This week was so much fun! Not something you usually hear when someone is starting a new diet but this week I really tried to keep things fresh which made it a lot of fun. I was really proud of myself for being disciplined and even when I was feeling weak I still was able to stay within the parameters of the diet which I have set for myself even on my "cheat" day.
I started by downloading an app on my phone that is helping me track my caloric intake. This will perhaps be what makes the turning point in my weight loss goals. It helps me be more exact about what I put into my body as well as exercise. It also helps me to determine based on my current height and weight just how many calories I should be eating to be able to lose the weight. It is so much easier entering food intake on my phone than calculating it on my own. Losing weight just comes down to expending more than intake so this little app will help me to do that.
FOOD. It helped to bake the chicken ahead of time. It was so convenient to just cut up my portion to top my salad, stir-fry etc. I still have leftovers for this week which will make prep time even shorter. I have also made another menu which is generally a mix n match type of deal for every weekday. This eliminates having to decide during the week and prevents me from eating out as much. I'm still allowing myself to eat out but I'm doing it much more smart now. I'm keeping my portions small and only ordering from the dollar menu or kids menu. French fries are usually a temptation for me but really haven't been at all this week. Eliminating soda consumption won't be that hard now since I am no longer going to order a combo meal which is generally the only time I would get one. Another trick I employed one night when I was fighting the hunger pangs was to mix up some protein powder with milk. It is pretty low cal and really helps to curb the appetite.
SUGAR. It has been my own worst enemy. Day 1 was hard because even though I wasn't craving it, I did get a headache from not eating it. By day 3 when I drank a cup of orange juice, I got a stomach ache because it was too sugary. Crazy how your body adjusts so quickly. That will be my biggest ally during this weight loss challenge. Not eating sugar. I envision the pounds just melting off because I have curtailed massive amounts of sugar consumption.
EXERCISE. I am determined to not get a gym membership but still get ample amounts of exercise. The first day I did some at home calisthenics that I just made up as I went along. It made me sore for 3 days! I checked out a few aerobic exercise videos at the library. One of them was a 60 min Zumba instructional which was a lot of fun. It also helped me to stretch out and not feel as sore.
REWARD. As my reward for losing 6 lbs, I purchased a couple more dance games for my Wii. I took them to my New Year's Eve party last night and really went to town. Everyone had so much fun. It was great to just let loose and get exercise at the same time!
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