You may ask, oh geez San, what is this all about. Well it is really easy and this blog is basically used as a sharing and support forum. Here are the ways you can participate....
1) RECORD WHAT YOU EAT! This is the most simple and successful way to stay healthy and lose weight (of that is your goal). When I say record, I mean really write down everything you eat. I would suggest keeping a little notebook and then recording it onto the blog at night. You will need to record the time you eat, what you eat, and amount you eat. If you can not do all that it is important that you at least record what and and how much of that food you ate. If you are eating out this can be a guesstimate, but if you are at home this can be easily measured. Portions, for most of us, are the biggest battle. So really make a concious effort to look at the size of portion you are serving up for yourself. The proper portion it is what is on the nutrition label.
Why is it important to record this to the blog?? You will be held ACCOUNTABLE for what you eat. For example, I would love to go eat about 3 packs of the snack size M&M's from the Halloween leftovers, however, if I have to record that and everyone will read it, no way! Maybe I will just choose to have one. Remember this is not meant to AVOID any foods, it is meant to make you think before you munch away on unhealthy (non-nutrient dense) foods. Don't worry, it is important, to occasionally have a little icecream or a beer!
2) RECORD YOUR EXERCISE! Remember, excercise goes hand in hand with a healthy lifestyle. If you do not exercise you will not meet your weight loss goals. So rev that metabolism up and get a walk or run into your day.
3) PARTICIPATE IN THE CONVERSATION! Offer encouragment, ideas, and support to the others participating in this blog. A simple healthy recipe or quick snack tips are great. Or just to write to one of the participants saying "good job today" is enough.
So it is up to you how much you are wanting and willing to participate, but hey it can't hurt right? We are all in need of a little help and support sometimes to get us on track.
San -
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea...I myself have put on a few lbs since the wedding! I know that during the school year, I don't have the time to exercise as often as I like, but I try to run at least once during the week and then do one longer run on one weekend day. I also try to take Nitschke for longer walks on the days I can't make it to the gym.
As for eating, I can't promise to log what I eat on a daily basis, but will post some ideas I have for snacks and such.
Thanks for getting this started!
Love, D
Sandy..
ReplyDeleteI'm in. Went hunting today, and after dragging my big _ _ _ around all morning I feel I'm ready ! I'll start tomorrow with the info. Thanks for setting this up. The annual kegger just could take on a new look !
CW
Here's a couple suggestions a just came across on another blog that I thought would be good to share.
ReplyDelete1. Take Lite Italian Dressing and pour 2 tbls over a skinless boneless chicken breast sprinkle w/ reduced fat cheese and bake. You can eat 3oz of this for only 190 cals. Add some green beans and you can eat a nice meal for less than 250.
2. Heat a 6" corn tortilla, add 1/4 cup refried beans(fat free)lettuce, salsa black olives and reduced fat chees and a dollop of sour cream for around 200 cals.
I'm in! Dad, too...
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