Not sure what to talk about today but myself. Hate just talking about myself. I prefer to share about things that will benefit you. But maybe listening to my victories and struggles will help you.
Fourth of July Picnic: Potato Salad
My band really worked for me at the picnic. One thing that tempted me, but I didn’t stress too much about eating was potato salad. I was even questioned by a family member, “you can eat that?”
But I’ve been reading some very interesting articles about Resistant Starches and how cold potatoes can actually be good for you! But yes there was probably whole fat mayonnaise so I still ate it in moderation.
Moderation
It was amazing how much my band helped me with eating in moderation. I knew I had limited space so I took very small amounts of everything I wanted, just enough to get a taste. I barely filled a small plate (tip: always grab the smallest dish you can, this will force you to not grab as much food).
I then got my hamburger, with no bun of course, and my band forced me to eat it very slowly so I filled up on that so fast! I ate it with a lovely chopped guacamole on top, so good and so satisfying!
#64ozchallenge
I did great and got all 64 oz of water in for the day, even though I lost my water bottle somewhere along the way. I did have one light beer, which technically is a no no with the fizz, but I drank it over a few hours. So technically I ended the day at probably 52 oz of water due to the alcohol.
#2weekchallenge
Since I knew the day was going to be crazy I made a point of getting my workout out of the way first thing. Which I think I need to do on my days I work, because its so hard after work to get it in. It was so nice to know that I had got it in that it felt like a victory all day!
Bring Good Options
I did make a point to bring my Red White and Blue Quinoa Salad and these awesome Red Whit Blue Cheese Cake Cupcakes. That way I had options that I knew exactly what was in them, what the calories were. Plus they were something when I was tempted to go back to the table I could grab without too much guilt.
NSVs
- Having to hold my pants up while jogging to church
- My wedding rings driving me batty being so loose
- Doing awesome on the #2weekchallenge & #64ozchallenge
- All the comments on my weight were actually bothersome for me that day, but they still are victories.
- Bought a pair of capris in a size 12, haven’t been that size since junior high.
Scale Victories
- Lost 3 pounds for the month on the doctor’s scale
How was your Fourth of July? Did you have a strategy or plan that helped you stay within your
My wedding ring is doing the same thing, but I do love that feeling of accomplishment. Love the nsv! Keep up the good work…and your jogging pants, haha
Looks like you had a great 4th! Love how you planned ahead and brought things to the party. That is always a big help! Sounds like things are going really well!
I’m glad you had a good 4th! Congrats on your pants being too big and on the new smaller capris! 🙂
Woo-hoo on the Capris! It feels so good to see those sizes again from our past.
Sounds like you had a great holiday. Enjoy this week as well. 🙂
Great job! I love it when stuff gets loose! 🙂
Awesome, awesome!!!!
I’m glad you’re finding it easier to enjoy foods in moderation. It’s hard, but totally worth it. Now if we could just find a way to keep our rings from falling off!
I found that the jeweler done the way has little bands they can add to your rings and it was only 4 dollars. Hoping I will get close to my goal weight this year to be able to get them resized.