So three weeks into this new lifestyle and the improvements are massive! I have dropped 11.8 pounds, my BMI is down 1.4, my pants fit nice and I can get through a whole personal training session without having to stop in the middle of a set to recoup. These things are great and really help to keep me motivated, but there are still hard days.
Yesterday was potluck day at work (usually happens once a quarter). Those dreaded potlucks filled with so many yummy and fattening foods. They were devised with the sole intent to torment people trying to stick to healthy eating habits!
I was prepared though and brought something to share and something for myself. I had a salad with chicken and then reviewed the two tables of food. Most of it consisted of pasta, bread, white potatoes and desserts (chocolate cake, red velvet cookies, etc). All of which are on my not to eat list this month. So I found a chicken and black bean soup someone made and some fresh berries and added that to my lunch (it was a pitiful 180 calories before I did this). I ate, mingled and when temptation got strong, I cleaned up my dishes and went back to my desk. Those items would have tasted great, but I am trying to set new habits for myself and it is way too early in the game to allow a little cheat here and there.
Not that I don't have splurges mind you. My current one is a bit cheesy, but I really like it and look forward to it. So on Fridays (which is tomorrow, yay!), I have a Chai Tea Latte. It is made from a Keurig Vue cup and only has 60 calories, but I am not drinking any sweeteners so this is a treat. I love the taste and for now it works. Once I am more confident in my meal planning, I can add in some more things; for instance, bread in some form will reappear in my diet (but not after lunch).
So that is me this week. Super Bowl Sunday is quickly approaching and I am looking to avoid any fumbles in my eating plans that day (I had to go for a football pun!).
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