So, is there really such a thing as a ceiling when it comes to losing weight? You’ve lost weight up to a point and now you are just sitting there on the same two digits and soon it will be a month or even two, still the same two digits.
That is how I feel!!! Like I have reached the ceiling and I just can’t get past it.
I am doing this Project My Body with lots of rules set out for myself. And my first rule is simply this – no matter what – I WILL NOT STARVE MYSELF! It is important to me, if not more so important to me that I am healthy firstly. To be healthy you have to eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. I refuse to do anything that will push me past this point.
So what do I do???
The answer to that is another question, what have I been doing???
I have religiously been following a 80% raw food consumption 5 days a week. On weekend I eat anything I feel like in moderation, whether it is raw or cooked. In general it is healthy food anyways, but just no necessary raw.
I have however been slacking with my exercise. In fact I can actually report that I have stopped exercising all together. My job has been consuming my life, trying to get on top of things and working long hours and long meetings…. Very looooonnnggg meetings.
It is also winter now, the sun comes up late, the sun also sets very early, this rules out the daily walks my husband and I usually take, because it’s dark and cold. He will still gym, but I am just to tired at that stage.
And so, through questioning ourselves, we will realise that we put a lot of effort in, but not as much effort as this project deserves.
With a small pat on the back I must however say that I am amazed at how much more energy I have since I have been eating more raw foods. Less stomach cramps (IBS), less bloatedness! I no longer need to live on supplements to support my busy schedule, I manage on healthy energy rich foods. And I have lost a bit of weight. And every morning or the evening before I carefully pick the fruit and veg that I plan on having for the day, wash them with care, chop a bit where it’s needed. Pack it all ready to go into the lunch box for the day. It takes a bit of preparation and planning which is extra time out of the day, but it is so worth-it!
I can at least say that I weigh about 3 kg’s less then what I was weighing 3 months before I got married almost two years ago. So in 5 – 6 months I have reversed 2 years worth of bad eating habits! Not too shabby.
So, if that is possible, then surely it is also possible for me to change my lifestyle a little more and to include exercise amidst it all.
I am working on formulating a plan to get some exercise into my daily routine. And perhaps therein lies the key – routine! Ones the your routine gets into shambles due to demands made on you, all order flies out the window. And it’s kind of difficult to focus if there is no order! Routine is so important, especially when you’re working towards a serious goal in your life. Discipline, routine, hard work is what is needed.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Good foods that are bad for weight loss...
You can run on the treadmill until the soles of your sneakers are flat, but that's not going to help much if you're still snacking on drinks and fast-food (yes, even the salads). Get smart about your diet by eliminating these foods from your regular rotation and saving them only for special occassions. You might be surprised: After a while, you won't even miss 'em!
Juices and Fruit Punches
You probably drink several servings at a time without realizing it (25 calories here and there add up). Buy 100 percent fruit juice and drink a serving of only three-quarters to one cup. Or mix even less juice with seltzer for a fun fizz. Better yet, go for the whole fruit: An eight-ounce glass of OJ has 120 calories, while one whole orange has only 60 to 70 calories, plus fiber.
Energy Drinks
They're packed with more sugar and calories than juice, and there are usually at least three servings in a bottle (we bet you treat one bottle as one serving -- wrong!). If you need a pick-me-up, have a glass of plain cold water. Sometimes you feel slow because you're dehydrated.
Fancy Flavored Coffees
Whole milk and added flavorings turn a benign coffee into a decadent indulgence. Cut the fat from your coffees by ordering the smallest serving with skim milk; skip the flavored sugary syrups. Instead, sprinkle some cocoa, vanilla, or cinnamon powder on the frothy milk. It's cute and much better for you.
Soda -- Even Diet Drinks
The jury is still out on whether or not diet soda may actually cause you to eat more calories or if people simply use it as an excuse to indulge in other foods. Either way, there's no nutritional value to any soda, and regular soft drinks are how many people get their extra calories. Instead, go with unsweetened iced tea with a squeeze of lemon, 100 percent fruit juice or vegetable juice (just 1 cup = 2 fruit servings for the day), or plain water.
Fast-food Sandwiches
That made-to-order sub you get each Saturday is probably prepared on a six-inch hero -- all that bread is about four servings (you only need about 7 to 10 servings of bread each day; having four at lunch will likely cause you to go over 10 by the end of the day). Skip the chips and cookie or get a smaller sandwich on whole-wheat bread. Leave off the cheese and choose leaner deli meats like roast turkey and roast beef instead of tuna or chicken salad. Load on the veggies and avoid mayo and honey mustard (which is often made with mayo).
Fast-food Salads
They're healthy in theory, right? But when your greens are topped with crispy chicken, cheese, bacon bits, croutons, and dressing, you're looking at 30 grams of fat and 500 calories. That's more than a regular-size hamburger, a garden salad with vinaigrette, and low-fat milk! Stick with the grilled chicken but leave off the bacon, use half the cheese, and pour on only half of the dressing packet.
Juices and Fruit Punches
You probably drink several servings at a time without realizing it (25 calories here and there add up). Buy 100 percent fruit juice and drink a serving of only three-quarters to one cup. Or mix even less juice with seltzer for a fun fizz. Better yet, go for the whole fruit: An eight-ounce glass of OJ has 120 calories, while one whole orange has only 60 to 70 calories, plus fiber.
Energy Drinks
They're packed with more sugar and calories than juice, and there are usually at least three servings in a bottle (we bet you treat one bottle as one serving -- wrong!). If you need a pick-me-up, have a glass of plain cold water. Sometimes you feel slow because you're dehydrated.
Fancy Flavored Coffees
Whole milk and added flavorings turn a benign coffee into a decadent indulgence. Cut the fat from your coffees by ordering the smallest serving with skim milk; skip the flavored sugary syrups. Instead, sprinkle some cocoa, vanilla, or cinnamon powder on the frothy milk. It's cute and much better for you.
Soda -- Even Diet Drinks
The jury is still out on whether or not diet soda may actually cause you to eat more calories or if people simply use it as an excuse to indulge in other foods. Either way, there's no nutritional value to any soda, and regular soft drinks are how many people get their extra calories. Instead, go with unsweetened iced tea with a squeeze of lemon, 100 percent fruit juice or vegetable juice (just 1 cup = 2 fruit servings for the day), or plain water.
Fast-food Sandwiches
That made-to-order sub you get each Saturday is probably prepared on a six-inch hero -- all that bread is about four servings (you only need about 7 to 10 servings of bread each day; having four at lunch will likely cause you to go over 10 by the end of the day). Skip the chips and cookie or get a smaller sandwich on whole-wheat bread. Leave off the cheese and choose leaner deli meats like roast turkey and roast beef instead of tuna or chicken salad. Load on the veggies and avoid mayo and honey mustard (which is often made with mayo).
Fast-food Salads
They're healthy in theory, right? But when your greens are topped with crispy chicken, cheese, bacon bits, croutons, and dressing, you're looking at 30 grams of fat and 500 calories. That's more than a regular-size hamburger, a garden salad with vinaigrette, and low-fat milk! Stick with the grilled chicken but leave off the bacon, use half the cheese, and pour on only half of the dressing packet.
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