My Health Journal(continued)
2)
Avoid foods I know my stomach doesn't do well with (dairy products and
beef seem to be the two big ones). Focus on easy-to-prepare stuff like
mini pork chops, chicken strips, and ground turkey. Integrate more fruits
(apples, oranges, grapes, bananas) and vegetables (baby carrots with
ranch dressing is my favorite).
3) Drink A LOT. Actually, I already pretty
much do this. I drink a lot of tea and flavored drinks. I mostly stay
away from carbonated stuff because it bothers my stomach. I also like
Ensure a lot (shut up) because I get the vitamins I need and nutrition
at the same time in one tasty package.
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General
Plans
1) Don't be intimidated by others. This
is a big reason why I failed the first time. I can't exercise in front
of people, especially if they do/I feel they will make fun of me. So
I stopped exercising about the same time I got a roommate. Not that
I was teased, but I didn't want to risk it. Yes, lame excuse. Such is
the life of the shy with low self-esteem.
2) Don't get discouraged. A big problem
with what I've done before was daily updates and weighing. It's a
LOT easier to feel you're failing when you see absolutely nothing happening
from day-to-day, and have to proclaim it to the world, to boot. Towards
the end of the journaling process, I just hated it all and didn't care
anymore. My new intent is to give WEEKLY updates to my progress, and see
how much better I do with that.