Week 2 Update

Another great week, with 2.5 pounds down for a total of 7.4 pounds gone. I'm so ecstatic about it.

In the past week I have discovered a few tips that are really helpful for me. I thought I might pass some of them along to whoever is reading this.

1. When I purchase my fresh vegetables, I immediately come home and cut them up and then store them in a tupperware container. This has been helpful because I have veggies ready for me at any moment. The hubby has even started eating them since they are there and ready to go.

Here's my veggie container.

2. I eat my piece of fruit as my morning snack rather than desert because it helps to give me the energy that I need to survive until my lunch time shake.

3. I log my food everyday in MyFitnessPal. Most of the time I am about 50 calories under my 1200 limit, but I am fully aware of how much I have available to me throughout the day. My meals are set with the two shakes and one bar along with veggies throughout the day along with a 450-500 calorie dinner. Tracking makes me more aware of what is going into my body and less hesitant to cheat.

4. Plan your meals. When I do my grocery shopping I keep in mind what I plan on cooking for the week and I stick to it. I defrost early and know exactly what I'm cooking when I get home from work. This helps me to not be left in a lurch and be forced to be spontaneous. If I don't plan, I'm more likely to cheat.