Howdy.
I had a mini "Come to Jesus" moment with myself. I really don't need to do the Optifast. I do believe I am at restriction. It seems as though junk food slide right through the band. If I eat fresh fruits and veggies, I am fine. If I have a protein and a complex carb, I'm fine! But if all I eat is fat and sugar, I'm hungry soon after. Yesterday I bought $18.49 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables. That is cheap compared to pre-band when I could probably spend over $20 on junk food.
Anyway... moving on...
I went to the doctor again today! I lost 3.5 lbs! My doctor says I'm doing good. I didn't want to have a fill. I go back in a month, and he said I could get a fill if I needed one before going back in a month.
Also!
I joined a gym called Lifestyle Family Fitness. IT'S AWESOME! They have treadmills with TVs! I did some cardio on a treadmill today, and I almost forgot I was walking. Watching TV while walking took my mind away from the boredom of it. It went by quickly. I will start working with a personal trainer on Wednesday. They have a cycling class that I will like to try out. Also, while I was there they had a Zumba class going on. It looked fun! There were all types of people there: old, young, skinny, overweight, men, women, etc. I think I'll enjoy this gym. I can't wait!
Anyway, happy Monday and I hope everyone is doing ok!
Wow, Amanda!! It sounds like you're totally on the right track!! I completely agree about the junk food just sliding by and making you hungry. Just another incentive to eat a healthy, wholesome diet. Congrats on figuring that out early and DOUBLE congrats on the weight loss!
ReplyDeleteI personally LOVE spinning classes, especially when I'm out of shape and need to ease back in. I'm not coordinated enough for Zumba and any other group class intimidates me if I know I can't keep up. With spinning, you're on your own bike and you control the resistance. If you can't keep up, you just lower it a little and no one is the wiser. It's a great bridge from sedentary lifestyle to something more active. Plus, the music and enthusiasm of the instructors is addictive!
Zumba is not a disappointment! I huff and puff through the whole thing, but its fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had your epiphany.
ReplyDeleteI too look forward to some fun group classes... Like Bellydancing for fitness... Fun! *Maria*-Blogger from "This One Time at Band Camp..."
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