I weighed in at 181.2 this morning....still stuck!! This past weekend didn't help my weight loss cause. Stephen cooked me a wonderful dinner Saturday night - linguine with shrimp and alfredo - but as we all know, alfredo is super fattening. I also drank a few glasses of wine, and Sunday he warmed up the leftovers. I also didn't have a chance to work out this weekend at all because I was working - and when I finally got home, it was time to spend with my hubby.
I ran 8 miles yesterday on the treadmill. I felt pretty good, but it's not the same as running outside. I'm looking forward to starting a yoga class on the 4th. I have been doing my cross training, abs, yoga, and some light weights. If I had more time, I'd join a gym and begin lifting a little heavier - but right now I don't think I could fit anything else in.
As far as my diet goes - I've been avoiding a real diet and trying to cook more at home. I've been cooking nearly every night and have sworn off fast food. Last night I made Ahi Tuna steaks with mustard greens and a side of angel hair pasta. It was delicious, and super healthy. Tonight I will be making Venison steaks, mashed potatoes, and immunity boosting veggies!
I think the biggest problem is my portion sizes. I've been trying to cut back, but I think I need to work on that a little harder. I no longer snack at night, instead I have been drinking tea. The one thing that I know needs to happen - but I'm not sure how I'm going to do it - is eating snacks between meals to boost my metabolism. Once I get rolling at work, I have back to back patients and can't leave them unattended. I'm going to have to devise a plan that will work.
Cross training tonight - and 45 minutes on the treadmill tomorrow :)
I completely understand your problem with the diet. I started out really good, but then seem to fall back again. It is just a huge commitment to prepare meals, eat every 3 hours, etc. It's like I know what to do, I just can't put it into practice. Exercise alone won't do it. I am playing hockey 2 and 3 times a week and running very intense long distance runs 2 times a week and I can't loose anything. My calorie count never goes above 3000. The formula that works is this:
ReplyDeleteEat 200 to 300 calories every 2 to 3 hours. A portion of protein a portion of carbs, but stay away from simple carbs, aim more toward whole foods. An apple and a piece of chicken or turkey breast, not the lunch meat kind. That would be a "meal". Then a cup of cottage cheese and a banana. A grilled piece of Salmon, some broccoli and a few wheat thins. Simple foods, lots of protein, lots of fiber. When I eat like that, I can loose 2 to 3 pounds a week easy. But, god, what a time commitment to prepare small meals and have them ready. If you miss one day, get up late or get stuck at work, you're hitting the vending machine, then you're screwed. It is really tough. When I add weight training, that really helps, but there's the time factor again. I'm playing hockey twice a week and running twice a week and it is all I can do to recover to be ready for the next game or next run. I really wish the weather would break so we can run outside. My nerves are shot and all I can think about when I get home from work is my comfy clothes, good food and a cold beer. No conducive to weight loss!
Hang in there.