These past couple of weeks have been a bit of a challenge. My eating habits, although not totally unhealthy, but the amount of food I've been eating has increased. Mind you, I've definitely had days here and there when I've eaten things I shouldn't have. I think I'm saying all too often, "I still have to live." There always seems to be some excuse that I'm creating for myself to eat the things I'm eating. Perhaps I've gotten too comfortable with the 43 pounds I've already lost, and I feel I can reward myself? The problem is, I'm going to reward myself with those pounds back.
Another thing I seem to be doing to myself is projecting that I'll be going over my caloric intake for the day, so I'll make it a point to work out. I know it's still important to work out. However, I think I need to start doing what my friend, Amy, does. She won't log her exercise until the end of the day, so she doesn't "eat" the calories she's earned.
So, now I have to find a way to get back on the train. Logging my exercise at the end of the day might be one strategy as long as I can keep it out of my head knowing that I'll have these extra calories. I'm really enjoying the workouts, walks, and hikes. They've become a release for me when I'm frustrated.
I also need to be more conscientious of my portion sizes. I need to start portioning out my snacks. I need to split my meals and box them up before starting to eat when we go out. Meal planning the proteins and veggies for dinner options. That will be my focus this week, to help get back on that train. I will continue my journey to become less fat, not the other way around.
P.S. Happy Mother's Day! Yes, I used this day as an excuse to eat what I wanted.
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