It occured to me yesterday when I was trying to decide what to have for dinner while feeling guilty after another weekend of fast food, snack cakes, and nachos, that I don’t have to be outta control. True, I’d gone a little snack-happy after my surgery, and I’ve been not only eating out more than I should, but not neccesarily ordering the best things for me. And I’d gained back so much weight so quickly that I had really been feeling like I was back at square one. But I am NOT back at square one! Yes, I’ve gained back 9 of the 15 pounds that I’d lost, but that still means I am down 6 pounds and I can go back to losing more with just a little more attention paid to what I allow in my mouth. And my surgery wounds have healed now so there is no reason I can’t go back to exercising every day. I was so ready to give up on all the progress I’d made since the beginning of the year but what had occured to me yesterday was that all the time I’d been feeling guilty about eating and not exercising has just been this last month. One bad month out of six really good ones–not the end of the world! My month is over! So, this morning I got up and had a yogurt and a vitamin. I had a light lunch and we’re planning corn on the cob for dinner. It’s not as yummy, but in the past I’ve eaten corn without butter or salt, so I’ll do that tonight. I’m planning to go for a walk this evening when it cools down a bit, and if it doesn’t then I will either do some time on my elliptical machine or I will do my walking dvd. I’m going to double my efforts. And now that I have a better idea what my body needs I hope to lose the weight a bit faster. Maybe I can drop another 15 before August. Wishful thinking, I’m sure, but feel free to ask me how I’m doing and keep me accountable.
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Enjoy the corn o the cob! I will do my best to keep you accountable… only small slushies for you, young lady from now on lol!
Just wanted to say about the corn on the cob thing. I realized a few years ago that adding butter and salt to corn on the cob makes it taste like butter and salt instead of like corn. If the corn is good enough (which it should be in Iowa) it is good without anything on it. If you want to taste butter or salt try eating a handfull of each. You’ll appreciate corn alot more that way.
I’m with Mike–give me my corn straight up–don’t hide it with butter or salt.
Keep the positive thinking–hope you have a nice envigorating walk!
I wouldnt eat corn on the cob without butter and salt and pepper but you can do it. My only deal with diets is that they need to be somewhat permanent changes in eating and exercise in order to do permanent good. I wouldnt recommend hydroxicut. It made me feel like I was on crack when I took it. Hip hop abs has been a fun little exercise video for us. And it helps me pick up some new dance moves!
Jason, you should make your OWN DVD of YOU doing the Hip Hop Abs workout… I would pay for that!
Well, I ended up not eating corn at all after all. I have been eating a lot of salad lately. It’s not as low cal low fat as the yucky ones I used to eat, but I’m sure its better for me than a Happy Meal! And according to my bathroom scale I have either lost three pounds or gained two! What is up with that?! Useless piece of hardware. At least the favor is on the losing side. I’m not trying any fads or pills, just taking vitamins and making better choices. I would like to see these Hip Hop Abs, I have a fun belly-dancing thing, but I don’t want to use it until I have less belly and can tell that I’m making the moves–it’s a graceful sort of dance that the current state of body would bring great shame to.
My wifes salads are awesome and i am really proud of her motivation. She has really lifted me up this last week when I have been so un-motivated.