Showing posts with label Monique. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Monique. Show all posts
Monday, May 14, 2012
Starting...NOW!
So, I have been majorly slacking, however I have resolved today to start working our again to see if I can't drop a couple more lbs. before heading back east to see my awesome family ;) So today I jumped on the elliptical for 45ish minutes. I'll just stick with that for a week or so and see how it works. Wish me luck!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Setbacks
Ok, so this last week was spring break...yeah, kinda fell off the wagon, but I'm back on. Actually, I've worked hard the last couple days and I'm down so kudos to that! I'm really excited for school to get over so I can start putting more effort towards my next 5-10 lbs.
Next week the relatives are due (aunt FLOW and uncle TOM) so not too excited cuz it messes me up too. I've learned you just have to grin and bear it...
So, when it comes to calories I'm not too thrilled when it comes to counting. It makes me feel so dang restricted and I end up crashing as soon as I up the number. I've learned that it's the quantity. I'm all for the double chocolate cake for dessert. Just a couple mouthfuls and then call it good. So, that's my strategy with that one.
Keep up the good work everyone. I'm rooting for ya!!
~Monique~
Next week the relatives are due (aunt FLOW and uncle TOM) so not too excited cuz it messes me up too. I've learned you just have to grin and bear it...
So, when it comes to calories I'm not too thrilled when it comes to counting. It makes me feel so dang restricted and I end up crashing as soon as I up the number. I've learned that it's the quantity. I'm all for the double chocolate cake for dessert. Just a couple mouthfuls and then call it good. So, that's my strategy with that one.
Keep up the good work everyone. I'm rooting for ya!!
~Monique~
Friday, March 9, 2012
Monique: Goals and Plan
Goal: 10 pounds.
I lost my first 10 in the last few months and I have been chasing the next elusive 10 for a while. My biggest problem is snacking. It's mostly because I'm bored. I eat fairly well when it comes to the meals, but the snacks are killing me. A salad for lunch is great, until it's chased by 2-3 cookies or something.
Plan:
1) DRINK MORE H2O!! Water is an amazing thing. There is such a thing as too much, but that's pretty hard to get to.
2) Stop CLOSET EATING!! Find something with a bit of protein, get it down, chase it with some H2O, and walk away.
3) EAT LESS DESSERT!! Only in America do we think that because we ate all our dinner like good girls and boys we should be rewarded with dessert. If I absolutely MUST have that decadent triple chocolate cake, one or two bites and call it quits.
4) Exercise LONGER!! 30 min is great to maintain, but 45-60min is best for weight loss.
5) Put up REMINDERS!! This picture pretty much says it all :)
I lost my first 10 in the last few months and I have been chasing the next elusive 10 for a while. My biggest problem is snacking. It's mostly because I'm bored. I eat fairly well when it comes to the meals, but the snacks are killing me. A salad for lunch is great, until it's chased by 2-3 cookies or something.
Plan:
1) DRINK MORE H2O!! Water is an amazing thing. There is such a thing as too much, but that's pretty hard to get to.
2) Stop CLOSET EATING!! Find something with a bit of protein, get it down, chase it with some H2O, and walk away.
3) EAT LESS DESSERT!! Only in America do we think that because we ate all our dinner like good girls and boys we should be rewarded with dessert. If I absolutely MUST have that decadent triple chocolate cake, one or two bites and call it quits.
4) Exercise LONGER!! 30 min is great to maintain, but 45-60min is best for weight loss.
5) Put up REMINDERS!! This picture pretty much says it all :)
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!! :)
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