I drove an hour to the other side of town this morning to go on a hike with the AOC (Atlanta Outdoor Club).
The hike was nice. It was next to the Chattahoochee River. Times like this I really wish I had a good camera.
It's good to get out and meet new people. There were 8 of us in this group. I like small groups. Nice people all ages. It was suppose to be an three hour hike but ended up only being 2 hrs because the group basically walked so fast. So after we got back to the parking lot I went down a different trail (a loop) by myself so got my three hours in..Lots of people out on these trails this morning, it would have been nicer if there hadn't been so many people but I got by. One of the reasons I picked this hike was because it started earlier than the other hike that were going on today. I love early morning when the fog is still on the water. Saw quite a few birds and one of the guys on the trip was knowledgeable about trees. A pretty good morning in all.
The Chattahoochee National Recreation Area (CNRA) where we were is in an area that I call "Ritzy" part of town..with lots of mansions and really fancy houses but I found myself being envious not of the houses but of the nice bike lanes on the roads. Where I live is more rural than anything else and if I try to go for walk/run around here I end up in a ditch because people will try to get as close to you as they can in their cars/trucks. I have to drive 20 mins to my favorite park and since I'm trying to save money I haven't been there for awhile. I miss it. I like the gym but I LOVE being outdoors on a beautiful morning like today.
Weight loss goal
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Looking Back!
I know I will never look that young again but it would be nice to have at least have just one chin (LOL).
Thursday, October 14, 2010
I'm such a Procrastinator!
I actually wrote the last post last Friday and finally got around to posting it yesterday!!!
I must have sat down at this computer at least every day and tried to write something but I never could complete a thought. I would type a sentence to only go back and delete it. So instead of keeping to my plan of blogging every day I would just go and read everyone else's blog and feel that I couldn't compete with all of the witty, motivating things that were said out there. So I did nothing!
yep..I'm good at doing Nothing...it's easy and I've had years of practice not following through with what I start..that's why I've lost major weight at least 3 times in my life to only gain it back..because I haven't figured out how to break myself of this habit of starting and not finishing. I am determined that this time I will get it figured out and this will be the LAST time I put myself through the pain and agony of trying to get myself back to where I want to be.
On the positive side..I will give myself a little break here because although I gave up taking pictures of what I eat (read on to find out why) and coming here to actually post a blog..I didn't give up going to the gym or working out..There were a couple of days that I struggled with myself about going to the gym but once I was there I felt a lot better..There were a couple of days (like last night) that I could have gone but decided to give myself a break (or rather my aching body) but I think I'm actually doing ok. I did sign up for a hike this coming Sunday morning and I'm excited about that.
(Moaning & Groaning) the reason I didn't go to the gym last night (although I know I won't be going for the next few days) is that I have been reminded (by my body) why I hate Lunges..I have aches and pains in my legs and ass...in muscles I forgot I had..I really pushed myself working out my lower body on Tues. night.
I'm off work for 4 days (starting today) and this is the first weekend I've had in a long time to do what ever! I Am excited about this but I'm still short on money (going on the hike is my one big treat since I have to pay for gas and parking at the park we're going to) so although I can't go out and do the things like shopping or painting my bedroom, there are still things around the house that I can do. My daughter & granddaughter are coming over on Saturday to help me wash windows (something that I've put off doing for years and boy do they need it..again signs of my procrastination). Hey I should get some exercise from this Right? Today I need to get in the spare room and clean it up. And there is the yard..I need to mow, it's a beautiful day out there and the exercise will be good...Through my (dirty)window here in the office I can see the leaves falling.
I love Autumn but it does give me work in the yard to do (which I haven't done much of in the last few years). When Larry was alive I always kept our yard looking good...he would sit on the porch in his wheelchair and visit me while I worked and we both enjoyed being out doors. I miss the long rides in the car to see the colors of fall that we used to take. For some reason I'm missing Larry more this year than I have in a long time..that's been part of my problem the last week..trying to deal with the loneliness of being a single widow. Even when I'm with people I still feel something is missing..it's hard to deal with some times. I usually try to fill the hollowness with food or just escape into one of my books (which I've done this past week...the books not the food). I know that it will get better and although the hollow feeling never leaves I will be able to handle it better in time..I've done it before and I'll do it this time. But I'm telling you it isn't easy! So much easier to do nothing and wallowing in self pity...Not sure what set me off this time but I know if I don't find a way to learn how to deal with it then all I'm working toward is for nothing because I will go back into that "black hole" I find myself in and it's not a place I want to be in...Enough of that..
Pictures of food I eat...I still think the Idea of doing this is/was a good one..and it did work for me for awhile..but (and I'm being truthful here) I found myself "grazing " (especially at work where there has been a lot of temptations lately) and not being honest about it...and this will only work IF I'm honest with myself..I'm not posting these pictures for anyone but myself and if I can't be honest then I'm only wasting the time it takes to do. It did make me aware of what I was eating for meals. I will most likely go back to it as soon as I can figure out how to keep myself Honest!
Goals for this next week
Blog each day what I'm feeling and doing even if it's only a sentence or two.
Keep myself honest on what I'm eating. No more "mindless/grazing" eating.
Get out and work in the yard!
Clean the spare room!
Spend time with my family!
Enjoy myself hiking on Sunday!
More later
I must have sat down at this computer at least every day and tried to write something but I never could complete a thought. I would type a sentence to only go back and delete it. So instead of keeping to my plan of blogging every day I would just go and read everyone else's blog and feel that I couldn't compete with all of the witty, motivating things that were said out there. So I did nothing!
yep..I'm good at doing Nothing...it's easy and I've had years of practice not following through with what I start..that's why I've lost major weight at least 3 times in my life to only gain it back..because I haven't figured out how to break myself of this habit of starting and not finishing. I am determined that this time I will get it figured out and this will be the LAST time I put myself through the pain and agony of trying to get myself back to where I want to be.
On the positive side..I will give myself a little break here because although I gave up taking pictures of what I eat (read on to find out why) and coming here to actually post a blog..I didn't give up going to the gym or working out..There were a couple of days that I struggled with myself about going to the gym but once I was there I felt a lot better..There were a couple of days (like last night) that I could have gone but decided to give myself a break (or rather my aching body) but I think I'm actually doing ok. I did sign up for a hike this coming Sunday morning and I'm excited about that.
(Moaning & Groaning) the reason I didn't go to the gym last night (although I know I won't be going for the next few days) is that I have been reminded (by my body) why I hate Lunges..I have aches and pains in my legs and ass...in muscles I forgot I had..I really pushed myself working out my lower body on Tues. night.
I'm off work for 4 days (starting today) and this is the first weekend I've had in a long time to do what ever! I Am excited about this but I'm still short on money (going on the hike is my one big treat since I have to pay for gas and parking at the park we're going to) so although I can't go out and do the things like shopping or painting my bedroom, there are still things around the house that I can do. My daughter & granddaughter are coming over on Saturday to help me wash windows (something that I've put off doing for years and boy do they need it..again signs of my procrastination). Hey I should get some exercise from this Right? Today I need to get in the spare room and clean it up. And there is the yard..I need to mow, it's a beautiful day out there and the exercise will be good...Through my (dirty)window here in the office I can see the leaves falling.
I love Autumn but it does give me work in the yard to do (which I haven't done much of in the last few years). When Larry was alive I always kept our yard looking good...he would sit on the porch in his wheelchair and visit me while I worked and we both enjoyed being out doors. I miss the long rides in the car to see the colors of fall that we used to take. For some reason I'm missing Larry more this year than I have in a long time..that's been part of my problem the last week..trying to deal with the loneliness of being a single widow. Even when I'm with people I still feel something is missing..it's hard to deal with some times. I usually try to fill the hollowness with food or just escape into one of my books (which I've done this past week...the books not the food). I know that it will get better and although the hollow feeling never leaves I will be able to handle it better in time..I've done it before and I'll do it this time. But I'm telling you it isn't easy! So much easier to do nothing and wallowing in self pity...Not sure what set me off this time but I know if I don't find a way to learn how to deal with it then all I'm working toward is for nothing because I will go back into that "black hole" I find myself in and it's not a place I want to be in...Enough of that..
Pictures of food I eat...I still think the Idea of doing this is/was a good one..and it did work for me for awhile..but (and I'm being truthful here) I found myself "grazing " (especially at work where there has been a lot of temptations lately) and not being honest about it...and this will only work IF I'm honest with myself..I'm not posting these pictures for anyone but myself and if I can't be honest then I'm only wasting the time it takes to do. It did make me aware of what I was eating for meals. I will most likely go back to it as soon as I can figure out how to keep myself Honest!
Goals for this next week
Blog each day what I'm feeling and doing even if it's only a sentence or two.
Keep myself honest on what I'm eating. No more "mindless/grazing" eating.
Get out and work in the yard!
Clean the spare room!
Spend time with my family!
Enjoy myself hiking on Sunday!
More later
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
took a break!
not taking pictures and not thinking about losing weight. Am still watching what I eat but feel that is all I've been thinking about..my whole life is wrapped around losing weight..NOT! There has to be more to life than this..I've only been at it for 6 months and don't have much to show for it...but not giving up..just taking a break. As soon as I can figure out what is going on with me I'll be back.
Not to worry I'm still working out and watching what I eat..I just can't seem to get it together enough to blog my thoughts. Still checking other blogs and getting motivation (and sometimes a good laugh)...
More later
Not to worry I'm still working out and watching what I eat..I just can't seem to get it together enough to blog my thoughts. Still checking other blogs and getting motivation (and sometimes a good laugh)...
More later
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Weigh in today!
Although I've been good about what I eat and have gotten in some good exercise my weigh in shows I'm still at the same weight I was last week..I didn't lose but then I didn't gain either..so I guess I'm ok with this..a little disappointed but I'm not going to let it get me down. I'll just have to look at what I'm doing and see if I can tweek it a little. There is no easy answer for me to losing this weight..
On the positive side..I'm physically feeling so much better than I did a few months ago..it's nice to be able to walk 3 miles and still feel good...and I'm upping my weights & reps at the gym..Just last night after getting home from the gym I was sitting on the couch and I noticed how easy it was to cross my legs again...there for awhile a couple of months ago I could barely do that..I find myself moving so mush easier..my joints aren't aching near as much (just first thing in the morning but I contribute that to "old age") .
I know I've been focused on what I'm eating this last couple of weeks but I've still been working out at least 3 times a week. I know for me I need more than that. I guess you could say I'm a work in progress..a never ending job. I know I can't rush things.I've done that before and sure I lost the weight but then I gained it right back..I also know that there is a time when I need to push myself more. It's a battle for me trying to find the right balance...but I'll won't give up!
I'm trying not to get discouraged about the money situation..I never heard back on the part time job I applied for..it would have been perfect and it would have helped me so much..but it must not have been in the cards for me...so I will keep looking. I hate that there are things I would love to do but don't have the money to do them..There is a hike in NC next Weds that I would love to go on but there is a charge to get into the park and also gas money..it's not much but more than I have right now..I know that there will be other times and other things I can do but it still doesn't keep me from feeling discouraged. I'm trying to remember that there are so many things I have to be thankful for that I can do..but damn it would be nice to go on that hike..this time of year is my favorite time for hiking..
It's a beautiful morning out and as soon as my laundry get done I'm heading out for a walk...I need an "attitude" adjustment and that should do it..
Hope ya'll have a great day!
On the positive side..I'm physically feeling so much better than I did a few months ago..it's nice to be able to walk 3 miles and still feel good...and I'm upping my weights & reps at the gym..Just last night after getting home from the gym I was sitting on the couch and I noticed how easy it was to cross my legs again...there for awhile a couple of months ago I could barely do that..I find myself moving so mush easier..my joints aren't aching near as much (just first thing in the morning but I contribute that to "old age") .
I know I've been focused on what I'm eating this last couple of weeks but I've still been working out at least 3 times a week. I know for me I need more than that. I guess you could say I'm a work in progress..a never ending job. I know I can't rush things.I've done that before and sure I lost the weight but then I gained it right back..I also know that there is a time when I need to push myself more. It's a battle for me trying to find the right balance...but I'll won't give up!
I'm trying not to get discouraged about the money situation..I never heard back on the part time job I applied for..it would have been perfect and it would have helped me so much..but it must not have been in the cards for me...so I will keep looking. I hate that there are things I would love to do but don't have the money to do them..There is a hike in NC next Weds that I would love to go on but there is a charge to get into the park and also gas money..it's not much but more than I have right now..I know that there will be other times and other things I can do but it still doesn't keep me from feeling discouraged. I'm trying to remember that there are so many things I have to be thankful for that I can do..but damn it would be nice to go on that hike..this time of year is my favorite time for hiking..
It's a beautiful morning out and as soon as my laundry get done I'm heading out for a walk...I need an "attitude" adjustment and that should do it..
Hope ya'll have a great day!
Monday, October 4, 2010
What I ate today!
I know this is boring but it really is helping me keep from doing the "mindless" eating thing..
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| p'butter toast (notice only 1 piece), hot tea & mango juice |
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| 2 apples shared with Princess Val |
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| bean buritto |
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| salmon, rice, carrots & cabbage |
Sunday, October 3, 2010
What I ate today!
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| hot choc. & oatmeal/cranberries |
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| leftover pizza & grapes |
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| corn bread, steamed cabbage & carrots |
What I ate yesterday!
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| egg/mushroom on toast, cantalope & mango juice |
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| Kashi pizza and grapes |
I went to a party last night and got home late so didn't have time to post what I ate.
The party was for my daughter's birthday and a totally differant group than I'm used to partying with. It was fun but differant.. One good thing is that my hostess (my daughters best friend) is a vegatarian and I knew she would have some good choices for me. People did look at me funny when I took my pictures..most people take pictures of people..but not me.LOL
I was tempted by the cake and cookies but choose the fruit instead..I like fruit so it wasn't that hard and knowing that if I ate the cake or cookies I would have to take a picture made me stop and think about my choice.. I did have a glass of wine but feel pretty good today.
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| party plate |
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| fruit |
Friday, October 1, 2010
What I ate today!
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| p'butter toast, cantalope & mango juice |
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| leftover veg soup & breadstick |
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| tomato sandwich & sweet potato slices |
Thursday, September 30, 2010
What I ate today!
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| p'butter toast, banana & mango juice |
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| salad |
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| vegetable soup, pretzel thins & iced tea |
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| pineapple jello |
Happiness?
Each day I read other blogs to "motivate" me...or just because I want to know that I'm not alone in this search for the "Me" I know I can be..Today Jodi over at Truth 2 Being Fit talked about what makes you happy. Will reaching my goal make me happy? Well Sure but I think I can find happiness Now too..I don't want to wait till I reach a certain number on the scale to be happy..
So I got to thinking about Just What makes me happy NOW?..here's a few on my list! (in no particular order)
*Waking up in the morning to the sun shining through my windows!
*Seeing my grandkids laughing and playing with their parents..growing up to be such great people.
*Walking at the park early in the morning, watching the geese fly over the lake.
*Watching the season change & playing in the leaves...yep..I'll always be a kid at heart..
*Sitting down on my back porch to read a book.
*Going to the book store and browsing....
*Remembering good times I had with my husband when he was alive..this also makes me a little sad sometimes but I'm happy I have such good memories.
*Being able to walk into the gym and knowing that I am on "Plan".
I don't know about anyone else out there but I'm not waiting till I'm "the perfect" size to enjoy life..Life has a way of not waiting for you!
So I got to thinking about Just What makes me happy NOW?..here's a few on my list! (in no particular order)
*Waking up in the morning to the sun shining through my windows!
*Seeing my grandkids laughing and playing with their parents..growing up to be such great people.
*Walking at the park early in the morning, watching the geese fly over the lake.
*Watching the season change & playing in the leaves...yep..I'll always be a kid at heart..
*Sitting down on my back porch to read a book.
*Going to the book store and browsing....
*Remembering good times I had with my husband when he was alive..this also makes me a little sad sometimes but I'm happy I have such good memories.
*Being able to walk into the gym and knowing that I am on "Plan".
I don't know about anyone else out there but I'm not waiting till I'm "the perfect" size to enjoy life..Life has a way of not waiting for you!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
What I ate today!
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| oatmeal/cranberries w honey |
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| leftover pasta |
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| grilled salmon, sweet potato, a salad & iced tea |
Eating on a budget
I went over my $35 budget by $5 at WalMart...so what does $40 buy? Not a whole lot! Now I just have to figure out what I'm having for supper.
I actually don't think I did all that bad!
Moving forward!
Instead of sitting around all morning and moaning/groaning about not having any monies I decided to do something about it. I just applied for a part time job (my second job) to take up some of the slack. It would be assisting an 80 plus year old woman (who's had a stroke) in the morning before I head over to take care of Princess Val. Although I've never taken care of a "senior" citizen (chuckle here because I now qualify to be one) before I have no doubt I could do this. So keeping my fingers crossed that this works out..If not then I'll look for something else. Sitting around on my Ass isn't going to make things better!..
I'm staying at home on my days off this week (trying to save gas money) instead of going to the park or the gym to work out but that is not going to stop me from getting some exercise.. Yesterday I worked out to one of my Tae Bo tapes..It was fun and amazing how much easier it was then the last time I did it (a couple of months ago)..
Today I got up and took a walk in the neighborhood...It's one of the routes I had mapped out before when I was training to do 5K & 10K runs, it has some pretty steep hills..I walked 3 miles. I didn't do any running this morning because I wanted to time myself walking..so I can work on bettering my time the next time I walk this route. It was a beautiful cool morning with a breeze..I walked at 9 pm so although I am on a main road part of the time there wasn't much traffic..The problem with where I live is there are NO sidewalks so I have to walk on the road. The last time I did this route there were some loose dogs but not today..I'm not afraid of dogs and usually don't have any problem with them but it is a worry anyway...
When I got home I took a quick shower, put on some regular jeans (it's cool out today) instead of the stretch band capri's I've been wearing and fixed myself some oatmeal/cranberries for breakfast. Called my Daughter and wished her a Happy Birthday (how did she get so old.?.I was thinking she is only 32 but she told me she is 37 today...Where do the years go?) Then I came here to check on some "blog" friends to see how they were doing..(it's bad but I've just spent 2 hrs reading other people's blogs..I remember how addictive this can be...LOL).
Now it's time to go to the grocery store and see what I can buy for $35 to eat the next week...A challenge if ever I've seen...but I think I'm up for it now...I'm thinking I'll make a good healthy soup that will last me a couple of days..and then I'll mow the lawn later this afternoon...
Not bad for my day off! :-)
I'm staying at home on my days off this week (trying to save gas money) instead of going to the park or the gym to work out but that is not going to stop me from getting some exercise.. Yesterday I worked out to one of my Tae Bo tapes..It was fun and amazing how much easier it was then the last time I did it (a couple of months ago)..
Today I got up and took a walk in the neighborhood...It's one of the routes I had mapped out before when I was training to do 5K & 10K runs, it has some pretty steep hills..I walked 3 miles. I didn't do any running this morning because I wanted to time myself walking..so I can work on bettering my time the next time I walk this route. It was a beautiful cool morning with a breeze..I walked at 9 pm so although I am on a main road part of the time there wasn't much traffic..The problem with where I live is there are NO sidewalks so I have to walk on the road. The last time I did this route there were some loose dogs but not today..I'm not afraid of dogs and usually don't have any problem with them but it is a worry anyway...
When I got home I took a quick shower, put on some regular jeans (it's cool out today) instead of the stretch band capri's I've been wearing and fixed myself some oatmeal/cranberries for breakfast. Called my Daughter and wished her a Happy Birthday (how did she get so old.?.I was thinking she is only 32 but she told me she is 37 today...Where do the years go?) Then I came here to check on some "blog" friends to see how they were doing..(it's bad but I've just spent 2 hrs reading other people's blogs..I remember how addictive this can be...LOL).
Now it's time to go to the grocery store and see what I can buy for $35 to eat the next week...A challenge if ever I've seen...but I think I'm up for it now...I'm thinking I'll make a good healthy soup that will last me a couple of days..and then I'll mow the lawn later this afternoon...
Not bad for my day off! :-)
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
What I ate today!
It satisfied my until dinner...
It took care of my sweet tooth..
Mixed feelings today!
Anxious...As usual monies have a lot to do with how I'm feeling today. I am short of it this coming month and I'm trying NOT to let it rule me. I will find a way to deal with it WITHOUT turning to food for comfort. I dread the next couple of months due to the holidays..Mainly because if I don't work I don't get paid. With my type of work I don't get any benefits..no Paid Holidays...In October the family I work for will be taking a vacation to the seaside..I'm happy for them but since I live on a very tight budget the three days I won't be working mean that I will be really strapped for monies. Not sure how I'm going to handle it but I know that EATING anything I can get my hands on is not the answer..
Happy...I weighed myself this morning and I'm down another 2 pounds..Whoohooo..I've been doing pretty good on eating..not that I'm on a "DIET" but I've been trying to balance my meals and to limit my snacks.
I've found that when I eat a good supper/dinner with protein and carbs I'm not so hungry at night..I still have the urge to "graze" as soon as I get home but have found that is more of a reflex than real hunger...usually a cup of hot tea take care of the problem..Been pretty much on with taking pictures (this seems to really work for me) except on Sunday..(I'm not going to "beat" myself up over it but TRY not to let it happen to often,...and make sure I get right back on track..(which I did yesterday).
Hopeful...My goal for October is to get down below 210 pounds. I goal for 2010 is by Christmas to weigh less than 200 pounds..I know that this shouldn't be all that hard because I've 3 months to lose 15 pounds but every time I set a timeline for a goal I seem to sabotage myself and I don't want to set myself up for that so I'm going to go month my month...October will be a challenge because of the monies but I will find a way..If determination is all I have then I will use that to the full extent..I may end up eating soups most of the month but hey..I like soups..NO Halloween candies for this girl!..
Proud..this past week I accomplished 2 of my goals...I went hiking and I walked/ran in a 5K..I'm not sure what I will do for an exercise goal for October yet but I'm looking out for something. I would love to do some backpacking but since I work weekends and don't have the monies to take off, it looks like I will have to wait on this one..I'm going to set new goals for October!
Jealous..I see my friends doing things I would love to be doing..like backpacking, going out to nice restaurants...etc..all things that I can't do right now because of MONIES...but I'm not letting it eat me up..I know there are things I CAN do and I will find them..
Thankful....that I have a place that I can come and put all my feeling out there with out the fear of being judged...and to know that I'm not alone in this stuggle to find myself.
Happy...I weighed myself this morning and I'm down another 2 pounds..Whoohooo..I've been doing pretty good on eating..not that I'm on a "DIET" but I've been trying to balance my meals and to limit my snacks.
I've found that when I eat a good supper/dinner with protein and carbs I'm not so hungry at night..I still have the urge to "graze" as soon as I get home but have found that is more of a reflex than real hunger...usually a cup of hot tea take care of the problem..Been pretty much on with taking pictures (this seems to really work for me) except on Sunday..(I'm not going to "beat" myself up over it but TRY not to let it happen to often,...and make sure I get right back on track..(which I did yesterday).
Hopeful...My goal for October is to get down below 210 pounds. I goal for 2010 is by Christmas to weigh less than 200 pounds..I know that this shouldn't be all that hard because I've 3 months to lose 15 pounds but every time I set a timeline for a goal I seem to sabotage myself and I don't want to set myself up for that so I'm going to go month my month...October will be a challenge because of the monies but I will find a way..If determination is all I have then I will use that to the full extent..I may end up eating soups most of the month but hey..I like soups..NO Halloween candies for this girl!..
Proud..this past week I accomplished 2 of my goals...I went hiking and I walked/ran in a 5K..I'm not sure what I will do for an exercise goal for October yet but I'm looking out for something. I would love to do some backpacking but since I work weekends and don't have the monies to take off, it looks like I will have to wait on this one..I'm going to set new goals for October!
Jealous..I see my friends doing things I would love to be doing..like backpacking, going out to nice restaurants...etc..all things that I can't do right now because of MONIES...but I'm not letting it eat me up..I know there are things I CAN do and I will find them..
Thankful....that I have a place that I can come and put all my feeling out there with out the fear of being judged...and to know that I'm not alone in this stuggle to find myself.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Oppps..Missed 2 days
What did I eat? I did take pictures of what I ate on Saturday but I'm not going to post it, not that I did bad on eating..I just don't want to post it tonight....Gave it up for a lost cause yesterday and didn't take any pictures of what I ate (which was mostly junk)... but I'm back on track today.
This is WHAT I ATE TODAY!
This is WHAT I ATE TODAY!
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| Hot tea/P'butter & honey toast |
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| veggie burger, tomato slice & strawberries Yummy |
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| steamed cabbage & brocolli with kidney beans |
Saturday, September 25, 2010
So far it's working for me!
Taking pictures of what I'm eating everyday and posting it here has really helped me curb my "mindless" eating in the evening...also at work where for some reason he's has started to bring in junk foods...
I've had to fight (and win) with my IC every night but I'm determined if I'm going to do this I'm going to do it honestly and right...that means I will not give into my inner child who argues with me that I can still have just a few bites of something and not take a picture..especially in the evening when I want something sweet..Nope so far every bite of Food that I've eaten has had it's picture taken...And I've found a way to satisfy that sweet tooth of mine in the evening..I have a cup of hot tea with honey instead..I don't take a picture of it because I feel that my real struggle is with food not what I drink..If I'm having tea with my meal then it will be included other wise not.
The one thing I've found interesting is that by this Picture Taking..I've had to really think about what I'm eating...I want the picture to look good...No more eating out of the pan that I cooked it in or the package...
no more grab & eat...I actually have to wait a few minutes before stuffing food into my mouth..a lot of times this gives me time to realize I really don't want it..for instance I've had the one fudgesickle for over a week..a couple times in the evening I started to eat it when I realized a cup of hot tea would satisfy me just as well..
Last night when I came home from work I was hot and tired, didn't feel really good and wanted that fudgesickle...(even after I took the picture) so I decided to eat it without any guilt...It was good and just what I needed...
I may not be losing any weight but I feel better because I feel that I have CONTROL over what I'm eating now...with "mindless" eating there is no Control...
So on Weds I went "hiking" with my AOC group...I say "hiking" because it really was just a walk in the park and not a hike. We only did 2 1/2 miles at a local park and it was more like a "social" walk...but it was for beginners and Pam (the leader) had a lot of information to give new hikers.. I did my part in being the "sweeper" bringing up the rear of the group...It was fun..not sure how much exercise I really got though..
Tonight I'm headed over to my friend Lettie's for a Candlelight Party...There will be food I'm sure but I never have problems with that..Although I'm thinking I probably eat more than I realize just grazing on food..so I will have my handy dandy cell camera with me...and before it goes in my mouth there will be a picture taken...
Tomorrow morning (bright and early) is my 5K walk/run...I haven't done well on the Big Plan I had to get myself into running so I will most likely walk most of the way..I won't be surprized if I'm one of the last peoples to finish..but I know I'll finish...I'm not worried that I can't do it because I know I can do 3 miles pretty easy walking...My daughter says she's coming to cheer me on..I've got my new Knee Strap so that should help with my right knee which has been giving me a lot of pain in the morning...
On the Positive Side...I've been taking my vitamins & supplements all week...still hate it but I know that I need them...
I've had to fight (and win) with my IC every night but I'm determined if I'm going to do this I'm going to do it honestly and right...that means I will not give into my inner child who argues with me that I can still have just a few bites of something and not take a picture..especially in the evening when I want something sweet..Nope so far every bite of Food that I've eaten has had it's picture taken...And I've found a way to satisfy that sweet tooth of mine in the evening..I have a cup of hot tea with honey instead..I don't take a picture of it because I feel that my real struggle is with food not what I drink..If I'm having tea with my meal then it will be included other wise not.
The one thing I've found interesting is that by this Picture Taking..I've had to really think about what I'm eating...I want the picture to look good...No more eating out of the pan that I cooked it in or the package...
no more grab & eat...I actually have to wait a few minutes before stuffing food into my mouth..a lot of times this gives me time to realize I really don't want it..for instance I've had the one fudgesickle for over a week..a couple times in the evening I started to eat it when I realized a cup of hot tea would satisfy me just as well..
Last night when I came home from work I was hot and tired, didn't feel really good and wanted that fudgesickle...(even after I took the picture) so I decided to eat it without any guilt...It was good and just what I needed...
I may not be losing any weight but I feel better because I feel that I have CONTROL over what I'm eating now...with "mindless" eating there is no Control...
So on Weds I went "hiking" with my AOC group...I say "hiking" because it really was just a walk in the park and not a hike. We only did 2 1/2 miles at a local park and it was more like a "social" walk...but it was for beginners and Pam (the leader) had a lot of information to give new hikers.. I did my part in being the "sweeper" bringing up the rear of the group...It was fun..not sure how much exercise I really got though..
Tonight I'm headed over to my friend Lettie's for a Candlelight Party...There will be food I'm sure but I never have problems with that..Although I'm thinking I probably eat more than I realize just grazing on food..so I will have my handy dandy cell camera with me...and before it goes in my mouth there will be a picture taken...
Tomorrow morning (bright and early) is my 5K walk/run...I haven't done well on the Big Plan I had to get myself into running so I will most likely walk most of the way..I won't be surprized if I'm one of the last peoples to finish..but I know I'll finish...I'm not worried that I can't do it because I know I can do 3 miles pretty easy walking...My daughter says she's coming to cheer me on..I've got my new Knee Strap so that should help with my right knee which has been giving me a lot of pain in the morning...
On the Positive Side...I've been taking my vitamins & supplements all week...still hate it but I know that I need them...
Friday, September 24, 2010
What I ate today!
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| califlower/carrot/celery snak |
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| oatmeal/cranberries & banana |
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| pizza & green beans |
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| brocolli/potato soup |
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| fudgesickle |
Thursday, September 23, 2010
What I ate today!
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| cantalope |
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| leftover pizza |
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| chex mix/cranberries/almond mix |
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| bean burrito, chips & hot tea |
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