Diet Update:
Okay, well the diet is going okay. Almost at once, I got sick and did nothing but lay around on my hind end for a whole week. And, then, last weekend, we went to Spokane. I have forgotten how hard it is to stay on your diet while eating out. I did alright, but I admit that I could have done better.
Our trip to Spokane was sort of spur of the moment, so I did not have time to get myself mentally psyched up for dealing with a few days of eating out and not cooking for myself. All in all, I did not gain anything, which can be viewed as an accomplishment in and of itself when you consider all of the food that is available in convience stores and shopping centers. It is all bad for you and not diet friendly. I did pack a couple of things for myself, but I under packed. I will have to remember to bring more snack stuff for myself next time.
The portions at restaurants are ridiculous in size. There is two or three times as much food as is necessary for a single meal. As a result, when I do eat out, I have to be extra careful managing the food on my plate. With two kids, and trying to have a conversation with my spouse or who ever I am having a meal with, it is very easy to get distracted and overeat. I did okay while we were in Spokane, but I could have done a little better. Nothing to get upset about though. I was far from falling off the wagon.
So, for this two week period, I am down by 2 pounds, for a total of 5 pounds lost since I started this diet 21 days ago. Not stellar, but not bad!
6 comments:
I think you deserve a pat on the back! I had been doing so well until my friend came to visit. We were so busy and did so much running around that I didn't gain anything back. But I still haven't gotten back into the swing of things and that's been over a month ago!
Good for you, Jen!!
It is so easy to lose your focus and then really hard to get it back. With the holidays coming up, I hope that I do not have the same problem. Moderation is the key for me I think. If I only lose a little or at least do not gain any back, then I will be okay with that!
Thank you Jen for your kind words and encouragement. I really appreciate it!
Jen ~ I absolutely agree that portion sizes at restaurants are ridiculous ~ they're usually enough for 2-3 servings. I've started asking for a to go box as soon as I get my food. I'll put 1/2 of it in the box right away so I won't overeat.
What diet plan are you on, if you don't mind me asking? I had great success on South Beach for the first 8 months or so and then it seemed I just stagnated. Same with Weight Watchers. Now I'm not sure what I'll do. Friend and I are thinking that we'll follow the food pyramid and up our exercise.
Getting a take out container is a strategy that I had totally forgotten about. Thank you for mentioning it.
I am on Weight Watchers. I have found that it is the program that works the best for a family situation - where you do a lot of cooking. I also try to keep myself on the 'empty' side. Just a little under totally full. I feel better when I am not totally full. I have never tried the South Beach diet, but have a friend who was very successful on it. I also tried Nutrasystem and that did not work at all for me. It was a total disaster and waste of money! LOL
I think all the ladies have great comments. I guess what finally worked for me with the Weight Watchers was being accountable, knowing I will get weighed each week. But also, let's be realistic, the WW leader said that we need to make holidays realistic, so maintenance is a GREAT idea. Also, you look awesome, I wish I looked as good as you! I have a feeling my weight will slow down when I get closer to my ideal goal (another 60 pounds, eek!).
God bless, you are doing wonderful. And yeah, restaurant portions are ridiculous, I never realized how much I ate till I joined WW and now write what I eat, what a eye opener, LOL!
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Thanks you for your support - and since you know just where I am coming from here - thank you for holding me accountable when I need it (which I will!)
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