Good morning!
I was 221.5 again this morning, which is the lowest official weight I’ve hit so far. I’ve been eating sugar cookies much of the week, so I’ve got to knock that off. Which brings me to my big news of the day. I’m going to go off of sugar from November 1st to Thanksgiving. I did it two years ago, and actually enjoyed it. Then I woke up on Thanksgiving sick as a dog and was mad for four months. But I’ve moved on…..
SO, no sugar or refined carbs, which to me means white flour and white rice, for 25 days. Aside from the obvious health benefits, the reason I like to do this is because this is the time of year when bad eating can easily get out of control. Going on a purge restores self control. When I did this two years ago, it was not out of a desire to lose weight, it was because I was having a hard time moderating my sugar intake, and my body felt out of balance. I had to cleanse for awhile. During that time, I felt great, had more energy, and once it was over, I had the ability to eat holiday yummies in moderation without feeling (or behaving) like the tasmanian devil, devouring everything in sight and then hunting for more.
I have a couple of personal exceptions. Firstly, Nate’s birthday is November 2nd. I will probably cheat that day. Second, I will still eat my homemade bread which is 100% whole wheat, but is made with honey. I am allowing myself the honey that is in my bread. That’s it. Please note- this is not a low carb thing. I am going to be eating plenty of whole grains. I personally feel that the human body is supposed to eat grains. It’s the refined, processed crap that messes us up. And there’s my soap box.
Anyone want to join me?
And now, for the breakdown…
Monday, I didn’t exercise.
Tuesday, I did treadmill and weights. It felt really good, too.
Wednesday, treadmill and weights.
Thursday, treadmill.
Friday, I didn’t exercise because I was running around like a monkey doing Halloween things with the girls at school, then hauling off to Finchy Friday for what was a GREAT time! I met a woman named Kit who is hysterical, and conversation never lulled. My neighbor Julie was there, who is doing amazing things with her scarf (good job!), and there was Lisa, who is very fun as well.
Aside from the sugar cookies, I’ve been eating pretty good. How is it going for you?
Have a great Saturday. The sun is out, I’m a happy girl.
October 30th, 2004 at 6:56 am
The South Beach Diet tells you to do a similar 2-week fast to cleanse as you begin the diet. Apparently it helps your body reset the way it digests sugars and re-regulate the amount of insulin it dispenses to metabolise the sugars. Then you’re supposed to re-introduce the good sugars slowly back into your diet. It’s not low-carb for the sake of being low-carb; rather the diet is about not eating processed, high-sugar foods.
Makes sense to me. I’m not one for following diets, healthy eating is the way to go, but some of the info in the book was good to know. My aunt swears by these low-sugar fasts. She’s been avoiding processed and empty carb foods for almost 2 years now, and she’s lost 50 pounds. If a 55-year-old woman can lose 50 pounds, then so can my 29-year-old self. Right? Right!
November 1st, 2004 at 2:41 am
Laura, I promise I won’t tempt you or offer you anything to spoil it, so no more bringing chocolate bars to your house! Just knitting, that is all! While I’m tempted to enthusiastically jump on the wagon with you and I am still contemplating after all of last night’s halloween candy… I know I am just setting myself up for disaster. I think I am better off doing this come January and the boat show. I will, however think harder upon it.
It was great woring out with you this week and hopefully I can do that again. As for my goals that I set last week, here is how I did:
1 actual “workout” and 2 good walks and I did increase my water consumption, but I am not to where I need to be, but I did improve.
Goal this week:
3 good workouts
Meet min water consumption levels
November 1st, 2004 at 2:58 am
Sounds like some good goals, Gayle. Good luck.