I caved last night and had a glass of wine in the evening while I was watching the movie 'Julie & Julia'! I caved again this morning when I had a cup of coffee :-( I'm not going to beat myself up about it, I think I did good to make it to 3 days (almost) and I'm a couple of pounds lighter for the effort, and not feeling so bloated and stuffed either.
I know the bloating and that full feeling comes from my snacking habits. This morning I had Cheerios for breakfast with skim milk, and for lunch I'm having a 'Smart Ones' lasagna. OK, so it's not the detox plan, but seriously that thing is 'HARD CORE'. Sue asked if I couldn't snack on fruit in the evening. The plan says nothing about any snacks after the dinner menu, in fact it only allows one snack a day (which is a smoothie) which is after lunch and before dinner.
If I've learned anything, it's this... don't deprive yourself of the things you like, even if you are on a diet. When it comes to food I've always said "you can have anything you like to eat, IN MODERATION", and I stick by that (for me anyway!). What I haven't been doing lately is watching the portion control of my meals, and still snacking in between them and at night. Come January I will get back on track with a smaller meal plan and healthy snacks. Perhaps I'll start a blog then to track my progress. I really would like to get rid of these extra 12 pounds!
So, I didn't quite make the 4 day detox, but I'm not ashamed to admit it! It's all OK. I'll still be watching what I eat between now and January, so I don't put on a few more unwanted pounds.
I'll be back tomorrow hopefully with some pictures of something? anything! This blog has been seriously lacking in pics this week ;-)
If I've learned anything, it's this... don't deprive yourself of the things you like, even if you are on a diet. When it comes to food I've always said "you can have anything you like to eat, IN MODERATION", and I stick by that (for me anyway!). What I haven't been doing lately is watching the portion control of my meals, and still snacking in between them and at night. Come January I will get back on track with a smaller meal plan and healthy snacks. Perhaps I'll start a blog then to track my progress. I really would like to get rid of these extra 12 pounds!
So, I didn't quite make the 4 day detox, but I'm not ashamed to admit it! It's all OK. I'll still be watching what I eat between now and January, so I don't put on a few more unwanted pounds.
I'll be back tomorrow hopefully with some pictures of something? anything! This blog has been seriously lacking in pics this week ;-)
6 comments:
It is hard Denise but you did really well! Good job!
Unfortunately for me the "everything in moderation" rule doesn't apply while I'm still losing and getting my B/P under control. One day I will be at my goal weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle by that motto.
Many Blessings, ~Melissa :)
Hi Denise! I agree about moderation. anything too restrictive or anything in excess isn't good. Ellen is on here at 4 PM in the afternoon. She's great, isn't she? Our Santa was in some of the photos she showed on her show. His assistant was telling us that when we were there and asking about making cards from the photos. (((Hugz)))
I agree. Life is too short to worry TOO much. That said, I must shift some lard in the new year. Too many choccy bars lately!
I think you did really well, I know I couldn't have done as well as you.
have a lovely weekend x
Hi Denise! Moderation is the best way for me too! Love the group pic of your book club. Hope you are having a great weekend! ((BIG HUGS))
Oooo, dieting -- good for you! I'm waiting til after Christmas ;-).
Blessings,
G
I'm so proud of you that you made it through most of the Detox! I'm right there with you--I've put on about 8 pounds since this time last year. I still feel pretty good, can wear my clothes, etc., but I'm feeling bloated and heavy. I exercise pretty regularly, but I know that I'm going to have to cut some calories to take off these pounds. Fact is, I don't want to do it! I just want to eat whatever I want. But we mid-40's girls have to be careful, I know. . . the day will come soon when it'll be really hard to drop unwanted pounds, so we'd better do it now. I'm really proud that you're working on this.
Good to catch up with you! Hope your Advent season is lovely. Sounds like your Book Club party was a lot of fun. I wish I could be in your book club!
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