Saturday, January 2, 2010

Rewards!

Ok - one more thing! I was talking to Dave and he is trying REALLY hard to get with the program, loose the weight (and the stomach) he has gained and most of all quit the POP! Hard stuff for him since they all get it free at the Common Cents by the prison! I think they usually make about 4 runs a day to get drinks. So he is cutting down to 1 a day and a 20 ounce not 44 oz.! He said "If I try to just stop cold turkey I will never do it." True. So if you have a vise like this don't try to go cold turkey, you will feel horrible and then you will get down and quit.
I happen to LOVE rasberry Brisk ice tea. So I decided I would have hot fruit tea in the mornings, and will get some rasberry tea crystal light for my water and have just one a day to kill the cravings!
My big treat? Maverik has this amazing Fat Free yogurt! Ok...it comes in 2 sizes. I usually get the big size and save half for the next day! (sometimes!) I decided that if I stick to it and do good then 2 times a month a can have a SMALL frozen yogurt! My favorite is the chocolate (I ate nothing chocolate for 9 years!) or the strawberry cheesecake. So everyother Friday night we are going on a date to Mavrick for frozen yogurt! :) I know this sounds lame but hey, I'm excited! Until a few months ago Dave and I never had ice cream together! It was like we were dating again! HA! So my suggestion to you... tell yourself to stick with it, and its OK to reward yourself with a treat once in a while! Just make sure you limit it to a couple times a month not everyother day! If you read the Body for Life program it is really strict, you have to stick to a very harsh diet all week but have a "free day" every Friday where you can eat whatever you want. Personally I don't think this is a good idea. Can we all say Binge and purge? But I do think it is good not to totally deprive yourself of the things you like. Everyone wants to be rewarded and lets face it, a manicue is great, and movie or other activity is fun, but a 4 oz. fat free chocolate frozen yogurt is the bomb! :) Find your vise and put it on your calendar!
Kris
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  1. CindyJanuary 3, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    That's a good idea to schedule rewards on the calendar. It gives you something to look forward too. I believe in little rewards to make life more fun!

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Weight Watchers - The ABCs of Weight Loss

I read this in the Weight Watcher magazine July/August 2008, and thought there were some great suggestions here. These were all contributed by successful WW members)...

A - Ask questions (when dining out, don't be afraid to ask your server how a dish is prepared - and request it without sauce or oil).

B - Budget for snacks - you don't have to give up all of your favorite treats, just plan ahead.

C - Cancel the pity party - when you're down about your weight, remind yourself that everyone struggles.

D - Distract yourself - If you're hungry, call a friend, go for a walk, write a letter or email, etc. You'll notice that the hunger usually passes in a matter of minutes.

E - Eat slowly - put the fork down between bites, be more aware of how much you're putting in your mouth.

F - Focus on the presentation - arrange your food creatively, use a larger plate and spread your portions more artfully, it will help you feel more satisfied.

G - Give the new habits time - make a commitment to stick to your new regimen for at least 6 months, it often takes that long for revamped eating or exercise habits to feel natural.

H - Hang out with optimists - The can-do spirit is contagious.

I - Inspire yourself - brainstorm a list of activities you've been putting off because of your weight - it will provide a built-in incentive to slim down.

J - Join up - exercise with others - this often provides a sense of accountibility.

K - Keep your focus - as you lose weight, notice what you're gaining - a healthier diet, slimmer profile, or a new love of exercise.

L - Lighten up your favorite - Use cookbooks that can show you low-fat, healthier versions of your favorite dishes.

M - Make over your kitchen - get rid of trigger foods (those you often overeat) and restock your kitchen with healthy items.

N - Navigate out of your comfort zone - try a new exercise once a week.

O - Opt for the 10-minute rule - Even if you don't feel like it, get moving for at least 10 minutes.

P - Push yourself to try at least one new fruit or vegetable each week - expand your culinary repertoire in a healthy, low-calorie way.

Q - Quit the clean-plate club - stop eating once you're satisfied, and you won't eat tons of extra calories.

R - Reward yourself - if you are looking for a snack after dinner, give yourself a manicure or pedicure instead!

S - Stand up to food pushers - if a host pressures you to eat something you'd rather avoid, tell her you'll try something else on the table - compliment her, and she'll be distracted.

T - Treat your body like a temple - exercise and take care of yourself as if you were an athlete.

U - Use your lunch break wisely - spend half of your lunch break walking.

V - View sweet treats wisely - if you want to shed pounds, you can't eat sweets whenever you like. Find a low - calorie substitute that you can have every day, or limit rich desserts to once a week.

W - Write a gratitude list - each day, jot down 3 to 5 things in your life that you're grateful for.

X - Xerox your exercise moves - find exercise routines you'd like to try in books and magazines, and make copies, then refer to these when you need new moves.

Y - Yearn to accept where you are now - when you fell discouraged by your rate of progress, try to accept and appreciate yourself at your current weight. This might help you hang in there until you start losing weight again.

Z - Zero in on your body - Don't wear big baggy clothes - wearing clothes that fit well to remind yourself of your diet and fitness goals - and the slimmer body your are striving for.

GOOD LUCK!