Today I weighed in at 165.6, for a total weight loss of 12.4 lbs since July 2nd. :) So that's happy.
There is a dress that I bought when I weighted 150 lbs that does not fit me now. Even when I was 150, the dress was tight. When I reach 145 lbs, I plan to wear this dress out and post pictures of me in it here. 20 more lbs until dress time....!!!!
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Belly Aches
I've had some really bad stomach aches the last few days. I'm not sure what is going on. I'm eating what I believe to be healthy - lots of fruits and veggies, and cutting back on simple carbs. Today I feel a lot better so I'm hoping that my bellyaches are just be my body's temporary reaction to this recent heat wave.
Yesterday I ate 1070 calories, which is 300 calories below my target calorie range. I just wasn't feeling up to eating. Today, I'm back on track. Also, my current weight as of this morning is 169.6 lbs (8.4 lb loss to date). I know I know, I count every tenth of a pound.
Yesterday's food diary. I ate 1,070 calories. |
Saturday, August 4, 2012
I just made the most amazing dessert
Sugar-free,.....vegan,...., flour-free fruit cobbler. It's so amazingly delicious and of course I didn't add any sugar to it. I used oatmeal instead of flour.
I will have a post later on about this with details on the ingredients I used, how I made it, and the nutritional content.
I will have a post later on about this with details on the ingredients I used, how I made it, and the nutritional content.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
3 Favorite On-The-Go Snacks
In my frigerator I have small tupperware containers filled with nuts and chocolate portioned out for the week so I can grab it on the way out to school every morning. I measure out 1 oz of nuts, usually walnuts, and one square of dark (≥90%) chocolate. This snack comes out to 245 calories, which may seem high, but it's extremely filling.
Monday, July 30, 2012
What does 2% Milk Actually Mean?
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from NickPiggott
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- Myth: 2% of the calories come from fat
Saturday, July 28, 2012
My Plan
Monitor Eating
Even though I haven't restricted what I'm eating (besides my no sweets rule), I am eating pretty healthily - fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, etc. I'm eating these out of necessity because otherwise I'd be too hungry all the time - healthy foods tend to have higher satiety to calorie ratios.
Example of my food diary that I logged on MyFitnessPal |
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
4 Best Dark Chocolate Steals
I'm a chocoholic and could eat chocolate all day long. Unfortunately, chocolate cake, chocolate ice cream, and chocolate candies cause weight gain. Also, I gave up sweets 3 weeks ago.
I do, however, eat one square (10 - 12 grams) of dark chocolate (≥90% cocoa) every day. It's good for me and helps curb my chocolate craving. And because I eat small amounts, less than 62 calories of chocolate a day, I'm not too worried.
Many of my friends think that 90+% is too bitter to eat. I used to think this, but I've found that with tenacity and patience, it can be easy to enjoy extremely dark chocolate. Eating the highest percentage you're able to handle and working up seems to be a good way to get to 90+%. Seventy percent used to be the highest I could enjoy. This is no longer the case. Also, it's really easy to binge on 70%, but nearly impossible to binge on extremely dark chocolate, which is another good reason to go dark.
I've comprised the following list of my top dark chocolates based on price, quality, availability, taste, and nutrition.
I do, however, eat one square (10 - 12 grams) of dark chocolate (≥90% cocoa) every day. It's good for me and helps curb my chocolate craving. And because I eat small amounts, less than 62 calories of chocolate a day, I'm not too worried.
Many of my friends think that 90+% is too bitter to eat. I used to think this, but I've found that with tenacity and patience, it can be easy to enjoy extremely dark chocolate. Eating the highest percentage you're able to handle and working up seems to be a good way to get to 90+%. Seventy percent used to be the highest I could enjoy. This is no longer the case. Also, it's really easy to binge on 70%, but nearly impossible to binge on extremely dark chocolate, which is another good reason to go dark.
I've comprised the following list of my top dark chocolates based on price, quality, availability, taste, and nutrition.
4 Reasons to Eat Dark Chocolate
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from Chotda
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1. May Make You Thinner
A recent study by my alma matar, UC San Diego, found that frequent chocolate eaters are thinner. What's key is that it measured a relationship between b.m.i and frequency of chocolate consumption instead of total chocolate consumption. It seems like it is more important to have small amounts of chocolate regularly then to eat a bunch at once. This is good news for me as I consume one square (10 grams) of dark chocolate (≥90% cocoa) every day.
2. Helps Control Overeating
Chocolate Banana Shake - No Added Sugar
This shake with only 409 calories is a great treat made with whole and simple ingredients. I use whole coconut milk - not light - and also unsweetened cocoa powder. This drink is naturally sweetened from the banana and coconut milk and it's amazingly delicious.
As much as I'd love to drink this each and every day, I realize that it is still a high calorie dessert as it takes up about 29% of my daily calories (1300- 1500 calories). Also, it is far less filling than other meals with a comparable caloric content.
This would be a good after-workout beverage, especially if you add a protein powder.
As much as I'd love to drink this each and every day, I realize that it is still a high calorie dessert as it takes up about 29% of my daily calories (1300- 1500 calories). Also, it is far less filling than other meals with a comparable caloric content.
This would be a good after-workout beverage, especially if you add a protein powder.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Quitting Sugar
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Why Quit Sugar
Since giving up desserts and sugary drinks, I've not only noticed a change in my waist line, but also in my ability to resist temptations to overeat.Empty Calories
I'm eating a reduced calorie diet (1300 - 1500 calories a day depending on my level of activity) and so it's important to maximize the satiety to calorie ratio so hunger doesn't prevent me from staying within my calorie range and reaching my goal weight. Desserts and other sugary foods add calories to my diet without adding much hunger relief. Therefore, every calorie of sugar I eat is one fewer calorie of something healthy and filling.
Sharp Changes in Blood Glucose
Monday, July 23, 2012
Purpose For Starting This Blog
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from puuikibeach
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Since starting graduate school this past fall (2011) and dealing with a breakup, I've gained back much of the weight I lost. Three weeks ago I weighed in at 178 lbs and decided to quit eating sweets to assist me in losing weight. So far I have lost 7 lbs and plan to write this blog during the remainder of my journey.
Weight Loss
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