July 11, 2010
I'm fed up with myself and my unhealthy ways. I read a friend's blog today describing her diet quest, and I was inspired. Thanks Tami.
Oh, and most importantly, my triglycerite count it too high. Going to be rechecked in a month. Got to cut carbs.
Starting with a list of lifestyle changes I've experienced since the weight gain, I came up with a few substantial changes, as follows:
No longer walking the 4-mile hilly route.
No longer doing yard work.
Coming home earlier, more free time, and more lying on the couch.
Kitchen is connected to the hearth room, where I find myself on the couch too often.
Weekends at the cabin are filled with good food and good drink. Big hearty breakfasts. Wine in the evening. Beer. Cheeses. Desserts.
My eating habits are good 2/3 of the day, but the 1/3 of badness is sabotaging any gains I've made.
My plan:
Bike to run errands. Bike to work on nice days.
Do yard work, even if it's a little bit.
When I don't like what I'm watching on t.v., quit flipping channels and get off the couch.
Weekends at cabin: Since it's myself doing the breakfast cooking, that will be easy to change. But I so look forward to waffles and bacon and eggs. Maybe I'll let that be my splurge. But go easy on the cheeses in the evening.
Food weaknesses:
Candy
social eating
pastries
bread and butter
STEPS TO TAKE:
Weakness - at grocery store when passing an item I love and binge on, how can I be stronger and not buy it? Possibly eating a mint while walking through the store, or some sweet gum? I'm going to try that.
Walgreens - same problem but with Candy. Same solution.
I'll check in with my progress/failures at the end of this week.
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