I weighed myself this morning, one full week in, and I lost 2.4 pounds. I’ll take it. Admittedly, I hoped for more and tried to prepare for less. While I’ve decided the numbers on the scale are not my focus, I think weighing in once a week, just to know I’m moving in the right direction, is important.
Saturday we went to the grocery store and again, rather than allowing myself to get overwhelmed, I had a focus: skinny chick treats for my magic bag. I did some research ahead of time and made a list of brain smart, high energy, low-moderate calorie, packable if needed snacks. Here are a few of my goodies: apples, dark chocolate covered almonds, turkey (nitrate free) with wheat bread, celery and carrots with hummus, tortilla chips (blue ones) and guacamole, trail mix, peppermint stick Luna bars, kiwi, yogurt, blueberries, dark chocolate bars, edamame, pumpkin seeds, popcorn, tabbouleh and crackers, tuna... I’m learning to enjoy new foods. I’m reading about healthy options and finding what I do and don’t like out there. Like I said, I’m a foodie. Let’s use my powers for good!
Just so happens, I have a big leather purse that came in handy for my first trip to the movie theatre this past weekend. After our trip to Trader Joe’s I put a couple Luna bars, and a few Ziploc bags full of healthy snacks in my purse for urges, snacks on the go, and as a way to avoid temptations like the yummy goodness of the movie theater candy counter. I walked right by with my bag, sat down in my seat, pulled out my peppermint bar and dug in. My husband softly whispered in my ear, “I really like this new you.” Why? It saves money! Ha-ha.
As far as exercising, since last Monday, I worked out 4 times. I walked about 6 miles and pumped the medicine ball. I stretched and did crunches. The secret- a workout buddy, Bob (Biggest Loser video), and Glee (CD’s).
More thoughts to come as I move into week 2...
No comments:
Post a Comment