Posted by Lindenblüte on November 13, 2006, at 16:15:10
In reply to Re: Oprah convinced me to try a diet » Lindenblüte, posted by ClearSkies on November 8, 2006, at 9:20:57
Week 1-
Things I did really well this first week-
1) I increased my walking, taking at least 30 minutes of walking every day, even on bad weather days2) High fiber breakfast- no more pastries for breakfast. I felt full until lunch time.
3) Listening to my body- "not-hungry?" why am I eating? "starving my butt off?" eat a small snack, wait 20 agonizing minutes, then reevaluate. Several slips, but also several triumphs of ME vs. MY GUT.
4) Healthy foods from healthy shopping. No junk food (okay, 2 bars of dark chocolate- but that's something that I can keep under control). More fruit, more nuts.
5) I managed 1 strength training workout (I'm SO weak, it's very sad)
6) I stayed off the scale for 6 days.
7) I talked to my T about my previous mental struggles with body image and size. Agreed to think of the current plan as a "Get Healthy Plan" not a "Get Skinny" plan.
8) Good distractions, like psychobabble :)
9) planning ahead- had convenient healthy meals ready (lean cuisine) and healthy snacks on hand (protein bars and mini bags of nuts and raisins). Packed in my bag when I left the house.
10) more water, less diet soda
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Things I can work on this week
1) add another strength training workout.
2) keep a food diary.
3) avoid trigger foods - minor frozen yogurt binge on Sat. pm left me with shame and guilt. It was only a symptom of anxiety, however. I know (NOW) what I was anxious about, and i know that the fro yo was not the target or the solution of my anxiety.
4) going to listen to anti-procrastination podcast to help with anxiety issues (thanks Meri!)
5) GOING TO KEEP UP ALL MY GOOD WORK FROM WEEK 1, EVEN ON MY BAD DAYS I CAN DO THIS.************************************
POSITIVE EFFECTS TO DATE:
1) loss of 1-2 pounds
2) feel less bloated
3) fewer cravings
4) fewer energy dips
5) fewer low energy-grumpy bi*chy moments
6) more money in my pocket from not buying junk
7) feel more "well" and more "stable"I'll keep you posted. keep your fingers crossed for me :) send me positive anti-binging thoughts :)
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