Yesterday was almost a good day! I worked hard and ate well. I logged everything in as usual and had a lot of calories left. On the way home, I decided to use some of those calories on a 4th meal at Taco Bell! I didn't even enjoy what I got. This morning my stomach has been very sad.
On the bright side, I don't think that I actually retained many of those calories. :( What do you think it says when we get indigestion and loose bowels from eating fast food? If you eat it all the time, your body adapts and doesn't have the same issues, but I don't really want to teach myself that trick again! 207.8
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Check your Why!
Man, do I love the fall. But it comes with some precarious eating opportunities. This weekend was the 2nd full weekend of the fall. Without even thinking, my diet changes. It is silly, but just because the view on the TV changes, I become entitled to wings, pizza, queso or whatever.
I tried to consume wisely: only foods from home, peanuts, baked chips, etc. But I still overconsumed. It really is ridiculous, yet I do it. Reflecting back, it makes me consider what other choices could I do without? The list is sad; reward, consulation, sad, bored, TV, too awake, at the movies, being social. What if I only ate when hungry? HMMM, it's just crazy enough to work!
If you are reading, let me know what you think or comment about your struggles. I think that we could all learn from each other :)
I tried to consume wisely: only foods from home, peanuts, baked chips, etc. But I still overconsumed. It really is ridiculous, yet I do it. Reflecting back, it makes me consider what other choices could I do without? The list is sad; reward, consulation, sad, bored, TV, too awake, at the movies, being social. What if I only ate when hungry? HMMM, it's just crazy enough to work!
If you are reading, let me know what you think or comment about your struggles. I think that we could all learn from each other :)
Saturday, September 15, 2012
No Logging, No Success
Now of courese you can lose weight or reach your goals without logging the details. However, research does suggest that your chances of success increase dramatically with self accountability. And let's face it, we lie to ourselves; about how much we eat, how much we move or how healthy a choice was.
Truthful and accurate details will help to keep us honest with ourselves because we will have an up to the minute idea of how things are going. This past week without my normal scale accompanied by different eating patterns because I was not at home, I gained 1 pound. I actually feel good that it was only one pound! Now back to it! 207.8
Truthful and accurate details will help to keep us honest with ourselves because we will have an up to the minute idea of how things are going. This past week without my normal scale accompanied by different eating patterns because I was not at home, I gained 1 pound. I actually feel good that it was only one pound! Now back to it! 207.8
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Half Ass Meals
I like to eat out at restuarants. I like being waited on. I enjoy the luxury that is Applebee's. Ok, "the neighbor grill" isn't luxury, but it is fun to eat out. Even just a sandwich!
I don't know why, maybe it's just the simplicity of plopping some money down and clapping your hands together for service :)
Regardless of why, if you like to eat out, try only eating half of your meal. Get your sandwich cut in half. Just because they serve an 8 inch option doesn't mean that I need to cram it all in during one gluttony session. The same can be said about any meal. Order your meal and ask them to put half in a to go. Or ask for the togo yourself and divy up your order prior to forking yourself over!
I don't know why, maybe it's just the simplicity of plopping some money down and clapping your hands together for service :)
Regardless of why, if you like to eat out, try only eating half of your meal. Get your sandwich cut in half. Just because they serve an 8 inch option doesn't mean that I need to cram it all in during one gluttony session. The same can be said about any meal. Order your meal and ask them to put half in a to go. Or ask for the togo yourself and divy up your order prior to forking yourself over!
Monday, September 10, 2012
If Life were only Consistent
Another weekend away from home. This week, I am also house sitting for someone. While both are fun and or rewarding, the situation changes what I can do about my eating, my activity and my stress. This are the big 3 when discussing weight management. I have concern, but will continue to be on guard for big changes. Since I am not at home, I cannot weigh myself. It will be interesting how things stand after a week. I am hoping for a maintenacnce week.
I am down to 7 weeks before my reunion and no real change. That makes the urgency for change higher. I am ok with that, but dont want to get so dogmatic about my habits that I have no room for error and increase my likelihood for failure.
What goals do you have? Make sure that you partner your long term goals, with a short term step to help get you there. The short-term goals should be more specific and be used as evaluation steps to reach your long-term goal. I wanted to lose 18 pounds in 9 weeks. I now have only 7 weeks to accomplish the same goal!
I am down to 7 weeks before my reunion and no real change. That makes the urgency for change higher. I am ok with that, but dont want to get so dogmatic about my habits that I have no room for error and increase my likelihood for failure.
What goals do you have? Make sure that you partner your long term goals, with a short term step to help get you there. The short-term goals should be more specific and be used as evaluation steps to reach your long-term goal. I wanted to lose 18 pounds in 9 weeks. I now have only 7 weeks to accomplish the same goal!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
I Labored Over Food
The weekend won :( I went to a baseball game and had tickets to a suite. Awesome experience...lots of food!.
Peanuts - 2-servings, sliders - 2, chicken tenders with the fried exterior removed - 3, chips - 1/2 serving, 12 oz lemonade, red velvet ice cream (I know), chocolate cake - 6 bites, lots of water.
Ouch! Good time with the kids that didn't cost anything! Oh yeah, the price was 2.6 pounds for the whole weekend. After yesterday, I am only up .6 pounds though! 206.8
Peanuts - 2-servings, sliders - 2, chicken tenders with the fried exterior removed - 3, chips - 1/2 serving, 12 oz lemonade, red velvet ice cream (I know), chocolate cake - 6 bites, lots of water.
Ouch! Good time with the kids that didn't cost anything! Oh yeah, the price was 2.6 pounds for the whole weekend. After yesterday, I am only up .6 pounds though! 206.8
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Holiday Challenge
It's Labor Day!
Time for BBQ, Potato Salad, Chips, Baked Goods, Beer and Hanging out!
Only if you want to stay overweight! We can rationalize anything, but look for ways in your life that you excuse yourself. Birthdays, tough days, rewards, consulations, boredom, weddings, family events, the list goes on! When will you say no! Eat to Live, don't Live to Eat!
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Time for BBQ, Potato Salad, Chips, Baked Goods, Beer and Hanging out!
Only if you want to stay overweight! We can rationalize anything, but look for ways in your life that you excuse yourself. Birthdays, tough days, rewards, consulations, boredom, weddings, family events, the list goes on! When will you say no! Eat to Live, don't Live to Eat!
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