Weight Loss Moves - I've Been Better!

Have you heard that your craving for sugar increases as you satisfy your craving with sugar? Well, if you haven't, then I'm hear to tell you that I've proven that fact through personal experiences. For several weeks, I went without bread products, white rice, candy and the like. I didn't even drink juices or have diet soda. What happened? I found that I drew the curtains on my sugar cravings. They were almost completely gone within a week or two and continued to be almost nil until I started eating sugar products again.

I was on a roll for all of almost three months until my family came to visit. Then I couldn't even try to avoid the "bad" foods. What I'd like for you to try to do with me is ban sugar from your diet for a while. I say try it for one week - no bread, only brown rice, no juice. You are allowed to eat fruit. Instead of grabbing that chocolate bar or cookie, eat an apple. It will be hard to do this at first. You may experience lethargy and even headaches, but they will fade as your body adjusts to being without sugar (one of the most legal drugs on the planet).

Please comment your experiences when you're done with the week. I'd love to hear from you. Oh, and, of course, I'll be doing this too. Until later...

GonnaBe

Have you ever said to yourself, "I'm gonna be a ..... when I grow up?" I'd never have guessed I would be as chunky as I've become. I'd never have said I'm gonna be overweight when I grow up. I was so slim and active, very active. It never occurred to me.

I love writing in this weight loss blog. It's a place I know I can come to and let it all out. I can share my frustrations about weight loss. Express encouragement to those who might read this blog while battling their own weight loss goals. I can just be me!

As you may have seen, lately I've been struggling with getting back into a routine of losing weight and eating right. Today is the first day I'm going to make use of the gym that I signed up to almost about three weeks ago. I'm giving my husband some time to sleep in so he can watch the kids while I go. I hope to feel really good about myself after I work out.

How do you find motivation to keep going? How do you find the motivation needed to exercise? Someone told me that you make a habit a habit by doing it for at least 21 days. If you can last that long, you stop thinking about not doing it and just do it. That's when it becomes a habit. Well, I know exercising is a good habit. I've tried out that 21-day theory and it does work. However, good habits are easy to lose. Just keep at it.

Well, on the subject of "gonna be," but not necessarily about weight loss, check out this Gonnabe.com video about Barbie and Ken. Well, as you will see, it's not really about Barbie and Ken. It's actually a cute twist. Gonnabe.com is a place where kids can go to learn how to become actors, singers, etc. Some of these kid videos are a trip, so I thought I'd show one of these videos to you. Hey, and if you know any talented kids who aspire to be actors or singers, but who have no direction, share this with them. They might really benefit from this website.

Enjoyable Exercise - Playing with your Children!

How have you been today? Have you thought about staying away from supersizing your food portions? I have. It's hard to do when you still feel hungry after you've eaten everything on your plate though. The temptation to eat more is great, but that's when you need more water! Also, do something to distract yourself.

Try one of those market research surveys online or read a book. If that doesn't work, get away from the house for a bit. You may be surprised that you weren't really as hungry as you thought. Your body is just use to eating more than it should. You have to train your mind and your body to eat less than those supersized portions. You can do it!

So...onto exercising.

I am happy to report that I exercised today. I actually decided to take the kids to the community pool and we played and played. That can definitely be considered exercise and it was enjoyable too. The water was perfect and the sun's heat was overshadowed by a few clouds and a nice breeze. It was perfect.

Weight Loss and Changes in You.

I've been working towards a goal of losing 30 pounds by September and have veered off the beaten path a time or two or three, but I'm slowly getting back on the right track. I would like to make an observation about eating well for weeks and weeks and then changing back to old habits.

I'm sure that if you've done this like I have, you notice a perpetual sluggishness. You may also notice the need for acne treatments since your skin no longer stays the clear and vibrant healthy glowing self that it is when you are eating well. You might also notice mood swings, attitude changes and overall shortness of temper. You might not get that mean, but you might start to feel depressed and hopeless. You might actually reason that no matter what, your body is not going to change, you're not going to ever look like the old image you have in your head. You know, the one you want to look like, but can't ever seem to get there.

Sound familiar? You're not alone. I just wanted to say that you can do this! You can meet your goals. Remember, baby steps. This week we're talking about never supersizing your portions so that you don't supersize yourself. Remember that.

Weight Loss - Finally Made a New Goal

After getting on the scale this morning and seeing that my weight is going in the wrong direction again, I have decided to make a new goal. I spoke to a weight loss partner, actually blogged to her, and stated that I was going to go to the gym on Saturday and Sunday. My hubby wants me to make sure he's home to take care of the kids before I go, so even though the ideal time to go would be during the day, I just can't do that. I don't really like going out at night by myself, call me a chicken, but it's true, so I have to go on the weekend.

I can't wait to see the old me again. I know I can do this. I know I'm struggling and I wish I could write success after success, but maybe you feel my pain. When I finally lose the weight, I'm going to check out one of those awesome hotel deals online and see if I can give myself a really big reward, but for now, I'll just settle for something healthy. I'm going to have to break this weight loss thing down into really tiny baby steps.

I just read an article from Prevention Magazine about weight loss that recommended, "Resolve never to supersize your food portions--unless you want to supersize yoru clothes." So, that's a baby step. I can handle that. How about you?

Greasy Foods, Bad Foods...ArghhhH!

OK, not to make light of disease, but I think I have the mesothelioma of addiction to all bad foods. I am just tired of eating what I'm not suppose to eat, even though I crave it. I crave greasy fried chicken and chocolate and lots of other bad foods. Is it just a brain malfunction that doesn't allow me to get over the cravings?

Am I really so weak minded? I haven't overeaten, per se, but the food is just there. I'm the only one in the house on a diet, so no one wants to eat what I'm suppose to eat. Anyway, I'm struggling today. That's the deal. I'll try again tomorrow.

Official Start Day - Again!

So, tomorrow is the official weight loss start date for me again. I will not promise to be different or more focussed or any of those things. I'm going to take this one day at a time. I'm going to get on a better eating plan, again. I'm going to work on losing five pounds this month. I want to be 170. I will do it. I'll keep you updated. Of course, the gym should help some. We'll see how committed I am to that. I hate leaving my house. I love being home. I like being out, but not to exercise. I know it's just a mind over matter thing. I know I'll feel better for exercising. As I said, we'll see. I paid for the membership, so I better use it, at least a few times!

No More Family for a Few Months

My brother and his family left this morning and I'm just sitting here recuperating from the activity I've been doing for the entire month of April. This morning he was headed off to Georgia for a few days, so he took some time to get directions.

He reminded me of a few weeks back when I was able to see down to the street corner on my laptop where we were headed when we went to Orlando for a few days. With laptops and an air card, who needs gps fleet tracking systems? Nah! I'm sure they have their use and most people don't have access to laptops in their cars, so...

Anyway, I said I was start back on working on my "diet" goals tomorrow, but I think I'm going to give myself one more day, so Monday it is. Remember, weight loss isn't just a mission or a one time deal. It's a lifetime journey.

Dieting - Starting and Stopping!

Dieting is tough in the environment that I've been living in over the past month. I've had not even one bit of motivation towards eating really well. I have been selective and I have noticed myself lean more towards the fruits and veggies and even have stayed away from rice and bread for the most part. Maybe that's why I haven't gained much weight.

My brother and his family will be here for another two days. Did I mention that they have the cutest little dogs. I don't even know what their breed is, but they are very little and have soft black hair. They hardly bark, do very little wining and are just perfect! My sister-in-law brought with her the cutest little pet beds imaginable.

I digress, so once they leave, I'll officially start back on the diet program. I believe I mentioned joining a gym. It only cost me $99 for the whole year, so I better make due and start using it. I have only four more months before I have to look GREAT, so cheer me on. I know you're in my corner and wanting to lose weight too, so let's get to it.

Once again, START DATE, Sunday, May 3, 2008...See you then.