Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
Looking back just now I've noticed an interesting pattern in my weight loss.
I get very serious, intense, and lose 3, 4, even 5 pounds fairly quickly. Then, I sort of hang out at that weight a while, then I do it again, then hang out there for a while, and on and on.
How strange. While I guess it's good I maintain between these 'bursts' of weight loss this is not a pattern I want to continue. I have noticed myself 'slacking' again lately. Instead of getting super crazy intense like I would normally do, I want to focus on becoming more consistent. Consistency is key. I thought I had it, but looking back, not so much. I have been consistently inconsistent.
I want to consistently lose a pound or two a week, not 4 one week and 0 the next three.
I have been consistent with my exercise, especially since starting ChaLEAN Extreme, but not with my eating. I obviously haven't gone crazy since I have maintained my weight, but I am not reaching the goals I have set. 170 lbs is my goal to get my hair done! I need to quit messing around and get there.
So, I am trying to focus on consistently making good eating choices. In a sustainable, I can do this forever, way. I thought I had been doing that, but looking back I haven't. I have been letting my calories inch back up to the level where I maintain and don't lose. Which would be fine if I was at my goal, but I am not. Time to get consistent!
Blogging is one of the main ways I stay accountable. I love that. I am trying to come up with a way to be accountable about being consistent with my eating. Maybe a nightly post with my calories? A nightly tweet? Would love any suggestions.
I get very serious, intense, and lose 3, 4, even 5 pounds fairly quickly. Then, I sort of hang out at that weight a while, then I do it again, then hang out there for a while, and on and on.
How strange. While I guess it's good I maintain between these 'bursts' of weight loss this is not a pattern I want to continue. I have noticed myself 'slacking' again lately. Instead of getting super crazy intense like I would normally do, I want to focus on becoming more consistent. Consistency is key. I thought I had it, but looking back, not so much. I have been consistently inconsistent.
I want to consistently lose a pound or two a week, not 4 one week and 0 the next three.
I have been consistent with my exercise, especially since starting ChaLEAN Extreme, but not with my eating. I obviously haven't gone crazy since I have maintained my weight, but I am not reaching the goals I have set. 170 lbs is my goal to get my hair done! I need to quit messing around and get there.
So, I am trying to focus on consistently making good eating choices. In a sustainable, I can do this forever, way. I thought I had been doing that, but looking back I haven't. I have been letting my calories inch back up to the level where I maintain and don't lose. Which would be fine if I was at my goal, but I am not. Time to get consistent!
Blogging is one of the main ways I stay accountable. I love that. I am trying to come up with a way to be accountable about being consistent with my eating. Maybe a nightly post with my calories? A nightly tweet? Would love any suggestions.
You will probably hate me. But, I go 'on plan' for about a month and then I find I go into 'maintenance' without even trying. I think this actually works in my favor long term. Because I find my end result weight is easier to maintain when I let my body acclimate.
ReplyDeleteThat said, if a nightly tweet or post keeps you accountable DO IT!!!
I've been losing the same 10 pounds for months now...so I feel ya...and my accountability engine (the blog) isn't cutting it. I need my readers to kick my ass.
ReplyDeleteI think building consistency draws on a completely different skill set. We can do a lot of things when we are motivated, but eventually motivation and self-discipline will wane. This is just life. We get consistency when we have habits that we stick to even when our motivation is non-existent. We keep following our habits because we have arranged things so that it is easier to follow the habit than not to.
ReplyDeleteIgnore the numbers on the scale for a little while, instead focus on small but consistent good habits.
I'm always doing this sort of thing...getting all intense and dropping like crazy, then backing off for a while. As long as you know your pattern and your tendencies, you should still see progress- even if it isn't as fast as you like. If it's permanent, that's all the matters! Otherwise, if you're not satisfied with that answer, make the changes!! If anyone can do it, you can. Good luck girl!
ReplyDeleteI've never done this, but several people I know take photos of what they eat and put it together in a post at the end of the day. Everyone love pictures, right?
ReplyDeleteEd--that is an awesome idea. I think I will try that for awhile!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I'm in the same boat here. Last year I lost 30 pounds and this year I still need to lose 20 however I've put back on 5-7 pounds. I got in a rut. I think Eds idea is great.
ReplyDeleteGood luck and I hope you get THERE soon! =)
You are aware of your pattern -- at least you have that so you can make the proper adjustments.
ReplyDeleteAs for the eating -- I'm with Ed, I've seen a lot of people do that too and they are more aware of what's going in.
I think the food post is a great idea... and then once you see it, may help to notice any blind eating that you aren't accounting for as well.
ReplyDeleteconsistency.... big goal.
I am not a good source :) Your post reminds me of the necessity of being consistent. Consistency is what takes the weight off. We can do this. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteI say write down everything your eating!!! Blog pictures of it too!!! I love lots of pictures.
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