I've made it to the red zone, only 9 days, 2.1 pounds to go on my first dietbet. And I'm good with that. I still have to have a game plan though. I think I'll throw, and ignore my Pro Bowl running back. Just kidding. I'm going to do what I know works.
First, I'm going to drink water, and lots of it. At least 2 liters a day. Or 4 of my Brita water bottles. Right now, I'm pretty sick of water, so I made some flavored water for the weekend. Grated ginger root, sliced cucumber, and a pink lady apple. Can't wait for it to get cold. I'm also aim to drink 3 cups of tea a day - smooth move, detox, and a slim something or other.
I plan on continuing to eat bread/carbs 2 meals a day - Ezekiel bread, whole grain pasta, brown rice, potatoes. I've found that any other carbs, or having these more than twice a day, and I feel horrible. Bloated, tired, cranky.
Fruits and veggies. I have fell in love with a big bowl of lettuce/spinach/arugula and veggies. I try and eat one every day. For fruit, it's pink lady Apple's, and bananas. Occasionally berries or citrus.
A glass of wine. Seriously. After homeschooling, running errands, housework, and everything else, it's nice to sit down with a glass and just decompress. Yes, I know I would lose weight faster. That's ok, I don't want to lose it too fast.
Sleep. Oh do I love sleep. I try and go to bed before 10, and very rarely use an alarm. I let my body tell me when it's done resting. I know that doesn't work for a lot of people, because they have to get up for work, but it works for me. I've learned I need 10-11 hours most nights.
The final thing that really works for me is walking. 2-3 times around the neighborhood a few times a week gets me 10 miles. Too much more, and I'm so sore I can barely walk the next morning. Any less, and I don't sleep well.
All total, I've lost 26 pounds this year. The scale may say 22, but I gained weight over my anniversary, and lost it again. Just by doing what works for me. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. So I won't.
"I run six plays, split veer. It's like novocaine. Give it time, it always works."
Coach Boone, Remember the Titans