ChristyLA's Journal, 26 July 2014

I'm almost certain this small weight gain is muscle weight, because I worked out hard (strength/weight training) - harder than usual, and different exercises - Monday through Wednesday, which is also an extra day of strength/weight training for me. I'm still sore from my Wed workout, so the gain could also be some lingering water retention in my muscles.

But I'm pretty certain I did not gain fat, because I ate under my RDI 6 days of the week, sometimes significantly lower. One day (last Sat) I splurged on two meals and went a little over my RDI, but I still burned more calories than I ate that day.

Anyway, I'm not discouraged by this gain. In fact, I'm even more motivated to try some new things to maintain or lose weight, while building muscle, which is something I've been working on. I want to lose fat too, not just build muscle.

This week, starting on Monday, I gave up dairy to see if I had an intolerance to it, which I found out that it had been increasing my appetite and using a lot of extra calories each day, some of which were completely unnecessary - like the 2 slices of cheese I'd put on my sandwich every day. Plus, there is the theory that only babies should drink milk, which is what all dairy products stem from, which I'm considering as a possible truth. I used to love dairy, but I've given it up, and it also has inspired me to eat cleaner in other ways, so...

I also gave up diet soda and most diet drinks - all but diet iced tea drink mixes - on Wednesday I believe. Well, those drink mixes are going to go, starting today. I also gave up coffee (decaf), because I used to use half-and-half in it (dairy) and because it is not clean drinking. So I'll only be drinking water and tea (preferably green tea because of the health benefits).

Starting today, I will also be giving up nuts and peanut butter - two snack foods that are addicting to me and high in calories. I will also cut down/eliminate the 2 bananas I eat every day, because they are addicting to me as well.

To supplement some of the calories from these foods, I will be eating a large salad every day. I will also be eating more vegetables in general, because I don't eat enough. I will eat more meat, vegetables, and whole grains, instead of the high-calorie snack foods that are addicting to me. They didn't help my appetite, and when I ate them, I was feeding my emotional hunger.

I want to cut out my addictions and just eat food as fuel - all the time. I want to eat cleaner - to be healthier. I will be eating all small, healthy meals, about 4-5 a day, and only eating when I'm hungry. I intend to continue this clean eating lifestyle indefinitely, so this is not just to lose weight. But I do want to lose some of my belly fat and reduce my weight if possible.

I know I'm talking about a strict diet here. However, I'm not advocating this WOE for everyone, and I'm not saying it's the right way to eat. It's just something I want to do for myself. I just want to eat healthier than I have been. I'm looking forward to this new lifestyle and the possible changes it will make to how I feel and look. I'm happy that I'm back into trying to lose weight and improve my health :)

What kind of diet do you eat? Is your WOE working for you? What have your results been? What do you plan to do to continue to improve your health? Are there any changes you'd like to make to your diet?
174.4 lb Lost so far: 41.6 lb.    Still to go: 14.4 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

Diet Calendar Entries for 26 July 2014:
1576 kcal Fat: 61.65g | Prot: 83.48g | Carb: 177.92g.   Breakfast: Blueberries, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk, Trader Joe's Steel Cut Organic Oats, Strawberries, It Works Greens. Lunch: Lemon, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Packets, Peanut Sauce, Almonds, Kale, Beets, Corn, Dole Shredded Carrots, Quinoa (Cooked), Kraft Light Mayonnaise, Baby Spinach, Tomatoes, It Works It's Vital Omega-3, Golden Pita Original Middle Eastern Bread, Beef Pastrami (Cured). Dinner: Vegetable Oil, Price Chopper Spaghetti Plus Multigrain, Chicken Breast (Skin Not Eaten), Ragu Chunky Garden Combination Pasta Sauce, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk. Snacks/Other: Vegetable Oil, Air Popped Popcorn. more...
2388 kcal Activities & Exercise: Shopping - 1 hour and 30 minutes, Standing - 2 hours, Housework - 1 hour, Resting - 12 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 7 hours. more...
gaining 0.6 lb a week

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26 Jul 14 by member: ClassicRocker
You will be on a very strict diet, that will be hard to maintain. You are cutting out bananas, nuts and dairy products which are good for you, if you're not allergic to them off course. Well don't forget to take calcium supplements, you will need them. I am happy with my diet and I'm not going to change a thing. 
26 Jul 14 by member: snezica
At the beginning of my weightloss journey I was very strict as well. Cut out dairy, bread, etc. It helped lessen cravings as well as gave me a for sure way to figure out if I had issues with certain foods or not. It sort of paved the way for other healthy decisions and here I am 100+ pounds lighter. So if being strict is your way right now then go for it. Certainly can't hurt to try. If you realize you have to scale back then at least you figured that out about yourself in the process. Good luck! :D 
26 Jul 14 by member: SELouisiana
Good Luck! Maybe a little extra push might help you get where you want to go. I have cut out a lot of foods I really don't need for nutrition such as rice, most flours which includes breaded foods, etc. Coffee, as long as it doesn't have sugar or creamer in it (I drink mine black now), according to new research has a lot of benefits. I will not give it up but I do not drink it at night :) I drink a lot of green tea and other teas(without sweeteners. I enjoy nuts and nut butters but always measure out exactly what will satisfy me to stay under my RDI. Yes, they are big in fats, but it is healthy fats. If I don't start seeing more results, I will start cutting back on them too. As for dairy, I eat my plain Greek yogurt in a variety of ways and cheese mainly as a condiment. Of course, I measure all of it out to fit under my RDI. I certainly don't exercise as much as you do, nor could I. I do more than I used to :). My worst days are when I go out to eat, when I have the kiddos over for the day, or family dinners. Obviously, I am not cutting them out. I just have to work extra hard the next few days. Again, good luck! I look forward to seeing how this new direction will work out for you! 
26 Jul 14 by member: kattay
I think what you want to do is doable. I don't eat most of what you're giving up. And I live and breathe. Give it up gradually. Not all at the same time. You'll make yourself crazy.  
26 Jul 14 by member: ClassicRocker
You know yourself better than anyone, so do what works for you! I had to stop the cheese and string cheese unless there is nothing else in the refrigerator. I still eat cottage cheese and yogurt to keep my calcium going. I eat a limited amount of nuts to help maintain my daily fiber minimum.  
26 Jul 14 by member: Deb_N
Thanks, all. It does sound like I'm cutting out a lot, but the foods I'll be eating will be really healthy and that's what motivates me. I'll be eating mostly meat and veggies, and some whole grains and fruit. The dairy is not a big deal to me, because I didn't eat much of it anyway. I still enjoy my sandwiches without the cheese :) The yogurt, peanut butter, and banana are my drugs, so to speak. They're snacks that stimulate my appetite and feed my cravings. I prefer to eat small meals of meat and veggies instead. I need to get more veggies into my diet anyway. So, all of this will just require an adjustment to my routine, and once I get used to the new routine, it will become natural for me. I know the health benefits will be well worth it. 
26 Jul 14 by member: ChristyLA
Thanks, Draglist. You are exactly right - I will try it and see how it goes, and I will make adjustments as needed. Nothing is set in stone. I'm a flexible person and just trying to find what's best for me. Thanks for the congrats. It feels really good to be motivated to continue to improve my health and maybe lose some weight while doing so :) 
26 Jul 14 by member: ChristyLA
I agree that the foods I'm cutting out are "healthy." They just don't agree with me. They fuel my food addiction. I'm going to try eliminating them and see how I feel. It's like giving up drugs, lol. 
26 Jul 14 by member: ChristyLA
I take a good amount of vitamins and supplements, so no worries there :) 
26 Jul 14 by member: ChristyLA
Going for a lifestyle makeover, CR. Cold turkey. I'm so motivated and prepared that I'm ready to do it. I want to be free of these foods, so I don't feel the need to continue eating them in order to make one change at a time. We'll see how it goes... 
26 Jul 14 by member: ChristyLA
Always supporting you. 
26 Jul 14 by member: ClassicRocker
I love the low fat fruit flavored yogurts but I don't eat sugar now. When I said I still eat yogurt, I eat one half cup of the plain one which has no fat and no added sugar. I add chopped cucumbers, dill weed and mint. Used to add a sprinkle of salt but stopped that. Watching my sodium now.  
26 Jul 14 by member: Deb_N
I just realized I also need to stop the nightly air-popped popcorn. It's empty calories. 
26 Jul 14 by member: ChristyLA
You're amazing. How about sugar free jello? With a tad of Redi-Whip?  
26 Jul 14 by member: ClassicRocker
No way! Are you kidding? 
26 Jul 14 by member: ChristyLA
People without food addictions or any other addiction usually dont understand the strictness. I cant handle blueberries, raspberries, grapes or peaches. I binge on them every time I buy them and I havent been snacking at all until they are in the picture. So just like an alcoholic who gets rid of alcohol, I must get rid of what makes me crazy. I think its awesome and I know you will change it if its not working for you! Thank you for aharing with us! 
26 Jul 14 by member: Kris AZ
sugar free jello is good. I have to put the micro-wave popcorn aside myself even if it is 100 calories per bag. 
26 Jul 14 by member: deaby16
Thanks, Kris. You're right about food addiction. I've found that there are two types of eaters: the food moderators and the food addicts. The moderators do well with having a small amount of what they crave so that they satisfy their craving and won't binge. The craving bugs them until they satisfy it, but the key for them is to have just a little or else they'll put on weight. The food addicts do best by abstaining from their cravings, and eventually they won't want it anymore. Once the trigger food gets out of their system and lifestyle, it's easy to stay away from. The key is to finding which type of eater you are and stick to it, because what's best for someone is not best for everyone. 
26 Jul 14 by member: ChristyLA
Each person needs to do what is best for them. One month it might be one plan of attack, the next another plan. I change up my ratios for fat, carbs, and protein quite often to see what works better. Don't want my body to get to used to something and stall more than it is now. Good luck everyone! 
26 Jul 14 by member: kattay

     
 

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