JEN.OLSEN's CalorieKing Blog
Inchworm
Monday, February 13th 2012
It would appear that my progress is a little like an inchworm's. I lose a bit, I gain a bit, stay still, lose a bit, gain a bit, stay still. You get the picture! I have to say that I am totally okay with this. As long as I see a downward progression, I'm a happy camper! Since I'm trying not to focus on weight loss, but rather healthy habits - the numbers on the scale don't mean quite as much. The important part for me is that I feel better. I have more energy on the days when I consume lots of f...Eat Smarter
Thursday, February 9th 2012
This week I am learning to eat smarter. I know that's the premise of Weight Watchers - don't eat less, eat smarter. Well, I'm learning! One of the things I've observed is that diet foods are very often not worth it. I can eat that sugar-free jello or that low-fat Atkins bar, but they just don't do the job. I want more than that one little cup of jello or that teeny-tiny bar. I want substance. So, I'm learning to make hearty substitutions for the high-fat, high-calorie foods that I love. Yummy Gr...Observations and Lessons Learned
Thursday, February 2nd 2012
Wow, this is hard. There's really no other way to put it. I know that I am doing this the right way, but it takes a lot of time and effort. I'm not complaining, just making an observation. I realize that, if I want this change to last a lifetime, I'm going to need to put in time and effort to make it "stick." I can say that I am truly blessed to have family and friends that are encouraging me and are happy to discuss my goals, challenges, and strategies. It also makes it harder to chea...One Step, Then Another
Wednesday, January 25th 2012
This past couple of weeks have been a challenging, but exciting journey. I've made so many discoveries about myself - especially in what motivates me and what challenges me.What motivates me:
support from family and friends
feeling more energetic
seeing myself reach or be in the range of my nutrient targets
listening to positive, God-honoring music
short term goals
feeling the difference in my body when I eat well
What challenges me:
hunger, hunger, hunger is my greates...