It's no secret that I've been "dieting" this past month. I am happy on one hand because I've lost 18.5 lbs. On the other hand I wanted to lose 30 and I am completely stalling on this diet. OK, I'm at a crossroads. Shall I keep going and try to lose more? Shall I stop now and try to lose the rest from regular old fashioned healthy eating and working out?
I know this diet has worked miracles. Not many diets can claim to help you lose 18.5 lbs. in one month right? But I also know there is more weight to lose and I don't ever want to do this again. I wanted to get it all off in a one time effort. Ugh! Not sure what to do.
Anyway, sorry for blabbing on and on about my silly diet woes. I somehow feel I am talking to someone when I write this thing! I work out my issues with myself! Ha!
I am however looking forward to more of a variety of food in phase two. I have learned to enjoy fruits and vegetables more and am interested in learning new recipes with healthy foods. I've even looked into culinary school. It's out of reach financially right now, but I am still exploring the possibilities anyway. It would be a dream to do that for a living. Right now, I will live in dream land and learn about cooking healthier via the Internet and Top Chef.
I do love food. I just have to put food in it's proper perspective. I have learned that I am content without it. I don't NEED most of the things I've put into my mouth in the past 10 years. I just didn't think about it enough. Now I think about everything that goes into my mouth! Everything. I'm much more conscious of what I eat and of calorie content! My mom didn't neglect to mention that I am now "gluten free" and I should try to stay that way. My dad has Celiac disease and my mom is trying to suggest that I have it as well. I don't, but I have to admit, whatever gluten is I should probably stay away from it. I have more energy and mental clarity since I've been eating this way.
Well, enough diet talk! I don't want to bore you. I will keep you informed of my progress, or lack thereof. Thanks for listening to my babbling!
Hey girl..
ReplyDeleteSorry to have missed your IM this am..
I too, wanted to lose 30 #'s, but for whatever reason I had 4, 3day stalls..so TWLEVE days took me out, from meeting my intentional goal!
Phase 3, I've maintained my LSW, but, seriously, I would be MUCH happier maintaining at my GOAL...and know when I can have a little indulgence, and what I have to do about it AFTER I do! Today is actally my lowest weight in over 12 years, and as much as I hunger for real food, I realize, that my new creativity with veggies and even fruit, helps stave those "cravings", AND, I turn to God, to help me! Just walking on the treadmill some days I lack the strength, or, should I say, DESIRE, but I jump on, get my kindle, open to a good book, "Made to Crave, satisfying your deepest desire with God, not FOOD", Doing the Proverbs 31 wife has helped as well...they are hand in hand..
I found out that lemon water isn't something you do, to make water taste better, its actually HEALTHY for you, and assists in digestive issues! Go to the library and check out that book! It will get you through the hard times...
heck...I'm doing a half round, starting on Monday, to hopefully successfully follow the P2 to a T, and be done!