For the 2011 Weight Loss & Wellness Adventure, I wasn’t going to start until Monday, and if you choose to wait ‘til then, obviously that’s totally up to you (Mondays are always good days to start new plans). However, I realize that many of you may be ready to rock on January 1st, so especially if your wellness goals include weight loss or going grain-free for whatever reason, here’s what I suggest you do today..
1. Plan your meals and go to the store.
Monday we’ll start our discussion on low-carb/grain-free diets and other wellness topics, but for today, just work on getting some low-carb food in the house.
2. Note your weight and take measurements of your problem areas so you can gauge your loss of weight and/or inches! If you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, hopefully you’ve already been monitoring your blood sugars so you can note any differences there. Also, be sure to note how you have been feeling, your energy levels, any health concerns, even your libido (yep, I said it), so you can gauge those important changes, too.
3. Soon we’ll also talk more about exercise, but if you’re itching to get moving today, go ahead and GET. It’s supposed to be nice and warm here in Michigan, so I’m going out for a run/walk for sure, and if I’m really feeling it, I’ll also get on the Bowflex
Either of those alone pretty much guarantees I’ll be SORE tomorrow since I’ve been on my butt for so many weeks, and if I do both, I’ll really be hurting…
Let’s all whine together on Monday, ya wanna?
Go to main 2011 Weight Loss & Wellness Adventure post with links to ALL the posts so far.
Keri says
I am looking forward to following this. I am doing another challenge on one of the forums I belong to and this will go along nicely. I am not technically starting until Monday (tomorrow). My biggest downfall is my coffee, I just love my artificial flavored creamer. Wish I could get the same taste from something more real. But haven’t found that yet.
Michelle says
Have you tried Kelly’s Vanilla steamer recipe? Someone commented on it that they had used it as creamer and their artificial creamer friend thought it was better. I don’t know what flavor you prefer, but that might be someplace to start.
KitchenKop says
I’d forgotten about that, good idea Michelle!
Keri, here’s the link: https://kellythekitchenkop.com/2010/01/nourishing-vanilla-steamers-like-crme-brule-in-a-glass.html
Liz says
How does weight watchers fit into the program with artificial sweeteners and low fat?
KitchenKop says
Liz, have you seen this post?
https://kellythekitchenkop.com/2009/02/weight-watchers-and-nourishing-traditions.html
Weight Watchers, with their fake fats and sweeteners, have a lot to learn. Although lately they might be heard suggesting butter “in moderation”, but probably in a whisper. LOL! I should go to a meeting and wear my shirt, “Butter was framed”!
Kelly
Michelle says
I think it is going to be Tuesday or Wednesday before I get to start. I am stuck away from home until at least then. Since I had waffles for breakfast, dried fruit and nuts for lunch and King Ranch casserole for dinner I think I have blown the whole low-carb thing today. :/
KitchenKop says
Good questions!!!
On the beans & legumes, I’ll go over exactly what is a carb and all that jazz on Monday.
For where to measure, I’d just say wherever your problem areas are that you’d like to lose some inches. For me that’s mostly my tummy. For others it’s their bottom/hips. Just get the circumference. 🙂
Jen says
would you have a link to somewhere where it shows how/where we should measure various body areas to see if there are changes even if not reflected in weight?
Belinda @zomppa says
Best of luck on this – look forward to following! Here’s to much success in 2011!
Tara says
Hi Kelly,
I’ve been following your blog for sometime now,..must say You’re doing a wonderful job,.. I’ve a doubt concerning the low carb diet,..is beans and legumes allowed in this diet.