I do like this "diet", which is not really a diet, but more of a "since you haven't been taking really good care of yourself...read a book and try to follow the guidelines that you probably were already introduced to a long time ago" life style change.
I have taken nutrition classes, been on Weight Watchers (I am a recovering Lifetime Member), and have led several seasons of the Biggest Winner for work. I have done a lot of personal research on health, exercise, nutrition, etc. I do know what I am supposed to do, but I don't always, ok, I really never do what I am supposed to do.
As if it wasn't hard enough to eat right, five times a day. Drink 3 liters of water, and then pee it all out. and then some. Exercise for a measly 20 minutes a day. Partake in a 100 calorie blowout. Communicate with team members - that is the most fun btdubs. Have celery and cucumbers as the only sanctioned snacks. Really? I am trying to get creative when it comes to how I cut my cukes!
I love the candy bowl at work. I mean who can pass up peanut m and m's and not take one or two?? I love peanut m and m's. But that conversation is for another day.
One of the easiest aspects of this diet is the sleep time...I love my sleep. It is pretty easy for me to secure 7+ hours a night. I would get extra credit for this one.
But the most annoying part of this lifestyle change diet for me is the transformation/habit changes. You choose to incorporate a good habit and eliminate a bad one. I chose to floss my teeth daily. I hate flossing. It is really hard to do. My teeth just don't want that floss messing around near them. I have never been a habitual floss-er, ergo the need to add it as a habit. My dentist knows I don't do it. She gets so frustrated that I don't floss. So, I knew it was time to make this happen in my life.
I have resorted to leaving the floss out on the counter. You would not believe the guilt I feel when I pass by without picking it up. I knew I would need to have the floss in full view or I would never floss. For the past five days, I can honestly say that I have flossed daily! and on a couple of days twice!!! But that stupid floss container needs to stop yelling at me. I am trying already....
Now, I need to work on the elimination habit. I tend to eat lunch at my desk at work. I usually get up and prepare my lunch, but I really need to get up and out of my office. I have been using the break room and now that the weather is getting nice in Sunny Cali, I can take my break outside. This habit will be hard to break as I have found myself starting my lunch break at my desk. I have had to take penalty points for messing that up.
I know I need to make these changes in my life, but it sure would be nice if it was easier....
Oh, one last thing...I am going to walk in the Biggest Loser 5K Walk in Sacramento tomorrow morning. I am not a race walker, but plan to walk with my partner, Baby Girl, aka April Drips.
Good night and Dayum Girl!
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