So glad to read all the wonderful tips and advice here....I love what you were saying Anastasia....for me, drinking my water, eating my salad and running like heck from fast food makes such a difference.
Mistie, lots of the folks here are doing Weight Watchers and I think it's a great program - but not all of us are.
I'm doing a different eating plan that really cuts back on grains and starchy vegetables (like potatoes and corn), and emphasizes lean protein, legumes, fruit and vegetables and healthy fats like olives, olive oil and avocado. It's leaning more towards the paleo diet that Novelafemme posted about....basically going back to a more "primitive" diet that our bodies can handle better.
Amazingly, I'm finding that the more of the fast food, junk food, artificial sweeteners I cut out....the less I want. Now, when I'm feeling "snacky" I really prefer some low-fat string cheese, some olives, maybe some almonds. Anyone who knew my previous BBQ potato chip addiction can vouch for how huge that change is.
My first week weight loss of 6 lbs was fun, but not a sustainable level....and, weighing every day and crunching numbers like the nerd I am....I appear to be losing at a daily rate that will amount to 2 or 3 lbs this week. I'm more than happy with that.
Official weigh in is Saturday, so we'll see.
The better, and more important, thing for me is that my blood sugar readings are good....and I'm interested to see what my A1c level will be after 3 months of this diet. I'll keep you all posted in November sometime.
