i was thinking that my urge to grab chocolate chips after dinner may be that i am just still hungry. i wake up feeling hungry almost every morning.so last night, i stuck with my sf fudgesicle for dessert, but then i figured "I am still hungry" so i ate a little bit more chicken, and toasted a piece of sprouted grain bread with some sf marmalade. and it felt way more satisfying than grabbing more and more chocolate chips.
Goals: 1. Enjoy life! 2. Be aware, be awake, pay attention. 3. One word 2010: faith
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I have been doing ok with the after-dinner habit. I had a few pretzels after dinner instead of the garb-n-go chocolate chips. i guess, calorie for calorie, it was probably a better choice. the main thing is that I stopped myself--yeah!
Goals: 1. Enjoy life! 2. Be aware, be awake, pay attention. 3. One word 2010: faith
Posts: 2653 | Location: North Carolina | Registered: November 11, 2006
Dd's bday party - done. Ate party food which wasn't the healthiest option by far, but at least my portions were moderate because I didn't have time to eat!
Other goals for this week: Relax Get back to normal homemade food Get other tasks done Go for walks when possible (very icy right now)
****************** “The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.”
I just got back from my weigh in at the Y. I lost 1.2 lbs last week and 1.6 lbs the week before. I am currently at 191.8 and I would love to reach 189 this week but that would be nearly 3lbs (2.8) so I guess I will shoot for 190 (1.8lbs) and move into the 80's next week .
I did pretty well today. Had a 1400 calories day. I did eat a few bites of planned crackers while I was standing. Need to be more mindful tomorrow. Standing while I eat leads to off plan eating for me- I want to work on the disclipline of sitting.
i got off plan on thursday because we celebrated a co worker's birthday but friday was right back on track. saturday was great, and i stayed on plan for sunday. i had some great indian food at a buffet, and had surpringly small portions. i need to put a stop on the after-diner "gra b a few chocolate chips" here and there habit. i don't know how it became a habit but darn it...it has.
i have already packed lunches through to wednesday, so i feel great about that. have a grilled chicken salad ready to go for monday's dinner since i will not be home then. my gym bag is already in the car for monday morning workout.
i have been tempted to snack in between meals at work because i think i am anxious about the economy. but luckily, all i have at work are bananas, light tuna in the can, ff yogurts, and green tea. i have the bunch of bananas in my work bag to take for the week, so i will reach for them if i feel the need. but really, i would like to find another response.
Goals: 1. Enjoy life! 2. Be aware, be awake, pay attention. 3. One word 2010: faith
Posts: 2653 | Location: North Carolina | Registered: November 11, 2006
My goal for this week is to get everything done that I'm expected to - dd's bday party tomorrow night is the big one, but work and weekly study deadlines are another - AND relax without overeating.
****************** “The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.”
My goal for the week is to get back on track with both food and exercise.
Today I will make a menu plan for the week. I know that I am going out to lunch on Wednesday, with a side trip to the cupcake bakery. But I will adjust my menu to accommodate that treat.
I will do two make-up exercise classes this week. I know that I will be missing class on Wednesday morning. I will also go to yoga on Wednesday evening.
I need to get back on my food plan too. Yesterday ended up being a splurge day and next weekend is our annual high tea at the Ritz which is very caloric. I need to be sure to stay on plan between now and then.
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
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