I am already tired of eating like a rabbit. I have eaten so much lettuce, carrotts, broccoli and cauliflower for the last 3 days, I don't know what to do! I did have a very nice dinner of pan fried tilapia, brown rice and veggies for dinner last night. It was quite delish. I haven't had time to find any new recipes but that is going to by my mission tonight, after the gym of course. In fact, for the next month, I am going to challenge myself to try at least one healthy new recipe per week. I think that's manageable.
I also decided this morning that I am not a morning person and no way can I get up at 5:30am to go to the gym. I am gonna have to force myself to go after work, no matter how stressful my day was. Yea, I'm gonna need a lot of push, encouragement, and motivation for that one.
Although it's only been 3 days since this new lifestyle change, I already feel better. I ate way too much on the cruise and I think my body was giving me hell because of it. I feel lighter now and not as bloated so my clothes look better. The last couple days of the cruise I looked and felt like a stuffed pig.
I forgot to take my measurements Sunday morning but I will definitely do it by the end of the week and put it in a post. I am very proud of myself for not overeating at the pary. I only had 2 small drinks and 1 plate of food that I didn't pile up. I was very tempted to eat more because the food was delicious but I had to consider my long term goal and not temporary desires. When I got home though, I was starving and I ate, wait for it, wait for it...... an apple. Womp Womp.
I am gonna get back to work now. My first day back hasn't been terrible. Thank the man above for that one. Until next time...
Monday, November 14, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Temptations and Strategy
Since my first post, I sent out a mass text message to my friends and family. I am proud to say that I have received mostly positive feedback. Most of the people that I sent it to seem to want to be supportive which is great. Of course there will always be one or two person(s) that can't fathom another person succeeding at something, It's hard to put yourself out there. Yes, I am overweight but I am also determined to change that.
There is a huge bowl of Halloween candy sitting on the table staring me in the face as I type. I have to confess that I have grabbed a tootsie roll and starburst from the bowl. Hey, I'm hungry and my eggs are still boiling for my salad.
So far, I am not doing too bad. I woke up and ate a banana before I headed to the gym. After my failed attempt at Body Combat, I came home and ate a bowl of cereal. 2 cups of special k red berries, a banana, and 1 cup of 2% milk. I had 2 cups of grapes as a snack and ate a wonderful salad for lunch. I didn't do too great with my water intake, I only had 2 full bottles.
The salad was huge because it was my entree and I didn't want to eat again until the party which is at eight. It consisted of mixed greens, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, boiled eggs (less the yolk), grapes, bacon bits and feta cheese. Feta cheese is my weakness. I really can't eat a salad without it so I load the salad with veggies instead of other fattening stuff so I can have my feta. I also use a lite Italian dressing. Only about 3 tablespoons, just so the salad isn't dry. I swear by this dressing. It's the best lite Italian I have found. When I have mandarin oranges on hand, I will add them to my salad instead of using salad dressing.
I don't have a particular diet plan that I am going to follow. I would like to learn portion control. I almost want to join weight watchers to get an idea of how much food I can eat in a day and still lose weight. However, it's not realistic that I will pay $30 a month for the rest of my life to lose weight.
The biggest test is going to be tonight. I am attending a house party for a friends 40th birthday. Food and alcohol will be plentiful. I don't know if I will be able to resist but I am trying to prepare myself mentally. I guess if I fail then I can always start over tomorrow. I know it's unrealistic to not eat any junk food or drink any liquor and that's not what I am attempting to do. I am trying to teach myself discipline and self control. I want my followers to hold me accountable for my actions and keep me encouraged. I am so amped right now because it's the first day but how long is that going to last? I will update you tomorrow. Until then, I'm gonna read for a couple hours before I start getting ready. One thing I learned about myself on vacation is that it takes me forever to get ready. Everyone was always waiting one me. LOL.
Please leave comments, suggestions, and constructive criticism. Until next time....
There is a huge bowl of Halloween candy sitting on the table staring me in the face as I type. I have to confess that I have grabbed a tootsie roll and starburst from the bowl. Hey, I'm hungry and my eggs are still boiling for my salad.
So far, I am not doing too bad. I woke up and ate a banana before I headed to the gym. After my failed attempt at Body Combat, I came home and ate a bowl of cereal. 2 cups of special k red berries, a banana, and 1 cup of 2% milk. I had 2 cups of grapes as a snack and ate a wonderful salad for lunch. I didn't do too great with my water intake, I only had 2 full bottles.
The salad was huge because it was my entree and I didn't want to eat again until the party which is at eight. It consisted of mixed greens, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, boiled eggs (less the yolk), grapes, bacon bits and feta cheese. Feta cheese is my weakness. I really can't eat a salad without it so I load the salad with veggies instead of other fattening stuff so I can have my feta. I also use a lite Italian dressing. Only about 3 tablespoons, just so the salad isn't dry. I swear by this dressing. It's the best lite Italian I have found. When I have mandarin oranges on hand, I will add them to my salad instead of using salad dressing.
I don't have a particular diet plan that I am going to follow. I would like to learn portion control. I almost want to join weight watchers to get an idea of how much food I can eat in a day and still lose weight. However, it's not realistic that I will pay $30 a month for the rest of my life to lose weight.
The biggest test is going to be tonight. I am attending a house party for a friends 40th birthday. Food and alcohol will be plentiful. I don't know if I will be able to resist but I am trying to prepare myself mentally. I guess if I fail then I can always start over tomorrow. I know it's unrealistic to not eat any junk food or drink any liquor and that's not what I am attempting to do. I am trying to teach myself discipline and self control. I want my followers to hold me accountable for my actions and keep me encouraged. I am so amped right now because it's the first day but how long is that going to last? I will update you tomorrow. Until then, I'm gonna read for a couple hours before I start getting ready. One thing I learned about myself on vacation is that it takes me forever to get ready. Everyone was always waiting one me. LOL.
Please leave comments, suggestions, and constructive criticism. Until next time....
I am my greatest enemy
Today is Saturday November 12,2011. Nothing special or significant about that date.Except, it's special for me because today is the day that I have decided to take charge of my life. Today is the day that I start challenging myself to live a better and healthier lifestyle. If you are anything like me, you've probably told yourself the same thing 101 times. However, this time, I am serious. I was more than ashamed of myself when I couldn't finish an hour long workout at the gym. After 40 minutes I was done. To be only 27 years old I am probably in worse shape than my grandparents. My body age is 38. Instead of continuing to make empty promises to myself and complain that I have a closet full of clothes and half of them don't fit, I am making a commitment to improve my overall health. I know if won't be easy. Food is my friend. I eat it when I am happy, sad or indifferent.
Last year around this time I'd just finished a biggest loser challenge at my job where I came in second place. I went from 300 to 280 pounds. After the challenge, I joined Weightwatchers and in 2 months I was down to 263 pounds. That was last year. I weighed myself this morning (in the buff) and tipped the scale at 274.5 pounds. Pre-cruise to Mexico, and two wild nights in New Orleans, I was 270.5. In 8 days, I gained 4 pounds!!!
I don't have patience or discipline so I know this is going to be hard for me which is where you all come in. I need motivation and encouragement. My long-term goal is to lose 75 pounds. That seems unattainable at this point so I have decided to break this seemingly impossible goal into 6 or 7 smaller and more realistic goals. After losing 75 pounds I will focus on toning.
Goal 1: lose 15 pounds by Dec 31st.
Goal 2: lose 10 pounds by Feb 14th
Goal 3: lose 10 pounds by Mar 31st
Goal 4: lose15 pounds by June 16th
Goal 5: lose 15 pounds by August 11th
Goal 6: lose 10 pounds by September 15th
Goal 7: Focus on toning and maintaining
All the dates and number of pounds I chose were random. Feel free to set your own goals.
Tomorrow morning I will take my measurements and share those with you also. Instead of being embarrassed I will be completely transparent about my weight, measurements, successes and failures. Please join me in my weight loss journey.
Below are pictures from my recent cruise to Mexico. Their purpose is to get an idea of my size and proportions.
There is no one standing in my way but me!
Last year around this time I'd just finished a biggest loser challenge at my job where I came in second place. I went from 300 to 280 pounds. After the challenge, I joined Weightwatchers and in 2 months I was down to 263 pounds. That was last year. I weighed myself this morning (in the buff) and tipped the scale at 274.5 pounds. Pre-cruise to Mexico, and two wild nights in New Orleans, I was 270.5. In 8 days, I gained 4 pounds!!!
I don't have patience or discipline so I know this is going to be hard for me which is where you all come in. I need motivation and encouragement. My long-term goal is to lose 75 pounds. That seems unattainable at this point so I have decided to break this seemingly impossible goal into 6 or 7 smaller and more realistic goals. After losing 75 pounds I will focus on toning.
Goal 1: lose 15 pounds by Dec 31st.
Goal 2: lose 10 pounds by Feb 14th
Goal 3: lose 10 pounds by Mar 31st
Goal 4: lose15 pounds by June 16th
Goal 5: lose 15 pounds by August 11th
Goal 6: lose 10 pounds by September 15th
Goal 7: Focus on toning and maintaining
All the dates and number of pounds I chose were random. Feel free to set your own goals.
Tomorrow morning I will take my measurements and share those with you also. Instead of being embarrassed I will be completely transparent about my weight, measurements, successes and failures. Please join me in my weight loss journey.
Below are pictures from my recent cruise to Mexico. Their purpose is to get an idea of my size and proportions.
There is no one standing in my way but me!
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