259.4 (10.6 lbs lost)
I'm tired today. I've been going to bed really late the past couple of nights. I'm supposed to volunteer today but I don't know if I'll be able to pull myself together. I also have to work 8-10 hours from home, but again, being tired really ruins that. It's funny how health is not about sleep or diet or exercise, but truly is holistic. When I don't sleep well, the first thing I give up is exercise and then work (there goes my financial health LOL).
I haven't lost any weight this past week. Actually, I've moved around between 257 and 259. However, I don't have any negative feelings about it. I indulged a bit last week in some bad carbs, so I'm actually happy that I haven't regained any. It's good to be out of the 260's. My first milestone is tomorrow, my 40th birthday, which was supposed to be 255. If not for the indulgences I would have hit the mark, but again it's O.K. I'm only 2 lbs away, and that's not bad at all.
One of the best changes in my diet is my new found love of vegetables. I know what protein I want with a meal, and as most Americans do, my next thought is which starchy side-dish to include. Now I think about the veggies I have and look up new recipes to try. In the past few weeks, I've honestly made more veggie recipes than I have my entire life (since basically all I've ever done is steam, boil or occassionally grilled). Last night I had two zucchini that I turned into fried zuchini (yes, I used bread crumbs). They were AWESOME!! Twenty-five years ago I worked at a restaurant that served this and it's the ony time I've had it. Eating them last night brought back this flavor memory that I can't wait to experience again. :-)
I am still thinking of organizing my blog so that I can include details about grocery shopping (items, cost), snack and meal ideas, and recipes (with pictures).
I'm at the same point.
ReplyDeleteThis last week was a very busy one and I was only home for 3 days, which means I didn't get to prepare my own meals or exercise on those days. It's okay though, I am getting on track again today and making up for the horrible week I had. I went to the drive-in last night and saw two movies and ate fast food (something I have been avoiding like the plague for months now), along with eating chips, popcorn, and a bit of candy. But it was the first time in a long time that I let myself indulge a bit. I think it's a good thing to do every so often and I am glad I am not the only one who believes that!
Congrats to you for moving out of the 260's!
I also really love your idea of including snack and meal ideas, and the cost of items while grocery shopping. I have been wanting to put recipes up on my own blog but I am not the greatest cook. I plan on working on that this summer, though. Can't wait to try out come of your recipes!