I have several issues on my mind.
Food. What's the best way to do this? The 200 by 40 guy (Dave Moreno) replied to my question and said he followed WW points on a spreadsheet. I'm pretty happy with Lose It. He also recommended my FitnessPal which looks an awful lot like Lose It. The big question is whether I'm going to do Atkins or Scarsdale or some other 'diet' It seems like those work for a period of time but then you stop eating that way and revert to old eating habits.
Motivation. I need some things to look forward to...A massage at 210. A trainer at 200.
Exercise. I've been pretty consistent with the walking/swimming routine for the past week. I've done a walk/run of 1.5-2.7 mile distance. For the swimming, I'm actually doing the kickboard for much of the time in the pool. I added weight training and that also feels good.
Today was the first day that I saw myself without judgement. Sometimes I see myself as thinner than I actually am (there's a thin person inside me; I just know it). Sometimes I am full of self-loathing. While lifting weights I saw my body as it is now. It's large. I want it to be smaller. Stronger. Leaner.
Joann..I heard this from my pastor...and he hit dieting right on the head...nothing will change until you make a life change in what you eat..too many times we do a diet until we reach that desired weight..but then what?! We have to change our eating habits for LIFE in order to feel and look good about ourselves. With that being said I am rooting for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gio. I've made some changes already over the years but I know more need to be made. Onward and upward.
ReplyDeleteKeep patrolling the LoseIt forums for tips on eating, and you can google and find sample daily menus for target caloric ranges. I'd suggest that you avoid a "diet," and as Gio suggested, go with a life change. Eat a normal, well-balanced diet, so that once you've met your weight goal, you have an idea of good foods to eat on a regular basis!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, you're already doing great!!