So I've made this comment on the blog before - but I'm not really into "diets". I don't believe in them, I'm not good at them, and in my opinion, life is too short to completely cut out the good stuff. With that being said, every once in a while I take look at my habits of consumption, and see that there's a bit of room for improvement. Last week was one of those times and as a result I'm trying to make the three below changes.
one: I'm limiting my carb intake (breads, rice, pasta, cereal, pizza, etc) to one meal a day and swapping out white flour for whole wheat versions during this meal. I refuse to go crazy and count carbs in fruits and veggies, but this is a happy medium. It prevents me from having a muffin for breakfast, a sandwich + chips for lunch, and pizza or pasta for dinner, which is pretty much what was happening every day. My meals have consisted of lots of fruits, vegetables, and proteins - and I don't miss the carbs at all only miss the carbs a little bit!
two: I'm forcing myself to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. I say forcing, because I don't get thirsty. I usually drink a latte in the morning and then NOTHING, seriously nothing, until a few sips of water with dinner. Talk about dehydrated!! I've only made it to the full 8 glasses a few times, but I'm definitely drinking a ton more than I was before. Baby steps.
three: I'm limiting my alcohol intake to once a week. I'm a girl who likes wine, and by likes, I mean love - so this has been a bit of a challenge. My body is already thanking me. Again, I refuse to give up alcohol completely, but it's nice to pick and choose when I'll be indulging in a cocktail {or two}!
Do you have any get healthy goals you're working on?
I know this sounds so lame, but do you have a fun water bottle? I got a glass bkr one and have fun straws I use and just sit at my desk and drink a ton of water while emailing and on conference calls.
ReplyDeleteMy get healthy goal is to work out...maybe once this week. lol. But seriously, I need to start working out.
This sounds like a very healthy balance. I like the idea of carbs once a day. I should try that... my Thai food binge last night probably didn't help.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the motivation!! I too have the worst problem drinking a latte (starbucks at that) every morning, and then NOTHING until maybe dinner... NEED to have more Water!! And Don't get down on the drinking part, I refuse to drink beer as of lately (way too many calories!), the wine doesn't hurt one bit! At least that's what I tell myself :) 2-3 glasses a week max...but if you must have a cocktail try a club soda with flavored vodka (my fav is the new Absolut Wild Tea with Elderflower!Amazing) with a squeeze of lime! Super low cal and refreshing for spring/summer!!
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy your blog!
I agree with Christin--a pretty water bottle and drinking out of a straw makes it easier. I luckily love water so I am constantly downing it. I tend to use whole wheat as well with bread and pasta. The main transition I made that has made me feel a lot better is to stop eating when I'm actually full and eating better portions. I now eat smaller portions throughout the day because otherwise I would all of a sudden be starving and just non-stop eat. I don't believe it diets either because I will never cut desserts out of my diet ever. My dad always says, "Everything in moderation."
ReplyDeleteI try to do these things too. It can be so hard! I'm the same way and have to force myself to drink water. Sometimes I add lemon and that helps to make the water easier to drink.
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! I cut grains out of my diet a few years ago and have never felt better!
ReplyDeleteLove your goals! I'm a carboholic myself so I really have to watch myself!
ReplyDeleteI think these are all really good changes! I tryyyy hardddd to only eat carbs once a day, if at all, but it's hard!
ReplyDeleteSmall changes like this are always a good idea! I'm trying to drink more water too, though I don't know that I have the willpower to give up my carbs (or red wine, so for that I admire you...).
ReplyDeleteGood luck my dear!
xoxo,
Joelle
Love these. I drink water alllllllll day. I'm like a fish, so I go to the bathroom like a racehorse. I'm trying to work out very consistently. As in 4-5 days a week. Not my normal 3-4. Wish me luck?
ReplyDeleteEstablishing healthy habits is a much better way to go than dieting IMO. I am trying to learn moderation and babysteps rather than being all black and white, because yo-yo dieting REALLY hasn't done me any favors.
ReplyDeleteI think it helps when you put all of these things down in writing. Go you. Just a few more weeks! :)
ReplyDeletegreat goals! i need to start eating right and lay off the cookies..just for a few months, then its back on after the wedding! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the water! I actually had that goal on my 101 in 1001 list and did it for a week straight. After a while it wasn't too bad but to be honest I didn't keep it up. I'm like you though, I drank MAYBE 1 glass of water a day... now I'm at 2-3. Baby steps, right? haha
ReplyDeleteSeriously amen to all of these. I also agree that I can never cut something completely out of my diet, it is all about moderation.
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