Last week, I kind of bared my soul about how the weight loss was not going well. After that sob story, I decided that the only person that can make a change is me! No one else can make me eat the healthy foods, or make me drink more water. Others can’t even exercise for me! (as much as I would like that!) I am the only person who can make a change in my own life.
This week, I made a couple of changes in my daily routine. First off, I cut out all caffeine. Yes, that means coca colas and tea. Until today, I have had nothing but water. Then today, I only had one cup of coke. Other than dealing with headaches (which I am assuming was from the caffeine withdrawal), I think it went well.
The next thing I did was eat 3 meals a day with a small snack in the morning and afternoon. I made sure that I ate some kind of protein in the morning and a fairly balanced lunch and supper every day. I also cut back on my portions. You would be surprised at the difference this makes. You don’t need to eat so much in one sitting. I am going to start keeping track of what I eat and my exercise at www.myfitnesspal.com. It is an excellent website to use!
While I am not exercising like I should, I am adding this in slowly. I am having to pace myself and trying to NOT over-do it. I have to build up my metabolism and my strength before I can start pushing myself any. I am starting out stretching and walking.
Overall, it has been a great week. I am proud to say that I am down 2 lbs! I am really proud of myself and looking forward to what this next week will hold. I am still taking it a day at a time and I know I will get to my goal one day!
yay for you! that's great!!
I could be your twin this week. lol I have now taken that approach, slow and steady making good choices one day at a time.
On another site I vist she wrote this:
I am in control of my day
I am in control of my body
I am in control of my choices
Keep up the great work!!!!
Bon
Good for you, Joy! I'm sure you have found that myfitnesspal has a phone app as well! You can even scan barcodes of what you ate instead of having to type it in. 🙂
Good Luck!!! I would like to say I have been caff free for over a year!! It was so hard and I honestly haven't lost any weight from it – it wasn't for that purpose although I honestly thought I would lose something — NOPE…. Try crystal light its great… Also they have caff free Pepsi and sprite doesn't have any… That can help you curve your cravings without the caff!! XOXO