OK -- so I did pretty well this weekend. I have figured out that I like tomato, and avocado sandwiches on oatmeal-wheat bread, with a little bit of mayo, and blue cheese. I didn't do as well on Sunday night -- but I didn't do too bad either. I managed to avoid all of the appetizers, and I made sure that I didn't go home feeling so full that I couldn't even walk comfortably.
Mom was really good about my diet this weekend. She made sure that there were things there that were good alternatives to the bad stuff that I usually eat. And overall -- I felt pretty good about my eating for this weekend.
The exercise I did really well with also. I got in a 30 minute walk each day -- and I actually feel pretty good. I am starting to notice a nice, healthy burn in my muscles -- one that tells me they are working, without overdoing. I don't have as much pain in my knees -- and when I get up from sitting I'm not as sore as I usually am. I have noticed that I am starting to have some lethargy settle in -- particularly during the days, and my sleeping is off. For some reason, I keep waking up at 4:00 in the morning. That is irritating -- but I know from past experience, when I start an exercise program -- it messes with my sleep for a while. I just make sure that I get my walk in each day, and then don't feel bad about some down time, for just sitting and reading.
I do need to find some easy snacks that are good for me -- since that is going to be a problem. The in between meals when I get hungry. But for the most part, I feel like things are going pretty well for the first week. I have also started looking for some meal ideas that do not require a lot of food preparation -- since I hate cooking whole meals for one person -- and meals that are easy to transport to work each day.
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I remember looking for some healthy snacks. One thing I came up with was a dip made with plain yogurt. If you use some really flavorful herbs and seasoning it make a pretty good dip for veggies. I also liked to blanch my veggies just a little so they weren't so hard to eat. You can do a lot at a time and then just take a few at a time.
From Bob
Sounds like you are off to a good start. Good job. Your diet is going to require some protein since your muscles are going to be working now. Turkey and chicken are great. Lean ham and even roast beef are ok too. Beef jerkey. Also eggs in any form. I have gotten used to eggs without the yolks, and like them now where I didn't at first. Sandwiches are pretty easy to prepare and pack to work, and are a good source of protein if they contain meat or eggs. I would get your meat sliced fresh from the deli. Its better meat and more delicious. But if you buy packaged, just read the label to make sure there are not a lot of extra ingredients in there, which means that the meat is processed. Also, if you must use mayo, go with the reduced fat if you can.
Also, I want to introduce you to the idea of eating a good breakfast. Its true that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And make sure it contains some kind of protein, like eggs or oatmeal. Also, some kind of sugar from fruit. On the other side, all meals after 6pm should be on the lighter side, because your body is getting ready to rest.
Again, fresh fruit is a great way to fill up with good stuff and get the energy you need and also reduce sugar cravings. And again, I will stress the water. Water, water, water.
I like that you are starting to feel the burn in your legs. Now may I suggest a way to give your upper body a workout once or twice a week. Get an exercise ball from wal mart. They are like $10. They have their own pump. Don't pump it up as full as they suggest. Mine is only about 74" in circumference and stands less than 23" off the floor. Its supposed to feel a little squooshy when you sit on it, not super tight. Sit on it, then roll forward so the ball is on the small of your back (wear shoes for traction) then cross your arms on your chest and do 15 to 20 crunches. Repeat this 2 more times with about a minute rest in between sets. A good exercise for upper body and arms is the knee push ups. Do 3 sets of 10, or as many as you can do. The closer you move your hands to your waist while doing push ups, the more it works the chest and arm muscles. Let me know how these work for you, and I will work on getting some more options.
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