Hi Kiki -
I actually just got my replacement fitbit this evening. I'm setting it up and charging as we speak. Hopefully this one tracks better than the last one.
As far as my secret -- not much of a secret. With my doc's approval -- I cut WAY DOWN on sugar and carbs, cut portion sizes, added a ton of vegetables, drink plenty of water, added in more whole grains/less white flour, and started walking 2-3 miles a day. And my doc was adamant I increase my good cholestrol by adding fish oil, salmon, avacado, and walnuts/almonds to my diet. My cholestrol wasn't bad -- but the good number could've been better.
The big thing that really seemed to help was having healthy snacks at my desk -- I write from home so that's a little easier for me. I usually take a late morning break and slice an apple, get a cup of grapes or strawberrys, get 2 oz (about 1/4 cup) walnuts/almonds, and a banana/carrot and celery EVERYDAY. I also mix in some other stuff here and there -- as long as it's healthy. I munch in the late morning and then after lunch -- all day long as I write... and it helps me keep going all day without ever feeling hungry. By the time dinner rolls around, I'm not starving (which I always was before -- I'd barely eat all day and then by dinnertime, I'd be famished and overeat -- or snack all night.) It also limits what I eat for lunch.
So basically -- I did what we're all supposed to do. I fail sometimes and just have to have a freaking cookie, but I don't beat myself up about it and limit the splurge. I refuse to be a slave to food and if I want it, I want it. As long as I limit and exercise a little harder the next day, then it'll all be good.
Now that I got back from my trip to New Orleans -- where I ate every friggen thing I wanted -- I've been struggling. I haven't lost one pound in three weeks -- haven't gained, either, but I'm stuck. Hopefully now that my new fitbit is here, I'll get my butt in gear.
Hope you're doing well 🙂
