Eating

[Mommy2ICC]

The past week has been interesting, we had Thanksgiving and I started a new way to live. I have already seen improvements not in weight loss but in inches around my post pregnancy belly and thighs. It's amazing how quickly your body can change and adapt to new things. I have been working out with the Billy Blanks Tae Bo DVD's and after using them only three times I am able to do the moves better and last during the whole 55 minute workout including some really hard abdominal moves. It's funny to see that I can outlast my boyfriend who is in way better shape than me. I mean just a year ago he climbed Mount Rainer. So why can't he finish the DVD? I think it has to do with your mental fortitude. I'm like that little train telling myself, "I think I can. I think I can." I am constantly telling myself that I can do this and childbirth was way harder. It's important to think positive during these trying times, the first month should be hard as that's where I normally fail. If I can last more than a month then I am setting myself up to complete my goal and to continue the new lifestyle not as a diet but a way to live. My next small goal is to add more fruit and veggies each day. I used to love fruit; in fact I loved fruit so much that even though I was eating somewhat healthy I ended up gaining weight as I ate too much fruit. After being told that I was eating too much fruit from my nurse midwife I cut it out and tried to have one piece of fruit, but now I have learned that I really should have more. As a Kaiser Permanente member we have access to health assessments online. Mine came up with a plan to eat healthier and add more exercise. One of my newsletters had a great tip that I love. "Looking for a satisfying and healthy snack? If you crave something crunchy, try an apple, carrots, celery, or broccoli. For something sweet, reach for fruit, applesauce, or low-fat yogurt. Need a cold treat? Go for a frozen juice bar, a low-fat frozen yogurt, or a fruit smoothie." The following is what my food pyramid should be.

 

Whole Grains - 7 ounces

Fruits - 2 cups

Vegetables - 3 cups

Protein - 6 ounces

Calcium - 3 cups

Oils - 6 teaspoons

 

Kaiser says that if I plan my meals and follow this plan I should have some discretionary calories available. Even though I have the discretionary calories I will try not to use them but if I do it will be with something healthy not candy or soda. I look great, I feel great, I'm losing weight.

[arkmomma06]

Dec. 3, 2009 at 12:43 AM

Yay on your new way of eating!Good luck!!