Things you have changed !! ( the new me)
This is the stuff Ive changed in my life since starting on my weightless journey,looking at it makes me proud of what i have accomplished even tho Ive only lost 15lbs. Maybe you might have a similar list ! post it here if you dare !
Things I haven’t had since Feb 5th 2008:
1. Chinese takeout
2. Fast food
3. Chips
4. Dough nuts
5. Deep fried anything
Things I’ve changed Since Feb 5th 2008
1. White Rice is now Brown Rice
2. Pasta is now Whole grain pasta.
3. White bread is now Multi grain Bread.
4. Mayo is now light mayo mixed with mustard.
5. Cheese is now part skim cheese.
6. Milk is now 1%
7. All Dinner must include Veggies. (at least one)
8. I’ve started steaming stuff.
9. Ice-cream is now frozen yogurt.
10. I have the same tub of low fat butter that I started with and it’s barely been touched.
11. I started eating celery.
12. I started eating carrots.
13. I started eating zucchini.
14. I started eating baby spinach.
15. I started eating Asparagus.
16. Eating way more Veggies than I did before.
17. Eating more fruit than I did before.
18. I’ve started to eat breakfast everyday! ( this one is huge for me)
19. I started packing my lunch to bring to school.
20. I cut down to 2 cups of coffee per week instead of 4.
21. I cut down to less than a Diet Pepsi a day, from 10 – 15 per day.
22. I’ve started to drink water, now I get about 3 liters everyday, where before I drank none.
23. I’ve started to drink green tea.
24. I now eat yogurt.
25. I’m trying new healthy recipes.
26. I’m not frying things in Canola oil; I use a spray or EVOO.
27. I started to exercise, 30mins a day 6 days a week.
28. Now I take the stairs; not the elevator.
29. I now know what a portion is !! I weigh/measure everything
30. Now I eat fish, I never ate much fish before !
31. Salad Dressings are now low fat, calorie wise
32. For the first time in my life, I’m convinced that I will do this, and that’s a huge thing for me =)
WOW, I'm actually too lazy to do the same list but CONGRATULATIONS on these BIG changes!! It really will change your life! Continue the good work and BRAVO for the 15 lbs!!!!KEEP GOING GIRL!!!
I've changed a lot of the same things you have. I was never a huge fan of mayo, so I just stopped eating it altogether. I've had a little fast food since I started the diet, but I've been smart about it: I never buy fried anything and I'll get a burger without cheese.
I'm eat much more fish now, being that it's low in fat and very high in protein, and since I'm into strength training high protein is a must. I'm also eating much more fiber with oats and grains and legumes. I didn't know until recently that beans have almost twice the fiber of oatmeal.
The thing I'm proudest of is limiting my sugar consumption. I've done a lot of research and sugar is one of the number one reasons people gain weight so easily.
I've always been one for exercise, so nothing really has changed in my regimens, but because of my change in diet my exercising actually yields results! I'm starting to see muscle definition and I'm losing weight much easier.
My list keeps growing !!
That is a huge list of improvements, GREAT job!!
I eat whole grains now. (chips, crackers, pasta, bread, etc.)
I eat luna bars :)
I eat carrots
I actually drink water!
Cutting out artificial sweetner (splenda, aspartme stuff)
I eat much more lean meat
Much more I am sure I just can't think of!
Where can you find Luna bars???
Luna bars are in the health food section of most grocery stores, or wherever they have "athletic" food like Power Bars. They're a good quick snack but probably have as many calories and sugar as a candy bar. The lemon ones are tasty.
Mmm I like the lemon ones too, but only have them if i am literally running out the door and can't have a real breakfast, or am stuck somewhere I an't get healthy food....because they are 180 cals (4.5g of fat, 10g protein, 26 carbs 2 fibre) they are for emergency only, as far as I am concerned. Also I find them a bit too sweet and wish they had slightly less sugar...I tried making them once and failed dismally :)
As for things I have changed....
1. I always choose low-fat options and use much less butter and oil when cooking
2. I find creative ways to cook that use healthy choices
3. If I have to eat out, I order stuff with no cheese, no mayo, nothing fried, etc...not being afraid to ask for customizing
4. I am honest with myself about what i am eating and record it vigilantly
5. I exercise
6. I excercise control; portion control that is
7. I look at food as a challenge to create healthy AND yummy meals, not one or the other
8. I have stopped eating candy. I miss it. I loved jujubees and other gummy candies, but I have NO control and end up eating a ton, so I avoid it completely, better off that way. I think it's the only thing I have had to restrict myself from completely.
9. When I shop for groceries, I get really excited about trying new things and buy stuff like bulgur wheat and parsnips. There was a time that I was only excited by stuff like nacho cheese and ice cream. My how things have changed.
good for you!
i have lost over 30 pounds since january. changes...
- no white pasta, only ate white bread once
- much more veg
- food prepared at home
-ess fat
- no chips
- cheese: yes but in moderation
- not binging on unhealthy food
- more energy
-more optimism!!!
Original Post by bendlaurie:
Luna bars are in the health food section of most grocery stores, or wherever they have "athletic" food like Power Bars. They're a good quick snack but probably have as many calories and sugar as a candy bar. The lemon ones are tasty.
OH NO! hehe I love luna bars, and while they taste like candy bars :), they have less calories, full of stuff you need, and not as much sugar! See:
Luna bars: about 180 calories, 2-3 g fat, 15-17 g sugar
Snickers Candy Bar: 271 calories, 13.6 g fat, 28.8 g sugar
Milky Way Candy Bar: 260 calories, 10 g fat, 35.1 g sugar
LUNA BARS all the way! :)
double post
1. White Rice is now Brown Rice
2. Pasta is now Whole grain pasta.
3. White bread is now Multi grain Bread.
4. Mayo is now fat free mayo.
5. Cheese is now fat free cheese.
6. Milk is now fat free milk.
12. I started eating carrots.
16. Eating way more Veggies than I did before.
17. Eating more fruit than I did before, its my new snack.
18. I’ve started to eat breakfast everyday!
19. I started packing my lunch to bring to school.
20. I have no coffee, and use to everyday.
21. No soda.
22. I’ve started to drink water, now I get about 3 liters everyday, where before I drank none.
24. I now eat yogurt, but dislike it :/
25. I’m trying new healthy recipes.
27. I started to exercise, 30mins a day 6 days a week.
28. Now I take the stairs; not the elevator.
29. I now know what a portion is !! I weigh/measure everything
31. Salad Dressings are now low fat, calorie wise
32. For the first time in my life, I’m convinced that I will do this, and that’s a huge thing for me =)
Those are the things I have changed :]
Yay ! for everyone who is making changes !!
K
