The 400 calorie diet?

I actually got a magazine called the 400 calorie meals by Prevention Guide (May 2010) It actually so far makes alot of sense to me. I was always worried about having to write down my calorie intake. Then perhaps forgetting to do it and then not knowing what the amount I ate. I used www.sparkpeople.com for about 3 months and lost 12lbs for me, I know the success is about the calories consumed.

So after reading this magazine, i thought why not break up my calorie intake to three 400 meals.. being able to add a few to dinner as its always bigger (I dont know why?) and then it would still allow me some snacks throughout the day. My goal... to go towards 1500-1600 calories which will still allow me to loose weight.

Here is to fingers being crossed!

Wii fit.. its fun!

I have been consistantly using the wii fit almost every single day. I have the new one called wii fit plus and its definately worth it! I think its fun, but also seems to be doing something. I try and follow the routines and then put in a bit of cardio that seems to be more of a game. I have another game called Biggest loser wii fit game, and then some sort of outdoor wii fit game and then even a DVD that is supposed to be dancing with the stars to help loose weight. I guess we will see what happens.

I have gotten into a bit of a routine with working out. I come online around 12pm if my youngest has gotten to sleep. I then do some of my online work until 1 (okay I will admit it, I am also now watching all my children!) and then at 1 I go into the living room and start to work out. Usually anywhere from 15-30minutes which I think is a great start. Hopefully as the weather gets warmer we can start to go for bike rides!

So I think that my next step, is to start counting calories. This really worked well for me before. I did this back in January two years ago, I managed to loose 12lbs in three months, then figured I had it figured out and stopped counting the calories. This time I really need to stick to it!

Wish me luck!

is it just me.... or....

does watching shows like the biggest loser motivate you to try harder? I watched the show tonight before getting tuned into Lost, and really feel like I should be running on the treadmill right now while watching TV (only I dont have a treadmill!)

I know that the little changes I have made are working. I have not lost any weight as of yet. Perhaps a pound or two if that, but I know I have lost weight or I guess "inches" as my pants are loser!

I worked out on the wii fit again today. I used some of the wii fit routines and put in about 25 minutes into it. I am still pleased with that accomplishment.

I guess its really one step at a time!

Gone to the Dr's....

I went to my Dr's appt on Thursday. I had questions about the Meridia he gave me. I have been doing research (google of course) on it and its getting mixed reviews. I have friends who I have talked to who have all said not to try it. I think I am at that age and point in my life where I just want the weight to be gone and almost ready to try anything. I have the prescription filled, but have yet to take it. I guess part of me really wants to do this the right way. I have been doing "better" but still have my moments of weakness.

I have been using the wii fit alot in order to try and loose weight. Part of me actually starts to wonder how something "fun" could help and hopefully all this time I am "playing" on it is doing something. No weight loss yet, but will see how it goes. Perhaps its time to break out the work out DVD's.

Why does losing weight have to be so much work? It would be so nice if it was gaining wieght that was hard and losing it was fun and easy!

Those cravings!!!!

I think I can talk myself into pretty much anything even though my intentions are good. Today wanting to have a bagel for breakfast I made sure to order a 12 grain bagel with plain cream cheese. I also ordered myself a tea.. I did pretty good. Usually at lunch time I feed my daughter and the two daycare kids I watch at 11:00am. I have noticed that by doing this, I am actually eating with them and finding myself starving around 3-4pm which ends up me munching alot on pretty much anything I can get my hands on. I figured I would do my running around, taking the two kids to school and coming back for 12:30pm and having my lunch then. I did not make it. I went to tim hortons again (drive thru was on my way to drop the other one off at preschool) and got a ham and swiss on whole wheat. I ordered a cookie to go with this. I have noticed my weakness is pop and chips and chocolate! When I have chips I automatically crave pop. I am trying to cut that out first which I have been pretty good at so far. No pop yesterday or even today so I guess thats a start!

So although I ate the cookie I think I did "okay" the rest of the day. I know, one step at a time. Afterschool is another hard time for me as all of the kids have their afterschool snack. I managed to eat only ONE tiny little cupcake and avoid the other two that were sitting in the package calling my name (I swear sometimes the junk food calls my name!)

I did give in and have a granola bar as a snack, 2 wafer cookies later on as well.. Although this is probably not the best choice, its certainly better than what I would have done!

After my dinner (which was a cup of hamburger helper) I was craving some chocolate which seems to be a common occurance (this is when I ate the wafter cookies).

Tucked my girls into bed and then comes where I feel I need another snack.. see my pattern here? I managed to stop myself. I made a nice cup of tea (which I am going to switch and start drinking green tea instead) and then I grabbed GRAPES instead of anything else. I really need to figure this out which I am hoping keeping this blog is going to allow for me.

Getting started

Well if you have located this blog, then you have found my interest in trying to loose some weight. I figured should I keep a record of my journey that it will help keep me more motivated and get rid of this excess way. Perhaps it will keep more more responsible for my food choices and my amount of excersising.

I have about 40lbs to loose before I am comfortable with what I weigh. I was given a prescription of Meridia from my Dr in order to help with the weight loss, but the more I have looked into it, the more the stuff freaks me out and makes sure that I am not going to take it.

I think that my weakness is "junk". I have little snacks in the house that are not horrible to have on its own, but it piles up. Sometimes I just feel really hungry even though I have just eaten.

I know I can do this.. I have done it before, and really just need to stay on board, so here goes the 40lbs! This is just the start!