Pleasantly surprised!!

Well this week I didn’t do the best at eating…I had a few treats (Cupcake, Ice Cream, and Eggnog plus I went out to eat). So I need to improve on that.

I did pretty good on working out, I walked 3-4 miles two days this week. I wish I had a treadmill at home and then I think I would get even for exercise.

Anywho…I would like to lose about 2 pounds a week. That is what I’ve been told is a healthy, reasonable amount to lose. But in all honesty I will be happy with what ever I lose. It’s just good to have a goal…

So this week I'm down 1.3 pounds pretty good!
Making this weeks weight 306.4 pounds

Tip #38 “I Haven’t Had a Treat Since…

Think about foods as either “everyday” foods or “occasional indulgences” foods.

Everyday foods:
100-percent whole-wheat bread
Whole-wheat cereal?
Fruits *
Vegetables
Nuts/seeds/peanut butter*
Low-fat milk
Lean meats

Occasional foods:
Desserts *
Candy
Salty snacks
Ice dream*
Fast food *

Keep track of the Everyday and occasional foods you eat.
I think I might start keep track of them in my food journal (which I need to get better at). It’s to think we need a treat all the time…. but you have it on a regular basis is it envy a treat?
*Are what I’ve had in the last week…

Tip # 37 Don’t Weigh Today

Hide your bathroom scale. Feel free to keep it hidden most of the time… It’s ok to check you weight once and a while, but certainly not every day.

Sort and sweet… I don’t weigh my self every day, Just Fridays…even though it temping sometimes. Another thing to remember is that it’s best to weigh yourself at about the same time during the day, as your weight varies throughout the day. Just remember it’s just a number. I hope tomorrow is good news!

Tip # 36 Hooked on Soda Pop?

Is all soda pop bad? In moderation, no. In excess, absolutely. “Moderate” consumption would be about 12 to 24 ounces per day “Excess” would probably be anything over 32 ounces per day…moderation is the key!

I have never been a big soda pop drinker…and probable never will be. I prefer water or milk. I will have soda every once and while. My favorite thing is while I’m at on of my friends house she will ask is I want a drink, then list all my options and I just say water…it drives her crazy. And then she goes and gets me water and her soda!

Tip # 35 Valentine’s Day: For The Love of Chocolate

~Go for the darker chocolate
~ Let it melt in your mouth
~Spread it out over a few days

Yes it’s not Valentine’s and I thought of finding the Christmas tip but decide to stay in order…. Plus this can apply to Christmas too! Cause who doesn’t like chocolate around Christmas?!

Tip # 34 Stand Up!

Sitting burns about 1.4 calories per minute standing burns about 3 calories per minute. Add it up over an eight-hour time period and you get: sitting 686, standing 1440
Stand while:
Talking on the phone
Watching TV
Face to face conversation
Putting gas in your car


As much as I can complain about having to stand at work it really is a good thing I guess…
What ways can you stand more during the day?

Tip # 33 The Fast-Food Fix

Try the dollar menu. You’ll get smaller portions and there’s no pressure to eat it all.
Here’s some other simple thing to help eating fast food healthier:
Small bowl of chili
Yogurt
Small Hamburger
Baked Potato
Side salad
You can also do different combinations of theses foods

Yes, I think fast food is something we all have at some point or another…so here’s some simple way to still eat right. On kind of a side note, I went to Carl’s Jr. and took a picture of a “medium” glass it’s ridiculous how big it is, a large is HUGE!!