Anyway, I was able to lose 3 whole pounds a week later when I weighed in on 12/2/13. I was SO freaking proud of myself considering it was over Thanksgiving weekend.
Here's what I did:
When cooking dinner I didn't dabble as I cooked. Sure I had a spoonful here and there if it was truly necessary or I relied on my taste testers to tell me what the recipe needed. In years past it was like I already ate my meal before I sat down to actually eat.
I only had one plate of food and then when it was time for dessert I had a tiny, tiny piece of pie.
I also watched my carb intake. I went to Olive Garden on Saturday for a lunch and only had one bread stick - not the usual 3 or 4.
I've also been drinking tonz and tonz of water.
I haven't been going out to lunch. I did go out one day and ordered off the "lighter fare" part of the menu. Not to say that I wasn't hungry an hour later, so I just had some almonds and cottage cheese.
For dinner I make Michael cook mine separate with less or no butter and no salt. Then I only have one plate. THEN I wait 20 minutes to see if I am still hungry instead of just assuming I am and continue eating.
I've been limiting the sugar in my coffee that I love so much.
I have yet to start exercising but this isn't bad for just starting off.
I also lost another pound this week already!
I'm not following a book or diet, it's all just what I KNOW!
Ok back to my lunch of 99% Fat Free Vegetarian Chilli.
