I stopped "dieting" and started what is called eating clean off and on (more off than on) in the last three years and managed to lose 20 lbs from my highest weight ever of 272 lbs. Not great results but like I said it was more off than on. As of Monday of this week I got serious about eating clean. Normally on day three I would be craving mexican food (my favorite) but today I have had no cravings and really haven't been that hungry. I did eat because I know I need to.
I went to my Turbo Kick class again this evening and thankfully my husband fixed dinner for me so that I could eat after my shower tonight. It was tough eating because I simply wasn't hungry but I managed to eat it - I know my body would greatly appreciate it after all I put it through at the gym.
Today's meals were relatively simple:
M1 - My Standby breakfast - 4 egg whites with 1 yolk, spinach, tomato, onion, 1/2 jalapeno,1T fat free cottage cheese, few drops of Tabasco, 1/2 c oatmeal with 1 very small apple, cinnamon, 2 T ground flaxseed, and 1 c.of my Organo Gold Black Coffee. I also started today drinking 1 c hot water with juice of 1 lemon before anything else. Quite a filling breakfast!
M2 - Baked chicken, steamed asparagus, 1/2 cucumber, 1/2 jalapeno, 1c black beans
M3 - 1 c Greek Yogurt (Plain), raw veggies, 1 small orange
M4 - Protein Powder shake (my fav is Chocolate), 1/2 banana, 1T chia seeds (love these!!) This was pre-workout meal
M5 - Chicken cooked in tiny bit of EVOO, and cabbage. I had intended to have steamed snow peas and cherry tomatoes but that didn't fit in the grocery budget this week.
I've also managed a gallon of water and still drinking some. It seems the more water I drink the more I want.
The better I get at blogging then I will be able to add pics for you!!
Have a Restful Evening!!
Another strong day! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI've been drinking hot water with lemon in the mornings too. I've also been drinking Green or White tea several times a day. It's supposed to help with metabolism/fat burning.
As for Chia seeds, I still want to try those! Where did you buy them? I'd like to pick some up this weekend.
Hi Cheryl! I found this from the tosca board and am excited to follow your journey :) Try to stick with the water - it will get better. One of my loved ones used to only drink diet soda and maybe an occasional glass of milk - never water. After a month only drinking water (when he joined me in clean eating) he no longer craves anything else. It's amazing what the body will do and how healthy habits form.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck!
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