Unbelievable 2/11/2010
February 11, 2010
Unbelievable!!!!!!
Year Three
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13
HEALTHY AND THIN IN 2010
I weighed in today. I was ready for a nice weight loss because I have really been watching what I eat and doing more cardio than ever I thought I could (working my tail off)! Well, NOT!!!! I am so angry!! I gained after working my tail off for a month! I do not want to cry and I am not going to have a pity party. I am just down right MAD!!!! So Gloria and I discussed what I am eating and even though I am watching my SUGAR/CARB as I discussed last week I am off the mark a bit. I am not eating enough calories a day and I am not getting much fat and I am not eating a substantial breakfast. Also my cardio is not intense enough.
A good reminder of some basic eating “rules” is good from time to time. SO I thought I would share a few with you all just as a reminder.
Ø Watch your portions!! This is a major problem for me. An example is my morning cup of coffee. I like a little creamer in my coffee. I cannot just pick up the container and pour. Trying to “eyeball” the amount used is NOT a good idea. It makes no difference if it is fat free or sugar free, the portions DO count!! So now I measure exactly.
Ø All food groups are important!! When I was diagnosed as a diabetic it scared me to death. I immediately decided to cut out carbs all together! No bread, pasta, rice, potatoes or sweets. I was miserable. Once I attended classes for diabetics I calmed down and used portion control!!
Ø Know you body! There are certain things that I eat that trigger cravings. Usually because I eat too much. If I keep my sugar intake for the day below 15 grams I am fine. I feel great! BUT! If I indulge in a lot of unnecessary carbs it does trigger the cravings for more carbs!!!
Ø Eating six small meals really works. I can tell you this is true. These meals need to be carefully thought through. A meal is not a candy bar mid-morning. Fruit should be eaten before noon, plenty of protein for breakfast, etc.
Ø Never skip a meal especially breakfast!! If your morning is hectic and you have very little time for breakfast plan ahead. Order Living Lean or make a healthy breakfast casserole on the weekend and eat a proper portion every morning.
Ø Processed is not good!!! I firmly believe that the packaged meals you buy in the freezer department are not good for you. Please try to eat as much natural food as possible!!
Ø Talk to your trainer. I know that Gloria wants to know what is going on with each of her clients when it comes to your food intake. Talk to her!! Schedule time with her if you are having problems with your eating program. I am sure Amber feels the same way. Ask questions!! If Gloria does not know the answer (which I sincerely doubt) she will help you find the answer!!!
Ø My last tip is something a friend told me. A doctor friend of hers called the Splenda Company because as a doctor he did not believe that Splenda had no calories. He was told that if there is less than 6 calories a serving a food is considered no calories. I was amazed. So 3 packets of Splenda in your coffee could be 15 calories!! 1 teaspoon of sugar has 16 calories. It sure made me think!!
I would love to hear from you. Email me at healthierfaith@yahoo.com. Thank you for following along on my journey. I promise 2010 will be more interesting than 2009!!!!!!!!
Unbelievable!!!!!!
Year Three
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13
HEALTHY AND THIN IN 2010
I weighed in today. I was ready for a nice weight loss because I have really been watching what I eat and doing more cardio than ever I thought I could (working my tail off)! Well, NOT!!!! I am so angry!! I gained after working my tail off for a month! I do not want to cry and I am not going to have a pity party. I am just down right MAD!!!! So Gloria and I discussed what I am eating and even though I am watching my SUGAR/CARB as I discussed last week I am off the mark a bit. I am not eating enough calories a day and I am not getting much fat and I am not eating a substantial breakfast. Also my cardio is not intense enough.
A good reminder of some basic eating “rules” is good from time to time. SO I thought I would share a few with you all just as a reminder.
Ø Watch your portions!! This is a major problem for me. An example is my morning cup of coffee. I like a little creamer in my coffee. I cannot just pick up the container and pour. Trying to “eyeball” the amount used is NOT a good idea. It makes no difference if it is fat free or sugar free, the portions DO count!! So now I measure exactly.
Ø All food groups are important!! When I was diagnosed as a diabetic it scared me to death. I immediately decided to cut out carbs all together! No bread, pasta, rice, potatoes or sweets. I was miserable. Once I attended classes for diabetics I calmed down and used portion control!!
Ø Know you body! There are certain things that I eat that trigger cravings. Usually because I eat too much. If I keep my sugar intake for the day below 15 grams I am fine. I feel great! BUT! If I indulge in a lot of unnecessary carbs it does trigger the cravings for more carbs!!!
Ø Eating six small meals really works. I can tell you this is true. These meals need to be carefully thought through. A meal is not a candy bar mid-morning. Fruit should be eaten before noon, plenty of protein for breakfast, etc.
Ø Never skip a meal especially breakfast!! If your morning is hectic and you have very little time for breakfast plan ahead. Order Living Lean or make a healthy breakfast casserole on the weekend and eat a proper portion every morning.
Ø Processed is not good!!! I firmly believe that the packaged meals you buy in the freezer department are not good for you. Please try to eat as much natural food as possible!!
Ø Talk to your trainer. I know that Gloria wants to know what is going on with each of her clients when it comes to your food intake. Talk to her!! Schedule time with her if you are having problems with your eating program. I am sure Amber feels the same way. Ask questions!! If Gloria does not know the answer (which I sincerely doubt) she will help you find the answer!!!
Ø My last tip is something a friend told me. A doctor friend of hers called the Splenda Company because as a doctor he did not believe that Splenda had no calories. He was told that if there is less than 6 calories a serving a food is considered no calories. I was amazed. So 3 packets of Splenda in your coffee could be 15 calories!! 1 teaspoon of sugar has 16 calories. It sure made me think!!
I would love to hear from you. Email me at healthierfaith@yahoo.com. Thank you for following along on my journey. I promise 2010 will be more interesting than 2009!!!!!!!!
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