Last month I made it a point to track what I was eating. But I was just recording what I ate. What I noticed as the month went on is that I wasn’t necessarily making the best food choices. My overall goal is to lose weight. And in order to do that, I need to eat much better than I have been.
The challenge for March is to continue tracking, but also to stay within my calorie goals, and to up my intake of both protein and fiber.
Why
“Sugar and carbs are not your friends.” Those were the words the doctor said to me at my last physical. She told me once again that I need to alter how I am eating in order to stave off any long term effects (like diabetes).
I know it can be done. My doctor is an example of this. And she shared with me how she did it: by tracking what she ate, exercising more, and making a switch from a carb-heavy diet to one that was lean protein and veggie based. “It’s not complicated, but it isn’t easy.”
How I Will Do This
I spent February getting used to tracking what I was eating. March is the month that I build on that to make the dietary changes I need to make.
I have to approach my food differently as well. I can’t just eat whatever is at hand. This means that I will meal prep breakfasts and have lunches ready to go. There are several really good frozen options in my local grocery store that are high protein and low carb, and I do enjoy salads.
I will continue to use my LoseIt app to track food, and my biometric ring will track activity.
The Reward
This is a big ask for me to do. It’s essentially shifting how I eat every single meal. And because it is a big ask, there is a big reward. I have decided that if I track all my food and hit my protein/fiber goals, I will purchase a watch I have had my eye on for some time.
Next Steps
This is a big deal for me, with long reaching positive health rewards. I am determined to make it stick. So let’s see how it goes!
