I was hoping for at least a 5lb loss but I'll take 3. A loss is a loss.
I'll start off getting you caught up on what I've been eating. In order from Breakfast to Dinner.
Wednesday- Two eggs fried in olive oil and sea salt and pepper with two slices of colby jack cheese on wheat toast, Key Lime Pie Yogurt, Small pork chop with grilled asparagus, granola and strawberries for dessert.
Thursday- Strawberries and Granola with a cup of Milk, Veggie burger & Spring Mix Salad (with croutons) Key Lime Pie Yogurt for snack, Pepperoni and Cheese Fit and Active "Hot Pocket".
Friday- Apple and a Fit and Active Meal Bar, Can of chicken noodle soup, Fruit crisps for snack, blackened tilapia with asparagus and broccoli and a side salad with onions and blue cheese dressing (no croutons).
Saturday- Grapes & two fried eggs with turkey sausage and two slices of wheat toast, granola and strawberries with a cup of milk, "Hot Pocket" (see above) with broccoli and celery and light ranch dressing.
I'm going to have to start carrying around a notebook because I have the memory of and 80 yr old woman and that was hard.
On Wednesday, I really had a bad craving for some chocolate. A candy bar really, but I just ate some granola and strawberries for natural sugar and I felt a lot less guilt. Resentment, that's another story. I keep expecting myself to get tired of fresh fruits and vegetables and I'm almost trying to make myself sick of them but I'm not. I actually love them now.
I worked at the daycare from 8-5 on Thursday and 515 to 815 at my serving job. And did the same thing again on Friday but I didn't get off work till almost 10. I used to hardly be able to walk after this but without the sugar in my system and with my new insoles for my shoes I don't have to waddle hunched over at the end of the day.
I'm excited to start my workout program, I think it will really help with my joints and their stiffness.
The stomach issues are slowing down and I'm down to one bowel movement a day when I was having three diarrhea a day, still not solid but getting there. Hopefully my body comes out of this shock soon. I'm not having stomach cramps or the queasiness anymore.
I said that I would try to explain how I got to this point in my life so I guess I should get started on that. This part is actually harder then putting my weight on the Internet for everyone to see and it's even harder than talking about my poop. -- When my mother died, I was eight, and I was sent to counseling at my grade school. Every time I went to counseling I would get a chocolate Carmel bar afterwards from my counselor. I noticed a couple of years ago that if I were upset about something or having a bad day I went straight to chocolate to make me feel better. I can't blame the counselor for my weight because I am a grown adult but I do believe that it got me started on a very bad habit. Now that I know I have that habit I can finally stop it. Baby steps.
That's it for now. I would like some helpful hints on snacks and new meals that I can try out. I really don't want to get burnt out on my limited idea of health food.
-Tristin
Some food ideas I enjoy: baked chicken seasoned with any Mrs dash seasonings (they don't have any sodium, calories, fat, or anything really lol). For breakfast make a fruit smoother using frozen fruit and milk (about a cup of each) or use ice, yogurt, fresh fruit, and some milk to liquify it some, or yoplait has smoothies in the frozen food aisle-just add milk and blend. Some salad ideas: lettuce, tomato, black beans, cheese, and a lil bit of meat (ham or turkey); romaine lettuce, a can of tuna (drained), a handful of craisins, and raspberry vinegrette dressing. And finally, what about making tacos but use ground turkey instead of beef. If I can think of anything else I'll share. :)
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ReplyDeleteFirst, three pounds is a great start.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, water helps keep you full. I was surprised initially how much it helped. I like to add K20 protein mix to it every once in a while--it's tasty, and I have issues with getting enough protein, so it helps. Nuts too, but it's easy to eat a lot so you should be careful on that.
As far as healthy food... I am a member of this site, Spark People, and they have a recipes section. You should check it out... So far I haven't been disappointed with anything I've tried. http://www.sparkrecipes.com/
I drink at least 64 oz of water a day. And I do have a bag of almonds incase I get hungry and its awhile until I eat. My body is usually pretty good at absorbing the protien. I'll have to check out that website, thanks for the advice!
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