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Lucretia Bohnsack, a Mentor resident, said she's committed to making a change in her life as part of Lighten Up. "I know I can take control and make a difference in my life."

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Well, I am happy with today's weigh-in. Lost 6.5 pounds, total of 14.  Looking back to see where I did well and what I need to improve so next month  is another good month.  
 
First, it is working for me that I am not following a diet.  I have dieted over the years and when it is over, it is over and I can do what I want.  Jim and I decided to eat wisely and enjoy what we like always thinking about what are choices we are making.  I refuse to feel deprived.  I am working hard at making our meals look appetizing.   
 
Second, portion control is a key.  I pulled the food scale and measuring tools out and use them.  We realized we were eating far more than we needed.  Chicken Breast is a prime example.  I use to make a breast for each of us, when I weighed them I was shocked to find one breast provided 8 oz of meat, whoops!  Now I cook 1 and split it between us.  $$ saving.  
 
Three, good food it cheaper than junk food.  Our food budget has gone down. 
 
I celebrate our successes. Went to Red Lobster Friday night.  Instead of ordering two meals, we ordered one Lobster Fest and split it, added a side salad and we were more than satisfied.
 
NOW FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS
 
I must exercise! I must exercise! I must exercise!
 
I almost said become more active but that is a cop-out.  I need to deliberately move it.  I must carve a chunk of time out to do it.  It is important and I have to make it a priority.
 
Midday meals remain an issue.   I have to take something with me.  I am falling back into the fast food rut and while I am making wise choices it is only a matter of time when it becomes BAD.  A peanut butter sandwich and fruit is better that what I will choose.  Plan 10 minutes in the morning to bag it.
 
Feel like my negatives are digging a deep rut.  GOT TO STOP IT,
 

Sunday, March 23, 2014

 
 Went on a business meeting to Boston this weekend.  I planned my meals especially while driving there.  I packed a cooler with fruits, nuts, cheese, and crackers.  Stopped to eat instead of munching my way down I 90.

 I have been spending lots of time thinking about my weight loss goals and attitudes.  I really want to meet my goal and make this a life time changes of eating better and keeping the weight off.    What are the changes I need to make?  First, I am trying to eat what I enjoy.  I will not allow myself to feel deprived.  Second, I am asking myself questions about desire vs need.  Do I need that chocolate or do I desire it?  If I choose (key word) to eat it I will enjoy it with out guilt. I can eat a piece and then leave the rest for another time.  Third, meals will taste good. It takes no more time to cook good meals than quick boring ones.

I can and will lose weight and be healthy

Monday, March 17, 2014

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
 
Made a decision yesterday to have a guilt free day enjoying St. Pat Fare.  Decision is the key word here.  I did great! A serving was ample and didn't go back for seconds and thirds. Brunch was calorie laden, ate it anyway and enjoyed it!  Dinner dessert was ice cream, didn't have any, didn't want any.
 
This time I am working on attitude.  I will not allow food to make me feel guilty.  Making decisions not denials.  Feeling great!
 
Still promising to exercise but haven't yet.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Another week

 Good and Iffy week!

This was a week with some difficult days...It always goes back to not making time for lunch.  Usually in the car at lunch time and so hungry.  At least I am not doing the drive thru thing like days in the past.  Did go thru  Arby's on Ash Wednesday and had a fish sandwich, mega calories, only ate part of the bun.

Jim and I decided to be vegetarians for the weekend. Lots of legumes, veggies and salads.   Fun for a few days but not a lifestyle change for us.  

Couldn't resist jumping on the scale this morning.  Going in the right direction! 

Good week ahead!

PS Got to start the exercising!!!!!