Yup, Im that serious!
So, since ive been eating clean things have been going really well.. I havent had any cravings, over ate or even cheated. I feel sorta dumb like i should have been doing this all along if its so easy for me.. I write down what i eat every single day, make sure i do my cardio.. and things are going awesome.. Saw my nutritionist last Sunday and ive lost a little over 6lbs, and 2% body fat so far! Yes im finally on the right track!!
Some down sides/funny quirks to my eat clean, eat on a schedule diet..
-Fish smell at work=VERY unhappy coworkers!!
-Making sure i always have something good to eat when im out and about on the weekends.
-Always getting the “why are you drinking so much water” or “what are you eating”, “why arent you eating what we are eating” questions.. It gets annoying after awhile.. then when i tell them i chose not to eat what they are eating because i have a goal in mind. Then i get the scowls, and the “youre stick skinny, you dont need to lose weight.. were are you gonna lose weight on your eyelashes” -oh yes, ive heard that a couple of times..
-Weird looks from people at the grocery store as i go from isle to isle picking up just about every single box on the shelves-reading the label, then putting it back on the shelf..LOL!! I think its hilarious! People probably think i have some weird box touching OCD!
-The over-abundant collection of plastic containers i now have spilling out of every drawer in my kitchen.
Some AWESOME things about my my eat clean, eat on a schedule diet..
-Finding new recipes to whip up!
-Finding food that is good for me but tastes just as good if not better than the REAL fatty enhanced version.
-Learning to experiment with my cooking, being creative.
-OH AND OF COURSE RESULTS!!!!!
So, what inspired this blog.. Well.. This Saturday night my boyfriend and I are taking my mom and step dad out to dinner at my step dads favorite restaurant for his birthday. Well, i am very serious about my ways of eating now, and just because its someones birthday doesnt mean im going to throw in the towel for the day.. So the past few days ive been thinking “what can i eat there!! Surely im not going to bring in my tupperware containers to a fancy restaurant” A few minutes ago i went onto the restaurants website, and i looked up there nutritional info on there meals. I printed it out, and as i sat there highlighting potential meals, and dividing some of the portions in half, some even in 4ths, i giggled at myself.. I thought ‘WOW! Look at me.. Im already so adapted to this life style its not even funny.. its only been a few weeks and its been cake! Most people would take every advantage of this birthday situation to splurdge and eat whatever!’ Im so pleased with my progress, and how im doing! Ive been tossing the idea around about getting my diet on track for a long time now.. But i finally have my foot in the door and making long sturdy strides to my goal..
September 27, 2007 at 10:39 am
hey great work…lovin the discipline. keep it up and keep up that positive attitude!
September 27, 2007 at 10:41 am
Lol, That eyelash comment is pretty funny! You go girl!!
September 27, 2007 at 10:46 am
Thanks
You inspire me to eat better.
Mark
October 7, 2007 at 5:25 pm
whoot whoot! you are awesome.
October 24, 2007 at 11:03 am
Wow I can definitely identify with your post! Stay strong in your ways - looking great!!!
November 29, 2007 at 6:00 pm
Oh My Gosh I feel like I wrote this post. I Know exactly what your talking about. At least there’s someone else out there who’s as crazy as me!
I totally do the same thing when I go out to eat. I plan my whole meal, and fit it into my meal plan before I leave the house. I have been doing it for about 8 months. I am so used to it. It has totally changed my life. People always say to me isn’t it like torture, and really don’t feel that way. I could do it forever. It’s great that your learning the right way to eat. great job, It only gets easier. Talk to you soon,
Alissa
December 1, 2007 at 4:45 am
WOW!!! CONGRATS, keep up the great work.
December 1, 2007 at 9:46 am
I know exactly what you mean about label reading at the store… what, we have to… if we don’t we see a label half fat, 0 sugar, then we get home and there is 2000mg of sodium….Keep it up, sounds like you are on top of it!
December 1, 2007 at 10:11 am
Holy Moly!! You should give yourself a big old pat on the back!! I admire your diligence in keeping your diet clean! I too am a label reader and I’m am so shocked at some of the things I never knew were in my favorite products. I can’t believe people just buy this stuff on blind faith and consume it!!
December 3, 2007 at 9:51 am
Wow! Every line you wrote is exactly what I go through! Love it. keep up the good work.
-C
December 3, 2007 at 1:22 pm
Sounds like we have the same goal right now. I am just began my journey to 12%, with a goal of competing in May! Good luck to you, I will look forward to watching you progress.
December 3, 2007 at 3:19 pm
Congratulations! You are doing great work! It takes a strong person to be that dedicated! Good for you! Who knows, maybe your healthy habits will catch on at work!
December 3, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Awesome! this is one of the hardest things that we have all struggled with at some point. I’m on my way myself, cooking and planning is kind of a chore..but when goals are at stake its a must. Congratulations!! so you got any interesting recipes that you’ve been "whipping up"??
December 4, 2007 at 10:11 am
good work. i am usually a cheater.
December 4, 2007 at 4:46 pm
Hey girl! First I have to congrat u and yor good eating and not even tempting to cheat…can be very hard to do especially PMC.
I totally understand about the whole ppl commenting on ur eating. I get the same thing all the time. like "your eating again" or when I have my chicken and veggies in the am, ppl assume I am eating my lunch! LOL! You just gotta ignore it and go on with your life. Think of what you are doing to your body and how good it feels to be healthy.
As for reading labels on food items, I do it ALL the time, I don’t care what ppl think! I wanna know what’s in the item!!!
December 5, 2007 at 4:26 am
Way to go! Atta girl! It is inspiring to read the success of others. When you say "eating on schedule or the right time" do you eat 6 small meals a day or 3 meals on a certain time each day"? I have lost 30 pounds since April and 3 sizes in my clothes so I am on my way. I want to lose more and I set reachable goals so that I stay connected to what my goal is. Thank you for sharing.
December 7, 2007 at 2:49 pm
Hello, my wife and I are eating clean also, and have trouble finding good taisting recipes. Could you send us some, Thanks a million. Gary
December 11, 2007 at 10:09 am
Awesome update and great blog I need to get more dedicated you are a real inspiration.
James
December 20, 2007 at 3:37 pm
I finally am taking my diet serous and have to say it is addictive. the fitday website to count nutrition content on all foods is great. Like you i sometimes look in advance of going out what i can eat so i don’t get those questions. Congrats on your progress.
December 24, 2007 at 9:16 am
That’s awesome that you are sticking to you diet. I get those strange looks from people too. Haha I like the part you wrote about you realizing that you are planning ahead and high lighting foods that you can eat in portions…sounds like what I was doing lastnight
-Xavier-
June 9, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Got u beat there sister.
Men’s Health has a mobile site with a cool PDA/smartphone tool called eat this/not that based on blah-blah book.
Anyhoo, they break down common restaurants, diners, etc. Great for emergency contengencies on the fly.
Check it out!!!
Oh and atleast u don’t feel like you look like a total chic being the big dude in the freezer aisle lookin’ at the back of Healthy Choice entrees. ;P
December 8, 2008 at 7:20 am
I know this is an old blog, but I HAD to comment on your part about tupperware. I’m so glad I’m not the only one with an unhealthy obession with the stuff. Everytime I go to the store I buy some haha! The results are worth all the quirks in the world though! Great work, you look fab = D
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