That’s what you can call me from now on, since I’ve gotten completely lazy and complacent over the past several weeks. I even ate fast food (gasp). I am pretty much sucking it up, diet wise. And by that, I mean sucking up all the food in my path (or so it seems). I’m not really sure what has triggered this recent bout of laziness, but I know for sure that it is NOT working out in my favor. I have not gained any weight back, but I’ve not lost one single pound.
I don’t plan my meals anymore at all. It’s just Jameson and I since my dad has been out of town, so I’m not cooking as much. Jamo eats like a bird, and only has about four things that he really likes to eat. Yes, it’s an excuse, but meal planning is very tricky when it’s only two of us. It’s so much easier to go for the easy meal – one that I can just grab at the store.
My Tupperware collection is getting dusty. I am using plastic baggies almost exclusively, because I’m only bringing my breakfast to work; a bagel or dry cereal. I run home for lunch, get something at the grocery store, or eat something out of the dreaded vending machine. My employer is fairly concerned with health and wellness, so there are usually a couple good choices in the machine, but the temptation for Danish is right there in front of me.
And here’s the rub – I’ve committed to lose 40 L-B’s by…December! That’s the date of my next wellness appointment at my work, and I’ve made a promise to the lovely Katie. Gulp. As the administrator of our wellness exams, Katie is so kind and helpful, and I just couldn’t help myself. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO?
Dieting, or changing one’s lifestyle, is often a hit-or-miss journey. As long as I keep trying to succeed, I believe occasional failure is just a stumbling block on this road to wellness. My biggest obstacle is MYSELF. I would like to ask you, my lovely readers, for your help. How can I be more accountable on this journey? I end up spending so much time alone, and I have no one to answer to! I seem to only be writing about failures lately, and I’d really love to put some positive numbers in the win column again.
I know what you mean....I realized this morning that I was full but kept eating till I cleaned my plate. What's up with that?! It's all a matter of listening to our bodies and stopping when we are full, which sounds easier than it seems to be. Being open is a great first step.
ReplyDeleteGo back and re-read some of your blogs that were positive...or any journaling, food diaries, anything that reminds you of the successes that you've had! Make a new easily attainable goal to jump start yourself. Water intake, your walking...etc. I know I recently read something that suggests eating an apple or berries everyday. I can do it. If I do that one thing (which believe me I have days when I eat no fruit) I feel successful. Forty pounds by December is within reach. Break it down - 6 pounds per month; 1-2 per week...You can so do it! Love you! :) xo
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