Week 5 Results

Half way there!

There's still 5 more weeks to lose weight. You could potentially lose another 15 lbs or so.

Here are some helpful ideas: 

1. Snacking every 2-3 hours is a good thing if you're eating something healthy. I have some oranges by my desk. They're not the best option, as fruit goes, but it keeps my hunger down and my metabolism running. 

2. At lunch time, take a walk around the neighborhood. Head over to Kohl's or Office Max and see what you want to buy with your winnings.

3. Broccoli! I buy a frozen bag of broccoli from Costco. When I feel hungry I throw some in a microwavable dish with some water. Heat up in 6 mins. Strain it. I add some salt (didn't say it was perfect - but it is tasty). 

4. Buy bottled water. I didn't start drinking water until they started bottling it and selling it at Costco. I used to drink a lot of soda. I couldn't quit soda because there was something cathartic about popping a can or bottle of something. I get a little of that back now from cracking open some bottled water. I buy a couple of $4 36 packs from Costco. I put half of one in my car trunk, half of one at the office, and one in my refrigerator. 

5. Do 45 mins of walking or running each day, preferably outside. I find it's a better workout than a treadmill. And every week have a new goal of either doing it faster, farther or at a higher incline. Seek out interesting areas to explore. And if you can get your hands on a heart rate monitor, do it. It'll keep you honest.