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Not a Plateau, Not a Rut
Its not a plateau. Its not exactly a rut.
I don't know how to describe my current state. I'm still trying to lose the weight that I gained while being out of town for a week for the holidays. Three weeks later and those bad choices (that led to me gaining almost a pound a day!) are still haunting me.
I've been doing better since I've been back at my own house. But I can say, I haven't been as good at weight loss the past couple of months as I was over the summer and with around five months left until Summer 2013, I want to get it together. I've spent so many summers covered up, staying inside because of my weight. I wanted, I still want, this summer to be different.
But, what do you do when you hate vegetables? Like literally, every vegetable I like is starchy. When you crave juice and sweets more than anything else? Those are just excuses though. Other people manage to do it. I have a little over 60 pounds until goal. So I have to figure it out.
At least I am back in the habit of working out. The key for me I found was going back to working out in the morning and working out pretty much everyday. I can't listen to other people who think I'm crazy for getting up at 5am to workout, because that's what my mind/ body requires if I even want to be consistent. Now, I just have to figure out what will work for me controlling my eating habits.
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Comment by Angie Y on January 25, 2013 at 5:58pm -
Im sorry you are having a hard time. Have you tried logging your food and calories?. It might help you a lot. Okay I do not eat veggies either. I try to eat A LOT of lean meat. PROTEIN~ Yeah I know ppl say you have to have your veggies but you dont HAVE to have them to lose weight Im living proof of that. One day at a time. Just keep away form those sweets, the longer you stay away the less you will crave them. PROMISE. :D :D :D
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Comment by LindaB on January 26, 2013 at 8:14am -
OK Ladies who don't like your veggies. You really need to eat them. Protein yes ... but veggies go a long long way. The USDA My Plate (Use to be Food Pyramid) suggests that a healthy plate consists of at least 1/2 of it being fruits and vegetables. Leafy greens have a lot of fiber and will do a lot to keep you fuller longer. Veggies have FEW calories and are packed with vitamins and minerals. BTW - White potatoes are poison to a Type 2 diabetic (Not saying you are -- just a point about white potatoes) Switch to sweet potatoes instead. Try cucumbers - make sticks, make coins, dress them with a little oil/vinegar and some Italian Season with a little bit of onion. You can do the same with grape tomatoes even steamed green beans.
While I don't like getting up at 5:15am to move my body, I certainly love the feeling more when I do. I have so much more energy for the day. I need to become waayyy more consistent.
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Comment by Cindy on January 26, 2013 at 1:03pm -
Not a plateau and not a rut. I know what you mean about that but you are making progress and that is what counts! Maybe it's not the fastest progress or you don't feel completely back into it all but you will!
I wish I could help you on disliking veggies. Do you mean like you don't even like to eat a salad with lettuce, tomato and cucumbers? I guess I'm trying to understand the degree of your dislike. I know this may not be the best advice but if you are trying to like veggies maybe you can start with a plain salad and that add yummy toppings like cheese, croutons, maybe some cranberries, almonds, etc. Then dress it up with a good dressing that you like. I've always liked my salads doused with all the crap and I just slowly took off one thing at a time and now they are pretty healthy.
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