Ten Pounds

Stall... then movement.  Sweet.  Ten pounds down.  Granted, it's taken me alot longer than I would have liked but I can't complain.  Just as long as the scale does come down, I am pleased. 

Am I following a diet?  No.  Am I paying attention to what goes into my mouth?  Yes.  Am I exercising?  Absolutely.  Within reason.  Am I making some changes to the types of food I eat?  Yup.  Am I enjoying all those super tiny frozen diet meals?  Nope.  Liquid meals?  Uh-uh.

Yogurt for breakfast each morning, along with some cereal, a Luna Bar or some fruit (or fruit juice).  A marinated George Foreman grilled chicken sandwich for lunch on whole wheat with lowfat cheese along with fresh lettuce and tomato, applesauce or a small salad (ok... I got a little tired of the salads so I've taken a break - hence, the no sugar added applesauce)... Mondays and Fridays lunch is tuna on whole wheat with a salad or applesauce.  If I get hungry in between my meals, a snack is fine.

Dinner... well... I can have whatever I want.  Though I try to make sure the sides are all veggies (preferably steamed).  I do enjoy some pasta, some nights - regular pasta, not whole wheat (though for those who like whole wheat - God bless!) - without regret - with cheese on top.  If I find myself hungry after dinner... light popcorn, a low-fat/low-calorie ice cream treat or flavored rice cakes (the mini cheddar cheese ones from Aldi are soooo good).  Should I be getting a few more fruits and veggies?  Yes, probably.  I won't deny it. 

After workout drink... fat free chocolate milk.

Weekend breakfast options change... whole wheat frozen waffles, whole wheat pancakes or some eggs... turkey bacon or turkey sausage on the side.  Fruit juice is a definite.  Fruit is the add-on that I need to pay more attention to there.  It'll be easier when the summer comes.  Somehow I don't enjoy fruits and salads during the winter quite as much as during the warmer months.

When I go out to eat - I get what I want.  When I order in - which is not so often... I order what I want.

I think I may have finally found balance... well... closer to balance... I do still need to up the fruits and veggies a bit.  And I'm not done yet (in terms of the scale) but losing 10 pounds is a relief.  To see the scale at the lowest point it's been in I don't know how long made me feel good.  Not just because I look better or just because I am programmed to think the extra weight is not ok.  I am headed back to my most healthy and most comfortable weight.  I am also headed towards a goal and my efforts are paying off.  Without becoming obsessed - it's working.  Healthier choices.  Plain and simple.