A weekend of travel and visiting my kids led to some weight gain. I didn't throw my hands up and do whatever. In fact, we went to Cici's and I didn't eat at all. However, snacking while driving did get to me.
Core beliefs are in tacked. Just need to keep the effort up. Two additional things, I need to exercise and not just move and I need to walk closer to God. Let him defend me against temptation and bolster me.
224.2
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Fighting the Plateau
After losing 18 pounds in 8 weeks, I have hit a plateau. It happpens, but I need to stick with the plan and not panick. The effort will pay off in the long run.
It is disappointing to not have the success you anticipate. First thing is to double check your log. Did I eat more calories than I remember? Maybe I didn't move as much as I thought. Or maybe after success, I got a little cocky and the plan has eroded in small ways.
I am going to stay focused and not take this for granted. I am also going to add more exercise.
223.0
It is disappointing to not have the success you anticipate. First thing is to double check your log. Did I eat more calories than I remember? Maybe I didn't move as much as I thought. Or maybe after success, I got a little cocky and the plan has eroded in small ways.
I am going to stay focused and not take this for granted. I am also going to add more exercise.
223.0
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Continuation = Success
I have heard two different people talk about weight loss plans over the last 24 hours. Neither are terrible in theory but both probably won't work. Here's why.
The first "whale" (her term) I talked to invested in Advocare. For $120 she received product that she is hoping will jump start her into success. It might. But after a month of using a plan with structure, what will she do? The answer there will spell long term success or failure. And to be honest, that is if she makes it there.
The plan includes a lot of change for her. Most of it she does not like. Willpower may prevail, but research would say that she is doomed already. Hopefully she will make it through the month. If so, what has she learned moving forward. She won't have the guidelines and structure that Advocare. Will she have the tools to keep her success moving forward?
The second individual is ready for "Insanity Max 30". Each of those words creates concern. The title may short circuit any possible success. If you can do an insane, max level of intensity, can you last 30 minutes?
Again, there is structure in the program and the concepts and exercises might be valid. But will she find success? Would you or I? Cookie cutter programs do allow for modifications, but many times high intensity = non-adherence.
To find your health, listen to sound principles. Start with eat less (need to know your BMR) and move more, or at least one of the two. Don't be afraid to push yourself, but be honest about what you will continue to do.
222.2
The first "whale" (her term) I talked to invested in Advocare. For $120 she received product that she is hoping will jump start her into success. It might. But after a month of using a plan with structure, what will she do? The answer there will spell long term success or failure. And to be honest, that is if she makes it there.
The plan includes a lot of change for her. Most of it she does not like. Willpower may prevail, but research would say that she is doomed already. Hopefully she will make it through the month. If so, what has she learned moving forward. She won't have the guidelines and structure that Advocare. Will she have the tools to keep her success moving forward?
The second individual is ready for "Insanity Max 30". Each of those words creates concern. The title may short circuit any possible success. If you can do an insane, max level of intensity, can you last 30 minutes?
Again, there is structure in the program and the concepts and exercises might be valid. But will she find success? Would you or I? Cookie cutter programs do allow for modifications, but many times high intensity = non-adherence.
To find your health, listen to sound principles. Start with eat less (need to know your BMR) and move more, or at least one of the two. Don't be afraid to push yourself, but be honest about what you will continue to do.
222.2
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Vacay Victory
I just returned from a 5 day vacation with lots of driving and relaxing. Nothing wrong with that, but I was worried about my calorie count while on my break.
Now it is important to balance the interest in monitoring my choices with enjoying the vacation, but I didn't want to have to undue 5 days of gluttony either.
My kids and I did some hiking so their was was physical activity. Nevertheless, I wanted to guard against the vacation mindset of I can eat anything because I'm on a vacation.
With this in mind, I didn't stress about what I ate. However, I did plan and document. I got ice cream, had french fries, and tex-mex.
All-in-all, I gained a pound and enjoyed my break. 225.4
Now it is important to balance the interest in monitoring my choices with enjoying the vacation, but I didn't want to have to undue 5 days of gluttony either.
My kids and I did some hiking so their was was physical activity. Nevertheless, I wanted to guard against the vacation mindset of I can eat anything because I'm on a vacation.
With this in mind, I didn't stress about what I ate. However, I did plan and document. I got ice cream, had french fries, and tex-mex.
All-in-all, I gained a pound and enjoyed my break. 225.4
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