Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on October 8, 2014

Just got off of a Night Shift.

Yesterday I did not get my walk in, BUT I did do an hour and half of hard core yard work, dug two large holes in gravel and clay to plant some Iris (no small feat), weed eated a portion of my front yard that had overgrown. Raked up the clippings and swept the sidewalks clear of debri. It was hard enough work that I almost quit half way through, but I REALLY wanted to finish what I started, so I pushed my way through to the end. So, not only did I get in a good workout, but I managed to take care of a chore that I had been putting off for a long time. The yard is looking good.

I stuck to the diet. I brought to work a Turkey sandwich, Veggies and Dip, and raw almonds to munch on. A lot of times I don't get the chance to really sit down and eat a meal, being the only Nurse on staff at night with 38 patients. So the grab and eat lunches are my best bet. I left out the Pepsi, that I usually drink, and drank a pitcher of water and one of Crystal Light Ice Tea. I switched my usual chips and popcorn for veggies and almonds. I can't say that I didn't miss my junk food, but I didn't really have the uncontrollable desire for them like I thought that I would. All in all, I don't think that I did too bad.

Came home and drank a Low Cal Protien Shake. Now I'm winding down so that I can sleep the day away, so I can work again tonight.

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Kim

10/09/2014 9:45AM

Thank you Lex and Jonelle. I could use all the encouragement I can get. Lex, I am in a permanent Night Shift position, so I don't have to deal with getting use to different shifts and sleep hours. That's a plus.

Jonelle: The Pepsi was my hardest habit to set aside. But, I knew that it wasn't good for me. I'm not a Coffee drinker, so I basically gave up my caffeine cold turkey. Diet Pop is out of the question, I can't stand the stuff. If I can't have the real thing, I don't want any at all, so that's that. Actually, I'm doing a lot better without it than I thought I would. I am now Pepsi-free!!! Ha!

Lex

10/08/2014 10:30AM

Do you have a rotating shift? Sometimes midnight, and after a week or two it's at another time? That sure is tough on the body....

I think that doing "natural" workouts like your yard work is super healthy. You're burning calories and working all your muscles at the same time. That's awesome!

Good luck to you and stay with it!

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JonelleLG

10/08/2014 10:23AM

Yard work is definitely an exercise, especially if the sun is beating down on you! Good job...finishing something that you start is a huge accomplishment and something that I myself struggle with. Hopefully I can finish this challenge! You will find that just cutting out that can of Pepsi a night will help you drop a couple of pounds without even doing any of that yard work - it's getting passed that point that the work begins! Keep it up.

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