Before I start the recap, just wanna make it clear to anyone reading this who felt offended when I said being 155 pounds was fat, I am only 5'2. Therefore I am over the target weight. I am in no way calling anyone out, just my fat self! I did the dreaded body measurements last night. And in an effort to really take it seriously I am going to post them. So here it goes:
Measure around waist: 34
Around stomach (bellybutton): 41 eeeek!
Bust:38
So yesterday I started the diet. I woke up feeling kind of excited, ready for the new adventure. I started breakfast with some Special K Red Berries, which I usually eat. Except this time I made sure I was following the serving size and not the "I AM SO HUNGRY" size that I usually settle for. I then scurried off to class.
After class I grabbed a nice apple, and then accidently took a nap...oops. Not so productive. For lunch I made a nice hearty salad with black beans and chick peas for added protein, then packed a snack (raisins) and headed off to the library. Now, I usually am starving by like 4:30pm, but I didn't feel like I HAD to eat, so I waited until I was done with work before heading home for dinner. I made some whole grain pasta with mushrooms and tomato sauce. I found that if you actually eating the serving size,can make a huge difference in calories! I was surprised how I didn't feel that hungry. I ended the day consuming 1050 calories, a little less than intended but I didn't work out so I compromised. I think this is really going to help me with self control. So onward with day 2!
I myself think that I eat too big of portions but I am not sure what the right portions are. Could you give an example of how big your salad was or your portion of your pasta? Like is it two hands cupped together or like a handful? Also, i am surprised you didn't feel hungry, I have a hard time controlling myself.
ReplyDeleteI follow what the serving size on the box said, and also the amount of servings out of each food group on the vegetarian food pyramid! The salad was I believe one full cup of romaine lettuce with some carrots.And I always go by the rule of one cup of pasta, rice, etc equals one full serving of carbohydrates! I feel hungry sometimes, but then I just eat a small snack and I am good. Eating slowly helps too!
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