Posted by cloudydaze on July 23, 2006, at 15:02:51
In reply to Re: My progress so far, posted by Deneb on July 23, 2006, at 2:17:10
> Two weeks ago I was 117.4 lbs, today I'm 113.2 lbs. I haven't really been trying to lose weight but I have been sleeping less...because of work. I just had an ice cream cone yesterday and today.
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> I think a lot of it is water weight. If I get to 110 lbs, I think I will assume I've actually lost some fat. I will do a happy dance when I get to be 1l0 lbs. That's my first mini goal. My next mini goal is 105 lbs. My goal is 97 lbs.
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> From now on, I will only eat vegetables when I eat during my 3:00 break at work. I will have a bowl of cereal for breakfast at 10:30 a.m. For dinner I will have whatever my Mom makes. I will try to eat less. I'll try not to snack on Oreos like I've been doing these 2 weeks.
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> Deneb*Just don't overdo it! Make sure you eat some lean protein too...your body needs it.
Eating healthy is awesome, but veggies aren't the only healthy option (however they are great for you!). Your body needs some carbs and protein too! Fruit can be really good and satisfying when you want something sweet. Snacking is fine as long as it's healthy - actually i am SUPPOSED to snack...to keep my metabolism up.
To someone who wants to lose weight but hates to count calories i would say - eat more veggies, but do know which ones to eat. Generally anything darker in color is better for you - dark greens and yellows and even reds. Veggies and lean protein are important, but don't totally cut out the carbs. You can still read labels, even if you don't count calories - just to know what food choices are best. :)
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