I wasinvited to a small lunch yesterday. It was all good till they brought out the ice cream and mini-eclairs.
Anyway....I think it's easier to socialize in big groups that way no one notices if you don't eat something and thus feelings are spared that you are opting out of dessert.
How do you say No when there are only 4 people at the party and you don't want to hurt anyone's feelings?
Ah well, more excercise then and better choices today I suppose.
Showing posts with label mental help. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mental help. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
What's Been Going On
Now that life has settled down a bit...
Last week we had the nice folks from Re-Bath in to redo our small bathroom. It took Bob the Bathroom guy 2 1/2 days to finish it all. So for 3 days we had to wash off in the sink, which is fine if you are the baby and can fit in the sink, but not so much when you are Mom and Dad and have to sponge off over the sink. Needless to say I was not able to go out and exercises at all. I had to be in the house when he was here. I also was not interested in getting all hot and gross with no shower facilities. And there was no way in he** I was going to do a video with a stranger in my house....nope, nope, nope. I won't even do a video if my husband is in the room, which is silly when you think about it....we're married and we do the things married people do, he's seen me have a baby and all that's involved there, there is nothing sacred left there.
Oh, and my eating was out of control too. The stress of it all was maddening. Penutbutter-Nutella graham crackers really helped it.
I'm not making excuses, but I did have several revelations about it all. I really need to get back to writing down what I eat in my food journal. I know that when I do that I have success....I know it! Also, I know the reason for that is because I don't eat junk, or too much of a good thing even. I just find that having a baby though, is teaching me about my weaknesses, and things that were once absolutely important have fallen by the wayside, not because I wanted them to, or that I don't care as much, but I find that many things that I used to do fine with are now overwhelming to me.
It also doesn't help that it's summer and there is no way that I am turning on an oven or even the stove most days. If I can't cook it in the crock pot, I'm not cooking it. I've been trying to modify many of my WW recipes to cook in there....so far, I don't know...
Anyway...that's what's been going on the last few weeks. Hovering at 213#s and wishing I could break thru this. However, to end on a positive note, I have been out walking every day since Bob finished the bathroom. Living in the mountains has it's advantages, but one of the disadvantages is that we have a short summer and an early winter. I only have so many days that I can go out and walk outside. I'm going to take advantage of those days, so far, I'm good.
Last week we had the nice folks from Re-Bath in to redo our small bathroom. It took Bob the Bathroom guy 2 1/2 days to finish it all. So for 3 days we had to wash off in the sink, which is fine if you are the baby and can fit in the sink, but not so much when you are Mom and Dad and have to sponge off over the sink. Needless to say I was not able to go out and exercises at all. I had to be in the house when he was here. I also was not interested in getting all hot and gross with no shower facilities. And there was no way in he** I was going to do a video with a stranger in my house....nope, nope, nope. I won't even do a video if my husband is in the room, which is silly when you think about it....we're married and we do the things married people do, he's seen me have a baby and all that's involved there, there is nothing sacred left there.
Oh, and my eating was out of control too. The stress of it all was maddening. Penutbutter-Nutella graham crackers really helped it.
I'm not making excuses, but I did have several revelations about it all. I really need to get back to writing down what I eat in my food journal. I know that when I do that I have success....I know it! Also, I know the reason for that is because I don't eat junk, or too much of a good thing even. I just find that having a baby though, is teaching me about my weaknesses, and things that were once absolutely important have fallen by the wayside, not because I wanted them to, or that I don't care as much, but I find that many things that I used to do fine with are now overwhelming to me.
It also doesn't help that it's summer and there is no way that I am turning on an oven or even the stove most days. If I can't cook it in the crock pot, I'm not cooking it. I've been trying to modify many of my WW recipes to cook in there....so far, I don't know...
Anyway...that's what's been going on the last few weeks. Hovering at 213#s and wishing I could break thru this. However, to end on a positive note, I have been out walking every day since Bob finished the bathroom. Living in the mountains has it's advantages, but one of the disadvantages is that we have a short summer and an early winter. I only have so many days that I can go out and walk outside. I'm going to take advantage of those days, so far, I'm good.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
I Love Weight Loss
I LOVE WEIGHT LOSS!
No really I do, because the reward of counting points again was gaining a pound and a half this week so far. It also is great when you get back on the WW wagon the week of daylight savings time. Really, time changes DO NOTHING to my system...at all. Nope, no insomina, no constipation, no sleepy afternoons,no huger pains at weird times, nope, nothing at all. I'm telling you, let's change time again!
In all seriousness, I am having a hard time. But I am taking this one bad habit at at time. I have a lot of bad habits...holy crap!
I know we all have our respective deamons to deal with, why is mine food?
No really I do, because the reward of counting points again was gaining a pound and a half this week so far. It also is great when you get back on the WW wagon the week of daylight savings time. Really, time changes DO NOTHING to my system...at all. Nope, no insomina, no constipation, no sleepy afternoons,no huger pains at weird times, nope, nothing at all. I'm telling you, let's change time again!
In all seriousness, I am having a hard time. But I am taking this one bad habit at at time. I have a lot of bad habits...holy crap!
I know we all have our respective deamons to deal with, why is mine food?
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Doing right by myself
The knee is feeling better. I've stayed off of it for the last few days. My diet on the other hand....not so much.
I love to travel, but I wish I had more control over my dining choices. It's hard when you are a guest at someone else's house. I've tried to make good choices, but it's hard when you're not in charge. We've eaten out the last two nights. Both nights have brought temptaion to our fair fat maiden. Needless to say the body is sending me a message, which I am listening to loud and clear--I will not over eat tonight!
I can't wait to get home though and to step on my own scale and to get back on my wagon. I think I've past the brick wall I was at a few weeks ago, and I feel like I'm ready to recommit myself to doing what is right by my diet and excercise.
On a final note, last night I attended a concert at Abravanel Hall in SLC--a very fancy place to be sure. When my friend told me what we would be doing I was very worried as I had grown too fat for most of my nice "goin' out to a fancy place" clothes a long time ago. Lsat week however I fit back into a pair of khakis and a dress blouse! I was so happy! So I didn't have to wear Sunday clothes or look like I hick. I was dressed for the occasion.
I love to travel, but I wish I had more control over my dining choices. It's hard when you are a guest at someone else's house. I've tried to make good choices, but it's hard when you're not in charge. We've eaten out the last two nights. Both nights have brought temptaion to our fair fat maiden. Needless to say the body is sending me a message, which I am listening to loud and clear--I will not over eat tonight!
I can't wait to get home though and to step on my own scale and to get back on my wagon. I think I've past the brick wall I was at a few weeks ago, and I feel like I'm ready to recommit myself to doing what is right by my diet and excercise.
On a final note, last night I attended a concert at Abravanel Hall in SLC--a very fancy place to be sure. When my friend told me what we would be doing I was very worried as I had grown too fat for most of my nice "goin' out to a fancy place" clothes a long time ago. Lsat week however I fit back into a pair of khakis and a dress blouse! I was so happy! So I didn't have to wear Sunday clothes or look like I hick. I was dressed for the occasion.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Duck! Here comes the Kashi.
I had a total mental melt down this morning. There I sat crying into my breakfast about my lack of resolve.
My husband tried to convince me that plateaus are normal. I'm not on a plateau, I'm at a mental brick wall. Some days I get so tired of pushing myself and pushing myself to be better. I just want to go into the Baskin Robbins and sit down with a bucket of ice cream and say damnitalltohell, I'm getting fat again. I seriously wanted to chuck all the Kashi at someone yesterday too!
I can't do that.
My husband is very supportive though. He told me he much prefers me now in self improvement mode rather than "fat cow-complaining how I want to be skinner mode", not that he ever thought of me as such, but we have friends who are such. He gave me a hug and said we'll continue to work together. That made me feel a whole lot better.
On we go I guess.
My husband tried to convince me that plateaus are normal. I'm not on a plateau, I'm at a mental brick wall. Some days I get so tired of pushing myself and pushing myself to be better. I just want to go into the Baskin Robbins and sit down with a bucket of ice cream and say damnitalltohell, I'm getting fat again. I seriously wanted to chuck all the Kashi at someone yesterday too!
I can't do that.
My husband is very supportive though. He told me he much prefers me now in self improvement mode rather than "fat cow-complaining how I want to be skinner mode", not that he ever thought of me as such, but we have friends who are such. He gave me a hug and said we'll continue to work together. That made me feel a whole lot better.
On we go I guess.
Monday, May 21, 2007
More than my shoes crapped out
This last week was not what I had hoped it to be.
My shoes crapped out. I don't know why, but the cusion in my right walking shoe is totally gone and I eneded up over doing my walk on Thursday. I have not walked since then as my knee and right calf muscle were trobbing in pain. I also bought a new pair of shoes, specifically designed for walking. They should be here today. I love Zappos!
I also re-calculated my WW points. I have been going off the assumption that I am a sedintary person. Well I'm not. Since I walk most days and keep busy around my house I am an active person and need more food. I gave myself just 2 more points this last week and I've felt tremendoucly better.
I need to refocus and really get back on the ball with WW. I want to be at my goal weight by the end of the summer--for my reasons which I won't state right now. Some days I feel that this is harder than anything else I've ever done. I feel very overwhelemed that I seem to be able to slip so easily back into my old habits. I realize that lifestyle change is a life long commitment, but it sure is hard when everything around you is pulling you down the easy road of packaged foods and convienence.
With that said, I'm starting week 18. I hope to ease back into walking, start the next phase of my strength training and really focus on my snacking, by making healthy choices and not letting myself get so hungry I reach for the first thing I can find.
My shoes crapped out. I don't know why, but the cusion in my right walking shoe is totally gone and I eneded up over doing my walk on Thursday. I have not walked since then as my knee and right calf muscle were trobbing in pain. I also bought a new pair of shoes, specifically designed for walking. They should be here today. I love Zappos!
I also re-calculated my WW points. I have been going off the assumption that I am a sedintary person. Well I'm not. Since I walk most days and keep busy around my house I am an active person and need more food. I gave myself just 2 more points this last week and I've felt tremendoucly better.
I need to refocus and really get back on the ball with WW. I want to be at my goal weight by the end of the summer--for my reasons which I won't state right now. Some days I feel that this is harder than anything else I've ever done. I feel very overwhelemed that I seem to be able to slip so easily back into my old habits. I realize that lifestyle change is a life long commitment, but it sure is hard when everything around you is pulling you down the easy road of packaged foods and convienence.
With that said, I'm starting week 18. I hope to ease back into walking, start the next phase of my strength training and really focus on my snacking, by making healthy choices and not letting myself get so hungry I reach for the first thing I can find.
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