Week 44 Weigh In

As I get new weight loss information and tips, I thought I would post and pass them along. I really enjoy getting them. Anything that will put me one step closer, I am all over it. So, I hope you find something useful.

Food for thought....

1. Within 30 minutes of waking up, get some food in your body and then every 4 hours after that. That will boost your metabolism and fuel your body.
   
2. Portion control: Fist size of protein and 2-3 fist fulls vegetables.
   
3. I love the 100 calorie packs especially when I need a chocolate fix. But, experts say commercial 100-calorie snack packs aren't always healthy foods (well, I knew that, but at least it puts my splurge into a healthier portion size). They suggest these nutrient-packed low-cal snacks:

• 3 dates (blah!) with almonds in the middle (90 calories)
• A medium orange with 6 cashews (110 calories)
• A small apple with a tablespoon of peanut butter (150 calories)
• A peeled or frozen banana (120 calories)
• A miniature box of raisins with 14 almonds (130 calories).
• If only chocolate will do, a piece, not an entire bar of dark chocolate. 1 piece of Dove Dark (42 calories)

{Break a bad habit} Most overweight people share similar traits. In addition to eating the wrong foods and not exercising, overweight people tend to put their spouses, children and other loved ones ahead of their own health and well being. Do you prioritize your life so your health comes first? That was a struggle for me before I started this. After I did all my "to-do's" for my family and others, that left me little or no time to do anything for myself. But, isn't it far more important to give yourself the time , so you can be the best for them? Hmmm?

This week I was on a hormonal roller coaster. My body was all whacked out. I don't know what was exactly going on. I am feeling more myself this past day or so, so maybe my body was just doing some adjusting. NO I AM NOT PREGNANT!!

Successes: Not eating any of the candy from the Halloween Haul since the 31st. Exercising 5 days this week.

Splurges: We aren't going to even talk about Monday. As far as I am concerned that day has dropped off my calendar. I also had pizza TWICE this week and on the 31st, I did eat a couple Fun Size candy bars. Okay, a few.

This week I am down 0.5 pounds. That puts the numbers at 62 pounds lost and [5.5 to goal]

I am thinking I need some weight training. I haven't done much of that. Ryan has a bench out back and I think I am going to try and work out on that a few times this upcoming week. I am still kind of limited on what I can do with my knee though.