It's taken a couple of days, but I think I'm getting into the swing of this diet. Monday I didn't do too well, I snacked like crazy when I got home from work.
Tuesday I did better. But someone brought cookies in and I had two. I didn't let it ruin the whole day though. I had a smaller dinner and after that I was done. No extra snacking in the evening.
Today my goal is to do better than yesterday, no random cookies or treats. So far so good. It's only 9:43, but I feel like I can do this.
Now, I just need to start fitting in some workouts! I've been visiting bodiesinmotivation.com and it really has been, well, movitating. Also, on womenshealth.com they have this "You Lose, You Win" link. It's full of every day people with some amazing weight losses. If you need some motivation too, check it out!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Jumping on the Bandwagon
I'm starting a diet!
No, a lifestyle change.
Or perhaps just trying to redirect my stubborn energy into something productive.
At any rate, it's basically trying to eat a lot healthier than I have been in the past. More chicken, fish, vegetables. Here's a basic plan, with some room for improvement if neccessary:
Breakfast: Slimfast (or a hard boiled egg and fiber bread, if I ever remember to buy eggs!)
Lunch: Lean Cuisine, Salad, or Southbeach Wrap (yeah, I KNOW there is a lot of sodium. But I'm at work and want something really quick. And it's way less sodium than oh, I don't know lunch at a mexican place, right?)
Dinner: chicken or fish and vegetables (ah, the classic celebrity diet answer)
Snacks: Veggie stick and low fat dip, or a low fat cheesestick, or fruit
Now, I know that I can stick to this. I really can, if I set my mind to it. The problem is setting my mind to it. I need to be as stubborn about it as I am about the other areas of my life. I've put a picture of a celebrity in a bikini on my refrigerator to keep me out of it. I've gotten rid of any foods that are bad in our apartment. I mean, if it's not there I can't eat it, right?
Any other tips? I want to lose about 35-40 pounds. Gosh, that sounds like a lot.
Exercise: I'm going to really strive for 3 times a week, 20 minutes and build from there. It's my first tax season though, so it'll be interesting to see if I can fit it in.
Related question: How many hours of sleep do I really HAVE to have? If I could survive on six, that would really help. Like, sleep 11-5. Hm. . .
No, a lifestyle change.
Or perhaps just trying to redirect my stubborn energy into something productive.
At any rate, it's basically trying to eat a lot healthier than I have been in the past. More chicken, fish, vegetables. Here's a basic plan, with some room for improvement if neccessary:
Breakfast: Slimfast (or a hard boiled egg and fiber bread, if I ever remember to buy eggs!)
Lunch: Lean Cuisine, Salad, or Southbeach Wrap (yeah, I KNOW there is a lot of sodium. But I'm at work and want something really quick. And it's way less sodium than oh, I don't know lunch at a mexican place, right?)
Dinner: chicken or fish and vegetables (ah, the classic celebrity diet answer)
Snacks: Veggie stick and low fat dip, or a low fat cheesestick, or fruit
Now, I know that I can stick to this. I really can, if I set my mind to it. The problem is setting my mind to it. I need to be as stubborn about it as I am about the other areas of my life. I've put a picture of a celebrity in a bikini on my refrigerator to keep me out of it. I've gotten rid of any foods that are bad in our apartment. I mean, if it's not there I can't eat it, right?
Any other tips? I want to lose about 35-40 pounds. Gosh, that sounds like a lot.
Exercise: I'm going to really strive for 3 times a week, 20 minutes and build from there. It's my first tax season though, so it'll be interesting to see if I can fit it in.
Related question: How many hours of sleep do I really HAVE to have? If I could survive on six, that would really help. Like, sleep 11-5. Hm. . .
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