Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Monday, Monday…So Good To Me

Finally feeling quite a bit better. Want to get the scale shot out of the way first thing. I expected the bounce back upwards since I did finally eat a little yesterday. I had some toast and tomato soup, so this small rebound makes sense. 

 Had a pre-planned lunch date with an online friend today. It was great to finally meet her in person! I still didn't have much of an appetite, although I did manage to eat a few bites of ceviche and a little bit of bean dip. Good stuff.
After lunch we walked down the sidewalk to Tutti Fruitti for a gelato. I figured the "exercise" of the walk negated the "bad" of the gelato. I was a sweaty mess by the end of our walk thanks to not being 100%, and I'm sure my new friend thought I was disgusting pig who was badly out of shape. Truth is, I AM out of shape. Doesn't matter, at least I moved more today. 

Spent the evening doing some research on how I want to proceed with my "lose weight, gain health" plans. I know I need to move more, eat less, and cook better. Don't know yet if I want to follow a specific eating or exercise "plan."  I've tried plenty before. Unsuccessfully. Obviously.
Weeks before I started this project, I managed to eliminate most breads and flours from my diet. I also drastically reduced added sugar in my diet too. Neither has made much of a difference. Yet. But I wasn't moving at all either. 

 One thing I do know, I have never had success on plans that you have to cut out entire food groups or restrict your diet to the point that you can't eat anything "socially." Or plans that require me to kill myself with exercise every single day. And I'm never giving up alcohol completely. I love my Watermelon Bliss at the Barefoot Beach Bar waaaaayyyy too much for that.


I'm in this for the long haul this time. I don't want a "quick fix" - I want something that I can live with, and is sustainable, long-term. What works for you?

 For me, it's baby steps. Baby steps, people. They're still steps, and as long as they're forward instead of backward, all is good.  
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  1. BethMarch 27, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    I can't eliminate foods completely either...that's not real life. Moderation in all things, right? I go for the 80/20 rule. Eat good whole foods 80 percent of the time and relax the 20 percent. Staying active will make the difference. You're doing good! Glad you are feeling better, too!

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    1. Dawn Larie MichelMarch 27, 2014 at 9:15 PM

      Thanks Beth - it was a rough couple of days! I like the idea of the 80/20 rule and will stick that in my toolbox for further exploration :)

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  2. UnknownMarch 28, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    The social thing gets me every time, Dawn. Whenever I go on some sort of "special" eating plan, I become a hermit because I'm afraid I won't have the will power to resist. My biggest issue by far is alcohol! It's hard to get away from here. Once I get back to a job, I think it will be easier, but now not working, I think I drink sometimes just out of sheer boredom :) Glad you're feeling better hun! Finding these blogs very motivating.

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    1. Dawn Larie MichelMarch 28, 2014 at 3:45 PM

      I think that's why restrictive plans have failed for me too, Sharon. As for alcohol, I can take it or leave it, but sometimes I like to take it- A LOT! LOL I'm just glad to know someone is actually reading and feeling inspired by my plans!

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