1 Peter 4:1
OK all you soon to be Doctors out there (Shelby) or any other smart cookies that know about diets I have a few questions....
1. If I eat slices of whole wheat toast (50cals per slice) at say... Midnight while I am watching Hannah Montana... does that ruin my whole day? I have created a habit and as many habits as I am breaking I am not ready to let this one go. I still am under my 1200 calories everyday but I feel guilty doing this. I don't sleep well as it is and my mind seems to just become obsessed if I don't get that last bit of food in me. I know that its a habit and I plan on breaking it but I am just not ready yet. Is this a huge problem or one I can work on once I get some of the other ones broken.
2. Diet Mt. Dew. I know that it is all chemicals... and I have been working really hard to limit them down to one or two...... (I was drinking like 6 or 7). How does this delicious treat effect my body?
3. Carbs.... I have cut out ALL white in my diet. I have all whole wheat. I have found that if I don't eat any carbs my sugar drops (its been down to 38). I kinda feel like if I moderate those complex carbs in my diet its probably best but I guess the world tells me less is more... how much is a good amount?
4. Workouts.... How much is enough? I push myself really hard but I don't know that I am doing enough. I do as much as I can do but I can only run maybe 5 minutes at a time so I have been doing intervals... 5 run, 3 walk.... is that OK? Also with weights I have been doing both legs and arms every day... is that OK or should I focus on one one day and the other the next?
These may seem like stupid questions but I just need to make sure what I am doing is OK. I am trying so hard but sometimes I feel like I don't try enough. Like the toast thing. I know that I have to give that up but I am just not ready and I am afraid that if I try to give it up I will somehow get off the diet that is making progress.... am I crazy?
As of today I weigh 204lbs. I know that that is 4 pounds off from the 200 mark but it seems so far away. I don't know what it is going to look like as a 199 or 198....or hopefully 160... 145... its almost surreal to me... I know that sounds crazy but I have been over 200 for so long that being under is going to seem like a miracle and I'm not sure if I am going to actually believe it!
This everyday support is so so so important to me and I know when you guys write me that I don't always write back... I try to most of the time but sometimes I don't for one reason or another. I want everyone to know that I cherish those notes or encouragement and support... I actually am keeping them all.... Maybe someday I can write a book about my journey... who knows!
I am changing my life... but everyone of you who reads this... you are making a difference.
"Alone we can do so little but together we can do so much".
Hi Missy!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!! Keep up the great work! Weight loss is a life long battle for most people including me and you should be proud of yourself that you are making such great progress. I am no doctor but have done a ton of research on diet and excercise and here is what I have found out regarding some of your questions:
1. Most experts agree that you should not eat after 7 at night. That being said I think if the 2 slices of toast late night is "keeping you going" then go for it! As you build your confidence you can remove this from your diet.
2. You should really try to cut out the Mt Dew's...research shows that even if it is no calorie the artificial sweetners trick your system into thinking you are having suger which does something to your metabolism. Try flavored seltzer water. I love the large flavored polar seltzers. zero calorie and count toward your water intake goal...
3.Cutting out white carbs is great. Keep your carbs to whole grain. Eat a ton of protein. You should have protein at every meal. For a snack try Fage fat free Greek Yogurt. It has 15 grams of protein and only 90 calories. It is creamy and delicious. Great with Go lean crunch sprinkled on top.
4. Try to do exercise everyday. Strenghth training is very important if you are trying to lose weight. It increases your metabolism. Have you considered getting a personal trainer at your gym? They can help you with an strength/cardio routine that is personalized to your goals. I promise you it is worth the small amount of money. Check around your gym for a name of someone that has a good reputation.
Keep it up Missy!!! You are doing and awesome job and look FANTASTIC!!!