Dieting Decision......
In highschool, I swore that I would never "diet." I figured that I could always exercise off anything that I eat. Seems like it'd make sense right? Eat at Taco Bell, run 2 miles. But it's gotten to the point where running that far can't burn off as many calories as I ingest (for instance; Burrito Supreme, Chicken Quesadilla, Double Decker and softshell taco). Not that I want to research and count those calories, fat, carbs, etc...I'm just assuming that it's pretty high!!!
So of course, I've been wanting to go on a diet for a couple years now, but I never said a whole lot outloud because I knew that a few days later, I'd break the diet and go back to my back ole' eating habits. But I finally decided that I'm not content with how I look and if I weigh the good vs. the bad, getting to eat fattening food (however tempting it is) isn't worth all the insecurity and issues I have with feeling like I'm slowly getting bigger.
It's my fault of course. I love carbs, cheese, sour cream. And I don't eat small portions, I pile the food on and devour it. I brag that I can outeat a man, though Brad can usually keep up with me. Lucky for him, he has a very high metabolism so he burns it off pretty easily.
So I'm trying to accomplish two huge things at once. Not only eat healthier but also cut down on my portions. I'm still not sure which is worse right now. I know that I can't eat carrots and tomatoes as a meal forever but I want to try to be really strick with it for at least 2 weeks and then I'm hoping that I will learn to be more conciencious of how much I eat and what I'm eating as well.
This is the worst part right now. I'm so tempted, everything is so new, and I haven't seen any changes yet to keep me motivated. It's been 3 days so far.....I hope to be able to post again with good results and not that I've fallen off the wagon! To keep me motivated, I've not only posted this on my blog (however embarrassing it may be) but I've also done an LO.
I'm off to eat my morning lowfat yogurt!
In highschool, I swore that I would never "diet." I figured that I could always exercise off anything that I eat. Seems like it'd make sense right? Eat at Taco Bell, run 2 miles. But it's gotten to the point where running that far can't burn off as many calories as I ingest (for instance; Burrito Supreme, Chicken Quesadilla, Double Decker and softshell taco). Not that I want to research and count those calories, fat, carbs, etc...I'm just assuming that it's pretty high!!!
So of course, I've been wanting to go on a diet for a couple years now, but I never said a whole lot outloud because I knew that a few days later, I'd break the diet and go back to my back ole' eating habits. But I finally decided that I'm not content with how I look and if I weigh the good vs. the bad, getting to eat fattening food (however tempting it is) isn't worth all the insecurity and issues I have with feeling like I'm slowly getting bigger.
It's my fault of course. I love carbs, cheese, sour cream. And I don't eat small portions, I pile the food on and devour it. I brag that I can outeat a man, though Brad can usually keep up with me. Lucky for him, he has a very high metabolism so he burns it off pretty easily.So I'm trying to accomplish two huge things at once. Not only eat healthier but also cut down on my portions. I'm still not sure which is worse right now. I know that I can't eat carrots and tomatoes as a meal forever but I want to try to be really strick with it for at least 2 weeks and then I'm hoping that I will learn to be more conciencious of how much I eat and what I'm eating as well.
This is the worst part right now. I'm so tempted, everything is so new, and I haven't seen any changes yet to keep me motivated. It's been 3 days so far.....I hope to be able to post again with good results and not that I've fallen off the wagon! To keep me motivated, I've not only posted this on my blog (however embarrassing it may be) but I've also done an LO.
I'm off to eat my morning lowfat yogurt!
posted by Audrey at 6:48 AM
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10 Comments:
Audrey,
That is one rockin layout! i really love the photo of you, you are so pretty girl! the little stop watch is perfect! i need to totally scraplift your layout, I too am in need for a bunch of major changes in my life. Not only for what i eat but, my eating habits. How i eat when i am stressed out and after i eat i think.. gee.. i wasnt even hungry! i just did that because i was upset at myself for getting upset with the kids or a bunch of other things that are known triggers for me.
This is so wonderful and i wish you so much success!!! Rememeber though if you do fall off the wagon, its not over for the whole entire day.. just pick up where you left off. Thats something that i am TRYING to work on. Usually i will start a diet, fall off of the wagon and when i do.. the day is shot. I eat whatever and thats just not the way that i want to do things anymore.. :) ahhh its so hard that we dont have those man metabolisms.. LOL
Audrey, Go out and buy Dr. Phils Ultimate Weight solution. Seriously! They have it in paper back at walmart for $5 now. If you read through the book, be honest with yourself, and do what the book advises the weight will fall off of you. He makes it so easy. And once you've gotten used to the changes the weight keeps coming off and it doesn't feel like you're trying.
At my highest point I got up to 209 pounds. I'm now sitting at 145, trying to lose 5 lbs from the holidays. I lost 64 pounds in 6 months following his plan.
Whatever you do, I wish you all the best. You can do it, and don't consider it a diet. Just consider it being healthier.
*mwah*
Sara
Oh Audrey!! 1st of all I think you're just soo pretty!! You really don't look like you need to loose anything!!!!!!!!!! Honestly!! I love your lo. and if that's what you want to do then go for it! I really have put on the weight this year...sigh...it'll be a struggle to find something besides sweats to wear to work! That's what I get for sitting at this puter so much!!!
Good luck Audrey!
Your lo is so great. I'm pullin' for ya!
You've been tagged.
Heheheh.
Sara
wow wow wow!
i am always inspired by your layouts and this one is so vibrant anc colorful- i love it!
i wish you well on you new journey, i know you can do it and like ms c said, we are pulling for ya!
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you don't need a diet. oh shut up!!! you are so adorable!!!
I can't tell you how much I love this layout... Though I already tried in the gallery hahaha! But, remember to look for a difference in your clothes more so than the scale... You'll see a difference soon enough and I'm so proud for you! I know you'll do great!
Tonya
Audrey, that layout is simply awesome (as usual) and you just look stunning. I hate the word diet...it sounds so depressing. It's a positive life change. I've been taking salads to work every day now instead of sneaking off to the bakery..and I'm feeling so much better already. Good luck with your goal, I know you're a determined woman and you will achieve this. We'll all be here to support you and encourage you when things get tough.
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