THIS WEEK'S WEIGH IN

This week I lost a half of pound and I am happy. I know that might not be much to some people but it's been so long that I have actually lost weight on a continual basis so any lost is a good lost to me. I have been my own worst enemy for too long. My hubby just made a comment to me this morning after I made the decision not to put cheese in my eggs. He told me he was proud of me lately because I have been making good choices. He said he had decided not to tell me that I look smaller in the mornings anymore because I tend to get happy and then end up making a bad decision that day.That really made me think and it kinda embarrassed me because it's the truth. I am tired of being that person and I am going to continue to fight to keep that person away. Here's a post I made last month about my behavior. Luckily, I have been working on this and I am getting better each day. I just have to be strong, believe in myself and keep my faith.

Tuesday, September 22




MY OWN ENEMY

 
After having a lovely chat with my dear friend, I realized something. I realized that I am my own worst diet enemy. I am the main person who sabotages my own diet. Sounds crazy huh? That's what I thought until my dear friend told me she does the same thing. Let me explain, when I start a diet I usually start off pretty good. Sometimes I would do good for a couple of weeks, then I would get on the scale and actually see a lost. I would be so happy and proud of myself but later that night I would do something to sabotage my diet. It could be anything from havng a slice of pizza and then I have to have another or simply having a beer at a party and the next day deciding I want another. Then before I know it I have gained the pounds back that I lost. Now I am back to square one and starting a diet plan all over again! Same with my friend. Looking into this deeper I now know that if I don't change this behavior I will never succeed. I will never see a healthier, leaner me. Something has got to give, either I am going to remain obese and unhealthy or I am going to fight for my health. I promised my friend that I would email to her each day my stats with no lies and she promised me the same. No more sugar coating anything!

Quitters Never Win!- Winners Never Quit!

told to me once by a wise man

CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

One of my dear friends has started a Christmas Challenge for herself so I decided that I want to join her. I challenge myself to lose at least 10lbs by Christmas starting this friday Oct 30th. Usually this time of the year I put on a few lbs but all of that is about to change. I am about to see just how disciplined I could be.

THIS WEEK'S WEIGH IN

Oops I realized I didn't post my weigh in for last week so I will do it now... My mind was totally on my 10th year anniversary all week. Well I actually lost 1 lb can't say I was shock because I wasn't. I figured I had lost something because I was able to zip a jacket of mine without it feeling snug and usually I have to wear that thing open.

As for this week..I didn't gain or lose. I guess I should be happy I didn't gain but it's totally time to kick myself and buckle down on my exercises. I must remember that the holidays are around the corner and I tend to gain weight.

GOOD FATS & BAD FATS

I found this very interesting article about good fats & bad fats on lowfat lifestyle.com so I decided to share.

Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. There's more and more evidence that many fats are good for us and actually reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. They also help our sugar and insulin metabolism and therefore contribute to our goals of long-term weight loss and weight maintenance. And because good fats make foods taste better, they help us enjoy the journey to a healthier lifestyle. But not all fats are created equal--there are good fats and bad fats.




"Good" fats include monounsaturated fats, found in olive and canola oils, peanuts and other nuts, peanut butter, and avocados. Monounsaturated fats lower total and "bad" LDL cholesterol - which accumulates in and clogs artery walls--while maintaining levels of "good" HDL cholesterol, which carries cholesterol from artery walls and delivers it to the liver for disposal.



Omega-3 fatty acids - polyunsaturated fats found in coldwater fish, canola oil, flaxseeds, walnuts, almonds, and macadamia nuts--also count as good fat. Recent studies have shown that populations that eat more omega-3s, such as Eskimos (whose diets are heavy on fish), have fewer serious health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. There is evidence that omega-3 oils help prevent or treat depression, arthritis, asthma, and colitis and help prevent cardiovascular deaths.



"Bad" fats include saturated fats - the heart-clogging kind found in butter, fatty red meats, and full-fat dairy products. "Very bad" fats are the manmade trans fats. Trans fats, which are created when hydrogen gas reacts with oil, are found in many packaged foods, including margarine, cookies, cakes, cake icings, doughnuts, and potato chips. Trans fats are worse than saturated fats; they are bad for our blood vessels, nervous systems, and waistline.



Just recently, the FDA ruled that by 2007, food manufacturers must list the amount of trans fats in their products on the label. (The natural trans fats in meat and milk, which act very differently in the body than the manmade kind, will not require labeling.)

My Calorie Intake

According to Sparkpeople I am to consume between 1200 and 1550 calories per day in order to reach my goal weight by September 30, 2010. Also I must burn 870 calories a week. If I am really serious about this thing I got to get serious about this thing. Since tomorrow is my wedding anniversary I will wait until friday to write out a meal/exercise plan. I know what you thinking I should be doing that right now but I am going to enjoy my anniversary without stressing over anything. It's as simple as that!

8 FOODS THAT PACK FIBER

Here are eight foods that pack a lot of fiber:



Lima beans (3 tablespoons): 13 grams

Buckwheat cereal (1 cup): 10 grams

Artichoke (1 large): 10 grams

Soybeans (1/2 cup): 10 grams

Almonds (24): 5 grams

Peanuts (30): 5.5 grams

Oatmeal (1 cup, instant): 3–4 grams

Cheerios (1 cup): 3 grams


source: http://ask.doctoroz.com/question/foods-high-in-fiber

THIS WEEK'S WEIGH IN

I was totally shocked when I stepped on the scale this week. I just knew I gained weight while I was sick because I was doing alot of eating. Also we just had a birthday celebration in the household which meant cake.  Luckily for me all I gained was a half of pound. Not bad for a week of eating and not exercising. Although I got lucky this week I don't plan on pressing my luck this week. Besides a gain is a gain.

WHAT TYPE OF BUG?

This past week my household got struck with a very powerful cold bug. I know what you are thinking but it wasn't H1N1 but a cold bug courtesy of my lil cousin. He came over coughing and before we knew it the entire household was sick. This could have been a golden opportunity for me to lose some weight with no effort but unfortuantely I tend to eat when I am sick. This week I am still feeling weak and all I want to do is sleep but I have work to do. I got to find away to fight through this fatigue.