Well folks, I have completed my 31 day challenge of not consuming candy, ice cream or cheese. It was really easy to stop eating everything but the cheese. Even meat - I never looked back once. But cheese, soooooo many things have cheese! I never really noticed that until I stopped eating it. I would want to make Mexican for dinner a few nights, but what's a quesadilla or enchiladas without cheese? I have yet to try the imitation cheeses, or the imitation meat for that matter. I will try anything once. Needless to say, I did not run out yesterday to eat candy, ice cream and cheese! I'm still going to not eat these things for the time being, because I feel really good!!!
My NEW 31 day challenge is as follows:
** Working out 5 days a week **
I was really lazy last month and only went to the Y a couple times. No wonder why this was the first time I didn't meet my monthly goal. I wanted to be at 155 by June 30th, but I was only at 158. I'm now at 157 and I plan to be at 154 by July 31st, and 150 by August 31st. I like setting realistic goals instead of 'I'm going to lose 20 pounds in a month' kind of thing. I heard somewhere it's healthy to lose a pound a week - so that's what I'm focusing on at the moment.
** Not eating empty calories **
I will eat as healthy as possible. No fries, unfortunately I can't have my Mom's refried beans anymore because of the lard), graham crackers, things like that.
** Portion control ***
Keep a closer eye on how much I consume in one sitting. Like my sweet friend Kyla says, you don't have to stuff yourself - you will eat again soon enough. SO TRUE!!!
HA! When did I say that?
ReplyDeleteYou said it to me a couple times in e-mails! And it's so true. I think about that all the time. Don't put a lot on your plate. Eat smaller portions. You will eat again in 3 - 4 hours! :) I try to remember everything you say to me babe! You have helped me out SO MUCH!!! xoxoxo
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