SO I think I started this on May 13th... And it's amazing to think that I'm almost done being "STRICT". AKA RESTRICTING myself.
And I think that's what people don't like about dieting. That they have to "restrict" themselves. But let's look at it logically- overindulging got you where you are. Eating the whole box of girl scout cookies in one sitting (guilty), having 6 pieces of pizza, getting a fried appetizer before your meal (which you know will be more than you can eat because you come here all the time), getting multiple sugary drinks while out for the night. All sorts of scenarios where, in your head, you say "Why not? I do what I want!". Believe me, I say that! ALL THE TIME- ask my husband. I get it.
But when you wake up after 2, 3, 6 months of this behavior and you say "how could I gain XX amount of weight", deep down you know the answer.
We live in a culture (Americana) where more is BAE. Bigger is better. I want it, I'ma get it. No one tells me no. ETC
Supersize me for $1... um yeah! What a deal!
And we are so fast-paced, we don't think things through. Everyone makes quick decisions. We have almost everything ready to go and at our fingertips. What's most convenient, whats quickest, what's INSTANT GRATIFICATION for me?
Eating strict meant not eating at fast food restaurants because they use a lot of preservatives, and I can't read the ingredients quick enough to order something. I did eat at Panera though, lol. Wonderful salads. Also, Chipotle. I got a bowl with chicken, no rice, some beans, salsa, extra veggies. They claim they only use the freshest ingredients and no preservatives so I trusted them. That was the extent of being able to "eat out". Otherwise, I was at home every night making lunch for the next day. Otherwise I was telling hubby it's OK for him to have a Taylor Ham egg and cheese on a bagel because I'm OK with my shake (oh how I was NOT OK with that).
Ya know what- I surprised myself with yummy healthy things that I MADE. That I CONCOCTED.
I looked up recipes based on the ingredients on my approved list. There were PLENTY to choose from. I got crafty and gave some of the recipes my own twist. And yeah- as I have admitted, I INDULGED A LITTLE.
I STILL LOST 8 LBS (unofficially- official number on the 13th). Disclaimer: I DO NOT WORK OUT.
Workout? How do I have time for that when my scheduled work hours are 8:30-5 and then 5:30-9?
I do however, remain active throughout the day. 7:15 walk with the dog, noon walk with a coworker, 5-9:30 physical labor at the farm (riding, mucking, walking all over). Yesterday I got 15,000 steps. Most people struggle to get 10,000.
In 30 days I lost 8lbs and gained back my energy and my confidence (I wore a crop top when I was at the 6lb loss mark!!). It takes 21 days to create a habit. I will be doing a shake in the morning everyday moving forward, and probably a shake for dinner every day that I go to the farm. I'm very OK with that. It's QUICK, it's EASY, it's filling, it's FULFILLING.
If you want to know more about this program, leave me a comment. I will be posting before and after pics on day 30. I'm not perfect by any means, I haven't even reached my goal (which may actually be an Unrealistic goal anyway, I may have to re-evaluate). Also, I know I am gaining muscle right now, in areas such as my thighs and calves (did you know that those muscles are the HEAVIEST because they're the BIGGEST??). So my REAL goal is to be happy with myself.
And I think that's what people don't like about dieting. That they have to "restrict" themselves. But let's look at it logically- overindulging got you where you are. Eating the whole box of girl scout cookies in one sitting (guilty), having 6 pieces of pizza, getting a fried appetizer before your meal (which you know will be more than you can eat because you come here all the time), getting multiple sugary drinks while out for the night. All sorts of scenarios where, in your head, you say "Why not? I do what I want!". Believe me, I say that! ALL THE TIME- ask my husband. I get it.
But when you wake up after 2, 3, 6 months of this behavior and you say "how could I gain XX amount of weight", deep down you know the answer.
We live in a culture (Americana) where more is BAE. Bigger is better. I want it, I'ma get it. No one tells me no. ETC
Supersize me for $1... um yeah! What a deal!
And we are so fast-paced, we don't think things through. Everyone makes quick decisions. We have almost everything ready to go and at our fingertips. What's most convenient, whats quickest, what's INSTANT GRATIFICATION for me?
Eating strict meant not eating at fast food restaurants because they use a lot of preservatives, and I can't read the ingredients quick enough to order something. I did eat at Panera though, lol. Wonderful salads. Also, Chipotle. I got a bowl with chicken, no rice, some beans, salsa, extra veggies. They claim they only use the freshest ingredients and no preservatives so I trusted them. That was the extent of being able to "eat out". Otherwise, I was at home every night making lunch for the next day. Otherwise I was telling hubby it's OK for him to have a Taylor Ham egg and cheese on a bagel because I'm OK with my shake (oh how I was NOT OK with that).
Ya know what- I surprised myself with yummy healthy things that I MADE. That I CONCOCTED.
I looked up recipes based on the ingredients on my approved list. There were PLENTY to choose from. I got crafty and gave some of the recipes my own twist. And yeah- as I have admitted, I INDULGED A LITTLE.
I STILL LOST 8 LBS (unofficially- official number on the 13th). Disclaimer: I DO NOT WORK OUT.
Workout? How do I have time for that when my scheduled work hours are 8:30-5 and then 5:30-9?
I do however, remain active throughout the day. 7:15 walk with the dog, noon walk with a coworker, 5-9:30 physical labor at the farm (riding, mucking, walking all over). Yesterday I got 15,000 steps. Most people struggle to get 10,000.
In 30 days I lost 8lbs and gained back my energy and my confidence (I wore a crop top when I was at the 6lb loss mark!!). It takes 21 days to create a habit. I will be doing a shake in the morning everyday moving forward, and probably a shake for dinner every day that I go to the farm. I'm very OK with that. It's QUICK, it's EASY, it's filling, it's FULFILLING.
If you want to know more about this program, leave me a comment. I will be posting before and after pics on day 30. I'm not perfect by any means, I haven't even reached my goal (which may actually be an Unrealistic goal anyway, I may have to re-evaluate). Also, I know I am gaining muscle right now, in areas such as my thighs and calves (did you know that those muscles are the HEAVIEST because they're the BIGGEST??). So my REAL goal is to be happy with myself.
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