You know that book I was going to write? Yeah, this isn't it
Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 7:44PM So, this isn't so much a HASAY update as a refined plan, because I was stuck at the inlaws all last week. And I totally got a pass from Casey for that. And, to be honest, I wasn't THAT bad. Unless you count the massive Christmas dinner and the whipping cream in my daily cup(s) of coffee because everyone else drinks it black and that's all they had.
Okay, okay, you're right. I should probably count that.
I've decided that there just isn't any way I'm going to stick to the Weight Watchers thing this time around. It's just TOO MUCH WORK. And then there's the starving. I don't like that part. So I've created a new plan of attack, which I refer to as "The Gee It's Pretty Fucking Obvious But It's Not In A Book Anywhere So It Doesn't Feel Legitimate Somehow Plan".
(Henceforth just known as "The Plan").
Here's The Plan:
1. NO snacking.
2. ONE sweet or junky thing per day (but the sweet is my weakness so that's what I'll focus on). It can be sugar in my coffee or a big honking piece of cheesecake, but if I already put sugar in my coffee that morning, no cheesecake for me!
3. GO TO THE GYM. But even before that, try to work out with friends, because I'm far more likely to follow through if someone's expecting me to show up. *
See? Not hard. I could write a book.
It just wouldn't be very long.
What worked for me last time was to reward myself at milestones. I got myself things that I probably would have bought anyway, but this way I could feel all virtuous about it. You know, like for sticking to the Plan for two weeks I get new workout gear, for losing 5 lbs I get a new laptop bag. For hitting my goal I get a new pair of Sevens.
I should get something just for coming up with this plan in the first place, now that I think about it.
Ah, retail therapy. A balm for my girthy soul.
*(Oh, and I think I'm going to do a six-week boot camp with my friend FoN. That may help).
Reader Comments (18)
I dig your straightforward plan and I look forward to reading it in paperback form. One sweet thing a day would work for me too since it's not completely giving up everything that makes your mouth feel good. That sounded dirty.
Good luck this week, I'll link you up in tomorrow's post!
Oh, I am all about retail therapy. It's good for the soul.
I agree. That plan is worth at least a 35 dollar value product.
I like your plan and I agree a bit of shopping to celebrate it's inception is called for.
I love it! I really believe in the power of small changes. And the power of shopping. Both of those powers.
I'm thinking the plan alone is worth a big ole piece of cheesecake, maybe strawberry?
Good plan, good plan... Now all you need to do is follow it... :D Good Luck! :D I'll be in the sidelines cheering you on! :D
I love your plan, I think I'm on the same plan.
I love the reward thing, I used to do that too, I should start again. As my friend Charli says, I respond well to carrots ;-) Just dangle a big juicy carrot in front of me and we are half-way there ;-)
This sounds like something I could follow. Does sugar-free Hazelnut syrup in my coffee count as a sweet? If it does I'm screwed already.
Good luck at the boot camp thing. Once again, Too lazy here.
I love Casey's comment (and it did sound dirty!) I think your plan sounds genious! I'm always afraid I can't stick to one treat a day...I don't know if that's what I tell myself as an excuse to eat a lot more than one or what...the boot camp sounds fun (?) You can do it, girl!
Good plan. I might have to steal it for myself... See you already have followers ;) Write that book already!
Hey, shopping burns calories!
I think that sounds like a fabulous plan and it sounds like the kind of diet book I would actually read (I like my diet books short).
Good luck,
Whipping cream in your coffee. Yum. I can feel my ass growing just thinking about it. I think your plan is totally legit, I'm actually trying to incorporate the no snacking rule, but it's tough with four kids running around waving their hot fries in my face and begging me to make tater tots. Saboteurs is what they are, pint-sized saboteurs.
Hmmmm .... buying fun stuff for yourself for hitting mini-goals. I like it.
I think each pound should count as a mini goal! I think I'll make my shopping list now!
I did (am doing) the reward plan as well. So far, I have gotten an ipod, new running shoes, heart monitor and some running socks. When I hit my next goal (which is still a month or 2 away) I am getting a running tattoo as a reward
Screw the work. I'm back on Adipex tomorrow, LOL!