Day 2 little successes count

Posted on August 13, 2014

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It's day 2 and I have a few successed to be happy about:

Walked over 10000 steps today & spent a little time on the elliptical.
Drank plenty of water -- thanks for the suggestions Anita, Teep, and Barbara.

Of course there is room for improvement:

I really need to work out with weights, but I just can't seem to convince myself to do it.
I did good on my eating plan until 9PM. Then I really wanted something to eat. Had some chocolate, hopefully not too much, because I really want to break the habit of eating when I'm in the mood, as opposed to when my body needs food.
Still kept it below 1500 calories for the day, so I'm pretty sure I didn't gain any weight.

Goals for tomorrow

get the lead out--and lift it!
stick to my food plan

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pbutterfly

08/14/2014 9:07AM

I love the idea of working in some weight exercises in front of the TV - I am going to use that one myself! There are a lot of routines available online (see comments on my blog from yesterday for some exercise websites that were recommended to me), and if you have someone at the gym show you proper form, there's nothing at all wrong with doing your exercises at home!

Night eating is hard, especially when it's a habit and feels like a 'treat'. Mint tea is a great idea, as is brushing your teeth. Find something else to do with your mouth (gum, tea, talking!) and your hands (knitting, cleaning.. weight lifting!) and work on making new habits!

Good job so far, and good luck on the new changes!

nicole l.

08/14/2014 8:29AM

Good for you! I find the My Fitness Pal app really helps me to manage my calorie intake. I just dusted that off and have had 2 successful days. :)

Teep

08/14/2014 7:33AM

Way to go Kat! I can definitely relate to the urge to eat at night!! For some reason or another I love a late night snack of half a peanut butter sandwich, not ice cream or candy...I don't know why..peanut butter and jelly of all things! It's silly but I know that it's not a good habit. Last night around 8:30 I thought it was a good idea. Well, I thought about it a second time and said nope, you don't need it. Instead I had a cup of 'sleepytime' tea. I forget the brand but it's good, minty, and it's water!

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Lynda H.

08/14/2014 3:56AM

Great success! I'm all about the NSV! (Non-scale victories). They add up as the lbs drop off. Kacie has good ideas with the weights. Also, if you go to a gym, ask one of the staff to show you how to set up a routine. They're usually more than happy to help. Beware of the after 8 eating. Even if you're under cal goals, it can show up in water weight the next day. Good luck!

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Kacie H.

08/13/2014 11:52PM

Hi Kat,
Just ran into your blog and wanted to maybe give you a strategy to help out with the weights.
I had a super long day at work today and was exhausted and couldn't get myself to the gym. I just wanted to turn on the tv and have dinner. After dinner, I was still tired but forced myself to do SOMETHING. I have 2 five pound weights here at home and I just stood in front of the tv and did some squats and minor lifting. It wasn't much but it was something.
Keep up the good work!

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