August must be my official lose weight month. Last year I had gained 6 pounds throughout the year and used Weight Watchers to lose them within a few weeks. This is after spending about 2 years in the gym with no results. I mean, I definitely had results. I no doubt gained some muscle but whatever inches I may have lost, my weight didn’t go down. Anyway, after we got back from Grove Park Inn this year, I was 4.5 lbs above that goal weight again. As you might remember, I read the Seven Pillars of Health and got really motivated to eat healthier, drink more water and exercise (for health reasons, not weight loss reasons).
Well, I’m very happy to report by simply choosing better food (my goal was NOT to lose weight), I’ve lost 5 lbs. since August 4th. I haven’t counted one calorie or one point. I’m simply choosing wheat products over white, removing almost anything with High Fructose Corn Syrup or MSG and snacking on fruit instead of lots of chocolate. And drinking lots of water. And this IS a lifestyle change. I do not feel any less motivated on making these choices than I did on August 4th.
I feel so much better about what I’m eating and obviously with 5 lbs gone it’s a huge incentive! I was able last year to lose the weight on Weight Watchers but it wasn’t with healthy eating, it was just with portion size. This way, I feel so much better about the choices I’m making and more importantly the choices I’m making for my family. Yes, the kids still are eating a lot of stuff they shouldn’t but when they see me eating strawberries, they are SO MUCH more likely to ask for it.
Anyway, I know you hear it from everyone…just eat healthy, but it really works! And I’m saying this so you know if I can do it, you can do it!!
OK, everyone can now simultaneously throw something at me for losing weight without trying.
Don’t get me started on weight right now… BUT that whole drinking more water thing is really helping the whole pregnancy thing 🙂 Congrats!!
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I don’t consider that “without trying” simply because I think it is REALLY hard to turn down a lot of things. I just started doing the same things as you (less sugar, carbs, smaller portions) this week and I can already tell a difference. Good job!! : ) I hope to have a similar post in a few weeks!
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well I keep a “magic number” in my head I like to stay at.
Dieting is all about frame of mind. It is all about self control. Self control does not just strike someone one day. It is a process that takes time to develop. Weight loss comes after self control. To be able to loose weight, you must be in the position to make a decision about losing weight first. Once the decision is made, there has to be a framework, a mental framework in place to reinforce the decision. When trying to loose weight, don’t aim high. Don’t stress yourself out with unachievable goals. Aim low, 2 to 3 pounds a week is the best. This goal is not difficult to achieve. All you need to do is to limit your calorie intake a little bit. When you aren’t stressing yourself out, when you don’t aim to high and disappoint your self you will start feeling good about yourself and the diet will work. As a result you will loose weight.
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