BenhamBears Get Healthy!

Support and Love, and Our Road to Weight loss

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About 9 weeks process… It’s a slow and steady process and its hard to not be discouraged, I wish I could wake up one morning and the fat just be melted off. But nothing worth it is easy. Granted I’ve got working out at least 3x a week handled. My biggest issue is what I eat. I love food. I love all food. I’m getting my blood work redone sometime this week so fingers crossed that my terrible eating habits haven’t sabotaged my risk of borderline diabetes and full blown high cholesterol. HERES TO SLOW AND STEADY CHANGES… ITS NOT A LOT BUT ITS THERE:)

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Refocus!!! 5/20/15

TIIIIIIIIIME to refocus. I've been eating bad and not exercising since May 2 and I have gained 5lbs. Time to refocus. I bought some isopure zero carb protein shakes, and I'm determined to keep this healthy life style going. Minor set back in a game with major steps forward. Can't lose focus, and need to remember it's one day at a time and not a marathon. Everything will happen in time.

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Counting Macronutrients

HOPE THIS WORKS!!!

I've recently educated myself on the subject of counting macros, I know it may be too early for it to matter, since I'm only in the beginning stages of my weight loss, BUT if I'm going to lose weight, I want the weight I lose to matter. and I want to do it the right way. I'm amazed how easy it makes sense to me, now the tough part is actually doing the calculations in the kitchen while at the same time making delicious edible food.  Here are some of the articles that helped me out immensely!:

For starters, learn how to count and understand Macros:

http://ontheregimen.com/2013/10/15/how-to-count-your-macros-a-comprehensive-guide/

Then if you're into learning about carb-cycling:

http://dailyburn.com/life/health/carb-cycling-meal-plan/

And if you're anything like me and want to know exactly what foods go where:

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/grains-tips.html

And

http://bodyforlife.com/library/food-list

Then Lastly, What is your goal when it comes to counting Macros, What are you trying to do? Gain muscle? Maintain? Lose Weight? I am all in for weight loss, for now; I know I have an athletic body somewhere deep down in there. (I'm not reaching for the little skinny Asian body that I know is no where inside me, no matter how hard I'd like to try)

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/macro-math-3-keys-to-dialing-in-your-macro-ratios.html

All very exciting stuff, Now, just need to actually apply myself, as best as I can at least. We'll see where things go.

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2 bananas + 1 cup old fashion oatmeal+20 mins @ 375 degrees= perfect afternoon snack.

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Kabab chicken patties, grilled veggies for lunch

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Honey mustard salmon. I got the recipe from: http://www.ahintofhoney.com/2010/12/honey-mustard-glazed-salmon/ It's delicious!

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Take 2!

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I'm still struggling with my own body bashing. Everytime I take a picture I can't help but to think "omg, I'm so fat" I need to change my way of thinking, then start positively enforcing that these pictures are good because they will make excellent before pictures for when I'm finally satisfied to put them next to my after pictures.

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Trying soy chorizo for the first time hope it’s delicious, I have mushrooms, a serving of Trader Joe’s soy chorizo, and one egg topped with a little bit of cheddar cheese.

Update: it's delicious

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Health and Wellness

So I recently signed up for my NV Health and wellness program through my insurance. it's pretty neat because you get biometric screenings done and they will tell you everything about your health. when I got it done on 3/6/15, I weighed 215lbs, and I'm 5'3, my BMI is 38.08 and the desirable figure for that should be 18.5-24.9 my blood pressure was 100/80. My Total Cholesterol is 257.0 mg/dL which is High, desirable is to be below 200. Triglycerides is 574.0 mg/dL VERY HIGH, it needs to be below 150 for desirable... this needs a prescription from a doctor to get under control, I've always had this issue but have never been consistent with getting it under control. My Blood fasting glucose level is 111.0 mg/dL, its high, desirable is 70-99.

 If this has taught me anything  it is that I can not run from the numbers, I am Unhealthy and I need to work on my health. not lose weight to look better, it is to change my mindset from aesthetic to health. the need to live a longer healthy life.  I felt like a bad puppy and these test results are like rubbing my nose in my mistakes. I need and will stay determined to make better choices for my health!

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More hiking

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Red Rock hikes! Feb-Mar 2015

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Food throughout the weeks

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MyFitnessPal 4/8/15

Dear MyFitnessPal Mobile App, You are tripping balls, your home screen is showing me the wrong remaining calories for my days, it takes you a thousand years to update a new recipe I input. and you are hindering my patience for weight loss. sincerely upset calorie counter. grr.

Updates: Harley is now 248lbs and I am roughly 207… in the morning…buttass naked because clothes make me heavy ;) hah

We’ve been on a good regiment and budgeting helps. Making our meal preps easier and went back to our weekly hikes since the weather has been awesome.   

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Brown rice pasta, homemade cauliflower Alfredo sauce, and homemade turkey sesame meatballs. Delish, just needs a veggie. But I'll take the cauliflower as enough.

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Pizza for breakfast? Sure! Why not.

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Dec 27th 2014

Its not very clear but 218lbs for me and 254lbs for Harley. We both gained about 15lbs since stopping our red Rock hikes in May 2014.