Week 2 of Diet Transformation

Well, week 1 of my diet transition is complete and I can say I did pretty well. I did have 3 "cheat" days instead of 2, but I did not cheat all day. I cheated on an extra snack when we were at a sporting event last night. I shared an order of cheese curds with my husband and my son.... so it was much better than if I had eaten the whole thing myself. I think that the key to staying on track is moderation and "allowing" yourself to make those choices. I may have gone for just blowing it a week ago for the 2 cheat days and ate EVERYTHING and ANYTHING I wanted... but instead, I chose 1 or 2 things for the entire day that I was cheating on and it paid off! I was down 3.8 pounds today!!

I'm not going to beat myself up for NOT meeting my goal of only 2 cheat days. I will just try harder for next week. The thing is... I still succeeded.

How are you doing with this challenge? Did you struggle this week or did you find it easier than you thought it would be? Are you remembering to go to http://www.womenshealth.gov/activity/, to log your daily activity? It really helps to log it daily and see if you are meeting your goals. I'm finding that between this and keeping a journal it is helping me to stay on track.

Are you ready to start week 2 of this diet transition?

Here's what you will do this week:

Week 2

No eating for 3-hours before you go to bed. That way your body can go to sleep in fat-burning mode, rather than in calorie-storing mode.

Plus each week carries over, so you still cannot have junk, except for the 2 days when you may cheat and eat whenever and whatever you like.

Don't forget to get moving and get the blood flowing and the calories burning.There really is no easy way to lose weight. You just have to eat less, eat healthier and exercise more. If you can't fit excercise in, just move more. Dance when cleaning, throw in some squats when you are doing your laundry, chase your kids around, go for a walk, a bike ride or even roller blading! Just move to burn those calories.

I just bought myself some roller blades 2 weeks ago and have been giving that a try. It's fun and you don't feel like you are working out, but let me tell you.... those legs feel it afterwards! It's fun so it's easier to do when you have fun while doing it.

Are you up for it? Please join me and feel free to post comments or about your successes or struggles. I would love to help you. I'm going to really try hard this week and try for only the 2 cheat days.

I'll check in with you within the next week.

Hugs,
Marsha