My Humps

Hello, my friends! Long time no blog.

Today is my third day on my diet. And I’ve actually stuck to it! No cheating, honest. (It was a little touch and go there for awhile when I drove past Moe’s yesterday and stared longingly out my window.)

My breakfasts have consisted of either a pear or an apple and Yoplait Thick & Creamy Light Yogurt – Key Lime Pie is still the best! I might have a 100 cal. granola bar if I’m still hungry. Then mid morning I do get kinda hungry and have some Goldfish. Did you know a serving is 55 Goldfish? Sounds like a lot, huh? More like a heaping handful. Yes, I literally count out 55 Goldfish. The little package claims that it contains 6 servings. We’ll see about that! I bet Pepperidge Farms didn’t count on (get it?) my Rain Man-like counting skills, did they?!

Lunch is a lovely salad. I grilled a bunch of boneless, skinless chicken breasts earlier this week. I put it on top of luscious Romaine and toss in broccoli and grape tomatoes for some added veggies. I went to Sticky Fingers last week and got a salad.. My proverbial “Last Supper” at a real restaurant for awhile.. ::sniff:: Anyway, the salad had a cut up boiled egg and I thought.. Hey, why didn’t I think of that? So I’ve been adding that to my salad for added protein. Who eats boiled eggs anymore these days? I had to Google how long to boil it! So sad. Anyway, I’m very careful about how much low-fat salad dressing I put on. It’s actually quite filling with the chicken and egg.

For my afternoon snack I might have a 100 cal. cheese stick and or the apple or pear.. Whichever I didn’t have for breakfast. I have other 100 cal. packs in my snack drawer at work that stare at me every time I open it. But I made a deal with myself. I HAVE to eat the fruit first. And then, if I’m still hungry, I can have it. But usually the fruit does the trick.

Dinner is usually a lean meat and two vegetables. Or a Lean Cuisine or Smart Ones meal in a pinch.

I’m not feeling deprived or tired of my diet yet. I will change up the food when that starts to happen.

And, I have to say that I am keeping a food journal. I generally dread doing this. I don’t know why. It only takes a second to jot down what you’re about to stuff in your face. I think it’s that accountability that I struggle with. I could secretly eat something and make sure no one saw.. but the journal doesn’t lie! And they say (Who is THEY, anyway?) you lose twice as much weight when you journal. So I’m all for that.

Last night I was up in the gym just workin’ on my fitness.. but I had no witness as I was there by myself. Although, I was super excited when they played “My Humps” on the stereo. I didn’t want everyone to stare at me for singing loudly and shaking what my momma gave me. (Actually… my booty clearly didn’t come from my mother. I don’t know where it came from. Sorry, Mom!) Anyhoo.. I was definitely singing it in my head and going that much harder on the elliptical. With the help of Fergie and 90210 re-runs on SoapNet, 30 minutes passed before I knew it. I moved on to the treadmill and did a full hour of cardio. Hopefully, there will be a little less junk in my trunk after I keep it up.

I also have something else to motivate me.. Planning a trip to NYC with Sandra! I am soooo excited to be going in February! And to second Sandra’s sentiments.. We need to slim down so we look cute in our wintery garb and not like Michelin Men in puffy coats. I really feel motivated to stick with this. I keep seeing people’s stories online who lost 100, or 200 lbs. And I thought to myself.. If they can do it, I can do it. That can be me! I’ve just had to tell myself that it won’t happen overnight. And it’s my overall habits that need to change. It’s not about one week or one pound. It’s about changing who I am. And I AM going to be skinny. :)