Cheeks's Journal, 07 October 2008

One word…URGES! This is the time of year that always gets me, maybe I was a bear in a previous life, and have the instinct of eating more to get my "winter weight" on. All I can think of is Apple Crisp, Caramel Corn, Fairs, Thanksgiving dinners, to name a few. I think of it, and I can almost taste it…I must have a 3-D imagination! I need to refocus, and get something to click in my head again…and soon. Because I can feel the urge, and notice myself saying, bah, I'll eat it, and be good tomorrow. I do not want to be over 200 again! I'm feeling good where I’m at right now…and gaining on the 150's. I am so close to reaching my goal, only 13.3 more pounds to go…not that I'm counting much ;) hahah

Another word that is in my vocabulary this week??…MUNCHIES!!! I have the munchies bad! It all started on Friday night when we went to a friends house to celebrate their engagement. A few of us wanted to make it as special as possible for her (she recently lost her dad this year, and her mother has been gone for 25+ years now due to cancer). She has no relatives here in the states. So we decided to celebrate up right, Champagne and a slew of other drinks...Chocolate Mousse Cake. They also made a really yummy Italian dinner! EVIL! Hahaha Ate and drank until late…had a blast. Paid for it the next morning…heheh. Then of course the terrible munchies started attacking me! Saturday wasn't too bad, because Hubby was home, but then Sunday he played in an all day golf game, so that left me to my own vices at home….food! Granted, I set out to make healthy, low point meals for the week so we wouldn't have to prepare too much during the work week (made Chicken Tikka Marsala, Sweet Potato Soup and veggie gumbo). Of course I was picking at that as I was making it…and I definitely ate over my points. Been waking up starving…and going to bed hungry too…even though I've eaten all my points, and then some. I'm struggling to not eat everything in sight.

I ate breakfast already, am full, but I'm still thinking of food. Chewing my gum instead.

These past few weeks have been crazy, with work and life in general…hope to get caught up on my FS buddies journals today though!

Happy Tuesday.

Diet Calendar Entry for 07 October 2008:
1289 kcal Fat: 26.55g | Prot: 78.06g | Carb: 205.31g.   Breakfast: raspberries, strawberries, Weight Watchers Yogurt, gerb's. Lunch: swedish meatballs. Dinner: brummel, corn on the cob, kirkland, chicken broth, couscous. Snacks/Other: gerbs, watermelon, ice breakers. more...

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You are doing AMAZING honey! You are an inspiration to so many people and should be very proud of what you have accomplished! This is a difficult time of year, but we'll try to tackle it together. With the days get shorter and the weather getting colder the urges to snack and eat more increase. And with the holidays - even harder! Keep on doing what you've been doing - b/c it's working!!! 
07 Oct 08 by member: gbags
I hate the munchies... I think it's the cravings that causes them. =S The bad foods seem to trigger the insulin spikes and then the "need/want to eat" sets in, and I'd bet if you really asked yourself: "Am I really 'hungry'?", I'd bet your stomach was alright, but your head and mouth were tho ones asking for more, maybe? If that's the case, I recommend water and a good long walk or a book or just anything to get away from the food! I know that's what I have to do, just get away from it. lol You're doing great, keep up the hard work! 
07 Oct 08 by member: bullytrouble
I hear ya girl! I agree with you. I love to bake and I want to turn the oven on and start baking. We CAN do this though! We are so close to our goals!! You are definately doing the right thing and preparing ahead on your healthy meals. Good job!! Bully is right, you need to find something else to do when you think of food. Keep up the great work!! 
07 Oct 08 by member: chefchristabug
Don't get discouraged!!!! You have done so well and are so close to your goal. It is natural to have urges and cravings and frustrations. YOU CAN DO IT!!!! 
10 Oct 08 by member: balance
You are doing really well! I hate how ONE day of splurging equals a week of craving food! It's horrid!  
14 Oct 08 by member: fluffy e
Try looking at what you're eating. I find eating HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) or any product w/'sugar' or '-lose' in the ingredient list turns me into the Cookie monster and I eat everything in sight! And don't event have time to count before eating them! LOL. Great talking to you this past weekend. =) 
20 Oct 08 by member: JulieC

     
 

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