Diario de ChristyLA, 26 jul. 14

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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?

79,1 kg Disminuído hasta ahora: 18,9 kg. Aún para ir: 6,5 kg. Dieta seguida: Bien.

Ver Calendario de Dieta, 26 julio 2014:

1576 kcal

Grasa: 61,65g | Prot: 83,48g | Carbh: 177,92g. Desayuno: Blueberries, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk, Trader Joe's Steel Cut Organic Oats, Strawberries, It Works Greens. Almuerzo: 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). Cena: 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. Pasa Bocas / Otros: Vegetable Oil, Air Popped Popcorn. más...

2388 kcal

Ejercicio: Compras - 1 hora y 30 minutos, Permanecer de Pie - 2 horas, Tareas del Hogar - 1 hora, Descansando - 12 horas y 30 minutos, Durmiendo - 7 horas. más...

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26 jul. 14 por el miembro: 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 por el miembro: 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 por el miembro: 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 por el miembro: 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 por el miembro: 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 por el miembro: 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.