Ms Elizabeth's Journal, 27 February 2017

Today is the first day of logging my food.. religiously. It's kind of like a little food confessional. I used to do it on Myfitnesspal but no one could see my log so the shame of eating 4 rice crispie treats just wasn't there. I attempted to start logging a couple days ago but then I ate 4 rice crispie treats... and some fruit snacks... and maybe some other items the 2 yr old said he was hungry for when he saw me with them then decided he didn't want to eat them so I ended up eating twice as many as I originally intended because well.. once the rice crispie package is opened there is no going back... there just isn't. Someone with willpower may object but the crispie agrees with me.

Today is also a "lets go to the doctor and see if all this weight gain/non weightloss can be blamed on anything but rice crispie treats" kinda day. Appointment is at 1:30.. after I've eaten and they demand I be clothed for the weigh in. I offered to video tape my early morning naked/pre food weigh in but they declined. They suck. I'm kind of nervous. Both because I haven't been in 2 years, I'm probably 30 lbs heavier than I was then, and because today is the start of my healthy eating because I'm logging all this crap start to logging food.. here.. for all of you to gasp at. Or snicker. I would snicker. And possibly laugh. I ate a giant bag of kale salad... I'm probably going to get the farts as I wait for a half hour for the doctor to show up in the exam room.. just sayin. With my luck and special abilities.. this is probably a 60/40 kinda chance.

Diet Calendar Entry for 27 February 2017:
1590 kcal Fat: 105.26g | Prot: 75.42g | Carb: 83.87g.   Breakfast: Coffee, Land O'Lakes Mini Moos Half & Half Creamers, Bacon, Egg. Lunch: Eat Smart Sweet Kale Vegetable Salad Kit. Dinner: Johnsonville Original Bratwurst, Green Giant Seasoned Steamers Brussels Sprouts. Snacks/Other: Frigo Cheese Heads Original String Cheese, Bolthouse Farms Baby-Cut Carrots. more...

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I hope your appt goes well. I'm sorry though, I had to laugh. I'm 53 but still get the giggles about farts and fart jokes. Just the way I'm made, I guess 😂 Sometimes the honesty of logging brings you back to where you should be foodwise. Sometimes planning ahead and logging in advance helps (that's good for me as I'm lazy about changing things). Sometimes the rice crispie cakes win. Take care and all the best with your plans 
27 Feb 17 by member: Phooka
I just made the switch from using My Fitness Pal, too, even though I joined FatSecret a couple of years ago. Thank God we had beef cows when I was growing up. I know dairy farmers work ALL the time. It's easier to find someone to watch and feed cows than to find someone to also milk cows while you take time off. The lack of time really impacts your eating habits. Simplicity will trump nutrition when you lack time. I hope your doctor is not a jerk. And afternoon appointments suck. Good luck! 
27 Feb 17 by member: TomLong
Logging is great - but needn't be so because of shaming. I find logging works somewhat as a deterrent to unnecessary eating because I'll forego having some food because I don't want to have to open the program and log it. How lazy is that? Good luck with your appointment. 
27 Feb 17 by member: trackin64
Your humor is wonderful, but it won't keep you alive. I had to make that same realization, (I absolutely LOVE rice crispy treats, and Cheetos, and Hershey Kisses, ....), anyway, I had to choose that which does not destroy my health. It isn't very funny, but it can be pretty good, if you try hard at finding ways to make it good. There are many great recipes here, and many great people. I hope you find some of both. I will not say Good Luck, because it has to be Good Choices. May you make good decisions and make yourself proud. 
27 Feb 17 by member: joescape
get farting.....the doctor won't stay in the room and preach about stuff you already know if it smells of second hand kale mixed with a rice crispies kinda smell.....lol 💩💨💨💨😷 
27 Feb 17 by member: gingercaloriecounter
setting up your food journal is a challenge...but after you add what you eat on a regular basis...its just a matter of cllickin on the food an putting it in the menu...i do mine a day ahead an that way its there to look at ..well mine is usually the same day in an day out..as ive tweaked away from alll the unhealthy sugar snacks that you mentioned above...less sugar..less temptations... 
27 Feb 17 by member: wannabhealthier
I guess if you're going to eat rice crispie treats it is only appropriate to follow them with a giant bag of kale to get the full effect of "Snap, Crackle, Pop" 
27 Feb 17 by member: 2ManyCurves
I hope everything went well with the doctor (and the kale! :) ). 
27 Feb 17 by member: izzypup68
Well yes I grinned and so identified with this. Lo. Hope tne doctors appt went well. Recommit and journalize I know when I quit journalizing is when I gain big time. I dont look at it as shaming more to keep me accountable.  
27 Feb 17 by member: Rains120
Joined for the same reason - journaling my food for myself wasn't enough. I also have young kids - that makes it so much harder!! Best of luck to you! 
27 Feb 17 by member: Animatetoaster
I like your honesty! I definitely eat things that I'm too scared to share sometimes. I recognizing it is a great first step.  
27 Feb 17 by member: LaShrebeka_BeastMode

     
 

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