Well - I made it through my first day. It was just a Tuesday, but typical of any day that's filled with temptations of old habits. I was able to avoid any real pitfalls with no sweets for me. And, by drinking so much water, I actually felt pretty full all day (so did my bladder).
I had a couple of pangs of snack attack later on in the evening, but nothing too serious. This morning I was able to get up and eat a sensible breakfast.
I didn't do any exercise yesterday - I am getting some great feedback from all of you for different ideas of what has either worked for yourself or for loved ones who have undertaken this type of life change. I am considering all of the advice and will pick out something that looks like I'll be able to enjoy and make into a lifestyle habit.
This is what I had to eat yesterday:
Breakfast:
Bowl of Frosted Miniwheats (I know frosted...) w/ skim milk (approx 300 cal)
Coffee, w/ sugar free French Vanilla creamer and Splenda (approx 50 cal)
Lunch:
Lean Cuisine Swedish Meatballs (very good) entree (300 cal)
Side Salad with 1 TB Kraft Catalina dressing (70 cal)
1 12oz can of Diet Pepsi (0 cal)
Afternoon Snack:
Nothing - just water
Dinner:
1 small bowl of homemade vegetable beef stew (approx 220 cal)
2 small bran muffins (130 cal each - 260 total)
1 string cheese (60 cal)
Dinner salad with fat free Kraft Italian dressing (approx 60 cal)
2 glasses of water
Snack:
1 cup popcorn (45 cal)
1/2 string cheese (30 cal)
1 glass water
First day total: (approximately) - 1395 calories. This is over 400 less than my daily goal.
Im a big fan of lean cuisines, I will have to try the swedish meatballs one.
ReplyDeleteIt didn't sound good at all but once I tried it, it was rather tasty. Lean Cuisines are perfect for lunch since I don't have to pack much. Plus I haven't been dissapointed yet.
ReplyDeleteRyan,
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing way to help your goal to a healthier life. I think the focus for everyone should be to let food be for energy and let people and things we love fill up those empty spaces. As far as working out, I think working out is good, but also can be easy to not do. I think trying to be active in everything you do is the best approach. Find active things to do with the kids, so you are spending quality time with them and burning calories. Always do things the hard way, you burn more calories. One thing that I would recommend is giving up the diet soda. I know this is harder than it sounds. I love my soda. I actually have traded diet for one can of real Coke a day. Then I have to take into account those calories. Diet drinks have been linked to obesity because they trick the mind into thinking you are eating, but your body knows it's not getting any calories. In the end you don't really want to deny yourself anything because then it becomes an obsession! Everything in moderation. I am happy to be part of your support system. It helps motivate me to get off my butt! Claire
Thanks Claire! I'm starting to see that trend with some of my more "healthy" friends to actually enjoy the fully-loaded whatever-it-is because at least the ingredients are pure and the body gets something for it.
ReplyDeleteIt's the caffiene that I'm "needing" although I'm slowing weening myself from that. I'm down to "a" coffee and "a" soda per day. I've quit cold turkey before and it's murder on my head.
Good advice about fitting in working out with the kiddos. I am worried about taking away my time from them, too, by heading to the gym at night. I don't get to spend much time anyway - plus they'd get to see me set the example.
Thank you for coming along on my journey!