Again, the plan is to have a quick post …. but you probably know me a little better than that by now, right? *lol*
So … after a long weekend it's Tuesday … the new Monday,
Better believe I'm "resetting" and starting with that clean slate again today.
I ALWAYS struggle with my eating on the weekends and this weekend, although better than usual, was far from "perfect". Then again … I'm not striving for perfect, am I? I don't know what it is but whenever Craig is around I tend to nibble more. Maybe it's because when he's around there isn't my usual routine. Maybe him being here signals it's relaxation time - and that translates into enjoyment - which translates into food. Maybe it's because when he's home he tends to cook dinner … and does a lot of the chores. That means more time on my hands. Time = boredom - eating.
Whatever the reason I eat more and I know it. I was FAIRLY successful in keeping rings in control and CHOOSING what I ate. As I mentioned before, we went out for dinner Saturday. That's ok - my calories for the DAY were still under 2,000. We went to the movies Sunday. That's ok - I planned ahead, took my popcorn and had a coffee instead of the usual (yummy) garbage. Yesterday I TRIED SO HARD to stay out of the pantry. Truly I did. I had the munchies. I RECOGNIZED I had the munchies. I even grabbed the prepared container of cauliflower and some dip. Had 4 pieces. Wanted to gag and grabbed a handful of crunchy, salty tostitos. *lol*. Not a big deal. Just a handful, not a bowl full!
Dinner I totally overate … and it wasn't low calories by ANY means! Craig made some delicious, full of maple syrup and honey, pork ribs … with noodles … and corn … and blueberry pie. Oh. Em. Gee.
I started with 3 ribs and a small bit of needles and corn … but I ended up having 2 (or was it 3?) more ribs … and Rebecca's leftover noodles … and a (small) piece of pie … with a (small) bit of whipped cream.
It's ok - although I TOTALLY overate (I was SOOOOO full), I didn't fret over it - and I won't. I ate it - I absolutely enjoyed every lick - it's over.
Let's look at the big picture. One day of, say 2,500 calories, is NOT going to have me gain weight. I have consistently dated 1,200 - 1,400 calories a day for the last 10 days. IF I were to get on the scale (which I'm NOT gunna do!) I would be up in weight, Im quite sure. Did I gain weight? Yes. Did I gain fat? No. I gained water. The sauce was full of soya sauce and my water intake was probably only about 1.5 litres yesterday. Retaining? Yes. I can barely move my wedding ring.
Oh … and "Aunt Flo" is due any minute. That explains my carb cravings (happens EVERY month!) and further retaining.
I went to bed wondering how I would react to my day of overeating. I'm pretty sure I've got this, but I'm to gunna lie - I was a little scared. I know myself. The "old" me would likely have thrown in the towel. "Well - I'm going on holiday in 2 weeks, so I'll just enjoy my food until then and start again when I get back". Then I would eat my way through the pantry and, 3 weeks from how, would have yet another 5 pounds to lose.
Not this time. SO much can be gained in just 7 days of healthy eating. I've proven that to myself over and over again. Yesterday is done. Today we start new. SO …
Just For Today I Choose to …
- DRINK THE DAMNED WATER!!!!
- NOT eat the yummy, high calorie leftovers in the fridge
- NOT eat a piece of pie (this one IS Just for Today … no promises for tomorrow so I hope the kids eat it all today!)
- Stick to 1,200 calories
- DRINK MORE DAMNED WATER!!!!
- do my pilates DVD.
Bit of a big order for today given that I have to hit Sobeys AND Costco … AND have a business phone call, send a business email and place a business order … but I can do it. Just gotta choose TO do it, right?
I've got 1 hour before my business call. Better go have my protein shake and hit the shower so I can start the day off on the right (albeit painful) foot *lol*
Thanks for the chat, Girlfriend. Yu've help me talk myself up into a better frame of mind than I was before "talking". Pumped and ready to succeed :)
Love you! TTY tomorrow :)
Tam
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