"For the most part, I can give up sweets, other than the occasional chocolate or a slice of carrot cake, or ...ummmm...HOME MADE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES. I used to be totally addicted to anything salty, but I think I've finally broken that habit. Now, it seems that comfort food, and things with a complex mix of ingredients draw me.
I have a plan.....maybe I'll just go to the blog for this...."
As I was saying to Adele in the comments of Just Desserts, I have a plan.
1. No snacking.
2. Eat at regular times.
3. Treadmill or exercise every day.
4. Follow a low carb diet.
5. Gradually cut back on serving sizes.
I plan to eat oatmeal for breakfast, about 7:00 in the morning. A piece of fruit, or fruit yogurt at mid morning. A light lunch, probably soup or salad around noon. A second piece of fruit at mid afternoon, and dinner with Dear Husband. I assume that I can follow his diabetic diet, and have healthy meals.
I'm thinking about adding #6 (which would mean I'd have less time for blogging): Be more active after dinner.
And, I like Cop Car's mantra of saying the weight I want to achieve over and over, when I'm tempted to cheat on my diet! *G*
Rather than trying to accomplish all that on one day, I'm going to add one aspect at a time until I can juggle it all. I know I'll slip now and then, but hopefully, I'll go right back at it.
What do you think??
Comments (6)
I think that you have a really great plan. Go for it!
Posted by Cop Car | January 7, 2005 11:25 AM
Posted on January 7, 2005 11:25
Thanks, Cop Car!
Posted by Buffy | January 9, 2005 12:24 AM
Posted on January 9, 2005 00:24
Sounds like a very well thought out plan.. all the best to you in your endeavors for better health!
Posted by Desiree | January 10, 2005 1:22 AM
Posted on January 10, 2005 01:22
Thank you, Des. I know that you've gone through this. I may come to you for suggestions to get through the period of breaking bad habits. Are you back from your cruise??
Posted by Buffy | January 10, 2005 4:35 PM
Posted on January 10, 2005 16:35
No Buffy, I leave tomorrow! I don't know how much help I'll be, I have faltered from my path of good health, it is a path I have to keep steering myself back to. (so... off I go on vacation where plenty of delicous food abounds --- I plan on exercising too when I'm gone!)
Posted by Desiree | January 12, 2005 1:34 AM
Posted on January 12, 2005 01:34
Des....have a WONDERFUL trip!
Posted by Buffy | January 12, 2005 10:04 AM
Posted on January 12, 2005 10:04