Yesterday I decided to take some measurements after my work out and discovered that I am right back where I was when I started Meta, at least that is what the measurements say. I do feel stronger and leaner but I really an not losing any weight.I do not have to ask any questions to figure this out. There is no mystery as to why I am still a size 12, why I still feel tired, why I still feel frustrated with myself.
I chose not to do Tracy's diet plan. I already know how to eat well. I also found it to be very fussy to prepare and not really family friendly. I really thought I would be able to lose weight with out much diet alteration.
My main vice is wine. I am not a 'drinker' per say. But I love a few glasses of wine. It starts while I am cooking on a Friday night with a glass, then a glass at dinner, then a glass while cleaning up, and then a glass while relaxing in front of the tv. Saturday might be a similar kind of night, then Sunday we might eat out and have a few glasses. On Mondays I often go out to the pub quiz with my girl friends. So by the time all is said and done I have consumed 4 glasses of wine per evening. Over a week that can add up to a whopping 3000 calories, just from the casual drinks on the week end. There goes a lb of fat lose. Not only that, alcohol literally halts the metabolism.
I am not even going to go into all the crap I eat while I am drinking wine! Last night I polished off a bowl of salty pretzels while watching a movie. I feel bloated and spacy today, which lead to a way late sleep in and missing a work out. To top if off I am super cranky.
So while I am busting my butt trying to create a regular workout routine for myself, I am completely sabotaging my own efforts with a few libations.
I have managed to curb the wine consumption in the past. What I find is that I compensate with sugar. So instead of wine I will eat ice-cream. It was only during my sugar fast that I was able to completely get rid of both these habits. I am reluctant to do this kind of sugar fast again. Failure is inevitable. I can't sustain it over the long haul and when I do fail it is an epic sugar binge.
I am not going to give up socializing. And I am not likely to sip on green tea while everyone else is drinking.
I am not sure what to do with myself right now. I am trying to be kind and understanding. I am hoping an answer will come from some quiet meditation. My instinct is to not bring wine into the house at all. Only drink it out while socializing. Save the calories for those moments and focus on keeping myself busy with other things while at home. Knitting is great for this!
Time to bust out the needles!!
I would love to hear what you all think!
Hey Buffy,
ReplyDeletegot the same problems with my occasional Energy Drink. I love these. But I reduced to one (sometimes two) a day. I am also not following her food plan but try to cook and eat healthy. Why not cut back the glass of wine while cooking. It would be one off. And instead of eating crackers you could change to carrots with a low-calorie dip sauce or some fruits like strawberries - they do not have so many calories and furthermore you do not feel bloated afterwards. I know its freakin hard and I slip all the time but then I try to get back on track. As I have some food allergies I am sometimes very stubborn with cutting back stuff I love to eat as I had to make some changes within my diet already due to the allergies I insist on eating stuff I am allowed to and love.
I think we still get results but slower than others due to our "unhealthy" habits.
Knitting is great too!! :-)
1 glass of water per glass of wine, so for every glass of wine you drink, drink a glass of water as well. It will keep you hydrated as well as you'll probably cut down on the wine, by having to have a glass of wine in between.
ReplyDeleteOr what about a spritzer? Less calories but still the same wine flavor.
I'm all about moderation you can't completely cut anything out because you just overcompensate and binge.
Hi Buffy,
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy a glass of wine most nights, but just 1 glass. i incorporate into my overall daily food intake. I eat between 1200 - 1400 cals a day. Have you tried writing a food log, it helps and you can see where your calories are coming from. I don't do Tracy's food plan, but I have lost approx 8lbs since starting her program, and I was quite content just to tone up. Stay strong and keep doing TAM 6 days a week the more I do it I more I choose to eat healthier. Take care
Hi Buffy, I am glad to hear that you are trying to be kind with yourself and learning to trust your instincts. Great attitude to approach this situation with!
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