http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/mrspm Battling my many bulges! en All rights reserved Weight loss extrapounds v2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 1440 http://www.extrapounds.com/images/avatars/users/mrspm.gif http://www.extrapounds.com/ 100 100 Battling my many bulges! http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/mrspm/comments/340079/day-one-recap <p>Dieting and I have had an on again, off again relationship.&nbsp; Its always getting past day one.&nbsp; And I've done that, so this diet should stick for quite some time.&nbsp;</p> <p>Today's obstacle will be to get through the book club meeting which is being held at my house.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp; I have never successfully dieted on a vacation, but this may be possible since its not actually vacation, its training...</p> <p>Day One good points:&nbsp; Yesterday I ate 1570 calories, which is less than my goal of 1700.&nbsp; I ate 5 servings of fruits and vegetables and 2 servings of dairy.&nbsp; The funny thing is that I had a grilled sirloin steak and a baked potato and I still ate so few calories.&nbsp; It goes to show that there are a lot more calories in restaurant food.&nbsp; I will try to stick with eating at home everyday this week.&nbsp; It will also save money which is a wonderful thing.</p> <p>Day One areas to improve:&nbsp; I forgot to take my vitamins.&nbsp; I didn't drink very much water, but did drink a lot more than usual.&nbsp; I had several snacks after dinner.&nbsp; I should have recognized that I was full.&nbsp; I went for a very short walk.&nbsp; I should have made more time for exercising.</p> <p>Last night I downloaded a lot of audiobook torrents for my ipod.&nbsp; That will motivate me to keep moving, because I will only listen when I am exercising.&nbsp; I am getting ready to go for a walk now.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> Here's to getting through Day One!</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/mrspm/comments/340079/day-one-recap">Comments(0)</a> 340079 Thursday, December 6, 2007 23:03:11 http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/mrspm/comments/339989/and-shes-off <p>Here are some of the key components of my weight-loss plan:</p> <ul> <li>Eat less than 1700 calories a day on the vast majority of days</li> <li>Do not let one bad meal derail my success</li> <li>Eat more fruits and vegetables - try for 5 servings a day</li> <li>Drink water - most days I drink 98% diet soda</li> <li>Read others' success stories to give myself encouragement</li> <li>Be open about my struggle with my husband so that he can help me</li> <li>Wear my pedometer and try to walk 10,000 steps per day</li> <li>Get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day - use the gym membership or ride my bike or run or use the treadmill.&nbsp; There are many options available and no excuse to not do something</li> <li>Reward myself for my success milestones - I will save $10 per pound lost for the purchase of new clothes.&nbsp; This is the only way I will purchase clothing.&nbsp; I will reward myself each time I enter a new decade of weight with some type of pampering (pedicure, massage, etc...)</li> <li>Plan what I am going to eat each day.&nbsp; Try to eat at home more often.&nbsp; Prior to going to a restaurant, educate myself about what is available.&nbsp;</li> <li>Plan less outings around food.</li> <li>Learn to handle vacation/out of town for work eating</li> </ul> <p>All of these things are easily within my grasp.&nbsp; I just need to keep my eye on the prize and focus.</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/mrspm/comments/339989/and-shes-off">Comments(1)</a> 339989 Thursday, December 6, 2007 23:02:17