I thought that I didn't really have anything to say today, but then I realized that I haven't spoken about one of my big topics for some time.
How is my diet/lifestyle change going?
I struggled with calorie counting, for the simple fact that it's difficult to keep the discipline. In the end, I only knew by how much I've been over-eating.
The reason is simple. If I eat too much for lunch, I say that I'll eat less for dinner, except I never do... And then it hit me. Food actually has too strong a hold over me. So going on calorie counting is (on a much smaller degree) like telling a drug addict that it's OK to just use a little less. Not going to happen unless the hold is broken.
So I decided to switch to nutritional shakes for a while so that I can snap out of the "must have everything now" thinking. And so far it works. I'm not craving anything, because I can have anything for lunch. BUT I have to watch portions, so I'm finding that I'm more likely to pick foods that satisfy me.
Also, the fact that the shakes are actually tasty helps a lot too. I haven't felt down about switching them in for my meals. Not even in the beginning. Didn't even get as much as a headache.
And the best part? I've lost 4 pounds. So I'm more than a little thrilled.
Anyone dieting/watching weight? How's it going?
Losing weight, gaining weight, losing weight... At least it's a downward trend.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Well done, wish I was so disciplined!
ReplyDeleteSo do I! Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on losing the four pounds, my dear! Celebrate by doing something that makes you happy. :)
ReplyDeletegood for you! I have been struggling with the exact same thing! starting again today.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Joanne
Congratulations! I've been struggling with my weight since we moved here (Iowa) three years ago. This summer I spent a month at our cabin which is in the state we used to live in and I realized why my weight has been out of control. When we moved I felt like I gave up all of my control. I quit my job, left my friends and my writing friends, gave up a home I loved all for my husband's career. I gave up control of my life...So I was only in charge of what happened to my body...good or bad. So now that I have a grip on myself and have a supportive doctor, I'm on the way to gaining control of my body again. :) I'm down 10 pounds since I returned to Iowa...I got a hair cut that makes me look like me again. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you did this post, so I could say all of this out loud.
Best wishes with your diet changes. :) Stay strong!