Weight Loss Moves - Giving Gifts.

The holidays are coming up and I've been getting all kinds of magazines showing some really cool gift baskets to give away. Now that I know what I should be eating, I feel kind of funny encouraging others to eat the wrong way though. The food looks tasty, but it's no good, you know! I mean, think about caramel popcorn or that really good sausage and cheese stuff that comes in baskets.

It's hard to be balanced about that type of food now that I know what I know. On the other hand, I'm not going to be crazy. I mean, I can't even help myself when chocolate is around, let alone the smell of chocolate. Slurp! So, I guess I just need to relax, huh. What about you? How do you feel about giving food gifts to people? Not everyone loves soy or "raw" nuts, you know.

MonoDieting - Hmmmm.

Oh, one more thing...remember I mentioned that I was thinking about monodieting. Well, I haven't actually been doing that, meaning, just fruit all day, or just fruit juice, or just vegetables all day for a day or two or even a week. I guess I've created a modified monodiet, if you will. Maybe it's not a monodiet at all. Either way, eating fruits all day and then a regular dinner, or eating veggies all day and then a regular dinner is something you should try. It's amazing to see the results and I'm never hungry!

Back Home and Into a Routine - Weight Loss Moves

I've been doing much better since being back home and under my own eating routine. I'm extremely happy about that. In fact, I gained four pounds while on vacation. I've lost two so far and am on the road to "recovery." On that note, something else that has been on my mind is my mortgage. I have about a year and a half before I have to start looking for mortgage quotes. I wonder if things are going to be different next year. I've been holding off because things are so crazy right now with the housing markets. Anyway, that's for a future time. We'll see how that goes. Back to my diet, I've been eating fruit throughout most of the day and then a decent meal at night. My dinner has consisted of shrimp and raw vegetables. Whatever I'm doing, it's working. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow. I ate chocolate today, so I don't know. :-/

Eating - Indulgence or Control

Eating healthy has so many benefits that I'm surprised there are not more restaurant
franchise opportunities out there. I guess people just love the American diet, the indulgent way of eating. People love McDonald's, KFC, Burger King and every name fast food restaurant. It would be great if there were those types of restaurants to represent a chain of healthy food places. I don't think there is too much of a demand for it, but it could work. Anyway, today is our last day on vacation and I can tell you that I have indulged! I started out really good, but then I went to my aunt's house in the Bronx and that was the end of the good intentions.

On the other hand, as I said, today is my last vacation day and so, knowing what I know about how to clean out toxins from my system, I can see my self "monodieting" for a couple of days. I'm looking forward to it. So, how are you doing?

Sweet Night - Yummy!

I didn't meet my goal, but I got pretty darn close. I weighed 166 the day before I left town and I'm ecstatic. I haven't stepped on a scale since I left town three days ago. On top of that, I'm on vacation, so I've been eating stuff I don't usually eat. I wonder what the damage is going to be when I get back home. Really though, all in all, I'm not eating badly at all. I did have a chocolate/sweet day where I had lots of chocolate and also ate some really tasty pumpkin pie. Huh Hohhh!!! I had a compact flash back of what it use to be like. I mean, I have to admit. I'm a chocaholic! What can I say? That was a delicious night. On the other hand, I did pay for it since my body isn't use to all of those sweets. My stomach was not happy. It just goes to show, you can't full mother nature.

Deadline Fast Approaching - Weight Loss Moves

OK, so tomorrow's the day that I planned on weighing in at 165. I had plenty of time to lose five pounds, but haven't been using that time as wisely as I could. For example, yesterday I had two servings of pumpkin pie. I know, I know! It's not anywhere near what I should be eating. However, the effect wasn't horrible since I haven't had meat. I'm still very close to the 165 mark and am looking forward to seeing it someday soon. If I don't see it while on vacation, then I'll just make sure to get there before my father comes in November.

You see, I'm not a failure. I'm doing what I can and not stressing out overmuch about it. I do want to see the numbers I'm looking for, but I know that it will happen eventually. Why? I'm eating relatively well and I'm exercising regularly. I love that my wedding band is now fitting on my ring finger again. That is definitely progress.

I'm Ravenous Today!

Today I have been ravenous. I think it's just the idea that I haven't been eating too much meat lately. For the most part, I don't have any cravings, but every now and then, like today, I just can't get some kind of chicken or shrimp out of my mind. I think I didn't eat enough fruits and veggies today and that's what contributed to the cravings, but either way, I decided to go ahead and make my favorite shrimp dish.

The good thing about this is that I had shrimp already in my freezer. I bought them before I decided to do the "no meat" thing for a while. I am really working hard and trying to reach my goal before next week. I have about one pound to go, but I keep sabotaging the progress with chocolate and the like.

Ahhhh, that's what it is too. Today I exercised which, of course, means that I am requiring more calories since I used more energy. Now it makes sense. You see, that's why I like blogging. I can really get my thoughts together. It's almost like having a budget software for thoughts, LOL!

It's great when you can work out what's on your mind and things become more clear. I've always been into journal writing, so blogging came so easy to me. Anyway, so as far as dieting, that's what's going on today. I've just been ravenous. Maybe tomorrow will be a little better.

Weight Loss Moves - My Chin is Up!

When I looked at the scale this morning I thought I might need eyeglasses. The scale showed that I weigh 166 point something. That means I'm just 1 pound away from my goal of 165. As you may have read, I am going to be visiting my in-laws later on this month. My goal was to reach 165 lbs before that time. I am ahead of schedule and am so proud of myself that I went to Red Lobster and ate their delicious bread. On top of that, I had some seafood. It wasn't an all bad eating day, truth be told. It wasn't the best way to combine foods, but I felt really good about almost meeting my goal that I felt I could afford a little slip. Tomorrow it's back to basics...fruits, vegetables, nuts and No Meat!

Eating Healthy, Staying Fit, Feeling Great!

As crazy as I find it, I know that I ate anti-Fit-For-Life yesterday, but I still lost a pound. I've been in the 160s on and off for about a week and I am so proud. I see a difference not only in the way I look, but in the way my clothes are fitting. They are actually fitting the way they are suppose to. In fact, one pair of jeans doesn't fit anymore. I have to use a belt. WooHoo!!!

The one thing I do notice is that, especially during PMS times, I have a little acne. I'm not at the point where I need any acne treatment, but I think that my body is still adjusting to toxins that I put in my system on my off days.

That's it for now. I'm going strong and hope you are too. Remember, be good to yourself and smile more often.

Weight Loss Moves - Diet Pills or Less Meat.

As you may know if you've been following this blog, I started blogging when I weighed something like 185 lbs. My lowest low was when I went on the scale and 189 hit me like a big brick! I could not believe I was a pound away from 190. I knew I had to change, but HOW???

So, I thought about taking all kinds of measures. I was desperate, but not completely without hope. I even considered taking diet pills like the orovo diet pill and Hoodia. I hope I'm spelling those right.

Anyway, I am firm on my belief that eating meat is a serious reason for weight gain. I still eat meat and am in no way a vegetarian, but I am leaning towards that. I am also of the firm opinion, based on my own experience, that the way you combine your meats and starches has a lot to do with how your digestive track will work for you instead of against you.

So, before you lean towards taking any type of pills, even if your doctor has suggested it's the only way, I would urge you to lessen the amount of meat you eat, especially red meat. I would also urge you to eat much more high energy, high water content foods.

That's what I will go away saying tonight.

Weight Loss Moves - Acne.

One of the things you will notice after you change your eating habits for the better is that toxins are leaving your system slowly, slowly. You many even see an increase in skin issues like acne for a while. I'd like for you to see how important it is to stay on the plan to meet your goals. In the meantime, I'm sure you'll continue to use your acne treatments. In fact, I wanted to mention that I came across this website that provides acne treatment reviews. If you're in need of acne treatment check this site out. On that note, as I said, be sure to stay the track and continue losing weight.

Weight Loss Moves - Oh Yeah!

What a weight loss move. This is the first week that I have seen the scale drop under 170 in, I can't remember when. I can't tell you how ecstatic I feel about seeing 169. Oh yeah!!!!

Now, getting to the real issues, what do you think about the Senate voting FOR the bailout/rescue? I know they're still talking about possibly bailing out car industries on top of the banking industry. Well, I'd like to know if they'll be attacking auto insurance quotes and health insurance. I hate these crazy high insurance rates. I hate having to pay crazy money for maintenance drugs.

Anyway, I'm feeling better and better about my weight and my looks, and as such am very ready for CHANGE in government. So, how's your weight loss?