Day 4

I just figured out that I will have to loose one pound a week for the next 12 months. That to me sounds like a lot! I have never dieted for that amount of time. I know what you’re thinking. “It is supposed to be a way of life, not a diet.” I have heard that many of times. I just can’t seem to give up everything I love for…..well….ever. I can’t help but feel like it’s forever anyway. I am sure once the weight is gone, I will be able to eat what I like again. Of course that is all in moderation. It will definitely be hard but I think I can do it.  

After talking with my husband, he encouraged me not to think of it long term and just take it week by week. I think this is good advice. Baby steps right? I got on the scale this morning and I am happy to report I lost 2 pounds. YAY!!  I know it isn’t a lot but it makes me happy. I have been working out everyday and keeping a journal. I write down what I eat, drink and how much exercise I do. It not only helps me be accountable but, I think it will help me to look back at what I have accomplished. I think it is a good tool to look back and see what worked and what didn’t too. I would recommend this to a friend anytime!

Bye for today!

DAY 3

I want to start off today with a question. Can you loose weight and still eat whatever you want in moderation? I saw an episode of “The Doctors” yesterday. They had a gentleman on there that reduced his calories by 800. He went from 2600 calories a day to 1800 calories a day. He still ate whatever he wanted and lost 35+ pounds. His diet consisted of all kinds of junk food. However, he did have some good things too. Milk was a big part of his protein along with some veggies here and there. “The Doctors” took blood tests to determine if he was “healthy” or not. Sure enough they found him to be very healthy!

I will probably continue to eat healthy and exercise despite what I saw on TV. I think the healthier you eat the better. You can eat more, which in return means you are more satisfied. I hate the feeling of being hungry. Not to mention, if I don’t eat, I tend to pass out. That is never good.

 I didn’t weigh this morning in fear it would say I gained again. Besides I don’t want to get in the habit of weighing everyday.  Feeling better already! Hope you are too J

Goodbye for now!!

DAY 2

Hello again!! Well, we made it through day one. It went really well for me. I did workout when I got home. I exercised for 30 minutes on the elliptical. My husband baked pork chops for dinner with green beans and applesauce. I didn’t drink as much water as I would have liked. However, I did drink more than I normally would. I got through maybe 3 bottles. I know water is the most important part in loosing weight, but it may take a little while to get back into the groove. To end the day I gave my son a bath, showered myself, watched a little TV and then I hit the hay.

This morning has gone well so far. I don’t work today so I got to sleep in a little. That will always start my day off well. I will say I weighed myself today and found that I gained 8 oz. What?  I told my husband I gained and he told me it’s probably water. Yeah, that sounds good. I think I will go with that. Then he tells me he lost 3 lbs since yesterday. What? It just isn’t fair.

I had an egg for breakfast along with a little cereal. No snack today. (I was too busy cleaning.) I took a break from cleaning to work out. Spent 20 minutes doing Zumba. For lunch my son and I had turkey sandwiches with a side of bananas. It was mighty tasty. 

TIPS OF THE DAY:

1.)    Take one day at a time

2.)    Drinks lots of water

3.)    Remember why you’re doing this

Hope everyone has another successful day!!