So, I made it through one day, with so much positive support.....thanks to all of you!! One day might not seem like a lot, but believe me.....IT IS!! I went walking yesterday for the first time in a very long time. I made it 3 blocks and back in right at 20 minutes. I know this is a snails pace to some, but to me it was wonderful for a first attempt. And I was pleased that I was able to breathe when I got home, it's the old knee that did not want to go any longer....lol!! So today I am hitting the old Advil bottle BEFORE the walk and I hope to cover more ground. I want to add a block a day!
So far so good with the food.....no major carb cravings yet! I know they will come at some point, I will just have to work through them when they happen. I grew up with dear sweet Grandma Freida who thought that potato salad and mac and cheese were vegetables.....so I came by love of carbs naturally. Today we are having a lunch/supper in the mid afternoon of roasted chicken, sweet potato puree and roasted asparagus with garlic(my FAVORITE).
My next major hurdle is going to be SUGAR, giving up Coke...the real thing! I have been limiting myself to 1, sometimes 2, a day for quite some time. Coming very soon, the coke is going to have to go. To be very honest, this will be VERY hard for me......I am dreading it! Now I have to decide, to I want to try to replace it with Coke Zero....or just go cold turkey? Do I risk exchanging one addiction for another? As some of you know, I have a severe allergy to the artificial sweetener Nuta Sweet.....so most "sugar-free" things are not an option for me. I did have Truvia in my coffee this morning, and it was not bad at all, I think I can stick with that.
Now for the surprise I had on the scale this morning....225! I am not foolish enough to believe that my hard work on ONE day lead to a 3lb weight loss....but it did bring a smile to my face. I know all the "diet" people say to only weigh yourself once a week...that does not work for me....I am an every day kinda girl. I expect up and downs......but a down on day 2 was nice :)
So now I am off on my walk.....but I will leave you with my roasted asparagus and garlic recipe...it is wonderful stuff!
Trim the tough ends off of one pound of fresh asparagus and spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a small amount of Olive oil and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roll the asparagus around to even coat all with the oil and seasonings. Roast, uncovered in a hot oven(400-425) for about 5-10 minutes. Then sprinkle with 2/3 garlic cloves that have been minced VERY fine. Roast about 5 more minutes. The asparagus will have nice brown charred areas and the garlic gets toasty....it is AMAZING stuff!
Thanks for the recipe! Sounds yummy :)
ReplyDeleteTry to give up soft drinks altogether if you can. Change over to unsweetened tea with lemon and Truvia, or simply water with lemon. This one single change will bring immediate results in how you feel, your energy level, and aid in weight loss. Coke Zero, like most soft drinks (diet or regular) is loaded with artificial chemicals that are toxic to the body over time. It may be hard for a few days, but after a while, you will not enjoy the taste anymore. Now, I find all soft drinks too sweet and syrupy.
Keep it up! Doing great so far!
That's what I am thinking too Tessa. I don't like tha taste of Coke Zero....so why learn to like something that is not good for me? I love tea and I think I am going to transition to that. What I have found in the past, is that ANYTHING sweet(real sugar or artificial) makes me crave more sweets. SO I think it is going to have to let it go.....but not today....lol! One hurdle at a time!
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