So I just past the first month mark... I didn't really lose much weight this last week. I maintained my loss so I guess that a positive. This last week was pretty tough. My sister came down to visit which meant that the food choices weren't the healthiest although I'm sure both her and my husband can attest to my self control. I did my best to not go overboard on the calorie count. I know that counting calories isn't the only thing to watch out for. A single slice of pizza may only be 350 calories but how much fat or sodium is going to be in that slice?
I'm not discouraged though I'm actually proud of myself for trying and not throwing my hands up in frustration. 10 lbs in a month is still an achievement. This time next month I could be at 20 lbs and wouldn't that be awesome. Counting calories isn't the hard bit. The hard part is spending time with people with food around. Going out with friends or family to eat. But I can't stop having a social life because it's easier to count my portions at home.
I remember the second day after I decided to start this counting thing I went with my husband to the mall. I love the mall. I love to shop. But it's not just that, I love to window shop. For a while we have been going to the mall and just walking around for an hour or so. Using the mall as our own personal track. I can't remember what exactly we were there for but I know we got hungry and that lead us to the food court....THE MALL FOOD COURT!!! Day two and I was already testing my self control. Looking around I began to have a desire for tacos. One taco time taco is 218 cal... Knowing that I really only felt ok with eating two.... TWO tacos. Now like I said I was hungry. Two tacos wasn't going to put a dent in my tummy. Still it was what I wanted. Looking around again I saw subway. A 6 in turkey sub with cheese but dry was 350 cal. Paired with a large cup of water I knew I had met my match. I opted for the sandwich. I still would have loved those tacos but I weighed my options and it just wasn't the right choice.... ummmmm..... now I want a taco.
I'm glad that you aren't getting bent out of shape about this. Self punishment is not the way to go about doing something good for yourself. I'm proud of the ten pounds you lost and your self control.
ReplyDeleteThe beef I've been getting is really lean, grass fed only and organic to boot.If you get a craving for a burger let me know, I will cook you some up and you can try it.
Keep up the good work, Im going to see if I can cut down my classes and maybe we can start going to the gym again. I would make a sign with sparklies on it for you
Great job Lydia, keep up the good work:)
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