I thought I'd list some of the things I'm trying to do in order to lose weight. Either it will give you some ideas or you can offer me some more suggestions.
Eating Breakfast - For a long time I felt like I was getting up too early for breakfast and it was too complicated anyway. I finally found some oatmeal packs that I could make with hot water and in the microwave and it really helped me get into the habit of eating breakfast. Now I just make breakfast using regular oatmeal and skip buying the individual packets. Also, since I heard the explanation on Biggest Loser about your metabolism being slowed by your "fast" through the night not getting going again until you eat some breakfast, I am trying to eat a little something before I leave for the bus in the morning in the hopes that it will start my metabolism going then, rather than wait until I have my breakfast at 8 or 9. I usually just have a quick spoonful of cottage cheese or a handful on nuts.
Walking - I walk to the bus stop in the morning. It's about a mile and takes between 15 and 20 minutes. I usually have this walk home too unless we have something going on and I need to be home sooner.
Taking the Stairs - I try to avoid the elevator at work. That's three flights.
Playing Basketball - I try to play twice a week with some friends from work.
Chewing gum – This is another trick I learned originally from the Biggest Loser. I am a habitual overeater, but I find that a stick of gum after a meal gets my mind off eating more and also serves as dessert. I find that with all the flavors of gum, I’m still a fan of plain old spearmint.
Avoiding Dessert, Sweets and Soda – I just don’t eat or drink them anymore. If I try to have just a little, I end up in a big will power struggle. Instead I drink water and have a stick of gum.
Drinking Water – I’m drinking it not only as a substitute to soda and juices, but I’m drinking more in general. I have heard that sometimes when you think you are hungry; it is really just mild thirst that you mistake for hunger.
Supplements – I am taking Relacore, not because I’m really thinking it will be a solution for me, but because I bought a big bottle at Costco a while back and haven’t used it. I can’t stand letting things go to waste that I spent good money on.
Letting things go to waste – Okay, so not letting things go to waste has been one of my problems too. Whether it’s cookies, candies, all that extra food at family gatherings, my son’s uneaten dinner, or whatever else, I’m learning that I don’t have to eat it and it’s fine if it just gets thrown out.
Eating less and eating healthier – For now, these are kind of still just goals. It’s expensive sometimes and just harder… well, I’ve got a lot of excuses for this one.
Crazy Plans – This serves as motivation. I signed up for the Bair Gutsman. It is a 14 mile race that goes straight up the mountain in Farmington and then down the dirt road. I’ve gotten out jogging a few times and it is good motivation to get out and jog a few more times before August 2nd.
Competition – I’ve challenged some of my family to a weight loss competition. Not much has come of this yet except that I have been posting my results, had it on my mind, had a reason to turn down things I shouldn’t eat, and well, I guess quite a bit has come from it so far.
Any suggestions?
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