Eating becomes a choice, not a habit
My body: I weigh less than I have in a long time (down nearly 12 pounds) but not as little as I plan to weigh. I have gotten a number of positive comments — the weight loss can be seen. I can’t see it, but I am getting into clothes I have not been able to wear in a couple of years or more.
What I’m most proud of: That I am choosing when to eat and what to eat, rather than eating out of habit, boredom, frustration, etc.
My “sweat” routine: Walking between 8,000 and 10,000 steps every day.
What’s working for me: Portion control and the walking.
My biggest support: I can’t name one person because everyone who knows has been so full of encouragement — my family, my church family, my co-workers, my friends. It has really been amazing.
When I eat out, I ...: Think and consider the menu. I’m not afraid (to wait) to order the next item after I finish the preceding to see if I’m full. I’ve found that I’m full after the appetizer or salad, so I stop.
How I plan to “survive” Easter: My kids are away for spring break with their grandparents, so there will not be any Easter candy around. So it will be easy from that standpoint. I will go out to dinner Sunday, and I plan to follow my usual routine of ordering.
If you’re trying to lose weight you must try this: Nabisco 100-calorie cookie packs and low-fat Fig Newtons.
My mini-goal: To lose one pound per week, but I’ve actually been doing on average better than that. Last week I lost 3 pounds, but I didn’t believe it so I weighed myself again Tuesday and Wednesday mornings as well to make sure.
Weight-Loss Web site of the Week
mypyramid.gov
If you haven’t acquainted yourself with the new food pyramid, here’s the place to start. MyPyramid recognizes that one pyramid doesn’t fit all when it comes to living healthy. With the site’s interactive tool you can plug in your age, gender and how much daily exercise you get, and it will make personalized daily food recommendations. Mine: 6 ounces of grains, 2 1/2 cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruit, 3 cups of milk and 5 1/2 ounces of meat and beans daily. I need to work on those veggies.
What I’m most proud of: That I am choosing when to eat and what to eat, rather than eating out of habit, boredom, frustration, etc.
My “sweat” routine: Walking between 8,000 and 10,000 steps every day.
What’s working for me: Portion control and the walking.
My biggest support: I can’t name one person because everyone who knows has been so full of encouragement — my family, my church family, my co-workers, my friends. It has really been amazing.
When I eat out, I ...: Think and consider the menu. I’m not afraid (to wait) to order the next item after I finish the preceding to see if I’m full. I’ve found that I’m full after the appetizer or salad, so I stop.
How I plan to “survive” Easter: My kids are away for spring break with their grandparents, so there will not be any Easter candy around. So it will be easy from that standpoint. I will go out to dinner Sunday, and I plan to follow my usual routine of ordering.
If you’re trying to lose weight you must try this: Nabisco 100-calorie cookie packs and low-fat Fig Newtons.
My mini-goal: To lose one pound per week, but I’ve actually been doing on average better than that. Last week I lost 3 pounds, but I didn’t believe it so I weighed myself again Tuesday and Wednesday mornings as well to make sure.
Weight-Loss Web site of the Week
mypyramid.gov
If you haven’t acquainted yourself with the new food pyramid, here’s the place to start. MyPyramid recognizes that one pyramid doesn’t fit all when it comes to living healthy. With the site’s interactive tool you can plug in your age, gender and how much daily exercise you get, and it will make personalized daily food recommendations. Mine: 6 ounces of grains, 2 1/2 cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruit, 3 cups of milk and 5 1/2 ounces of meat and beans daily. I need to work on those veggies.
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