Weigh In Day

Another 2.8 lbs downs!!!

I wasn't sure how today would go. I've had a couple of iffy days. One day I stayed in my calorie limit, but ate foods that were not so great for me - a slice of pizza and some frozen yogurt. Saturday, we ate at my parents' house. I did my best with the food choices, but did eat a tiny bit of rice and potatoes.

I will say out of this has come a big dawning realization. I used to think it didn't quite matter so much what I ate when it came to losing weight, as long as I stayed within my calorie range. I am realizing that is simply not true.

I may lose weight eating pizza and ice cream. But I am going to lose it faster if I eat the right foods. Plus eating those things made my body feel bad. Without delving into the details, let's just say my digestive system was not happy with some of the choices I've made.

So it's reaffirmed my decision to cut out all simple carbs like rice and potatoes, breads (pizza crust) and other nutritionally lacking foods. My eating will consist primarily of lean meats, fruits and veggies and smaller amounts of whole grains (like oatmeal).

If anyone's curious exactly what I'm doing, I exercise at least 3 days a week. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I am running the Couch to 5K program. I do walk longer than the program requires to make my total workout usually anywhere from 45 - 60 minutes. I have started incorporating some weight training these days as well, but I need to get a better routine as far as that goes. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I now try to get to the gym to swim laps and then do a yoga class. This week, I didn't make it to the pool until yesterday afternoon.

So yes, I am losing weight going to the gym 3 days a week and limiting my calories to 1800. This may not work for everyone, I know for a fact that I have a higher metabolism (thanks to my super-smart professor brother-in-law. But this is working for me!

I'm off now to finish getting a little girl ready for her first day of kindergarten! Wish me luck that I'm not a blubbering mess!