If only losing weight could be as easy as gaining:-) Freda I give you MAD PROPS for your planning. I find if I don't have a PLAN I can easily get SUCKED into eating. Yesterday I ate BEFORE we went to the mall to get Elijah's haircut. I didn't want to get sucked into eating a pretzel one of my favorites. I had a cup of coffee and called it a day. I didn't eat any "outside food" yesterday and did 1.5 hours of working out. My legs felt like RUBBER!
One thing Libby showed yesterday in her post was the tummy band. This is something she turned me onto that I use now religiously when I work out. I have had back issues before where I've had to go to the Doctor because the PAIN has been so severe. By wearing the band it does two things for me - it allows me to keep my CORE SUPPORTED and it also makes my middle SWEAT - both win - wins. Libby gave me my first one and then I picked up two more at Marshals' for a little of nothing. I know you can buy them at Dick's but they are more expensive there.
The other motivation which may be silly for you but I like to look half way decent when I work out. It makes me feel "legite" so when I go to the gym I dress the part (for me)! I don't wear the skimpy outfits but I like wearing cute sport tops and pants. I buy all my gear from Marshal's - cheaper. Freda gave me gift certificate to Marshal's for my birthday and I can't wait to use it but I'm waiting to TREAT MYSELF after I lose 5% of my weight at my Weight Watchers meeting I'm going to Marshal's and buying me something:-)
If you know me the one thing I love is Coke Zero! Well I'm NOT going to stop drinking it but what I'm trying to focus on is drinking MORE WATER and stop sipping on so much soda. John has promised me teeth whitening in August if I lose some pounds. I love having a motivation and some gift - I know such a damn kid:-) I had my teeth whitened about two years ago but the coffee and soda has put them back to square one.
One last thing I will share is I carry a small notebook in my purse. I have a rule - If I eat it or drink it I write it. I do this for while to BE HONEST about my food intake. I'm a SNACKER so I have to PLAN because if I have to write it somehow keeps me HONEST!
THANKS for all the SUPPORT it means more than you know. I have my size 10 jeans hanging on the door of my closest. I'm getting back into those bad boys! :-)
I must admit this week has been really hard for me. I have a good day/meal, then a bad/meal... So, not all that proud of myself this week except that I did workout, but my eating was NOT as focused as it should have been. I went through Wendy's drive thru, two times and quite enjoyed my spicy chicken sandwich. I order with water and no fries. Its 460 cals, but its an easy habit to get back into!
ReplyDeleteI use an app on my iPhone to track my calories. It helps to keep things in perspective because like Jeana said, they add up especially if you snack.