Tip #54 The 2-for-1 Exercise Routine

One of the most common excuses for not for not exercising is “I just don’t have time right now.” Well you need to make time.

Things to do while working out:

~Watch TV
~Read
~Visit with a friend
I’ve gotten pretty good at working out while watching TV/movies. I however wish I were getting a better work out…. my elliptical treadmill is not the greatest. (So if anyone knows of where I can get a better one please let me know!)

Back on track!

This week I’m down 4 pounds!!

However there is a bit of a catch…for one I started following the Weight Watches program (most of the time) and Alison pointed out to me that the first week you lose a good amount due to water weight. Secondly when I weighed my self I had just gotten done working out, which I’m guessing is not the best time.

Either way I’ll take whatever weight loses I can get! I really do think I am back on track! I went to water aerobics once and walked a mile at the gym twice this week. I think one advantage to having a membership is I can go and workout for 20 minutes and if that is all I’m not out $5.

One more thing my mom and me went to Olive Garden and had this (25 points)

and this (17 points)

Also in the same day I had this (23 points) plus frys and an Oreo Shake

and another day I had a cookie dough shake from Riley’s. So its kind of some freak thing that I’m down 4 pounds making this weeks weight 307.8 (which is my lowest since staring my blog!)

Tip #53 The Whole-Grain Hoax

Here are some common “whole –grain” claims you will see on food products:

~”Made w/ whole-wheat
~”Good source of whole grain”
~”Multi-grain”
~”Now with {x} grams of whole grain”

Rather than trying to understand which claim means what, here are two simple steps to help you quickly decipher whole-grain food claims:

1. Look for foods that say”100-percent whole grains.” The 100 percent is the key.
2. Look at the nutrition facts label. Does the food have more then three grams of fiber? If so, it’s likely a good source of whole grain.

I have a hard time with wheat cause of the texture…that’s my problem with a lot of stuff for me. But I am getting better at it!

Another week….

…. Another excuse. I’m up 1.1, which puts me at 311.7 pounds.
As for my excuse it’s been a crazy week and a half. I hope to get back to working out more. Also I’m going to start doing Weight Watches so we will see how that goes.

Tip #52 Dilute the Juice

Other than 100-percent Orange, Grape, or Cranberry juice most juices are simply too high in added sugars and calories. Ideally, we shouldn’t consume more then ten tablespoons per day of added sugar.

I don’t drink a lot of juice so this shouldn’t be that big of a deal for me….but I guess I could try to dilute my juice!

It can be done….

I know so because I’ve seen Alison do it, however I’m not doing so great at it my self.

I’m up 2.6

Let’s Fast food and no exercise could be the reason for that.
And I’m at 310.6 pounds BLEH!

Tip # 51 The Sweetest Dessert of All

Serve fruit for your dessert. These fruit desserts pack powerful doses of vitamins, antioxidants, phytochemicals, and fiber. They are also tasty, low-calorie alternatives to fat-laden sweets and desserts – great for weight loss and saving your hearts and arties from excess gunk!

Fresh berries w/ low-fat yogurt
Sliced peaches w/ low-fat milk
Crisp red or green grapes that have been frozen
Cubed cantaloupe or watermelon
Orange slices and craisins
Sliced bananas and apples

Which would you rather have?

Me I'd rather have the cake! :) Desserts are my weakness!!! Especially because of where I work and I also love to make desserts, so that is something I need to work on….