One Week Down

Okay, had my Curves 6 week weight loss solution meeting yesterday. I dropped 5 lbs and 3.7 lbs of that was body fat alone.(in one week) which means....it really wasn't "all" water weight!!! I am happy with the results, and the past week i didn't hike as much as i would have liked to..... did go for "power walks" in the mornings while away this weekend, But mostly on flat surfaces.... you know how I hate/love hills. Now the secret to revving up a damaged metabolism, is eating more of the right foods..... so i can't even imagine how i am going to get all of my food in. But this plan says it's important to eat...... This is what I've scheduled to eat for this morning already....

breakfast :
3 slices of turkey bacon
1/2 c. Egg Beaters (southwestern style)
1oz of low fat cheddar cheese
1 slice of flax seed/fiber bread. ( very low carb, high fiber.. )

snack:
1 Low carb whole wheat tortilla
3 oz of lean smoked turkey breast
mixed greens
Strawberries
4 oz of Carb Option sugar free yogurt

lunch:
1 lean cuisine dinner ( meatloaf)
1 small nectarine

and i still have to figure out another snack and a dinner, and still fit in a Curves shake!!! So as you see from my menu........it's all pretty healthy...... and there are plenty of whole grains, fruits and veggies..... so when i say lower carb.... i am not talking about eating all the red meat, butter, and bacon i want. even with all of this food......it still is around 1600 calories. in all honesty some people eat that at one meal (big mac, large fries, milk shake= 1890 calories).


Learning to say NO...... that is a big thing that i am working on right now... i am picking and choosing what is "on my plate" in other aspects too. I've got to keep my spirit peaceful also, even if that means telling the local library that i am not going to plan and organize the summer program this year. Telling my brother No, i am not going to try and "fix" your 21 year old son. Today is my last day of work until end of June, and then i am only working a couple hours here and there. so i am scheduling my mornings (early) to exercise, either Curves or Hiking!! and then i will fit in what i need too. Sound Selfish??? nah, don't think so. Me being healthier will help me do what i need to do in this life time...