Friday, September 18, 2009
Baby Steps
My week is coming to an end. I feel like I am making baby steps toward a healthier way of life. I also feel that if I am somewhat accountable for what I have done or what I have not, I will do better, thus I will become healthier faster. I apologize in advance, because I know this is probably boring to most of you but it is something I need to do. I did two days of the Body 4 Change program, and another day of cardio exercise. I probably should have exercised more, but I know that next week will be better. But the biggest change is food. Again, no, I was not perfect. I still partook in that scrumptious cookie at my sister-in-laws shower along with one piece of the yummy homemade white bread. And yes, today I may have had another chocolate chip cookie. But in looking back at my old habits, I probably would have had at least two cookies at the shower (along with partaking the other scrumptious looking desserts!), probably three pieces of white bread, and probably have eaten both of the cookies that were on the dessert plate today. But I did eat a lot more fruits, a lot more veggies, and I probably drank a couple of gallons of water. The biggest achievement is that I have not had a drink if pop since Monday. For those of you who know me well, you would understand how big that is. It is a hard adjustment to go off breads, pastas, sugars, pops, when in the past these have been essentially food groups for me. It is changing my mind set that food is pleasure, when food is supposed to be something that gives energy and nourishes the body. I just never would have guessed that food was such an emotional part of my life. There is still a HUGE part of me that screams that I need to eat something, when it is just because I am not really hungry, just bored or it is just the time I normally would have had a dessert. So I am going to make two goals for nest week. The first is that I will exercise 5 times, and the second is that I will do better at not succumbing to the sweets. Hopefully next week will continue to be an improvement. Thank-you to all of you who have shown such support. It means a lot to me.
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You can do it Em! Keep up the hard work!
ReplyDeleteGood job! I think having a 'sweet' or two is ok. You're teaching youself discipline. I've learned when I tell myself no, that within a few weeks I'm craving sweets so bad I will eat a ton of them. Don't beat yourself up for having a cookie here or there, it's all about moderation right?! =) Good work!! =)
ReplyDeleteEmily, you can do this! It is so hard sometimes, I am trying to lose weight and be healthier, too. What makes it easier for me is thinking about how much more I will be able to do with my grandkids...more energy to play. Also, buy yourself a dress/outfit that is much smaller than what you are now wearing and hang it where you will see it everyday....it's a goal that you look at everyday to stay motivated. It's working for me! Yeah us!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you can admit you had some sweets. It makes me feel better when I splurge once in a while. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Em! I have learned that filling myself with tons of fruit and veggies and healthy food will stop me from eating unhealthy foods. Same with drinking water. It suppresses my appetite. Sometimes when I get a craving, I go eat a carrot or a piece of celery and my craving goes away. Also, eating 100% whole wheat bread and whole wheat pasta isn't that bad for you and much more filling than white bread and pasta. As long as you don't smother it in sauce and butter. Just an idea. You are so awesome and I can't wait to hear more about the new healthy you. These are my favorite posts to read about. I think I might start a nutritional advice blog, if you are interested. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteYou are very inspirational . . . I need to get back on the eating and living healthy wagon! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that someone else is in the same boat as I am. It's like your words are coming from my own brain! Keep up the hard and difficult task of getting healthier. You are inspirational! A few sweets here and there is perfectly acceptable...then you won't totally splurge later! Here is a website you can check out. She is a fellow employee at Primary's who has lost over 100 pounds. She has some really good tips and advice.
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