During summer break, I found myself frustrated with my weight loss goals. There wasn’t enough progress. I couldn’t walk and the gardening wasn’t eating up enough calories. Counting calories became tedious. I decided to give myself a break. I was mindful of what I ate and what I did for exercise but I didn’t keep track except for weighing myself. I did lose a few pounds.
Now it’s back to routine and back on the right path. I wasn’t so good yesterday as far as exercise is concerned and I won’t be so good today. (Driving the boys to school eats up about 2 hours and it is still hot.) But…
My blogger friend Robynn is have a 30-day Throw Down! of NO fast food. Not just fast food restaurants by no convenience foods either. Make it from scratch! She is giving away a $100 amazon gift certificate so check out Robynn’s Raving, join and get a bit healthier.
During the summer, I was in the habit of eating popcorn in the afternoon every other day. Monday and Tuesday I was too busy and didn’t think up it until 5 pm. By then it was too close to dinner. But then a couple of hours after dinner, I think I am hungry. In the past I would have eaten popcorn, or ice cream. But I know it’s best not to eat so close to bed time. Though if you have to eat something, pick a protein as it will not spike your sugar levels and will digest slowly. So what to choose? Some of Ryan’s chocolate milk.
Thanks for passing on the word, Sharon, and good for YOU for hittin’ it again! I think the October 30-Day Throw Down! will be throwing down the easy chair and exercising! That is SUCH a huge one for me. I make every excuse. And the weather should be good by then. You are an inspiration!!