think like a man...

so i read an article sometime last week online (if i find it, i'll post here) about how men lose weight differently from women (duh!) and what women can learn apply from men. i don't remember all the elements, but a few things stood out to me:

1. lifting weights actually boosts metabolism: the article recommended that instead of the low weight, lots of reps, to do more weight and less reps. i'm not suggesting that you become a bodybuilder by any means, but it seems worth a shot.

2. its ok to cheat: i think this speaks precisely to what my blog partner is referring to here. not to beat yourself up when you fall off the wagon (or indulge in that delicious pizza - or in my case, girl scout cookies (damn samoas!)). the article said that men don't eliminate the good stuff from their diet, they simply eat less. i'm not sure if i agree that's what men do, but i think its a good approach. instead of saying no ice cream, know that you are going to eat ice cream, but make yourself half a cup instead of that giant bowl you usually make.

3. become a meat monster: the article didn't say it like this AT ALL, but i thought it was a clever phrase. the idea is that while women indulge on carbs (desserts, pizzas, cookies, etc.), men indulge on steak and manly meats. i am not sure i agree with this (i know at least 2 significant others that LOVE desserts), but i think this is a good idea. because proteins are more likely to fill you up and keep you satisfied, its better to have a second helping of chicken than more rice or potatoes. and you may eat enough to not want dessert at all.

i am, however, probably most surprised by the fact that the article said i could learn something from a man.

just kidding. maybe.

so i've been doing fantastic with my water and have been doing good with eating until (how do you make that suspenseful music sound in writing?) -- GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SEASON. i ate a little more than i should. and by a little, i mean 2 boxes in 2 days between me and my daughter (and she ate her fair share). but i'm going to put the 3rd box in the freezer, and am working out like hell and simply trying to offset with less carbs for the rest of the week, and more protein. beans, meats, and veggies are my friend.

also i've been working out and doing well! this weekend is my chance to push it and up to the next resistance level.

yay for progress! let's just hope i see SOMETHING on the scale this saturday.