|
Weight has been up and down but I feel that I am at a "real" 180 now - this isn't just water weight loss. My stomach is flatter, my waist is making a reappearance, I fit my clothes better and I'm also building some muscle. My arms and legs are slightly more defined. I am focusing on daily cardio and not really doing weight training, but 1-2 times a week I do make an effort to lift some weights. I started a dance class, so I plan to do that weekly - it's a lot of fun and a nice workout! Still taking the stairs every time I go to work (that's one nice thing I got from the Dukan diet!)
I am learning portion control and also how to calculate calories in my head. Went to dinner last night at a nice restaurant and I enjoyed EVERY bite. But, I stopped when I was a bit full at every step of the way. So I didn't eat all the salad, didn't eat all of the main course, didn't eat all of the dessert and didn't drink all the wine. But I was so full and satisfied. I brought home the rest of the steak but did not bring home the rest of the mashed potatoes or the bread (like I would have done usually).
I also have been enjoying my cooking more. I made triscuit canapes yesterday that were so delicious. I've been getting more creative with my salads. And thanks to my 2 weeks on Dukan, I've learned to cook without adding fat, which is keeping my diet in check.
I'm not really following Body for Life, but I am building my own healty diet. I'm taking elements of BFL, Dukan and my own taste for what I enjoy eating. Overall, I'm feeling great.
My birthday is in about two weeks - I don't think I will meet my 175 goal, but maybe I will get to 178 - that would also be FANTASTIC. Hey, shoot for the stars, you might get the moon..
Diet Calendar Entries for 17 November 2011:
|
1410 kcal
|
Fat: 35.68g | Prot: 92.89g | Carb: 188.09g.
Breakfast: Kashi Berry Blossoms, blue berries, Fat free milk. Lunch: sliced grapes, balsamic vinaigrette, cucumber, romaine lettuce, baguette, cilantro, salsa, fage greek yogurt, low fat cheddar, chicken taco soup. Dinner: 1 slice pot roast, Low fat mashed potatoes with thyme, green beans, gravy, skirt steak. Snacks/Other: cornbread, kashi bar, chocolate chips. more...
|
|
2251 kcal
|
Activities & Exercise:
Exercise machine (fast) - 20 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 40 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
|
|