 6 meals this week that contain only whole foods.  The remaining meals will be less processed and will follow the guidelines of the FoodLoversDiet for a fat-loss plate.
G4. This week for exercise I'm going to use my pedometer to track my walking for a minimum of 5 days.  It is my goal to reach no less than 3000 steps per day.  This is the equivalent of approximately 2 miles using my normal stride length and will be a bit of a stretch for me. (Sad, I know).
G5. I will read and study a minimum of 1 chapter in my scriptures during 6 days this week.  I want to keep this goal active until I hit it regularly.
G6. I will say at least 2 personal prayers on my knees every day.  I think I need to hit this one using the kneeling position before I take it off too.

-Needs: I'd like to know what you do to read your scriptures daily when you're having a super busy period.  How do you make it a priority?  What are some ideas you have?   I can find many in conference talks and ironically in the scriptures, but I want to get your take on it.   

Do you need anything from me?  You seem to be doing awesome but I'm here to help any way that I can.   Let me know!

I squeezed in my 2 miles before band today. I'm proud of myself for not just blowing it off because of my time crunch. I'm making this happen!

Steve Week#2 May 6th - 12th Goals and Weigh-In

"Don't Stumble Over Something Behind You!"   I love this.  I was just telling Aspen that I was a little upset with myself that I didn't accomplish all of my goals.  They seemed so simple.   But this is helpful.  Just move forward.  Forget about the past and come up with attainable goals for this week.  We can do this!

Quick update on my goals for last week:

Result 1. I will do a minimum of 30 minutes of activities that increase my heart rate 5 days this week.
    -This one was hard.  I only did activities 3 times this week.  I felt like junk this week VERY tired (went to bed early a LOT) and my body hurt.  It honestly kept me from doing well here.  I didn't feel like I could even do a 30 minute walk.  I like to make fun of Sara because she says to "do curls with cans o' potatoes!"  but I had the complete realization that she's right (enjoy this chica cause I probably won't say it very often - no matter how true it is o,_,o )   I can and should just do something even if it's not something as simple as walking. I have two 10 lb weights and I should use them.  See this weeks goals below.
R2. I will re-commit to the "FoodLoversDiet" because it encourages frequent meals, portion control, whole foods, and is diabetic friendly.  
     -  It was stupid to have this as a goal because I wasn't prepared.  We didn't have hardly any fruits/veggies in the house this week and it made it hard.  I was able to squeak out two days where I ate very close to the diet specs and tried to minimize how bad I was on several other days.   I'm going to keep this as a goal for this week and we're going to do way better.  Aspen bought me some whole foods, some cheeses for protein  a variety of beans for my salads, some cucumbers, tomatoes etc.  Should be much better.
R3. I will loose 2-5 pounds this week
     -  This one, I'm happy to report was achieved.  I'm now at 237 which is 4 lbs lower than my last week weigh in.  Yay me!  Not sure how it happened but as long as it wasn't a result of uncontrolled diabetes then I'm cool with it!)  
R4. I will limit myself to no more than 24oz of soda each day (I know this sounds wussy but I LOVE my soda and this will be a stretch goal for me).  I will also attempt to drink much less soda than this most days.
     -  This one was hard too.  I did pretty well though.  I only went over my 24oz limit on two days.  One because of a family party (Hello it's Cinco-de-Mayo!) and the other because of a communication error between Aspen and I.  Anywho,  I also had a call from a health nurse that I've been assigned to talk to at work.  We were talking about things and she said ZERO soda and sugary drinks from now on.  She wasn't cool with limiting it to like one can even.   SO, to recap, Ben reccomended that I get off soda pop, Sara has recommended that I get off soda pop, Aspen has recommended that I get off soda pop, my Dad has recommended that I get off soda pop, Mayor Bloomberg in NYC has recommended that I get off soda pop, the documentary "Super Size Me" has recommended that I get off soda pop.  Everyone says, "hey idiot!  take a hint and get off soda pop!".  Well ok world.  I'm gonna.  Now.  It's even the subject of one of my short term goals this week (see below).
R5. I will read and study a minimum of 1 chapter in my scriptures during 6 days this week
     -  I didn't get 6 days but I did do 4 days.  No excuses.  I should have done better.
R6. I will say at least 2 personal prayers on my knees every day
     - I did say at least 2 personal prayers a day this week but Aspen made fun of me one night for praying on my knees, I guess the way I did it looked weird, so I stopped kneeling.  I liked it better though.  There's something about kneeling that makes it more formal and makes you really think about what you're saying....
R7. I will work no more than 50 hours this week

     - I nailed this one.  I only worked for a few hours on two nights this week.  So I was only at about 45 hours this week.  This was a good improvement and I still felt productive.

NOTE:  I was going to do all my measurements and post them each week but, first off, it's a lot of work and I obviously am a lazy person or I wouldn't be in this mess.  Secondly, I'm not sure that would drive me that much.  SO, instead, I'm going to just post them monthly but I'll weigh in each week.  Coolio?  Is that all fair and stuff?

New Goals for week#2 May 6th - 12th

Goal 1. I will loose another 2-5 pounds this week (benchmark = 232)

G2. I will not have any sweet treats this week and will have at least 4 salads at lunch times, 2 cucumbers, 1 entire bag of baby carrots, and only whole fruits (with some protein on the side) for my snacks this week.

G3. I will not drink any carbonated beverages or beverages that contain high-fructose corn syrup this week.  NONE!   I will also try to take Sara's blog post into account and have the average 1.3 liters per day of water that I should be drinking.  (I'm gonna need a catheter I think!)

G4. I will will do a bicept and tricept workout with my 10lb weights OR a 30 minute walk at least 5 days this week.

G5. I will read and study a minimum of 1 chapter in my scriptures during 6 days this week.  I want to keep this one until I hit it regularly.

G6. I will say at least 2 personal prayers on my knees every day.  I think I need to hit this one using the kneeling position before I take it off.

Wish me luck!  I'm trying to recruit Aspen onto the blog posting as well.  So far she's been hesitant because she doesn't want to post her stats.  I told her that she can just put her goals on so we'll see what happens.  Do it pansy!  DO IT! :)

-Needs:  So, I was told to only take my Glipizide and Metformin (SP) with meals but this has been hard for me. Is it bad to take them without food?  Pharmacist Sara PharmD, this is your cue for a comment.  GO!

Sara's Week #2: May 6- May 11 Goals and Weigh In

Last week went pretty well and went by fast.
I accomplished my goals. Wahoo!

Wt: 127.6 (down 2.2 lbs) <-- Hmmm... maybe drinking water really does work well. This is also surprising because I ran out of my synthroid since last week so I hadn't had it for a week. I was dragging bad. I could hardly stay awake at work. I'm better now. =D

For this next week:
It's gonna be a biggie....
I have decided to train for a half marathon in August. The Beautiful Bountiful Half Marathon
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

1. So I will be running 2 to 2.5 miles 5 days this next week and stretching and strengthening the other days.
2. Organize the Movie Towers.... dun dun dun. 

I like having 2 goals for the week: 1 food/fitness related and 1 mental/spiritual
It is doable!

Sara Update

.... why am I the only one posting?
I hear crickets. ;)

 I have been drinking 6 cups of fluids per day. It hasn't been extremely difficult but it has really helped me think about drinking water more so I am consuming more than I usually do. Win! I just got a new water bottle for work that will make it easier to drink more.... none of those screwy on lid junk bottles. I got me a camelback!
Plus I got a waterbottle with a filter for my upstairs bathroom. I would drink more if it didn't taste so nasty so I decided it was time. :)
I will finish up my measurements tomorrow. 
My goals next week are going to involve running. I want to start so I can get to my goal faster than next july.
On the mental side of goals, I gave my house a good deep cleaning in a few areas so I want to keep on organizing and deep cleaning small areas at a time. A clean/uncluttered house makes me happy and feel more organized.

What have you been working on!?
Totally text me any time you need help! That's a great idea.
I have some awesome motivational thoughts that I will post on here so you can refer to them anytime and I will keep adding some. I didn't think about that.
:)
Onward to Glory