Well, I know that it has been 2 weeks since my last post. The truth be told I have actually suffered from writer's block. The good thing is that I am down 10 pounds since I started this. I am very excited even though I know I have much more to go. I am not looking at what I am doing as a diet but a lifestyle change. I have really improved the way we eat at my house. I am very lucky not to be doing this alone. My husband is also working to lower the numbers on the scale. We have been eating well without a ton of fat and calories. The thing that I am really excited about is the food still tastes good. We are eating more protein with fruits and vegetables than carbs. When I talk about protein, I mean lean. I remember when the Atkins diet became popular and some people I know thought you could live off of greasy burgers and bacon. In a perfect world, sure, but in this one that will send you to a cardiac unit!
As I said earlier, this is a lifestyle change for me and my family. I want us eating healthier. So far this hasn't been to much of a struggle. We are not just eating salads! We have made it a priority to plan shopping trips before or after meals, not during. We make sure we come home to eat. Before, we would have made poor choices by eating out. I am very proud of us so far.
I have also been doing a lot of reading and reflecting of my life. I truly believe God gave us our bodies as our temporary housing here on earth. The Bible tells us that our bodies are temples. For the past ten years, I haven't been taking care of mine. Now that I am over 30, I can really feel the damage I have done to mine.
I think I have the nutrition part of my transformation in check. Now, I must bgin the exercise. I am not thrilled about it. I know it will be painful but the weight I have but on will come off faster with exercise. I know some of you out there may think I am doing this a bit slow. That may be but I am looking at a long term change. Sure I want be in shape for swimsuit season but I also want to get to the point where I am maintaining this body. I want to loose the weight for good and keep it off by sticking to this lifestyle. I know I will get to a point were I can enjoy some of my favorite home cooking, in moderation. But that time is not now. Well, I think I am going to call it a day. I have two boys who need to think about going to bed.
Monday morning will be here soon enough!!
Until next Monday, hope you have a blessed week!
Congrats on the weight loss! I'm so happy for you! Sounds like you have a good plan to keep going and keep the weight off.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weight loss!! I am so excited to hear that you consider this a lifestyle change and not a "diet". I will start posting some of the healthy recipes I've been making...even my kids like them!
ReplyDeleteI thought someone said you had a blog and now I have found it. yea! Hope you are well and are staying warm up there in Michigan. Eric has me eating more vegetables, so in some ways I have been trying to eat better too. Anxious to read more from you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking out the Protein parfeit! I do think you will enjoy it AND it really fills you up.
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