Okay, so summer is a terribly difficult time for me to follow my own rules for a healthy diet. In typical 'all or nothing' fashion, I used a few small slip ups as an excuse to completely derail my efforts.
Obstacles over the summer:
-Stampede
-BBQ's
-Weddings
-Baby Showers
-2 weekends at my uncle's cabin
I've decided I need to whip myself (back) into shape quickly before the Christmas holiday season starts. Of course, that will come with a new set of hurdles to overcome without betraying my body. I figure by starting now, rather than an empty 'resolution' in January, I'll be in a better mindset to say no to more of the indulgences that Christmas brings. It's backwards, yes, but my mind works like this "I'm already __lbs away from my target, so what's a few more ____?"(insert Christmas treat here) or "I've been working my butt off and am feeling really good. There's no way I'm going to ruin that by eating ______" Like I said, all or nothing.
With this in mind, I'm back on Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Diet (Cooler # 1) - starting yesterday. This is to be followed for a max 1-2 weeks, and promises dramatic results.
Rules:
-1 serving/day oatmeal or brown rice or quinoa *topped w. 4 tbsp flax seed
-1 serving/day sweet potato or regular potato
-1 /day apple or pear
-4-5/day green veggies (cucumber/spinach/green beans/broccoli/etc)
-16 cups water/day
NO: sauces, dressings, oils, butter, juice, dairy
Yes, it's terribly difficult to maintain willpower. However, I know it's only 1-2 weeks so that helps. Surprisingly, I'm not hungry - just so bored from the lack of food choices. I'm on day # 2.
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