4.14.2010
A biggest loser "DUH!", corroborated by Jen...
So I was watching TBL last night, and had an "ah-ha"... really, I should have been hit by a frying pan in the head... it was a big "DUH!" moment. When Suze Orman asked Koli if he was writing down his calories and he answered an honest "no", she changed her prediction on who would win the game. Why is that an "ah-ha"??? Well, because I'm not going to win my game either if I keep on being lazy. I'm not tracking my calories or intake. I haven't exercised in 2 weeks. I'm not measuring my food. I have been TERRIBLE about really paying attention to my protein intake (see the post Jen made about being a bit cocky...). And guess what? Cruise aside, I've been hovering in the same 5 pound range for 2 months, almost 3.... why? Because I'm not following the lap-band trinity of protein, water and measuring. I get protein in, but I'm not traking it. I don't eat huge amounts, but I'm not measuring them (so my 1/2 a cup is probably a cup). I drink water, but not enough and often times substitute wine or juice instead. I've gotten a bit cocky lately, thinking "sure, I can have that glass (or two) of wine, that handful of m&m's, or crackers and cheese, or spinach dip... it won't count!" Well, it is counting. I'm not GAINING weight, but I'm not losing it either. So I think I'll dig out my starter books from pre-surgery and review everything! Time to hold myself accountable again... Shouldn't be that hard - and I have no excuse to not try and re-adjust my behaviors here!!!
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BTW - as a side note, I'm making my list of cruise thoughts and will post them shortly...
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I hear ya! I have started tracking my blackberry has a calorie counter. Hoping this will help the scale move faster
Go Sarah! I figure for me it has to be the reason behind the stall. I'm even getting back to tracking calories, just in this short-term to see if I can get past this roadblock! Good Luck!!
I'm sucha a grazer that I find I have to track to keep me honest. I plan everything out and try and stick with it as much as possible. I have to admit, i've been slacking off on my water intake. I just wish water was a little mroe exciting! :)
That is so funny bc when I was watching the show last night I thought "I am NOT going to track my calories". I actually said to Tracey "That might work to win the money, but that isn't how you maintain for the rest of your life".
I keep a running estimate in my head, but i just refuse to count my calories down to T. I just dont want to! :(
With that said, I think it is a good thing to do for a short period of time to refocus or view your eating in a different light!
Let me know how it goes!
It's so hard when I read posts from successful bandsters talking about tracking calories. I was really hoping that once I get the band I wouldn't have to track what I eat. That the band would help me limit what I'm eating. But I guess it's like a recipe. You start with a recipe and over time you don't really measure the ingredients - you've done it enough times so you know what to do. However, sometimes it's good to go back and measure exactly what the recipe says to get that original dish you loved. Does that make sense?
Count me in. I have been stuck at 193 for about 2 months. On the one hand, awesome, on the other hand: come on, I can do more.
I'm going to start eating more protein, measuring and watering, too.
Thanks fore the reminder.
Great idea to pull out the starter materials - I have to do that every once in a while. On the other hand, I refuse to measure or track calories...never have (with the band), never will! Reminds me too much of the old dieting days...Hmmm, is that why I'm stuck too? ;)
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