Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.
And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice (done once), drink 2 liters of water (I’ve drunk about 1/2 liter), walk 2 miles (which I did yesterday!), NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.
What are you going to do today?
Katie-I give you credit if you do not eat between meals… I have NEVER be able to achieve that goal. I always find a way of watching my weight with a plan that requires 6 meals a day. Three months ago I started on a low glycimic plan and its worked out great, for me. I know everybody is different and people need to do the right thing for their body.
The only thing I have not started doing in the walking!!!
laney – what diet program is low glycimic?
And remember, all you need to do to start walking today is take the first few steps…then tomorrow……
Shainzona- Basically, no sugar, or anything that converts into sugar right away. No white flour, no white potatoes, white rice (though converted white rice is ok, but not to often). There is a book by Dr. Steve Nugent, The Genetic Key Diet. Easy to read and gives good guidelines.
The good part- eating certain fats is a good thing!!! Peanut butter, olive oil is a must, almonds are a must, cheese… The South Beach Diet is also low glycemic, you can go on their website. I think their diet is too radical, but its the same principal.
You lose inches more than weight.
I do take the dog for walks, but I need to do WALKING…
Hi Laney — I stick to 3 meals a day because that works for me. But there is nothing in my guidelines that says 3 meals a day is the rule. What I’m not allowed to do is unscheduled grazing which equals snacking.
Katie- I always find it interesting how we are all so individual. When we’re younger we tend to do what we’re told, even if it isn’t right for us. With so many opinions on diets and the correct way of eating, it all comes down to what works for the individual. Why be unhappy when there are other choices out there? Life is way to short.
That’s right, laney. But, it’s funny how strongly committed to “their way” some people are. One of the regular struggles of this site is reminding people not to be bossy. What works for an individual doesn’t necessarily work for another.
Sharing our experiences is an important part of a support group. And no one is going to share experiences if they’re going to be run over as a result.
If someone told me they HAD to have a bag of chips everyday at 3pm I might feel compelled to speak up. So far, though — that hasn’t happened!
I don’t like bossy and tend to pull back if somebody pushes their beliefs on me. But, I do love to share what I’ve learned and vise versa…
Well, you’re with the right group, then!
I am treating myself to the movies today, Its, Sex in the City… I need a break from Politics and life.
But, NO POPCORN at the movies, boy is that going to be hard… If they could just stop the smell factor I’d be OK. LOL
I agreee Laney, the smell factor is at times the most seductive part of remaining focused. I became a vegetarian 3 years ago and never looked back. But every now and then a smell, my guy loves French Dip sandwiches and makes them often, and they do smell soooo good. The smell sometimes drives me nuts!
Then I just make one of my grandchampion bacon-veggie burgers. No meat, all just soy products and they are pretty good especially topped with tomatoes lettuce and mayo. Gets me through the temptation.
Good afternoon KB and everyone.
J4T I’ll drink 2 liters of water. Almost done with that. I did get the house completely cleaned, and all the laundry done today. I think that enough for the day.
Hope everyone is doing fine.
Hi FamilyMan, I’m glad your day is going so smoothly. I’m on the patio dreaming and reading….
Katiebird, I don’t know where to post this exactly but considering the trouble you had with your doctor appointment I knew I had to pass it on when I found this email from a friend of mine a little while ago. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
The Washcloth
Ladies this has to be read, laughed at and passed on.
There is not a woman alive today who won’t crack up over this!
I was due for an appointment with the gynecologist later in the
week. Early one morning, I received a call from the doctor’s office to
tell me that I had been rescheduled for that morning at 9:30 am. I had
only just packed everyone off to work and school, and it was already
around 8:45am. The trip to his office took about 35 minutes, so I didn’t
have any time to spare.
As most women do, I like to take a little extra effort over
hygiene when making such visits, but this time I wasn’t going to be able
to make the full effort. So, I rushed upstairs, threw off my pajamas,
wet the washcloth that was sitting next to the sink, and gave myself a
quick wash in that area to make sure I was at least presentable. I threw
the washcloth in the clothes basket, donned some clothes, hopped in the
car and raced to my appointment.
I was in the waiting room for only a few minutes when I was
called in. Knowing the procedure, as I’m sure you do, I hopped up on the
table, looked over at the other side of the room and pretended that I
was in Paris or some other place a million miles away. I was a little
surprised when the doctor said, ‘My, we have made an extra effort this
morning, haven’t we?’ I didn’t respond.
After the appointment, I heaved a sigh of relief and went home.
The rest of the day was normal .. Some shopping, cleaning, and cooking.
After school when my 6 year old daughter was playing, she called
out from the bathroom, ‘Mommy, where’s my washcloth?’ I told her to get
another one from the cupboard.
She replied, ‘No, I need the one that was here by the sink, it
had all my glitter and sparkles saved inside it.
Never going back to that doctor. Ever.
Laughing Right Out Loud!