Move it Monday.
Davina
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just a little.
I'm hoping I've finally found the secret to the way my body loses weight!
I must say I've been highly tempted to buy some Alli and lose 50% more weight by taking it. I heard that you shouldn't wear white pants because of the oily discharge that is a side effect. That kind of grossed me out and so I've changed my mind. I'm going to try to just be more disciplined. (Did I already post about Alli?) Anyway, I also started to wonder if it gives you bowel issues....hmmm....that does not sound appealing!!!
This week I lost almost 5 pounds! I think that's the most I've ever lost in one week. I think it's because I'm finally giving my body what it needs....5 small meals a day. I've been given the gift of inheriting hypoglycemia and so you would think I would have started eating 5 small meals ages ago....but no...I have to wait until I'm 40 pounds beyond what I would like to be to get a clue.
I eat my normal 3 meals a day, just a very small portion, of what's on the table. (A friend of mine also recommended using a smaller plate so it feels like you're eating more.) Mid-morning I have elevensies...usually 3 triscuits and a very thin slice of cheese for each cracker or a small handful of fruit. I've also had vanilla yogurt and strawberries...that's so stinkin' good it should be considered a dessert (or maybe it is!). Around the time the kids get home from school I have another little snack. I love nuts (I know they have a lot of fat but protein is what you need when you have hypoglycemia) so I'll have a small handful with some water, a string cheese, or some veggies. I'm also going to try having a small smoothie occassionally.
Speaking of dessert, I didn't have ANY dessert AT ALL last week...and anyone who knows me knows that is extremely impressive. I LOVE dessert. (At least in my estimation of dessert I didn't have dessert.) I did have on small piece of dove chocolate (1g of fat and 40 calories) after almost every dinner and a few lunches but that's it in the dessert department. Pretty impressive, I think.
One very unfortunate thing I've noticed though is that I get an almost immediate headache after I have one of those sweet and wonderful little pieces of chocolate. I know that means I should probably not eat them... but really?????
So...I'm happy to report that I'm down 4.5 pounds.
How are you doing?
healthy. LIFE.
Reader Comments (9)
That's awesome! Those strawberries look delicious! When do we get to see more pictures of your house?!?!?!
small meals are the way to go! my favorite snack is granola, yogurt, strawberries, and a few chocolate chips...for flavor of course...all mixed up in a bowl. Yummy!
Courtney, have I posted any since I moved in? I think you're right, I haven't...I've been a little hesitant...oh! and those strawberries were good! :)
Robin, That sounds like a great snack. Isn't granola pretty fattening? I would love it if it isn't! :)
I'm so stinking proud of you! You have been so disciplined this week even in my weak moments. I did an arm and a leg workout this week and it about killed me. I am beginning to run again this week.
Keep up the great work!
Congratulations Davina. 4.5 pounds is huge. I think in terms of bags of sugar. You are doing so great. I am happy to report I've lost 2lbs. Thanks in a big part to your blog. What a great reminder when you realize you are not alone. I am sure you'll make your goal. No doubt about it.
Yay for you!!!
How much have you lost now? I want pics!
Love your blogg. You look incredibly talented.
I too wanted to do Alli - but is expensive for my budget.
I like to loose weight, but i find that i snack on treats, so maybe your blog will inspire me.
Way to go Davina! I have been riding my bike to work for the past 14 months, (since we moved) and I never lost 4 let alone 5 pounds in a week! But I do want to say in those last 14 months I've gone from 184 pounds to 165 pounds!(36 in. waiste to a loose 34 in.) Most importantly I feel great! I haven't been really going for the weight loss but for being healthy and around a lot longer for my girls. Love you big sis.!
Mike, you got to start somewhere...we can do this.
Ingrid! I know! I'm so excited. I want to keep it going at that rate but we'll see...
Kelly, I've just gotten started again so there's really not much to see in a picture yet...but there will be!
Jael, thanks so much! I think that I really eat more than I think I eat. Becoming a lot more aware of what you put in your mouth is a good first step. For me, I eat a lot more than I need to eat.
Donny That's awesome that you've lost so much weight. I'm really just wanting to get into shape and feel more healthy and more in control of my eating. I also think that weighing too much seriously affects your mood and attitude. So I think it has emotional benefits to get in to shape as well. I want to be around to travel the world with the kids. :)