I started this post before I had everything worked out. I am making changes as I go and finding out what works for me and what doesn't. The truth is I believe that there is no golden plan. Everyone needs to find out what is going to work for them. It is a journey and to really work there is no going back. I know that the Changes have to be permanent. I am hoping that by writing about it I will stick to it.
I have had a few small victories this weekend and a couple of minor set backs.
Kim and I went to Golden Corral on Friday. At the All You Can Eat Buffet; I had a plate of salad with grilled chicken and shrimp and ranch dressing, a small bowl of clam chowder with oyster crackers, and a helping of pan seared shrimp. 2 glasses of sweet herbal tea and 2 glasses of water. I think I did marvelously.
Saturday, I had a English muffin w/ peanut butter for breakfast and a diet soda. Of course it was late in the morning. Then Kim and I went shopping, we picked up some food to help me on this quest. I had too many diet sodas that day though. When I am with Kim, I tend to drink too many sodas. Since he is my Husband I need to work on that, cause I am not going to stop hanging around with him. I had a Power Ade as well. The carbonation was getting to me but talk about sugar calories. For something that isn't all that sweet there are a lot of calories in it. That evening we grilled, Pork ribs (I had 4), corn on the cob (only 1), salad (2 cups) and 1 slice of cantaloupe. I feel I did marvelously. I didn't eat until I was full but I did eat until I was sated.
Saturday was busy with shopping and running errands and I didn't work out like I expected but I did walk quite a bit.
Sunday, Eggs for breakfast and a bottle of crystal light. For an early dinner, we had Hamburgers and pork and beans and chips. I ate two burgers (I really should have stopped at one), 1/2 cup of pork and beans, and 1/2 c of chips. I ate 1/2 small slice of cantaloupe for dessert. More carbs than I should have but still not as much as normal. But that night we went to a church activity and I ate the dessert they served. I am sure it was full of calories but I ate 1 small serving instead of 2. Truth is I didn't enjoy it that much.
I am trying to not eat extra helpings and eat sensibly. I am also trying to not deprive myself, because I know that I won't stick to it. I am trying to drink plenty of water and stay away from the soda. I know that even diet soda is not good for you. I am trying to get off the caffeine. I know it is not good for me. Also I understand that if you drink a tall glass of water before you eat, you will feel full faster and then eat less. I will drink lots of water.
I have gone on WebMD and printed out portion size guides. I am going to laminate the fridge one and post it on the fridge. This should help the kids with serving sizes. I am also going to laminate the wallet size on and keep it in my purse. This should come in handy for the rare times I eat out. I printed out the healthy shopping list but I don't think it will work for me. I need to plan menus and shopping lists from those menus. We have a lot of venison in the freezer and some fish that needs to be used and the menus will be revolving around that.
WebMD has a food and fitness journal you can print out as well. Problem is it is a full size page. I think it would work better if it was 1/2 a page or two columns printed on the landscape setting. I will try to adapt it to fit my needs or maybe just use it as is.
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