I started yesterday off with so much stamina! I got up this morning and packed my banana and my protein shake and off I went. Then I got the phone call, some terrifying news about my sister. I want to eat! Give me something sweet NOW!
STOP! Gather your thoughts and take control.
Bfast - watermelon
Lunch - sliced pepper jack w/ a serving of 100% whole wheat crackers and carrot sticks
Ok, now I just need to get through the REST OF THE DAY!!!
It's not going to be easy. I'm worried about my sister and stuck at work while the rest of the family is with her at the hospital. I really do want some chocolate but I'm going to try and curb that craving and beat it! I'm going to take it a minute at a time.
Wish me luck!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Great iPhone App. for Dieters "LOSE IT"
I ran across this very cool iPhone application for dieters. It's called "LOSE IT" from Fit Now
Get it at iTunes.
Lose It: Count Calories, Track Exercise to Reach Your Fitness Goals
Today was my first day using it. I really kept me on track! Remember, being aware of what we put into our mouths is a big part of being successful at weight loss.
Get it at iTunes.
Lose It: Count Calories, Track Exercise to Reach Your Fitness Goals
Today was my first day using it. I really kept me on track! Remember, being aware of what we put into our mouths is a big part of being successful at weight loss.
The journey begins...AGAIN
Today I decided that it was time, once again, to get back to basics and start shedding this winter coat! Like everyone else with weight issues, I have been on every diet there is. I feel like I am an expert in "weight loss" because I pretty much know everything there is to know about losing weight, except how to actually do it. That's not to say that I have never successfully lost weight, I have... The problem is that I gained it all back and them some.
This time, I have decided NOT to do some fad diet. I'm not going to spend excess amounts of money, eating foods I don't like on programs like Jenny Craig or Nutri-System. This time, I am truely going to make a lifestyle change. As a Dr. Laura listener I have decided to take her advice and simply EAT LESS and MOVE MORE.
It's hard for me because I love to eat. I don't have to be hungry at all. I just like the act of eating. The time spent eating. It's my favorite thing to do! This time around, I am going to address why I eat. Am I really hungry? What's going on? I am totally an emotional eater. Happy? EAT, Sad? EAT, Stressed? EAT, Bored? EAT. It doesn't matter! food is a cure all. I am going to pay very close attention to my hunger or lack of and make sure that I am not putting food in my mouth for any other reason than hunger and nutrition.
One hurdle is definitly going to be PMS. During this wonderful time of the month I crave sugars and salts. This will be one of my biggest challenges. I am honestly going to have to resort to good old fashioned willpower for this one. Hopefully, along the way I will develope the tools to beat this one but at the moment it's pretty much a long shot!
So, to quote the legendary American Proverb - "Today is the first day of the rest of my life" I am encouraged to view each day as a opportunity to make the changes I need to make to really enjoy the rest of my life.
This time, I have decided NOT to do some fad diet. I'm not going to spend excess amounts of money, eating foods I don't like on programs like Jenny Craig or Nutri-System. This time, I am truely going to make a lifestyle change. As a Dr. Laura listener I have decided to take her advice and simply EAT LESS and MOVE MORE.
It's hard for me because I love to eat. I don't have to be hungry at all. I just like the act of eating. The time spent eating. It's my favorite thing to do! This time around, I am going to address why I eat. Am I really hungry? What's going on? I am totally an emotional eater. Happy? EAT, Sad? EAT, Stressed? EAT, Bored? EAT. It doesn't matter! food is a cure all. I am going to pay very close attention to my hunger or lack of and make sure that I am not putting food in my mouth for any other reason than hunger and nutrition.
One hurdle is definitly going to be PMS. During this wonderful time of the month I crave sugars and salts. This will be one of my biggest challenges. I am honestly going to have to resort to good old fashioned willpower for this one. Hopefully, along the way I will develope the tools to beat this one but at the moment it's pretty much a long shot!
So, to quote the legendary American Proverb - "Today is the first day of the rest of my life" I am encouraged to view each day as a opportunity to make the changes I need to make to really enjoy the rest of my life.
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