Just a quick post on this Sunday morning before I'm off for the day.
I've noticed some comments are missing since the blogger outage. If you left a question, please leave it again, as I know I didn't get to some of the comments from midweek!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
I ate a Muffin
So, the other day when blogger was down, I was all set to come home and break the news...I ate a muffin. A blueberry muffin, on Thursday morning. Why? I forgot my breakfast at home, and I was ravenous...
It was off-plan, yes, but I was hungry, I had made them for the kids, and my eggs were unreachable. It was also a regular-sized muffin (not the muffin that ate San Francisco or anything like that), and I've eaten "on plan" otherwise.
But then I have to make some other confessions for the week...I was probably ravenous Thursday (usually not in the morning...) for several reasons: my body is getting onto a healthier schedule, it's got expectations of meal times, and I've been so busy this week, I haven't been sticking to that schedule. In fact, looking back on my mid-week, I was not eating enough calories. This is not okay, and even though the foods were on-plan, the method was not...
Where was my focus? Work is crazy now, and I've been working through lunch. My job is one that does not allow "snack" time as I teach high school, so the five minutes I left at the end of lunch was not time to eat adequately.
The scale has reflected this...I'm not even down half a pound. BUT, I'm not up, and I do not blame the muffin. I am the one who makes the decisions, and the muffin was an innocent bystander. Yesterday also ended up being crazy, but I plan to use the weekend to ensure I'm on track, and next week should be much less hectic, and even if it is, I'm going to eat a proper lunch!
Here's what I'm not going to do: throw the towel in today and tomorrow to "start fresh" Monday. Why? Because I don't deserve that. I'm also not going to beat myself up over the muffin. Beating myself up over "off plan" choices is why I've quit every diet I've ever been on. As I don't consider myself to be crazy, I should not exhibit behavior that defines it.
As a teacher, we've been trained to reflect, constantly, and then to figure out what went wrong and what we can do to fix it. Where my exercise has been consistent, my intake has not, and that's what I must work on this week.
Happy Weekend to you!
It was off-plan, yes, but I was hungry, I had made them for the kids, and my eggs were unreachable. It was also a regular-sized muffin (not the muffin that ate San Francisco or anything like that), and I've eaten "on plan" otherwise.
But then I have to make some other confessions for the week...I was probably ravenous Thursday (usually not in the morning...) for several reasons: my body is getting onto a healthier schedule, it's got expectations of meal times, and I've been so busy this week, I haven't been sticking to that schedule. In fact, looking back on my mid-week, I was not eating enough calories. This is not okay, and even though the foods were on-plan, the method was not...
Where was my focus? Work is crazy now, and I've been working through lunch. My job is one that does not allow "snack" time as I teach high school, so the five minutes I left at the end of lunch was not time to eat adequately.
The scale has reflected this...I'm not even down half a pound. BUT, I'm not up, and I do not blame the muffin. I am the one who makes the decisions, and the muffin was an innocent bystander. Yesterday also ended up being crazy, but I plan to use the weekend to ensure I'm on track, and next week should be much less hectic, and even if it is, I'm going to eat a proper lunch!
Here's what I'm not going to do: throw the towel in today and tomorrow to "start fresh" Monday. Why? Because I don't deserve that. I'm also not going to beat myself up over the muffin. Beating myself up over "off plan" choices is why I've quit every diet I've ever been on. As I don't consider myself to be crazy, I should not exhibit behavior that defines it.
As a teacher, we've been trained to reflect, constantly, and then to figure out what went wrong and what we can do to fix it. Where my exercise has been consistent, my intake has not, and that's what I must work on this week.
Happy Weekend to you!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
To Really Stop and Smell the Roses...
The air conditioner is broken at work. Needless to say, I LOVED my crisp, cool veggies today! But, I have to admit, it is hard to be around all the sweet stuff. I can give up salty foods no problem, but I do love some solid sweets.
So, tonight I went on a long walk. I downloaded a free podcast from Jillian Michaels, and I just walked and listened. Then, I just walked. Here's what I DIDN'T do: think about food. I don't know if you can relate, but it seems I spend EVERY WAKING MINUTE thinking about food...when can I have it next? what am I going to eat? how much should I hate myself afterword? and on, and on, and on. Tonight, as I was walking, I realized that I don't do that as much anymore. Sure, as stated above, I miss sugar, but I'm not thinking about it all the time. Tonight, I also literally stopped to smell the roses, and the lilacs, and some other flower that I cannot begin to name...there was this small area in the middle of town that was almost like a glade: cool, slight breeze, and fragrant. It was fantastic and very peaceful.
So here's the conclusion I've come to: This new lifestyle isn't just a part of my future, it's part of my present. I need to find the peace in who I am today, at this weight, rather than just trying to barrel through to tomorrow's. I don't think I can succeed if that's all I'm doing.
Okay, I need to eat some supper...I think some light tuna mixed with diced peppers, pepper, and pickles is on the agenda!
So, tonight I went on a long walk. I downloaded a free podcast from Jillian Michaels, and I just walked and listened. Then, I just walked. Here's what I DIDN'T do: think about food. I don't know if you can relate, but it seems I spend EVERY WAKING MINUTE thinking about food...when can I have it next? what am I going to eat? how much should I hate myself afterword? and on, and on, and on. Tonight, as I was walking, I realized that I don't do that as much anymore. Sure, as stated above, I miss sugar, but I'm not thinking about it all the time. Tonight, I also literally stopped to smell the roses, and the lilacs, and some other flower that I cannot begin to name...there was this small area in the middle of town that was almost like a glade: cool, slight breeze, and fragrant. It was fantastic and very peaceful.
So here's the conclusion I've come to: This new lifestyle isn't just a part of my future, it's part of my present. I need to find the peace in who I am today, at this weight, rather than just trying to barrel through to tomorrow's. I don't think I can succeed if that's all I'm doing.
Okay, I need to eat some supper...I think some light tuna mixed with diced peppers, pepper, and pickles is on the agenda!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
It's inevitable...
If you work and live outside the bubble of your home, you are going to be confronted with unexpected food moments. I have found this to be more true than ever lately. This morning, there were cupcakes in honor of a new baby. Tomorrow, we have meetings, which will mean snacks. I actually have to bring a portion of these snacks, so I volunteered the veggie tray. I purchased a ton of fresh veggies and some dip (which I won't have, but know that many others would want.) I have it set in my mind that I can load up on the veggies, and that I will ignore the cookies and assorted treats. I cannot leave this decision for tomorrow. I need to be firm in it now.
I had a great walk last night, and I'm about to jump on the elliptical. It's also very hot here today, so I've definitely got my water in!
How are you all doing? What decision are you firm in for tomorrow?
I had a great walk last night, and I'm about to jump on the elliptical. It's also very hot here today, so I've definitely got my water in!
How are you all doing? What decision are you firm in for tomorrow?
Monday, May 9, 2011
This is One of THOSE days...
Today is a prime example of why it may not be good to weigh daily...oh, so far up! I know why, and it's to be expected, but the psychological effect of actually seeing it is jarring. Still, I have confidence that I am following this thing correctly, and I will see it move in the proper direction again (and hopefully then some)...
On another note, the weather has been gorgeous these last few days, and I'm about to go enjoy a nice evening walk. I find they are the best things for stress, of which I am feeling a fair amount of at the moment!
On another note, the weather has been gorgeous these last few days, and I'm about to go enjoy a nice evening walk. I find they are the best things for stress, of which I am feeling a fair amount of at the moment!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
The Weekend was FANTASTIC
Oh, such beautiful weather! Spring has sprung (and reminded me I need to be much more diligent in my sunscreen coverage! I'm rather speckled at the moment!)
I did pretty well this weekend, I believe. Lots of exercise, and outside time with friends, and I made choices that, although not purely Dukan, were good choices. Basically, I was unable to control the fat content of the meats I ate, but I chose mostly protein and veggie meal options (no choice but to eat out). I feel good about this first challenge.
That being said, this will definitely be a difficult scale week in which I believe I will still be making progress, but the numbers may not reflect it by week's end...rather, it will be reflected the following. Ah, gotta love those weeks. The major point is to realize, as a woman, they are going to happen so as not to get freaked out by them!
I plan to do a mini protein phase Monday and Tuesday to kick off the week after the weekend, and then return to the 1:1.
I'm also really happy to see I have a couple more followers. I look forward to hearing your feedback and all about your individual journeys!
I did pretty well this weekend, I believe. Lots of exercise, and outside time with friends, and I made choices that, although not purely Dukan, were good choices. Basically, I was unable to control the fat content of the meats I ate, but I chose mostly protein and veggie meal options (no choice but to eat out). I feel good about this first challenge.
That being said, this will definitely be a difficult scale week in which I believe I will still be making progress, but the numbers may not reflect it by week's end...rather, it will be reflected the following. Ah, gotta love those weeks. The major point is to realize, as a woman, they are going to happen so as not to get freaked out by them!
I plan to do a mini protein phase Monday and Tuesday to kick off the week after the weekend, and then return to the 1:1.
I'm also really happy to see I have a couple more followers. I look forward to hearing your feedback and all about your individual journeys!
Friday, May 6, 2011
And the Weekend Comes
Well, it looks like I'm down another 2 this week, for a total of 11 so far! This is great for 2 weeks!
I'm going to be out of town for the weekend, so I will update on the happenings in a few days.
I'm going to be out of town for the weekend, so I will update on the happenings in a few days.
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