Day 2: Counting the C's

Yesterday was the first day of this challenge. However, I had a delicious slightly unhealthy breakfast which encouraged me not to count calories. I know, not a good start. However, I watched what I ate. Today, I started counting calories. It's going amazingly well! While writing this, I'm a bit hungry, but that's just my late-night snack urge talking. I'm not giving in. Instead, I'm brewing a cup of green tea right now. Isn't that great?

I'm not only counting calories to lose weight. On the contrary! I'm counting calories in order for my body to get used to smaller portions. I have noticed that I'm eating more than recommended. That's probably how I gained the weight in the first place. Therefore, by eating smaller portions and dividing these over the day will help my body adjust and not be so hungry all the time. In addition, I hope my body will get used to getting less sugar, as I'm planning to eat healthy snacks. Also, I believe it gives me great power and control. I love control. I'm one of those almost OCD people who plan their day and need everything organised in order to work. Both a bad and good quality. Anyhow, I'm counting calories and feeling awesome! I met my goal for today, actually, I'm even 20 kcal below my goal. Yay! Tomorrow, I will have my first weigh-in after the submission and I'm really excited. Despite the slightly unhealthy breakfast yesterday, I secretly hope it's already paying off! :)

Off to making my lunchbox ready for tomorrow and jump into bed with my cup of tea and a good book.

Good night!

xoxo

Zita

02/26/2015 7:12AM

I am glad that you are feeling so positive!! Counting calories is definitely a mind opening experience. I didn't do it for very long because it's not a routine that works well in my life, but I learned a lot about my habits that way. Breaking portions down during the day is also an excellent strategy! It will keep you from feeling too small. Once you get to know your portion sizes, you won't even need to 'count' anymore. You'll have a really good idea of what all the numbers are in your head! Are you using a calorie counting program? I know a lot of people who use the Myfitnesspal app and love it! (I use the fitbit app but I'm a fitbit junkie :P)

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I use a fitbit one- so it does step count, active minutes, calories burned etc. The only thing I wish it had was a heart rate monitor, so I am likely to upgrade to the new Fitbit Charge HR so that I can get a better idea of actual intensity level. I am a huge fan of fitbit products in general and find the app the easiest to use. :)

Also, 3 days to go!!! We can do this!!!

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