"The honeymoon is definitely over". I won't be the first person to give you advice on marriage. But what I do know and as everyone always tells you, marriage is hard on a good day. That statement is true. So this statement I think also is fitting for what I'm doing with weight loss..when I've done everything right, not given into temptation, it's still hard. Yesterday was a hard day. I had a lot on my mind, I didn't feel so great, but I've stuck to the plan like glue and this morning when I weighed in...I lost the same amount as I did the day before, .2. It's not a bad thing. It shows me something about myself. My body is on strike. That's OK, strike all you want..but this is the new life that you'll have to get used too. I know that eventually my body will give into the new way of eating and living.
So last night I had to go Giant Eagle to get some turkey for my lunch. I use to love to go to the grocery store but for all the wrong reasons. But last night was different. I took a few minutes and actually "walked" through the grocery store and looked at the things I once would get and not think twice about. YIKES! I realized as well that I will only shop on the outlines of the store. Everything else in the middle...well can stay there.
Some of you have asked what I'm doing different. A lot of things actually....one, I've re focused all the foods that I'm eating. I'm eating 3 meals a day and 2 snacks-so my body doesn't ever think I'm never going to feed it. But by the looks of me why would my body think that? :) The meals are all balanced with the right proteins, veggies and fruit that our bodies need. I've also been drinking 80oz plus of water a day. I thought it would be hard to get use to, but it hasn't been. I purchased a liter of Fiji water and I drink 4 of those a day. Almost 3 years ago I stopped drinking pop-I'd slip up from time to time-but that really helps when you give that up too. Sweet tea is the only drink that I miss, but when I think of the amount of sugar that goes into one-don't want it anymore. I'm amazed at the things I once craved, wanted or thought I "needed". I don't miss.
Weight: lost .2 this morning. Total 4.4 pounds.
Can you have sweet tea with splenda? That's yummy!
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this blog, Amanda... I am trying to lose my baby weight, and for the past two months, I have actually GAINED weight. I have been looking for inspiration, and I really appreciate your advice. -- And sweet tea is my beverage of choice, so I appreciate your info and your friend's above (the splenda-- I will try it!)... It's my one vice and I'm having trouble giving it up. -- Best of luck to you on your weight loss!!! I'm so excited for you!
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