My Goal: Get to healthier weight by eating better and getting more active.
Project start: April 11, 2013
Weight at start of project: 210 lbs
Goal weight 160lbs.
Current weight: 207lbs.
And this really is something that's easy to change. It just takes a little forethought. So two weeks ago, I went to the grocery store and stocked up on salad supplies (read - lettuce - I don't really do other vegetables). One of my coworkers (the shrug recipient) has just gone through a dramatic, successful weight loss - her thing is lots of protien. And that's great for me - I love meats and cheeses and fortunately - chicken is one of my favourites.
So, the Sunday before my first week of tackling this goal, I roasted up some extra chicken with dinner, and put it away for lunch. A little chicken, a little shredded cheddar, a little light Italian - and you know - that salad wasn't half bad. So I did it again. And again!
I'd love to say that I took my lunch every day for the last two weeks.... but hey.... at least 60% of the the time isn't too bad for a start right? AND!!!- I'm already down three pounds.
My immediate goal is to get my healthy lunches up to 80% of the time (4 days a week). I'll let you know at the end of May how that's going.
Another coworker has also committed to start walking on at least three lunches a week with me - so come Tuesday, I'll be adding a little activity into my day as well.
So, I'm starting out with small steps - but every one is telling me that will help make them lasting steps.
7 comments:
Sounds like you have a great plan. I usually buy one of those huge Quinoa salads at Costco and then divide it up into enough portions to take one for lunch every day. If I don't have lunches pre-made, I usually end up eating out.
Small steps are the easiest ones to keep doing! Congrats on the changes.
I'm right there with you cheering you on.
Yay! I've made some dietary changes myself and although I have not weighed in, I feel better and at my age that's what counts most. Now I need to get moving more. No excuses.
One of my main weight loss triggers is cutting out the sugar; that definitely makes a difference. Fats don't seem to make me fat, but I'm addicted to sugar which definitely does! I'll be watching with interest, doing something similar here.
Good for you!! Stick with it!
The two photos and captions are so darned cute! Love them.
Good luck! I'm sort of trying this myself at the moment- more to get fit than anything else, since we're planning a lot of hiking for our vacation later this year. So far...well, my feet are sore, which will make them tougher. At least that's my theory!
I haven't had to pack a lunch in ages (work at home) but I used to send Gordon off with the leftovers from suppers made in the slow cooker! That worked pretty darn well for him and got him out of the lunch-buying habit. Good luck with the changes. Just go slow and be patient with yourself! :)
And walking is the most perfect exercise! You go, gril.
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