Vegan or Pescatarian.....that is the question

Recently I have been really looking at the things that I have been eating and how it is affecting my weight. I can admit a lot of times I do not have will power.  I think my biggest struggle is when I have nothing to do.....I eat.  One way to stop this is always staying busy, but I need to rest, I just don't need to pig out when I do.

In February when I attempted to do the Daniel's Fast I truly ate a completely vegan diet for close to 4 weeks, then I brought back in dairy products, then eventually added seafood back into my diet.  When I was completely vegan my weight loss was very noticeable, but don't think that is necessarily good. As I added bread, cheese, and milk back into my diet the weight loss slowed down. Once seafood was added not a big  change. 

So right now I am having the debate of becoming a vegan and eat no meat and no meat products at all....and this includes seafood or stick to being a pescatarian and continue to eat seafood, but no meat will be in my diet.  I don't think seafood is my problem....it is the cheese and bread that gets me. Plus I have to do thinks in moderation and I am so not good at that.

We shall see...Honestly I do not know what my choice is. I don't look at it as depriving myself, because I have found great recipes for several dishes under both choices, my problem is sticking to it.  We shall see....

No Excuses!!!

Okay it is a rough morning for me....I so do not want to work out. Yesterday I took a break and I want to take another break today...but I can't. What is funny yesterday I was reading one of my favorite blogs thegayte-keeper and he wrote a post on excuses for not exercising.  I have used the majority of them...and this morning the majority of them are going through me head.  I am tired, need to get to work early, my Ipod is messing up, my head hurts....just to name a few.

Well....I am ignoring those excuses and getting out and workout this morning. I am going to try to jog more today.  Next week I am going to increase my walking path. Hopefully by the beginning of July I can be up to 4 miles and then on my way to running (JESUS!!!).  October 9, 2010 is around the corner to me and for me to able to run...not walk a 5K I have a lot of work to do.

I was supposed to go grocery shopping last night...did not happen, but I did start planning my meals.  I also looked at some health suggestions on the food pyramid. The mypryamid is a good way of seeing what you are supposed to be eating and to see what is good for your weight and workout level.

Also...this weekend I am going to attempt to tackle....

the elliptical machine!!! I consider this machine evil and needs to be destroyed. I can go no longer than 2 minutes on it at a time...we shall see.

Day #2

Okay....I am not going to write everyday, but in the beginning I need some motivation and to vent.  This morning I woke up with a headache, saw on the news it was 77 degrees BEFORE 5am, and I had the thought of having to be at work early so I was making up a whole lot of excuses not to go walking this morning. But I did it! I only did 2 miles, and did it in about 35 minutes which is not too bad for me.

Walking outside is better for me than walking inside on a treadmill. I get bored with a treadmill and I feel like I have not done anything. I might try doing some time on the treadmill on those evenings when I don't have things to do after work (which is rare).

I will say this being fat is so much easier!! I cooked grilled veggie burgers, sauteed spinach with garlic and a little lemon juice (thanks for the tip Elisabeth), and corn (no butter). I am going grocery shopping tomorrow so tonight I am going to look at some great recipes and some healthy ideas.  I up for suggestions as long as it has no meat. I like seafood, but trying stay away from that too...shell fish is a weakness and crab legs with garlic butter is the devil and he is always calling my name....especially when publix has them on sale.

Okay...Off to work and I to have shower. Did I mention it is much easier being fat??? I so don't like to sweat.