Day One Recap

Dieting and I have had an on again, off again relationship.  Its always getting past day one.  And I've done that, so this diet should stick for quite some time. 

Today's obstacle will be to get through the book club meeting which is being held at my house. 

The BIG dieting obstacle is to get through my one week of training that will be held in Oklahoma at the end of the month.  I have never successfully dieted on a vacation, but this may be possible since its not actually vacation, its training...

Day One good points:  Yesterday I ate 1570 calories, which is less than my goal of 1700.  I ate 5 servings of fruits and vegetables and 2 servings of dairy.  The funny thing is that I had a grilled sirloin steak and a baked potato and I still ate so few calories.  It goes to show that there are a lot more calories in restaurant food.  I will try to stick with eating at home everyday this week.  It will also save money which is a wonderful thing.

Day One areas to improve:  I forgot to take my vitamins.  I didn't drink very much water, but did drink a lot more than usual.  I had several snacks after dinner.  I should have recognized that I was full.  I went for a very short walk.  I should have made more time for exercising.

Last night I downloaded a lot of audiobook torrents for my ipod.  That will motivate me to keep moving, because I will only listen when I am exercising.  I am getting ready to go for a walk now. 

Here's to getting through Day One!

And she's off...

Here are some of the key components of my weight-loss plan:

• Eat less than 1700 calories a day on the vast majority of days
• Do not let one bad meal derail my success
• Eat more fruits and vegetables - try for 5 servings a day
• Drink water - most days I drink 98% diet soda
• Read others' success stories to give myself encouragement
• Be open about my struggle with my husband so that he can help me
• Wear my pedometer and try to walk 10,000 steps per day
• Get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day - use the gym membership or ride my bike or run or use the treadmill.  There are many options available and no excuse to not do something
• Reward myself for my success milestones - I will save $10 per pound lost for the purchase of new clothes.  This is the only way I will purchase clothing.  I will reward myself each time I enter a new decade of weight with some type of pampering (pedicure, massage, etc...)
• Plan what I am going to eat each day.  Try to eat at home more often.  Prior to going to a restaurant, educate myself about what is available. 
• Plan less outings around food.
• Learn to handle vacation/out of town for work eating

All of these things are easily within my grasp.  I just need to keep my eye on the prize and focus.