Like I mentioned, Hopper did great work on the treadmill last night. We split our time up in 15 minute intervals and I went first. She provided the entertainment by way of Finding Nemo on DVD. We had that to watch to pass the time...but we did a little bit of talking, too.
After the first fifteen minutes of bickering had worn down it was fun to be there with her. She knows every noise and facial expression of every character in the movie. In some parts, her recited lines were louder than the film...and I finally said, "this is why I sing along with the radio even when you ask me not to."
Parent:1 Kid: 0.
She only slowed it down a fraction because she likes to show what she knows and was back to quoting lines again. (Don't tell her I liked it.)
On the treadmill, fifteen minutes goes by pretty quickly when you're used to at least a half hour, so it didn't take a whole lot of mental energy to get the job done. Physically, I was tired, but it was worth getting on there and walking just to spend some time together and feel like we're doing something good together at the same time. She's a fast walker, too! I was impressed with her speed and that she could keep such a pace without sweat dripping from the tips of her bangs into her eyes. I didn't think to ask how she does that, but I will next time.
In all, we spent an hour together listening, chit chatting, walking and watching Dori and Marlon swim around looking for Nemo. I have to do some home walking tonight because I had a lunch date and didn't go to the gym (I cannot eat and then go workout, it doesn't work for me at all.) I don't expect her to want to join me, but we've agreed to do this Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays...and I am really looking forward to that.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Food Log: Thurs 8/18
It must have been National Bread Day the way I celebrated...
Wake time: 4:15 AM
7:10/hungry
sm dinner roll, plus Carnation Instant Breakfast + milk
11-ish/thirsty
Crystal light infused waterrrrr.
12:30 PM/hungryish
med apple.
1:30 PM/hungry hungry hungry
Lean Cuisine Asian rice & chicken thing, peas & carrots. 2 slices of white bread. Butter. Water.
NAP: 4-5 PM
5:30ish/omg there are still rolls sitting there.
3 small dinner rolls/killing them all.
8 PM/so-so...
the fish i'd meant to make has gone bad in the fridge (who knew fish went bad so fast!?) with no other options we had food delivered from Dogwood. this was a last resort, I tell you! i had a cheeseburger with bacon, a small salad and a few fries. just a few. but omg cheeseburger. and bread. and bacon. i later guilted because i should have had the fish, should have made it in time, shouldn't have eaten so many breads today, especially those little two-bite dinner rolls. man, what the heck was i doinnnng?
EXERCISE: a mile on the treadmill (with Hopper - she did GREAT!!!!)
Bed time: about 1 AM.
Wake time: 4:15 AM
7:10/hungry
sm dinner roll, plus Carnation Instant Breakfast + milk
11-ish/thirsty
Crystal light infused waterrrrr.
12:30 PM/hungryish
med apple.
1:30 PM/hungry hungry hungry
Lean Cuisine Asian rice & chicken thing, peas & carrots. 2 slices of white bread. Butter. Water.
NAP: 4-5 PM
5:30ish/omg there are still rolls sitting there.
3 small dinner rolls/killing them all.
8 PM/so-so...
the fish i'd meant to make has gone bad in the fridge (who knew fish went bad so fast!?) with no other options we had food delivered from Dogwood. this was a last resort, I tell you! i had a cheeseburger with bacon, a small salad and a few fries. just a few. but omg cheeseburger. and bread. and bacon. i later guilted because i should have had the fish, should have made it in time, shouldn't have eaten so many breads today, especially those little two-bite dinner rolls. man, what the heck was i doinnnng?
EXERCISE: a mile on the treadmill (with Hopper - she did GREAT!!!!)
Bed time: about 1 AM.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Because I said so.
I'm a good mother. I have a weight problem. My husband has a weight problem. Our daughter has had odd growth spurts since birth where she will remain short and stout then grow taller and slimmer. She's high school age now and the taller and slimmer phases have decreased in frequency. She's short (sorry, kid!) and slowly developing heaviness in her body that I am wary of.
I've talked with a few people here or there. I've read expert suggestions from magazines. I've done the whole "if you ignore it and just model good behavior they will pick up on that" thing and the "take charge of their diet without mentioning that your child is gaining weight" thing to very little cooperation from the child.
People say not to tell your kid they are gaining weight or that they are fat or could be getting fat and yet I know my kid's potential destiny based on her genetics alone is to become overweight and possibly unhappy and probably unhealthy and while I'm aware of the mental repercussions, I can't stand by and say nothing or hope the extra few pounds away.
She is not grossly overweight and she is not problematic, she's not skinny with a little meat on her either. She's growing a tummy and her legs have thickened (sorry, kid!) over time. She has her dad's frame, but my stature.
I realize I am at risk writing anything about this because when it comes to parenting there are bazillions of opinions. When it comes to parenting a kid who needs to utilize a healthier diet and exercise more, there are even MORE opinions. Whatever! To me, it would be horrible parenting if I just stood by and said/did nothing.
So, I told Hopper yesterday that I can see her weight becoming problematic. I told her that skipping the lunches I make for her doesn't help (she is so a lunch skipper) not just because it is a waste of pretty good/healthy food, it's not helping her metabolism any to skip it. I explained that she can easily get a handle on the weight gain right now and that I'll help because I'm working on handling my own.
Well, she listened. Maybe weeks ago she wouldn't have listened, but she sees me working now and maybe that's the difference? I can't say. She IS in her teens and DOES care about being attractive (but not to the extent of most girls) and she's willing to work with me on this.
So, we made a deal: I'll continue help her put good food stuff together, but she has to eat it - and she has to eat at at least 5 times a day. And we'll exercise together on my off days from the gym (UGH!!!!!! But, I will do it for her.)
Later, when I was feeling insecure and like a bad mother for pointing out her problem areas, I asked her if she felt I was picking on her, hated her, thought she was the biggest lard ever... and she laughed and said no. She said she understands/recognizes her weight is getting out of hand and it's a good time to do something about it. She's not going to turn bulimic or anorexic or need psychotherapy and she knows I love her and I'm only looking out for her so she doesn't have to struggle so much at forty like this old hag she knows.
So, I'll be a skeptic and make sure she didn't REALLY take me that way, but I have a hunch she was cool with it and isn't going extreme teen on me. (and I'll pray.) But, yeah, I think we got through that talk okay... and well...now I have to exercise tonight. Walkin the walk, me.
I've talked with a few people here or there. I've read expert suggestions from magazines. I've done the whole "if you ignore it and just model good behavior they will pick up on that" thing and the "take charge of their diet without mentioning that your child is gaining weight" thing to very little cooperation from the child.
People say not to tell your kid they are gaining weight or that they are fat or could be getting fat and yet I know my kid's potential destiny based on her genetics alone is to become overweight and possibly unhappy and probably unhealthy and while I'm aware of the mental repercussions, I can't stand by and say nothing or hope the extra few pounds away.
She is not grossly overweight and she is not problematic, she's not skinny with a little meat on her either. She's growing a tummy and her legs have thickened (sorry, kid!) over time. She has her dad's frame, but my stature.
I realize I am at risk writing anything about this because when it comes to parenting there are bazillions of opinions. When it comes to parenting a kid who needs to utilize a healthier diet and exercise more, there are even MORE opinions. Whatever! To me, it would be horrible parenting if I just stood by and said/did nothing.
So, I told Hopper yesterday that I can see her weight becoming problematic. I told her that skipping the lunches I make for her doesn't help (she is so a lunch skipper) not just because it is a waste of pretty good/healthy food, it's not helping her metabolism any to skip it. I explained that she can easily get a handle on the weight gain right now and that I'll help because I'm working on handling my own.
Well, she listened. Maybe weeks ago she wouldn't have listened, but she sees me working now and maybe that's the difference? I can't say. She IS in her teens and DOES care about being attractive (but not to the extent of most girls) and she's willing to work with me on this.
So, we made a deal: I'll continue help her put good food stuff together, but she has to eat it - and she has to eat at at least 5 times a day. And we'll exercise together on my off days from the gym (UGH!!!!!! But, I will do it for her.)
Later, when I was feeling insecure and like a bad mother for pointing out her problem areas, I asked her if she felt I was picking on her, hated her, thought she was the biggest lard ever... and she laughed and said no. She said she understands/recognizes her weight is getting out of hand and it's a good time to do something about it. She's not going to turn bulimic or anorexic or need psychotherapy and she knows I love her and I'm only looking out for her so she doesn't have to struggle so much at forty like this old hag she knows.
So, I'll be a skeptic and make sure she didn't REALLY take me that way, but I have a hunch she was cool with it and isn't going extreme teen on me. (and I'll pray.) But, yeah, I think we got through that talk okay... and well...now I have to exercise tonight. Walkin the walk, me.
Food Logs: Tues 8/16 & Weds 8/17
Tues: 8/16
WAKE TIME: 6ish AM
7:10 AM/hurried, not hugely hungry
Carnation packet, 2% milk, banana...you know the drill!
12:00 PM/kind of hungry, but want to wait...
Water w/Crystal light
1:30 PM/hungry
a med apple
2:40 PM/still kind of hungry
2 eggs, ham & cheese, whole wheat bagel, Water.
NAP: 4:30 PM to 7 PM
8 PM/not very hungry, but as it's getting late...
a blueberry scone, water.
10 PM/caffeine greed
Diet Coke
Bedtime: just before Midnight.
Wednesday 8/17...
WAKE TIME: 6 AM
7:10 AM/hungry
Carnation instant breakfast, 2% milk, banana.
1:20 PM/hungry
a med apple
EXERCISE: Treadmill 1/2 mile, Bike 1/2 mile (and all the other stuff w/trainer Barb)
2:30 PM/hungry
baby spinach salad w/ grilled chicken & tomatoes, ranch dressing. baked lays chips. Water.
6:30 PM/could eat
chicken parmesan w/linguini, sm salad, diet coke.
Bedtime: 10:30 PM
WAKE TIME: 6ish AM
7:10 AM/hurried, not hugely hungry
Carnation packet, 2% milk, banana...you know the drill!
12:00 PM/kind of hungry, but want to wait...
Water w/Crystal light
1:30 PM/hungry
a med apple
2:40 PM/still kind of hungry
2 eggs, ham & cheese, whole wheat bagel, Water.
NAP: 4:30 PM to 7 PM
8 PM/not very hungry, but as it's getting late...
a blueberry scone, water.
10 PM/caffeine greed
Diet Coke
Bedtime: just before Midnight.
Wednesday 8/17...
WAKE TIME: 6 AM
7:10 AM/hungry
Carnation instant breakfast, 2% milk, banana.
1:20 PM/hungry
a med apple
EXERCISE: Treadmill 1/2 mile, Bike 1/2 mile (and all the other stuff w/trainer Barb)
2:30 PM/hungry
baby spinach salad w/ grilled chicken & tomatoes, ranch dressing. baked lays chips. Water.
6:30 PM/could eat
chicken parmesan w/linguini, sm salad, diet coke.
Bedtime: 10:30 PM
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