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Yesterday was slightly better for me. I kept the excuses to a minimum. I would have liked to make it to the fitness center to work out but the schedule here simply did not allow it. Instead, I was pushing myself to do flights of stairs when I had spare time. I wanted to move as much as possible and still be able to take care of my chores here at home.
I was able to moderate my food intake well. For some reason, I was craving carbs like wild. My husband's stash of Doritos kept hollering for me but I was able to resist. When it came time for supper, the low carb meal I had chosen was satisfying. I didn't even crave anything else and truthfully, I wasn't even that hungry to begin with.
This whole concept of sabotaging myself though will require more thought and more research. One of the things that I thought about this morning- I am almost eating like I am on a maintenance diet. Clearly, I am no where near ready for that. I am eating (some days) with cheats and then thinking I can balance things out. Poor thought process to be sure.
Discipline is the key. I need to keep that as my focus. Denying myself one desssert bar is OK. There WILL be other dessert bars. I've always heard about folks who've never had enough to eat and have had to skip meals. After years of that, when they are finally living in a situation of plenty, they hoard or over eat. I have NEVER been in that situation and yet denying myself any sort of culinary gratification almost feels like torture. I always want to eat more than I should or more than I need. Mayabe if I am honest, I am a glutton.
Gluttony and moderation must be exact opposites then. I am going to meditate on this a bit more.
Today's goal is moderation. I will plan my meals in advance and I will stick to the plan. I will backtrack to the basics that I learned when I started this lifestyle change. I am focused and I am able to continue.
I am thankful for the warm weather and the ability to be outdoors more.
I am thankful for the internet- being able to study some of these weightloss issues a bit further has been really helpful.
I am thankful that I am going to Michigan to visit friends and get my house there in order.
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