Ok, let's face it. I'm no Dietitian. I'm no Nutritionist. But truth be told, I stand ground by the saying, "You ARE what you EAT."
I love food. Who doesn't? Like every woman, I crave chocolate, cake, cookies and fried foods. I grew up eating rice with every meal, eating Filipino food (Yes to Lumpia!), drinking kiwi strawberry soda's (you know the one from Albertsons from way back in the day?) laying by the pool and eating a whole bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos. (Damn, I miss those days.) I used to kill a whole bag of those mini Twix candy bars (two for me, none for you!), laying in bed, reading a magazine and it didn't do anything to me. If I did that now, I wouldn't be able to fit in my pants the following week. That's what happens when you get older... or eh... past the age of 25.
Do I eat that junk food now? Not much. I do indulge every now and then. My weakness is: COOKIES. My mother's cookies over anything. It doesn't even matter what kind she makes, they are that GOOD. So, to keep myself in check and stay on track, I started a 'Food Journal' on my iPhone. I log the time I ate, what I ate and the portion size, including any activity that I do. I know that this can seem tedious to most of you, but it helps keep me accountable and could help you be accountable of what you are putting into your mouth. I SAY, give it a TRY! You'll be amazed of what you are putting into your BODY!
Who wants to look at your food log and and see, "I ate 5 cookies today." (Which, I have done before.) Yes, it's good, but if I want that SIX PACK status, cookies aren't going to cut it.
And... Go ahead, call me a Rabbit. Yes, I eat plain lettuce. I'm not a huge fan of dressings.
On Today's Lunch Menu:
Homemade Taco Salad with Organic black beans, onions, ground beef and red peppers. Seasoned with Cayenne Pepper.
Slathered over PLAIN Romaine Lettuce and fresh green beans.
If only I could eat some tortilla chips. :p
I had a food diary one my android phone a few times.
ReplyDeleteOne lasted about a month, the other less than a week.
I don't know how you keep it going. But good job.
Maybe, I'll try again. Because of your endorsement.
Yes, try it again. I also had a girlfriend who would take pictures of her food and post on her facebook and tag me in it to help keep her accountable. Although she only did it for a week, it worked. I've also had friends who text me what they are eating. LOL. Whatever works, you gotta try it! :)
ReplyDeletegreat write up. I too had to cut back on my food whoring to one MEAL a week. But it has been paying off big time. Gracie Diet (which by the way, I hate using the word 'diet' more like a lifestyle) has been in full effect. we gotta compare abs during the summer...situation time? lol
ReplyDeleteThanks Troy! Gracie Diet... I've heard of it. How is it working for you? Details! Yes, I'm down to compare abs this summer. I'm hoping to get to Hawaii this summer to show em' off. :)
ReplyDeleteOMG sister! you and me both! I just finished a body cleanse and now I'm wanting to get back on track to get this body ready for summer. :) Ahh! wish you were here to workout with! miss you dollface.
ReplyDeleteMiss you too lovely. You look great though, always have you little thing you. :)
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