State of the Diet

September 16th 2007

cookie Thanks to the inspiration and direction of bloggers Sissy, Teresa, Miz Sweetthing, Tammi and Leanne the diet is a success… and I haven’t even walked or worked out in two weeks! I realize the sedentary bit is nothing to brag about, but now that my body is changing and I feel so much better, I’ll be working in something every day.

I did have a small bag of nutter butters last night in celebration, but they didn’t really taste all that good.
What exactly did I celebrate, since I don’t own a scale and wouldn’t know if I’d even dropped a pound? The feeling. That elusive sensation of health and vitality.

I can’t pull one specific ‘rule’ out and say: “That’s it; that’s what the diet is all about!” because I incorporated something from everyone. I haven’t had alcohol. Tried to watch additives and buy organic. Smaller portions. I’ve learned my body loves lean meats and lots of veggies and fruits.

If there’s one mantra that kept going through my mind it’s: ‘Everything must count’. Lately I’ve broken that rule with goldfish crackers when I just had to have something and I’d tired of the usual snacks of apples, bananas, almonds, etc…

I’m going to go have a breakfast that will appease my wonky colon as well as my diet: organic steel cut oats. They don’t need anything on them, either; what a great flavor.

So, thanks everyone! I wish I had a number for you, but I don’t. I just feel better!

9 Comments

Sissy Willis Said,

September 16th, 2007 @12:22 pm

“The feeling. That elusive sensation of health and vitality.” Exactly. I’m wicked proud of you.

pam Said,

September 16th, 2007 @12:34 pm

Thank you, Sissy! Really… Thank you!

Leanne Said,

September 16th, 2007 @1:50 pm

I’m so glad that you feel the difference! That’s enough motivation to keep me going, so I hope it does the same for you!

September 16th, 2007 @2:26 pm

Feeling better is a huge deal for me, so yes… that’s the real motivator now, instead of my thighs.

Teresa Said,

September 16th, 2007 @3:47 pm

Actually - feeling better is the whole point! It’s not the clothing size or anything else associated with “dieting”. I’m so happy it’s working for you!!!

Oh yeah, isn’t it something when you pick up a “bad” food that you used to crave and it just doesn’t taste right anymore. Heh - that was me with Hershey’s kisses. I ended up buying chocolate truffles (they only carry them in winter) from Whole Foods. Since it’s one of their 365 brand items - it’s about $5 for a box of 30 or so. Then I put them in tupperware in my refrigerator and I have one a day after dinner. Makes a nice dessert. LOL.

But you see, if I eat more than one - I’ll end up with a headache - so I don’t eat more than that. It’s all in the incentive. Try to give yourself little treats daily so you don’t have an overwhelming desire to grab something and wolf the whole thing down. The emphasis is on little… *grin*

Laura Said,

September 16th, 2007 @8:50 pm

Feeling good is what it’s all about! Congrats, Pam! I don’t know about you, but there are certain times of the day when I’m most likely to overeat. When I get in around 2 or 3 in the afternoon, that’s danger zone for me, LOL.
If I take the time to plan my meal instead, I’m ok. But when I run out of the foods on my plan… ack!
That’s when I really have to get out of the house or tough it out, LOL.
Hot tea seems to help with the night time cravings…sometimes.
Where did you find the steel cut oats? I’ve looked in Publix and Albertson’s lately, to no avail.

September 17th, 2007 @7:16 am

How true! While dishing up a bowl of ice cream for Arthur yesterday afternoon I thought “why not treat myself?”

I was sick all afternoon with a headache and nausea. Had to lie down.

Ice cream hates me. So now I hate it, too.