So in order to shed my proverbial winter coat, I enrolled in the Self.com Drop 10 Challenge. While I didn't really think I needed to lose 10 pounds, I did think there was some serious work to be done. I am a person who already exercises 6ish days a week and eats pretty darn healthy. Making progress is challenging for me unless I want to starve and be a total bitch. The food diary on self.com is pretty much the only thing that works for me. Once you sign up for the challenge you have access to the food diary, the workout diary, and tons of recipes (think Weight Watchers- but FREE). The recipes are quick, easy, and many times use things that you already have in your fridge. All of the nutrition information is right there so you can quickly add it to your food log. I log my food during the week. On the weekends I am still cautious, but don't spend the time on the computer logging. I have allowed myself 1 or 2 cheat meals per week. The only thing that I have not been entirely successful at is limiting my drinking. I am on week 3 and so far I feel pretty good about my progress. My clothes fit better and I am feeling healthier. I really recommend the program! I tried making the Veggie Burger Wrap (a suggested lunch) for dinner tonight. It turned out pretty tasty...PLUS I had all the ingredients in my fridge (which is pretty bare) already!
Here is the link to the recipe:
http://www.self.com/challenge/2011/nutrition/recipe/lunches/veggie-burger-wrap
