Monday, November 17, 2008

Week 2 begins

Week 1 was great except for one little day, Saturday. Blown. But I lost One Pound anyway. Took one walk and did a few push-ups on two days. The plan is to gradually increase the exercise to 4 times a week.

Tell us about your week. And let me know if you've ever heard of anyone using chocolate pudding as a topping for ice cream. My skinny 17 year old son did this the other day. It struck me as over-the-top, though I admit I was intrigued. (And thought it could use some whipped cream.) Next time I'll take a picture and post it. That's as close as I'll get to eating it. Good grief. That would not make me feel good. Life must be different when you have a metabolism that metabolizes.

2 comments:

Ruth said...

I know what you mean about the metabolism issue. I am frequently torn between wanting to just stay where I am weight-wise(which is healthier than I have been in the past) and eat those indulgences or push myself to get to my best weight but live a life of constant vigilance and sacrifice. Perhaps there is more of a middle ground but I tend to be an "all or nothing" kind of person. It is hard for me to eat goodies "in moderation" whatever that means. I still think that I want to eat much more than I currently am, but still I have eaten enough to have gained back 15 pounds. Ugh! I don't even like thinking about it.

Michelle Dunne said...

Pregosaurus monsters shouldn't diet, but we shouldn't be consuming everything in sight either! When my energy plummets and my frustration soars (in the afterlunch) I go for the carbs...or the leftover Halloween candy! Yes, I have a stash. Problem is, I can't stop when I get started.

I have found two solutions to this problem:1. drink lots of water and keep apples handy for hunger or nausea 2. don't even start on the nasty stuff.

On a day like today, when I feel defeated on all sides, the chocolate and banana bread sure are soothing balm. Then the guilt sets in and I feel like a BIG BLOB!