New Year’s Resolution - Weight Loss
Written by Amanda on January 13, 2009 – 5:39 am -Of course, probably the most common New Years Resolution is to lose weight. Well, I decided not to make that one this year, because I can make some better resolutions that will help me lose weight in the long-run. These are some tips that I have collected from different places on how to actually accomplish those New Years Resolutions.
- Make attainable goals (don’t make a resolution you cannot accomplish).
- Don’t give things up, try replacing them. Instead of “I am not going to eat unhealthy food” - try “I will eat more fruits and vegetables.”
- Make your resolution something you want to do. (If you hate going to they gym, make a resolution to play tennis, or take the dog for a walk).
- Make your goal measurable (Take the dog for a walk 3 times per week).
- Focus on replacing or changing habits that contribute to weight gain, instead of the weight itself
- Stay Positive - if you make it something fun, you are more likely to accomplish your goals. The last thing you want is more weight on your shoulders (literally and figuratively).
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Weight Loss Success! - No Soda in over 3 weeks
Written by Amanda on November 8, 2008 – 7:08 pm -As I mentioned in my weekly weight loss report, I have not had a soda in over 3 weeks. This is a huge milestone. I have been drinking crazy amounts of soda since high school (thanks to the nearby gas station which offered 44oz drinks for 39 cents, I could find that in the seats of my car). When I lost weight in the past, I still drank soda, only diet. After drinking a lot of that, especially embarrassingly large 64 ouncers, I started feeling sick (like it was burning a hole in my stomach) so naturally, I switched back to regular.
I can’t blame all of my weight gain on regular soda, but I would say a large portion of my fat is pure Dr. Pepper. I did stop drinking it for a while, lost weight, fell off the wagon somehow, started drinking more than ever, and gained more than ever. Somehow I am hoping this time will be different. I have made it quite a while, and I don’t plan to stop. The difference this time is that I am not going to tell myself it is horrible to have a soda and if I ever drink one again I failed. I know that doesn’t work, so hopefully if I do have a soda, I can limit it to just one. I will keep you posted.
The amazing thing is, that I have been drinking iced tea instead of soda. It is much more thirst quenching and refreshing. Lately I have been choosing tea because that is what I want, not what I tell myself I have to have. The problem is, that at many social functions and convenience stores, there are not a lot of choices for drinks when you eliminate soda and artificial sweeteners. I can always get bottled water, but I don’t really think that you should buy bottled water (this is a whole other soap-box), so I have been taking my water bottle with me. Maybe I just shouldn’t go to the convenience stores any more. Sad thought, since they have been my friends for years. “Sorry old friends, I think I am going to have to move on.”
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