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Hello all! I hope the weekend was good to you and you enjoyed the Christmas spirit that is hanging in the air! My husband and I are nearly finished with our Christmas shopping. Having teenage kidos helps tremendously since they request the pricier gifts which means less shopping. However, it doesn't change the sweat that pours out of my husbands red face as he hears the total of our purchases! And gets handed ONE SMALL bag! LOL
I am off to send gifts to my parents on the other side of the country today, after hearing that this is the busiest day at the post office. All part of the season, and I am trying to keep a smile and a happy out look! 'Tis the season, and I suppose we should all be thankful we aren't post men or women. Unless perhaps you are and if you are I will say a prayer for you! I do not envy your job this time of year.
Well, diet wise, I did great on Saturday. Not so great on Sunday. We have a fellowship dinner every month at our church, and usually it is no big deal. I started out with a tough exterior, but it melted when it came to the homemade mac and cheese I made! However, I did weigh this morning...just to see...not officially or anything...LOST A POUND! Ya gotta love it! I just have to tell myself very sternly that I can't do that again until Christmas. I know that lose is a fluke, but none the less, how cool is that! (Warning: Please do not try this at home. This stunt is performed by a professional.) Since our church is in a roller rink, (yes I said roller rink!) I did skate for about an hour so that may have contributed to the fact that I did not gain. Still, I know better than that. But it was really good and I am glad I did it. Now, back to the grind stone.
I read over everything that I write in this journal, and I debated taking out the statement that says I am glad I did it (ate the bad macaronin and cheese).I know that perhaps some of you may find me saying that a hinderence. But here is my philosophy. Self discipline is not just about saying no. It is also about knowing when to say yes. Being a woman of faith, I know that God wants me to take care of my body. I also know He wants me to take care of my spirit. It is finding a balance that will keep a person on track. I will spend the rest of my life watching the carbs I put in my body because I know that is what makes me feel good. What I have to ask myself is do I really want to spend the rest of my life never having a taste of the things that make me happy like cookies or macaroni and cheese. I have to be able to say no and mean it, but I have to be able to yes sometimes also. Self discipline is being able to say yes I would like a cookie, but then going back to the regular routine. Thinking that we are going to diet and lose all our weight and then go back to eating the way we did before we dieted is a lie to ourselves. We have to make a change. And we also have to allow ourselves some fun once in a while. Life is too short! So, if saying no is making you grumpy and nervous, say yes and enjoy life a little, but then get right back on your regular routine. Be disciplined and stick with it! If you are starting out, don't give until you are on a good path, and are used to eating the way that makes you feel good and healthy. But once it becomes a lifestyle and you are ready to do it for the rest of your life, sucumb to the small stuff. It works for me, and I am still losing and having fun.
Hope you all have a wonderful day and God Bless!
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464 kcal
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Gras: 32,36g | Prot: 35,95g | Glu: 6,79g.
Petit Déjeuner: cheese, splenda, decaf coffee. Déjeuner: green tea, Ground Chuck. Snacks/Autre: green tea, homemade oatmeal cookie. plus...
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2974 kcal
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Exercice:
Gymnastique (Légère, Par Exemple, l'Exercice à la Maison) - 30 minutes, Gymnastique (Lourds, Par Exemple, Pompes) - 15 minutes, Travail de Bureau - 1 heure, Conduire - 3 heures, Marche (Exercice) - 5,5/kph - 30 minutes, Dormir - 6 heures, Repos - 8 heures et 45 minutes, Ménage - 4 heures. plus...
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The problem I have is that if I say yes, then I have to keep saying yes because my cravings come back. I find that I lose control if I say yes to an impluse, but if I say yes to a planned-ahead thing, then I know that I will regain control at the next meal. I think it is because if I plan ahead then I also expect the resulting cravings and I am prepared to resist them. I tried it your way and honestly if it works for you, you are a stronger woman than I am. I can't lose weight cheating at all (exept for monthly planned fun days) because I get my carb cravings back immediately, and I feel a drop in my energy level. Everyone is different, though. Next time, bring cheesy cauliflower bake instead of mac and cheese. It is my substitute for it, and very tasty, only 4 grams net carbs per cup.
17 déc. 07 par le membre: sararay
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Sara, I have been doing this for a really long time now and I think my body has adjusted to the way I eat so that it now burns the carbs since there really isn't many of them coming in. So now when it sees one it's like 'Get it outta here!' LOL I sometimes have a problem resisting after a time out, but I take a few days and beef up on the protein (no pun intended!) and that usually takes care of it. I don't want to 'diet' for the rest of my life, nor do I want to gain back all that I have lost. (Almost 35 lbs with more to come...) so I have to find a happy medium. I know if I go into this as changing my lifestyle instead of dieting, realisticly, I know I will have a much better chance of succeeding in weight lose and maintinance.
17 déc. 07 par le membre: luvmyrottie
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I know that when we get to our ideal weight we can afford to be a little more lenient once in a while. I am just so afraid of losing control again. I think it is great you are in a place that you know you'll remain in control. I just think that I'm not there yet. That was what got me in trouble last time. You're doing great, though!
17 déc. 07 par le membre: sararay
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I think you have a very healthy attitude. As long as you are in control, and the food is is not controling you, why not indulge once in a while? Hopping right back on is what counts.
I do know that cheating on a reduced carb diet has consequences though. I hate sugar/carb hangovers!! But sometimes they are worth it!
17 déc. 07 par le membre: Lotus
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