Day 6: Renewed Vigor

Saturday, November 07, 2009

Fell off the wagon seems to be an understatement.

Wednesday we had the going away lunch for a great co-worker who resigned (and definitely will be missed!), and Thursday I had a coaching lunch with my mentor at work. Chili's then Cheesecake Factory slowly chipped away at my resolve.

But I'm back in the saddle. Today my running partner is making me run 4 miles, since we have to be ready for the 10K on Thanksgiving day, and then our half marathon in January. And I am going to get back on track with my eating, and all will be good.


Thanks a lot for the support, guys! Knowing that you all are out there reading this and taking the time to comment really motivates me to not let you down!

You guys ROCK!

  

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PJSTIME 11/7/2009 9:11AM

You're doing a great job. You got right back in the saddle and have friends helping you.

Day 2: Fell off the wagon . . .

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

But promptly got back on. And this post counts as day 2 because of how its in the morning. And I didnt think to post one last night.

I gave blood yesterday morning. I ate my normal oatmeal breakfast and was good. And then a coworker emails me while I am donating asking if I wanted to go to McDs for breakfast. I had a free breakfast sandwich coupon, so I took her up on it. And then we went to Raising Cane's for lunch. Not the best day for caloric intake. But I went home and ate a sensible dinner of turkey meatloaf and canned corn. So it wasn't completely a wash. And this morning, I got up and went for a brisk walk with the hubby before going to work, and I will probably do strength training this evening and a run tomorrow morning.

I'll get this. I promise. It will just take a little bit to get into the good habits. But it doesn't help that I am going on a coaching lunch today, followed by a going away cookie cake for a co-worker. I'll just work extra hard at exercising this evening and tomorrow. Right?

Right.

  

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CINDEELOU 11/4/2009 12:00PM

It takes small steps at first. You are not going to be able to eat all healthy all day long right now, but you can make healthier choices. Like the last person said, maybe instead of eating a huge piece of cookie cake, eat a small 2 bite piece or don't eat any at all. It will probably make you feel empowered to turn it down. You sound like you are headed in the right direction. I believe you can do it. Try and find healthy opportunities in every day and before you know it, your day will be filled with them. Good luck!

LYNNDAROB04 11/4/2009 9:17AM

It's sounds like you are back on the right track. Remember that you can participate in a cookie party and TASTE not EAT. Keep your motivation up. I have this quote everywhere so I see it constantly. It says: "Would you rather EAT what you want or WEAR what you want"? MY answer, I would rather wear what I want. How about you? Good Luck Lynnda

Day 1: Looking Good

Monday, November 02, 2009

Last night, I set up my meal planner for what I was going to eat today. I even packed a dinner to take to work, because I knew I was going to stay late to get some CPA studying in, and that I should eat before leaving for home.

I only deviated from my plan with 2 pieces of candy. a twix and a kit kat, both fun sized. Which was actually ok, because I was under on my calories and WAY under on my fat. The half of an avocado that I forgot to add last night put me at just the right numbers.

All in all, I think I did fairly well. I should at least get an A for effort. And I'm even making a second blog entry! Ash gave me a good idea though; to start a food/health/exercise blog so that the whole world is holding me accountable. Not a bad idea. Lets see how long I can keep up this blog before I go out and start all ambtious on something else.

Well, its time to study, so I'll get that done, eat dinner, go home and then maybe try and exercise. Wish me luck!

  

Starting Over

Sunday, November 01, 2009

So I finally have time to sit down and really get settled into my SparkPeople account.

Lets see, my current reasons for starting over . . .

Need to control my portion sizes - I've been really good about watching what I eat, and eating my 5 smaller meals a day, my big thing with food now is getting the right portions. So I needed a food diary. Enter SparkPeople, the best food diary I knew! That I had an app on my phone for! Its only natural I turn to this good old friend of mine to keep me on track.

Holiday Season :(:(:( - WORST.TIME.EVER. for dieting. If I can get with the program before the food and family and slothy seasons start, then maybe I can have the motivation and habits to keep with it and fight the holiday pounds monster.

Tax Season - Soon to be upon us. Hello 55+ hour weeks, waking up at the butt crack of dawn, and getting home after dark. Goodbye free time for running and biking and fun. Another reason to get into healthy habits now, so that I wont be tempted to just wake up and go to work without grabbing a breakfast, relying on the unhealthy snack foods in the break room cabinet.


I have the reasons, the motivational potential. But do I have the willpower to stick with this? Time will tell. Check back with me Friday and kick my butt if I fell off the wagon, K?