What's Working
I couldn't really think of a better title for this thread.
These are the specifics of the routine I've been following the past few weeks. I have had a lot of success and feel very good about this routine, so I decided I needed to write down the details in order to look back at it when times get hard.
1) 1200 calories on the Richard Simmon's plan (breaks down into portions of food groups). I don't count calories, I use portion approximations. And I don't sweat it if I'm a little over some days, but I DON'T tell myself, "OK, you can have 1400 calories today." I just play it by ear and keep the 1200 number in mind.
2) 8 minutes in the morning + back exercises.
3) Breakfast: I eat it no sooner than 8:30. Sometimes I forget and it's 10:30 before I eat. Breakfast is usually 1 carb/1 dairy. Although protein/fruit are sometimes added on the weekend.
4)Nothing else until lunch.
5) 30 minute+ walk before lunch. I try to break a sweat.
6) Lunch at noon. Lunch is usually 1 carb/2 protein/2 veggie. I guess if I were starved, I would eat a fruit as well. But I try to save that for snacks.
7) From 1p.m. on, I have 1 dairy, 1 veggie, and 2 fruits to eat. I just basically try to wait until I am hungry, but it is a fine line between hungry and feeling starved and wanting to eat more.
8) Dinner no sooner than 6. Preferably after 7. It keeps me from snacking later on in the evening. Dinner is usually 2 carb, 2 protein and 2 veggie.
9) Currently, I am enjoying some fat-free (25 cal) hot cocoa as a way to have a treat with out blowing my calorie intake. I don't count these calories as anything. I also don't count small amounts sugar-free jams, ketchup, sauces, etc.
10) Water, water, water. I drink 8 bottles (16.9 oz. each) during the day, then I try to get at least 2-3 glasses (8+ oz.) at home. Very important is trying to drink some before dinner.
11) Currently, I get up around 5:30 (will switch to 5:15 when I start doubling up the 8 minute routines). I get to work around 7, I leave work between 3:30-7 (working OT right now), and I get to bed by 9:30-10.
So, that's my plan these days!
What about you?
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