I dont know about you guys, but this whole thing seemed so much more daunting in the beginning because I figured I was doing it alone. Its great to know I have my fellow shrinkers now. I am still trying to figure out how to move to the 10 lb goal (i've been rewarding myself too much lately for my good habits that helped me shed 6 since January)and I wanted to share some of the things that I have been doing.
I found this great website that helps me count calories. I NEVER EVER EVERRRR thought I would be a calorie counter. But I had to do it for the study that I'm In, AND the key to weight loss is to burn calories. I had no idea how many calories were in some of the things I was eating until I started reallllly reading the labels and looking up figures. For example, I always thought a good healthy dose of olive oil could never hurt anybody, but one tablespoon actually has 120 calories (at least my extra virgin olive oil does). Even though it is heart healthy it should be used sparingly. Following recipes like the ones from cooking light have been eye opening...wait, I dont need to put an entire stick of butter in something for it to taste GREAT?! Newsflash :D. I actually have probably purchased something like 80% less butter than I usually would since January.
The point of this post is that this is what I have learned that has helped me loose some weight. I want to share a calorie counting website that I use that helps me keep track of my goals. It factors in exercize, helps you keep track of water intake, and has a tool where you can input recipes to calculate calories and nutritional info (helpful for me when I make up my own recipes). I would reccomend trying it for a few days..you dont have to calculate every day, but I have found that on the days i'm not actively calculating I eat way more calories than when I'm not.
The website is www.myfitnesspal.com. Its free and doesnt bug you once you sign up or dont visit it for a while.
I also wondered if you ladies would be up to setting mini goals for ourselves as a group, or personally on a weekly level. We've been doing this in my research group. Some of my goals have been to exercize in the AM, or to find a home workout routine that works for me, or to eat more vegetables, etc. Stating a goal and having someone hold you to it is so motivating. We could do that here! Let me know, no pressure. I'm just feeling particularly motivated right now because I'm seeing all the spring clothes in my closet that I don't quite fit into anymore and would love to wear them as soon as it gets warm out. I'm also going to Florida in one month. Soooo, now I feel like I have the tools at my disposal to buckle down. Who's with me! Love you all and happy shrinking :D
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