My weakness is Carbs!!! I am a Carboholic and could have a diet that consists of nothing but carbs! And carbs is what makes me gain weight. Rick's weakness is Sugar!! He loves sugary things.
So my plan is to cook meals for us that have limited carbs, stick to mostly leans meats (including fish), fruits and vegetables. I am going to replace my carbs with fiber (which will include some carbs, but they will be high-fiber ones). I have a plan for during the day. And Rick's going to cut the sweets out of his diet. And exercise will play an important part in the plan. Rick wants to lose weight quick and then maintain it (which he will .. he always does when he decides to), but I want to take it off slowly and maintain a healthy eating style. The benefit for him is that since I'm the one who cooks, he gets the healthy meals in the evenings, too.
If you have followed my blog for a while, you might be wondering why I just don't get back to a strict Weight Watchers diet again because it works so well for me. Although it does accomplish the overall purpose of limiting my carbs, because they are typically higher points, I don't want to diet and count points all day. I would rather be mindful of my points (especially with snacks and in choosing certain products over others) and just have a better general diet. So, I am going to try this approach. If it doesn't work in about a month, I'll get on Weight Watchers again. Because I am not getting in a bathing suit looking like this! It's amazing how 10 pounds changes my body!
So, here is this week's menu for dinner...
Monday ~ Chicken tacos loaded with veggies and small avocado slices
Tuesday ~ Salmon with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and spinach (about 3 WW points each) and whole grain rice with lentils (4 WW points per serving)
Wednesday ~ FFY (I'll probably have a bowl of bran cereal with blueberries)
Thursday ~ Turkey burgers (on whole wheat bagel thins .. 1 WW point) and apple salad, and beef burgers for the kids with chips.
Friday ~ Turkey chili
Saturday ~ Soup (Fit and Active chicken noodle) and sandwiches (turkey on whole wheat bagel thin)
Sunday ~ Hot dogs for the kids, turkey dogs topped with leftover chili, pickles and Kraft Free shredded cheddar cheese for Rick and I.
Oh this will be so much easier and fun when fresh veggies are growing in my garden!!!
Girl, I hear you about swimsuit season. I have to be ready early. Who knew swimsuit season started so soon here in Arizona. Jeff's family invited us to a Pool Party in one month. I have never met these people before and know I have to do it in a swimsuit. And the ten pound thing....I never believed that until I lost all my weight. Ten pounds can make a huge difference. 5 pounds can get me into a whole other size!
ReplyDeleteI commend you for deciding to be "mindful" of what you eat as opposed to counting every bite that goes in your mouth. In my opinion, you are far better off altering your eating habits in a way you can live with without feeling deprived. You'll be looking FINE in no time.
ReplyDeleteWell, you know that carbs HATE me. I had to reduce mine drastically. It worked. I've lost 9lbs in 3 weeks. I feel great and have tons more energy.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the documentary FatHead? You can instant stream it on Netflix. VERY educational about what we put in our bodies and the incorrect science behind it. Chris & I watched it last night. Check it out!! It sure changed our way of thinking. (And who we listen to)
It sounds like you have a healthy menu plan, and I like your approach to losing the weight!
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