So...Day One....sucked. We aren't going to pretend it didn't. Still feel like crap but I KNOW this is my body processing all the sugar, etc. I just don't have to life it.
Yesterday,
I ate bacon for breakfast, chicken for lunch, pepperoni for a snack, a couple of pieces of bacon for a snack then two bunless burgers for dinner.
This morning, starting with an omelet.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Sunday, September 2, 2012
I'm Going to Meat You So Hard
Hello Long Lost Friend,
I wonder if diet bloggers ever have the "shame" when they are yo-yo champions and they are afraid to face their blog. That is how I feel. It is like telling my best friend that I failed....again.
I'm starting over again and I'm excited about it. I KNOW it will work if I commit. It is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done and I'm mentally preparedum, right this moment for that challenge.
I know that any future readers of this post are going to *GASP* when they read the following part but what I DO believe about dieting is that if you find something that works for you and it prepares you for that life change, then BY GOLLY hold on to it. Everyone has their own dieting opinion about what diet is "healthiest". I personally believe that the epidemic of obesity and the diet I currently consume are a helluva lot more unhealthy than a diet I will use to lose weight.
I have decided focus on low carb. I've been encourage by all of the current research that has been published lately. It says that low carb dieters lose a little more and keep it off longer than those who lose in alternate ways.
I also believe that our bodies have NOT had enough time to evolve into processing the amount of sugar we put into it. Sugar makes everything TASTE better so it is in EVERYTHING. Jada Pinkett Smith recently was quoted as saying that she eates to nourish her body, not for enjoyment. That is my ultimate goal that I strive for. I was raised very poor and I believe that poor people embrace food for enjoyment. Every since I have had a dime to my name, I have spent it on food. I even justify making a worse choice as, I deserve this because I can afford it, I work hard.
I have spent several days looking at low carb blogs, bloggers, diet research and other resources. I know about myself that I AM ADDICTED to sugar. I crave it like a heroin addict. I can not continue a life where I justify sugar in my life.
If I pursued other types of diets, I would justify sugar as a part of them which is why I have failed in the past. I can't do that anymore. When I have failed at low carb, it has been because I have been unprepared in planning or because society has pressured me. The sad truth is that society is currently embracing and encouraging a sugar filled life. I AM stronger than that. It is time to show it.
Once again, future readers are going to *GASP*. I've been reading about a "meat fast". As it sounds, you eat meat for 3-5 days. Only meat. I think it would get me into ketosis faster and all of the headaches and unpleasantness faster so I can get through it. Today is a 3 day weekend and I have both Sunday and Monday left to do nothing. I plan to reconsider it on Tuesday when I start school back.
SOOO! My plan today is:
-bacon for breakfast
-chicken for lunch
-burgers gor dinner
I know to some of you, it may seem extreme but this morning when I weighed myself, I was at 218.4 and I had a 41 inch waist. That is extreme. That is very scary. It is time. It is my time.
I also have 2 months until I go to New York City. My best friend told me she got engaged yesterday and I believe they are planning a December wedding. It is time!!
I wonder if diet bloggers ever have the "shame" when they are yo-yo champions and they are afraid to face their blog. That is how I feel. It is like telling my best friend that I failed....again.
I'm starting over again and I'm excited about it. I KNOW it will work if I commit. It is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done and I'm mentally prepared
I know that any future readers of this post are going to *GASP* when they read the following part but what I DO believe about dieting is that if you find something that works for you and it prepares you for that life change, then BY GOLLY hold on to it. Everyone has their own dieting opinion about what diet is "healthiest". I personally believe that the epidemic of obesity and the diet I currently consume are a helluva lot more unhealthy than a diet I will use to lose weight.
I have decided focus on low carb. I've been encourage by all of the current research that has been published lately. It says that low carb dieters lose a little more and keep it off longer than those who lose in alternate ways.
I also believe that our bodies have NOT had enough time to evolve into processing the amount of sugar we put into it. Sugar makes everything TASTE better so it is in EVERYTHING. Jada Pinkett Smith recently was quoted as saying that she eates to nourish her body, not for enjoyment. That is my ultimate goal that I strive for. I was raised very poor and I believe that poor people embrace food for enjoyment. Every since I have had a dime to my name, I have spent it on food. I even justify making a worse choice as, I deserve this because I can afford it, I work hard.
I have spent several days looking at low carb blogs, bloggers, diet research and other resources. I know about myself that I AM ADDICTED to sugar. I crave it like a heroin addict. I can not continue a life where I justify sugar in my life.
If I pursued other types of diets, I would justify sugar as a part of them which is why I have failed in the past. I can't do that anymore. When I have failed at low carb, it has been because I have been unprepared in planning or because society has pressured me. The sad truth is that society is currently embracing and encouraging a sugar filled life. I AM stronger than that. It is time to show it.
Once again, future readers are going to *GASP*. I've been reading about a "meat fast". As it sounds, you eat meat for 3-5 days. Only meat. I think it would get me into ketosis faster and all of the headaches and unpleasantness faster so I can get through it. Today is a 3 day weekend and I have both Sunday and Monday left to do nothing. I plan to reconsider it on Tuesday when I start school back.
SOOO! My plan today is:
-bacon for breakfast
-chicken for lunch
-burgers gor dinner
I know to some of you, it may seem extreme but this morning when I weighed myself, I was at 218.4 and I had a 41 inch waist. That is extreme. That is very scary. It is time. It is my time.
I also have 2 months until I go to New York City. My best friend told me she got engaged yesterday and I believe they are planning a December wedding. It is time!!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Monday Through Wednesday Dieting
I have a syndrome that I have dubbed, Monday through Wednesday Dieting. I start super strong on Monday and throughout the week, I start tapering. By the time Monday rolls around again, I reverse any progress that I've made. It's time to stop this cycle! Anyone have this experience? Any ideas about how to break it?
It has been a great week so far. Went back to an old favorite after getting some burnout from spinning, I've Zumba-ed the past two days. The best part of Zumba is definitely watching all of the professional Zumba-ers out there. You know who I'm talking about. The people who buy the clinky skirts....the people who pop it like they're getting paid for it. God love 'em. Can't hate 'em. They're working out, staying fit and loving it.
Every Damn Day.
It has been a great week so far. Went back to an old favorite after getting some burnout from spinning, I've Zumba-ed the past two days. The best part of Zumba is definitely watching all of the professional Zumba-ers out there. You know who I'm talking about. The people who buy the clinky skirts....the people who pop it like they're getting paid for it. God love 'em. Can't hate 'em. They're working out, staying fit and loving it.
Every Damn Day.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Oh, The Sweet Life
Hello friends. I'm not sure why I always feel the need to start the post as if I just answered the phone. I hope you had a marvelous weekend. I did. Yesterday, my fella and I went to farmer's market and to a local orchard to get fruits and veggies. It was a beautiful, cool day which has been a nice change from Hades. Today was lovely as well, did not leave the bed before 1 p.m. except to sneak homemade banana bread. This evening, I met a friend for a beverage at Mellow Mushroom and we shot the breeze for like 2 hours. Don't you love those kind of friends. Marvelous.
I'm getting ready to start my new fresh start. If you haven't gathered, I have one about every couple of weeks or so. I understand that a lot of my posts end up emotional or dramatic because that's what the weight loss journey has been for me. I'm so driven and determined in every other part of my life. I have a really nice life. I'm not sure why I can't wrap my head around this, why it overwelms and makes me feel so weak and worthless. I'm actually rather perky and usually pretty entertaining. One day, maybe when I get a reader, you will get to see this.
Last week was my first week of summer. Monday was incredible. Worked out at the gym, stayed on calories track, jogged a little that night. Tuesday was on plan, went to spinning, ate fine until................ate dinner with some teacher friends (already planned) and just blew it. Wednesday, fine. Thursday, bllleeewww ittt. Friday, bleeewww it. And since I was on a kick, continued to bllloowww it.
If it is so meaningful to me, why haven't I been able to do it? I was thumbing through a little notebook I used to keep and I've been able to maintain like a 15-20 lb weight loss. I'm dissapointed that it hasn't been more BUT that is still something. I will say and write it down that I would like to lose 60 lbs by Christmas. That's 6 months. I truly know that I CAN do this. I've done it before. I just need to create the habit.
I'm getting ready to start my new fresh start. If you haven't gathered, I have one about every couple of weeks or so. I understand that a lot of my posts end up emotional or dramatic because that's what the weight loss journey has been for me. I'm so driven and determined in every other part of my life. I have a really nice life. I'm not sure why I can't wrap my head around this, why it overwelms and makes me feel so weak and worthless. I'm actually rather perky and usually pretty entertaining. One day, maybe when I get a reader, you will get to see this.
Last week was my first week of summer. Monday was incredible. Worked out at the gym, stayed on calories track, jogged a little that night. Tuesday was on plan, went to spinning, ate fine until................ate dinner with some teacher friends (already planned) and just blew it. Wednesday, fine. Thursday, bllleeewww ittt. Friday, bleeewww it. And since I was on a kick, continued to bllloowww it.
If it is so meaningful to me, why haven't I been able to do it? I was thumbing through a little notebook I used to keep and I've been able to maintain like a 15-20 lb weight loss. I'm dissapointed that it hasn't been more BUT that is still something. I will say and write it down that I would like to lose 60 lbs by Christmas. That's 6 months. I truly know that I CAN do this. I've done it before. I just need to create the habit.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Back Baby....Not that I ever left
Hello Dear Friends,
It is Summer and I have been SO ready to get into my groove. I know it has been 6 months since we last spoke but I've thought about you everyday. It has been a great couple of days getting back on track! I have a new goal. I would LOVE to lose 50lbs by November 9th. I'm going to New York City with my new fella and you know what it's like to feel bad about yourself in pictures.
So. I've dedicated to going to the gym Monday-Friday just like it were my job through this summer.
Keep tuned!
It is Summer and I have been SO ready to get into my groove. I know it has been 6 months since we last spoke but I've thought about you everyday. It has been a great couple of days getting back on track! I have a new goal. I would LOVE to lose 50lbs by November 9th. I'm going to New York City with my new fella and you know what it's like to feel bad about yourself in pictures.
So. I've dedicated to going to the gym Monday-Friday just like it were my job through this summer.
Keep tuned!
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