Weight Loss - Down 5lbs! New goals and a plan to get there

THIS WEEK
School:
Plan out and follow through with study times using my calendar on my laptop...
Catch up and get prepared for the upcoming midterms...

Eating:
Plan out meals for the next day
Cook meals at home
NO unhealthy fast food for this week. (i want to prove i can do it - Only L&L kalua pork is acceptable)
Continue eating whole grains and fruit.

Exercise:
Only one day off (M-F) from exercise. At least 2 of those days include the 30 day shred.

So there is a short little plan...

Some meal options...
Breakfast:
-Cereal with fruit
-Yogurt with fruit
-Toast with butter/cream cheese

Lunch:
-Chicken Caesar Pita
-Fried rice leftovers
-Grilled cheese on wheat bread with fruit
-Turkey Burger

Dinner:
-Shredded BBQ chicken sandwich
-Enchiladas (no more than two)
-Terriyaki chicken with steam brocoli (must learn how)
-Turkey Burger
-Pasta with grilled chicken

Snacks:
-raw almonds
-fruit
-carrots

So these are my ideas. So far, i have most of the ingredients to make these things - that's why i picked them.
I don't like cooking every day but let's see how i do this week trying to cook more. Any change is progress right? :)

I started by cooking the chicken for my pitas on the weekend and that works well. But some things like pasta just aren't good as left overs so we'll see. I still have plenty of fried rice left over so i need to finish it asap.

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• jillian

[earthmother]

First tip, give up carbs! BUT don't deny yourself ANYTHING...it's when we deny ourselves that we get caught up in the martyr complex associated with 'dieting'....just knowing you can eat it if you want to, makes the 'craving' lose a lot of it's craving-power. Hope this blathering makes some sense to you...and once again, GOOD LUCK!!

[hawaii8087]

I disagree for a few reasons. First, carbohydrates are essential for the body to function just as cholesterol. However, i agree with giving up simple carbs like white bread and rice. I enjoy carbs however, i always try to add protein to keep me fuller for longer. Not to mention that many fruits and veggies have carbs too an they are great for you! My typical breakfast of 1-2 scrambled egss, 1-2 pieces 100% whole wheat toasts and an apple keeps me full for 4-5 hours EASY

[hawaii8087]

I also believe in Metabolic typing. I haven't found out my metabolic type professionally, but i believe i am either balanced (carbs and protein) or on a higher carbs to protein type.

However, there are people who fair better on higher protein to carbs, probably like yourself. I have been experimenting with my two possible types and i know that cutting out carbs is not for me because i don't feel as good. My body is the best barometer for what is best for me so i listen

[earthmother]

losing weight can be hard....GOOD LUCK

imo, it's just as important that you not only change what you put in your mouth, but change your attitude about what you put in your mouth. I've been obese most all my life and i finally changed my mental attitude towards food and that has helped me lose 100lbs almost effortlessly.

[hawaii8087]

I agree. Attitude can make of break weight loss efforts. After beginning to eat better, i notice much more energy throughout the day and i am in a better mood. But when i don't eat healthy or don't eat on time, i get crabby fast. My big problem is being busy and not eating a full meal or eating nothing at all... Then in a few hours, i feel sick from not eating enough. As i progress, my road blocks seem to change too.

[earthmother]

when i said "carbs" i meant 'processed' carbs, not natural carbs.

and anything processed 99 times out of 100 has some levels of sodium.....again, good luck!

[hawaii8087]

Younger people require more energy, especially females my age because we are considered to still be 'developing'. But the same is true for older people. As each decade goes by, your body will need less energy than once did 5-10-20 years ago.

[hawaii8087]

I'm 19.

Why do you ask?

[want2loseit]

how young are you?