Today I'm 49 years old, 185 lbs and looking forward to watching that number go down as the blog entries increase. I have a friend that is willing to support me during this journey, and for that I am indebted to her for the rest of my life. She understands my unhealthy relationship with food because she's "been there, done that". I know exactly how I got where I am today, but I struggle with letting go of this weight. I'm hoping this journey will show me the way to let go of old emotions simultaneously with pounds.
After futile attempts in the past, I've decided to follow the South Beach weight loss plan. I don't honestly look at it as a diet (except maybe these first two weeks). The reason I think it will finally work for me? Simple. I finally saw myself in the mirror and understood it didn't match how I see myself in my head...
If you're not familiar with this plan. It limits your first two weeks to primarily protein and vegetables. The main exclusion is sugar, bad fats and carbs (that nasty unhealthy refined crap we've been told is A-OK for so long). Here is a great link if your interested ....http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/index.html. I've printed out the South Beach Diet Food List along with Phase 1 Food List and plan to carry it with me where ever I go. Another good suggestion is to post a copy right on your refrigerator so you can double check the "OK" stuff before you prepare a meal for yourself.
I introduced much of this a week before I started and I think it honestly helped me with eliminating some cravings. I'm not sure how positive I'll be come day 13, but I'm committed and hopeful.
Breakfast:
2 egg omelet with sauteed baby portabella mushrooms, broccoli and roasted garlic. (And yes, I had a bit more time on my hands)
Snack:
Low fat Blueberry Yogurt (it's all I had for yogurt in the fridge... probably not the best since it had blueberries in it)
Lunch:
A yummy salad (that I'll try to post a picture of once I figure out how) that consisted of greens from my garden, a baby zucchini, a baby orange pepper, a small handful of feta cheese and walnuts and grilled chicken and I used about 1 tbsp of good seasons Italian dressing (homemade) (which I hope is OK).
Afternoon Snack:
Is going to be some broccoli bites with hummus and a piece of the laughing cow cheese
Dinner:
Is going to be the rest of my chicken breast and lots and lots of sauteed swiss chard with roasted garlic (Can you say YUM?)
Evening Snack:
Sugar Free Jello
(Hey Maria - this blog has a spell check, how WONDERFUL!!!)
Jill- what a fantastic idea to document your journey! You know you can count on me to continue to support you through this.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the blueberry yogurt this once, but try to avoid it these first two weeks. Most yogurts have added sugars, and the fruits as you know, are a no-no for now. You have a great attitude and a great way with food so I have no doubts that you will be successful. HUGS!
But, I can have yogurt right, just make sure it's plain? Why am I so damned confused when it comes to the dairy of this?
ReplyDeleteJill,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Idea, like the movie Julie and Julia. I too have started working out again. Trent challanged me 3 months ago to get on the tread mill or walk for 30 minutes a day for 30 days, some days I walked on the tread mill others I walked around the top of the ferry for the 30 minute ride on our way to see Shanelle. Rolo (Shanelle's dog we have for a few months until they move into a place that taked dogs) didn't like those days too much because I made him walk with me. I did 45 days then life got me (no excuses) one should always be able to find the time to work out for 30 minutes. So that was then this is now and today was the second day of getting on the elliptical machine. Now Leon and I can work out together side by side at home. Looking forward to getting healthy and watching you do the same.
Hello Jill,
ReplyDeleteI found the Commencement Program from Massena Central High, 1959, in my archives, started Googling the graduates (unusual names first) and found this blog. How many Jill Zagrobelnys can there be in upstate New York, anyway? You might remember me as Gary Stevens, though my online persona is Gary Soup (long story).
I'll follow your journey!
Gary