I so do not believe this - I actually had started a weight loss blog in Sept 07 and I do not even remember it! Grrr - what is wrong with this situation??!
I can't say that I didn't put in any effort after the entry. Afterall, I did start resistance training with my trainer for 3 months - then of course due to dire circumstances I just glanced through cursorily on the article that I had added - it was quite an amazing article.
I started 2 days ago - with my lifestyle change policy again (I refuse to call it diet!) I am sure that this time it will work - because I am making my love pay me for every day that I do not eat chocolates or snack. (at least at obsessive proportions!) So I believe I would have earned my $20 this week so far. I hope to get more out of him. Imagine - 100 days of healthy eating, I would have acquired $1000 and hopefully lose 10 kilos.
There are an amazing number of resources online. My today's discover is the following article by ediets on 100 simple ways to lose weight. Some of my favourites are :
1. Walk to work. - My dad does this, such an excellent idea. I even have a shower at work on the 9th floor.
2. Use fat-free milk over whole milk. (I don't really do this now as I don't alot of milk and find regular milk a little healthier)
3. Do sit-ups in front of the TV (Have never done this, should try, maybe crunches?)
4. Walk during lunch hour. (Have started with short walks, but should schedule these walks I guess!)
5.Drink water before a meal. (I try to maintain a steady flow of liquid consumption throughout the day)
6. Take a family walk after dinner.
7. Avoid food portions larger than your fist. (Oh, well but chocolate qualifies to be less than a fistful!)
8. Join an exercise group. (I have! I attended my 2nd pilates class yesterday)
9. Eat off smaller plates. (hmmm food for thought)
10. Get off a stop early and walk. (ok, I will do this today, I just dislike the sweatiness)
11. Don't eat late at night. (No more meals after 7.30, that's what the best life plan says too)
12. Skip seconds.
13. Skip buffets.
14. Grill, steam or bake instead of frying. (This will be a powerful change since I love my fried food!)
15. Go for a half-hour walk instead of watching TV (I love TV :()
16. More carrots, less cake.
17. Sit up straight at work.
18. Eat celery sticks.
19. Exercise with a video if the weather is bad. (You are kidding, when it is raining, all you wanna do is curl up and sleep)
20. If you find it difficult to be active after work, try it before work.
21. Dance to music. (Love this idea, afterall this is how I first lost 10 kg in 2003!)
22. Stretch before bed to give you more energy when you wake.
23. Vary your activities, for interest and to broaden the range of benefits.
24. Reward and acknowledge your efforts.
25. Choose fruit for dessert. (This is what I have been doing for the past 2 days)
26. Take stairs instead of the escalator.
27. Flavor foods with herbs, spices, and other low-fat seasonings.
28. Stop eating when you are full.
29. Include several servings of whole grain food daily.
30. When eating out, choose a small or medium portion.
31. If main dishes are too big, choose an appetizer or a side dish instead. (I should do this, never thought of it!)
32. Bake or broil fish.
33. Walk instead of sitting around.
34. Drink lots of water. (Bathroom, here I come!)
35. Snack on fruits and vegetables. (I can't imagine snacking on vegetables, but fruits, why not!)
Mind over matter - persist soldier!
