Having finished all I will allow myself to eat of the Thanksgiving leftovers, I've been eating better the last few days - more greens, like chard, broccoli, and spinach. Though I'm now chowing down on some leftover stuffed (vegan) pizza
boyziggy brought home, at least I didn't eat it last night when I really wanted to. Not eating within two hours of bedtime, and waiting ten minutes after eating before deciding whether to have seconds, are two great weight-loss tips that can apply to any diet. Nighttime is about the only time I do feel a bit deprived. Not famished, but a little hungry, and it takes willpower not to eat anything because I know those calories will not get burned off. I actually dreamed of donuts last night, which was strange. But I think it might have been related to watching the "Obesity" episode of Penn and Teller's Bullshit! series. It was embarrassingly unscientific, but they did make some good points about our society's obsession with weight loss. I still like to think of what I'm doing as getting fit and healthy rather than targeting a specific weight or clothing size, but I must admit I have a preference for a slimmer figure. Not skinny - I like curves - but without much noticeable excess fat. Getting there will require a lot more work and dedication, but I think the results will be worth it.
