This second week has gone by so fast and I did start straying off my diet during this second week but I managed to get my weight back down to its lowest point of last week so, I am back on the weight loss train with 5.6lb off me (grr...stay off weight!). My first weight loss goal will be reached when I lose another 3.6lb (I make small personal goals, one at a time), then hopefully I won't feel as tubby but I still have a longggg way to go before reaching a normal healthy weight range (hoping I can last that long, heh). I also caught up on my exercise which, I didn't do the 20min a day for 3days as planned (ugh, procrastination) but I did a 40min day and a 20min day so that caught me up for my 2nd week (I think my bum looks better with the walking too, haha), I still have to do my 1hr a week workout for this week though. I'm sure I'll probably end up straying on my diet again during Thanksgiving which is just around the corner so, I really need to keep pushing the diet now more than ever.
November 16, 2011
November 08, 2011
Dieting - First Week
As some of you may already know (if you follow me on Twitter) I have recently started a calorie counting diet. It hasn't even been a week yet and I've lost nearly 5lb. I try to keep my calories in the normal range of how many calories I should be consuming for a healthy weight range for myself which is between 1270-1470 calories. I don't like to have an exact set point for my calories as I think its better to have more of a range as to not hit a pause in my weight loss and to keep my body guessing a bit . I also don't eat the exact same things and portions every day as I think it's good to mix it up and keep your body guessing, and also to not get bored and tired of dieting or depriving my body of certain foods (in hopes of curving cravings as well).
This is one of my favorite quick breakfast meals to make thus far...
1 Cup Rice Chex cereal = 100 Cal
1/2 Cup Milk (I use 2% but you could use 1% or something else if you want fewer calories) = 65 Cal
1 Medium Banana (7inch), Sliced = 105 Cal
1TBSP Ground Cinnamon = 17 Cal
Total Calories = 287
If you're wondering... "why aren't you exercising?", actually I am just starting out by cutting my calories and getting my body use to my calorie cut the first week, because if I cut my calories plus workout I will be cutting more calories... I'd prefer to take things slow and let my body/mind adjust to one big change at a time. Once I do start working-out I am going to keep it simple for now by just walking 20 minutes a day 3 times a week (which is an hour of exercise a week). Sure, I could walk for an hour once a week but I think it is more beneficial to break it up in segments so my body doesn't go through long workout lulls, and as to not cut too many calories in one day... nor do I want to keep my workouts too incredibly short (just do what works for you at your own pace/life-style, although I'd recommend starting slow).
As for other things to add to this post... it takes a lot of mental discipline on my part to keep myself from wanting to overeat beyond the calories I've set for myself but it seems easier everyday. Everyday that I do good by not going over my calorie limit really just boosts my confidence and self control/discipline in myself. So, to anyone else out there wanting to start dieting... just keep faith in yourself, take baby steps, don't try to stress yourself over it (do it for you and nothing else) and try to gain control over what you're putting into your body. You CAN do it!
This is one of my favorite quick breakfast meals to make thus far...
1 Cup Rice Chex cereal = 100 Cal
1/2 Cup Milk (I use 2% but you could use 1% or something else if you want fewer calories) = 65 Cal
1 Medium Banana (7inch), Sliced = 105 Cal
1TBSP Ground Cinnamon = 17 Cal
Total Calories = 287
If you're wondering... "why aren't you exercising?", actually I am just starting out by cutting my calories and getting my body use to my calorie cut the first week, because if I cut my calories plus workout I will be cutting more calories... I'd prefer to take things slow and let my body/mind adjust to one big change at a time. Once I do start working-out I am going to keep it simple for now by just walking 20 minutes a day 3 times a week (which is an hour of exercise a week). Sure, I could walk for an hour once a week but I think it is more beneficial to break it up in segments so my body doesn't go through long workout lulls, and as to not cut too many calories in one day... nor do I want to keep my workouts too incredibly short (just do what works for you at your own pace/life-style, although I'd recommend starting slow).
As for other things to add to this post... it takes a lot of mental discipline on my part to keep myself from wanting to overeat beyond the calories I've set for myself but it seems easier everyday. Everyday that I do good by not going over my calorie limit really just boosts my confidence and self control/discipline in myself. So, to anyone else out there wanting to start dieting... just keep faith in yourself, take baby steps, don't try to stress yourself over it (do it for you and nothing else) and try to gain control over what you're putting into your body. You CAN do it!
November 06, 2011
Maybelline Baby Lips - Review
I had watched a YouTube review (can't remember who it was) on Maybelline Baby Lips and decided to purchase the recommended shade/flavor called Pink Punch.
It's a cute shade for spring although I'm not sure the color is uber flattering on myself (probably looks best with some pink blush on the cheeks). I do find it moisturizing (lasting well over an hour but not 8 hours as advertised) and it is nice that it has SPF 20. For a chapstick type of product it does have nice pigmentation in the colored ones, especially for being a bit sheer. The scent is of fruit punch although a bit artificial smelling, I can detect some citrus and berry notes in it. The packaging for Pink Punch is pretty cute with its bubble gum pink and yellow lipstick dispenser, very youthful and girly :P I probably wouldn't buy this shade again, perhaps one of the clear shades I might though and then just wear regular gloss/lipstick over top.
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