Success. Doing it the right way.

[UConnJulie]

"Success is simple. Do what's right, the right way, at the right time."
~Arnold H. Glasow

For me, what's right? Leigh Peele. The Fat Loss Troubleshooter and Leigh's work with me have been instrumental in helping me get to where I am now. Down 25ish pounds. With only 15-20 to go.

I am doing what's right. (In other words, fat loss is not an opinion.)
I'm doing it the right way (for me).
And there is no time like the present.

I decided to start a new log. Not that I'm not still focused on my health, because I am. But now that my health is on the right track, and I know the right things to do for it, it seemed a good time to start a new log with a new focus.

My plan.
1. I'll be cycling calories and carbs in a program Leigh set up for me that seems to be working well. Why change something that ain't broke?! I probably won't post many details here outside of just some general statistics here and there. If you want more detail, just ask.
2. I'll be logging some workouts ... not a huge number ... mostly yoga and treadmill work. But probably 2 resistance workouts per week. I'll be honest ... they are light stuff ... just to keep me from dropping too much muscle while I'm shedding the last of this fat. No PRs for me just yet!! (We'll see what post-fat loss looks like for me!)
3. I'll be setting some specific measureable goals over the next few days/week. I'll post them here and you all can help keep me accountable.
4. I have an accountability partner. She and I will be trading stats and she will kick my ass if I am slacking. One thing I found lacking after I stopped working with Leigh was that accountability factor. It seems that I don't care if I let myself down because, damn, I want that *insert food item here* NOW!! My accountability partner will not let me get away with that crap, just like Leigh didn't.


So that's it.
Comment away ...

[GinnyLou]

Love the new title, Julie! Exciting. I am cheering you on!

[DanceDiva]

Originally Posted by UConnJulie

2. I'll be logging some workouts ... not a huge number ... mostly yoga and treadmill work. But probably 2 resistance workouts per week. I'll be honest ... they are light stuff ... just to keep me from dropping too much muscle while I'm shedding the last of this fat. No PRs for me just yet!! (We'll see what post-fat loss looks like for me!)

Hi chicka. Have you noticed anything here that has you concerned or is this just a prevention goal. I ask because this is kind of where I am now (last 5 months or so), and I haven't noticed anything muscle-wise that would cause me concern.

I'm going to be cheering you on too.

[dianas]

Cheers from here also.

I'm so glad you're feeling better. I've read some of your old blog not everything but enough to pick up that you've been through a lot.

[kfisherx]

Way to go Julie! I mean with EVERYTHING. You have come SOOOO far over the past year since I first met you. I look forward to following this one...

[Jedi]

Good luck I will be following along as I am sure I can learn a lot through your journey

[Chris Correia]

Hey, Julie, happy to keep tabs on you and encourage you a bit. One day/class at a time . . .

[stingo]

*Subscribed* and watching.

[UConnJulie]

Thanks guys ... I really screwed up last night ... I was slicing red cabbage for my salad with left-over tuna steaks, and ended up slicing my finger ... pretty deeply. Off to the ER, three stitches, a big bandage, keep it dry for 10 days and then the stitches can come out. Bah. Hurts pretty good too.

[stingo]

Originally Posted by UConnJulie

Thanks guys ... I really screwed up last night ... I was slicing red cabbage for my salad with left-over tuna steaks, and ended up slicing my finger ... pretty deeply. Off to the ER, three stitches, a big bandage, keep it dry for 10 days and then the stitches can come out. Bah. Hurts pretty good too.

Ouch - hopefully you'll get better soon. Closest call for me for something like that was slicing something on the mandoline, which included myself.

[Lost Dog]

on the new log and plan, on the finger.

[gregl515]

And I thought you were going to join the power lifters!. I'll be reading because you give a lot of knowledge.

[dianas]

Originally Posted by UConnJulie

Thanks guys ... I really screwed up last night ... I was slicing red cabbage for my salad with left-over tuna steaks, and ended up slicing my finger ... pretty deeply. Off to the ER, three stitches, a big bandage, keep it dry for 10 days and then the stitches can come out. Bah. Hurts pretty good too.

Hi Julie, believe me I can relate totally. I was surprised how much impact cutting a finger can have.

[Aoife]

At least you're not my middle school shop teacher who didn't have a finger (which he didn't lose in shop, but would say he did in the safety speech). We did always joke it'd be hilarious if the home-ec teacher had the same thing, giving warnings on using sharp knives.

[dillytl]

OUCH - sorry on the finger!!!!

*subscribe*

[RedWifey]

Hey friend! Here's to a happy healthy, weight-lossy 2009. You're gonna do great!!!


p.s. so sorry about your finger! I poked a teeny hole in my belly the other day when I was cutting something. Woopsie!

[LisaS]

Originally Posted by Aoife

At least you're not my middle school shop teacher who didn't have a finger (which he didn't lose in shop, but would say he did in the safety speech). We did always joke it'd be hilarious if the home-ec teacher had the same thing, giving warnings on using sharp knives.

whoa - my high school auto shop teacher was missing a digit (or most of one) as well - we heard the story in the enging-running-fan-belt safety speech - your shop teacher wasn't named Hassenplug was he?

[RedWifey]

My dad chopped off the end of his finger seconds after warning my older brother to keep his hands away from the saw. Woopsie again!

[L'ilJ]

Hi Julie. I like the new log title! I hope your finger heals quickly too.

[Chloe2]

Sorry to hear about your finger. Hope it heals quickly.

I saw in someones log that you are missing donuts. Have you tried these by Kinnikinnick?My son LOVES them! They may not fit into your weight loss plan but maybe for an occasional treat?

[Karen411]

Julie, sorry about your finger. Looking forward to reading your new log.

[Chris Correia]

Originally Posted by RedWifey

My dad chopped off the end of his finger seconds after warning my older brother to keep his hands away from the saw. Woopsie again!

Man, he's really willing to go the extra mile to prove a point.


JULIE! . . . . .

[Aoife]

Originally Posted by LisaS

whoa - my high school auto shop teacher was missing a digit (or most of one) as well - we heard the story in the enging-running-fan-belt safety speech - your shop teacher wasn't named Hassenplug was he?

I thought all middle/high school shop teachers were missing at least a part of at least one digit. I like thought it was a requirement for the position.

[RobLL]

I did a number on my thumb with the table saw, the tip only, but nicked a bone. It amazed me how out of commission I felt. Anyway, sympathy and a quick recovery.

ps - recovered wel, thumb nail looks good. it still tingles

pps - Sci. Amer. had an article on amphibians regrowing parts, and said that the only part humans seem to regrow is finger tips. Interesting.

[dianas]

Originally Posted by RobLL

pps - Sci. Amer. had an article on amphibians regrowing parts, and said that the only part humans seem to regrow is finger tips. Interesting.

When my daughter was a baby the tip of her finger turned black and necrotic. She was still in the hospital (she was a preemie) so they called in a plastic surgeon to see her. He said because she was a preemie it would basically die, fall off, and then grow back. It really did. You can kind of tell but only if you know what you're looking for.

[fengshway]

hey julie, great new log!! congratulations on all of your progress in 08. nicely done!

[Jedi]

How is the finger today, Julie?

[sidonia]

Yeoooowch on the finger...hope it's feeling ok today... Can't wait to read more in the new log!

[tkinsley]

Yay new log!

Watch those knives, ya klutz.

[RedLefty]

I'll be cheering for you. On the health thing, not the cutting thing. I'd advise against future cutting incidents, as digits are useful for manipulating objects and extracting boogies.