All of Jeff's family is involved in a Biggest Loser challenge. It's been perfect for Jeff and I because we're both motivating each other and doing the same things to lose weight.
I am not ashamed to say that I have gained 15 lbs from being married. Jeff and I have been choosing school over taking the time to work out or eat well. And all that stops now! 15 lbs isn't much, but I can definitely feel it. I can't wait to lose the weight.
Things that I have been learning this week:
- A study by VT saw that if you drink 16 oz of water 30 minutes before dinner, you'll lose more weight.- I need to be drinking much, much more water. 1 oz for every 2 lbs in my body.
- as far as working out goes, I crave variety. Thank goodness we signed up for a gym membership at 24 hour fitness this week. (perfect timing with all of the snow)
- Portion guidelines say that your plate should be 1/2 veggies, 1/4 starch, and 1/4 protein. I'm finding that I'm learning a lot that I didn't know before, so I thought I would post it here. Any support helps! And I'm totally open to any tips you guys have learned... as well as anyone who wants to come workout with me sometime!
to lose weight right you should only lose about 2 pounds a week so you're doing great! i have found that eating smaller portions really helps me. i mean, i try and eat more healthy foods too, but i think the biggest thing is cutting down on portion size. also, i will work out WHENEVER! just text me :)
ReplyDelete1 pound is a great start!! That is definitely something to be proud of!
ReplyDeleteSomething I've learned in my health and nutrition classes lately is that whole grains are REALLY important. If you're not eating whole grain, then the bread/pasta/chips/etc that you are eating are not really doing any good for your body. Try looking for those foods that are whole grain (not just "wheat"), it'll make a big difference in how you feel. You will also stay fuller longer so you'll end up eating less of it, too. Also fiber is really important, too. The easiest way I've found to add fiber to my diet is through high-fiber, healthy cereals. Kashi brand is my favorite because they actually taste good. And of course, eating more fruits and vegetables is also important. They're the lowest calorie, highest nutrient food out there. The only problem is they don't last long, that's why the whole grain is a good idea.
Keep up the great work! And I second Emily, if you ever need a work out buddy, I'm here for you!!
Thanks, guys! I'll have to take you both up on working out. Emily - next time you go to either pilates or zumba, let me know!
ReplyDeleteMy goal is to try and lose 2 lbs a week, which might be harder to do towards the end of the challenge.
Amanda, yeah, I've heard a lot about that, too. I've been trying to eat both more fiber and whole grains. I think making the switch to now not eating out at all and making all of our meals is making a huge difference in itself. I actually thought about buying the Kashi cereal, but it was kind of expensive, and I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not. Maybe after I finish my box of grape-nuts. :)
i recommend eating banana splits with three ice cream flavors, fudge, reese's peanut butter cups, and whip cream with nuts on top.
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