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I haven’t journaled in a little while I guess. Things are going steady. I survived Halloween but still have candy at my fingertips and will have to put it out of sight. 😜
Next week I have a work trip. I get a bit nervous about these trips because it means eating out. When I travel, my mindset is always to eat as much as I can when possible in case the next meal comes late or gets missed. It’s hard to break that. In my mind, I have planned to eat appetizers or small portions but it is still not something I feel I’ve mastered in practice.
This trip I am hoping to do exercise daily. I know I get a lot of steps in walking but I will do some yoga and Pilates, too.
The scale is up this morning because I had a lot of salt yesterday. Dumb Fritos got me when I was watching tv. I have been pretty successful not snacking in the evening but I guess I was “rewarding” myself for making it through the workweek. 😅 Why can’t I reward myself with carrots?! I know you probably know.
Diet Calendar Entries for 05 November 2022:
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865 kcal
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Fat: 26.25g | Prot: 60.11g | Carb: 98.64g.
Breakfast: Mezzetta Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives, Bolthouse Farms Premium Carrot Sticks, Spinach , Trader Joe's Organic Hummus. Lunch: General Mills Cheerios Oat Crunch Oats N Honey, 2% Fat Milk. Dinner: Beef, Potatoes and Vegetables (Mixture). more...
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Moko, Pistachio's are my 'Fritos'. I've weighed some out and put into bags back in the canister. Having them already portioned out has saved me at least a dozen times in the last month. Good luck with your trip :-)
05 Nov 22 by member: LivinBreezy
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05 Nov 22 by member: moko 13
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A Food "Reward" is just a term that puts a positive spin on a negative action (i.e. not adhering to your diet plan for the day or falling back into old eating habits). Non-food rewards can be motivating for the coming week, especially if they help get you to goal. Examples can be a new pair of tennis shoes, a gym membership, or even booking a massage. The immediate problem is the candy and chips that are still in your house instead of the garbage can, and changing the habit of what to do with your hands & mouth while watching TV. Perhaps replace it with snuggling with a pet, doing leg lifts, or chewing gum?
05 Nov 22 by member: JustBananas
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Moko, Got it from someone else when I posted a big photo of the Pistachio can with the words HELP 🤣
05 Nov 22 by member: LivinBreezy
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JB, everything you said 👍
05 Nov 22 by member: LivinBreezy
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Oh I reward myself in many ways outside of food, too. 😝 Problem seems easy to solve with alternates but have been working the angles for too long I suppose. Thanks.
05 Nov 22 by member: moko 13
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Now I remember that can, LB! My youngest loves pistachios but I’ve found way too many shells in couch cushions to allow them back in the house. J/k
05 Nov 22 by member: moko 13
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05 Nov 22 by member: LivinBreezy
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Moko - one thing i keep in my jacket or backpack is a couple of Ratio: Keto bars. Low carb and a few calories. If i feel like i need a goto to carry me to the next meal, then i rip one open. Just knowing they are there is usually enough to carry me. Possible technique to keep from overeating from one meal to the next.
Also, i carry a couple butterscotch candies in case i let my sugar drop while i am dieting. I don’t want them, but i have been pushing my fasting a bit much. I just like having something handy if i get too far down the wrong path.
Good luck on your journey.
05 Nov 22 by member: SimpleLoser
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Thank you, Simple. I have been considering that option, too. Have not tried that brand so will check them out at the store.
05 Nov 22 by member: moko 13
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But baby carrots are so yummy!😂 So are grapes, which is also a nice dessert-like thing. This week I'm trying a piece of sweet watermelon flavored gum, for those times when I'm not hungry but just want something sweet. Good luck!
05 Nov 22 by member: Toni Bourlon
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So true Taurielfan! I do love baby carrots. I’ve been eating the petite ones which are thinner because my teeth can’t handle the traditional ones very well.
Grapes are a staple here, too. 🙂 I have had to cut back on gum chewing recently. I kept injuring my mouth. I like Watermelon flavor but mainly chew minty kinds.
05 Nov 22 by member: moko 13
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I do the same thing when we travel In my mind, it's not knowing when your next meal is coming that causes me to overeat when I do have food! I never have understood that reaction!?
06 Nov 22 by member: virginiared53
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Virginiared, I chalk it up to human survival instincts! 😅However, I could probably stand to skip a few. I will keep working on re-programming myself.
06 Nov 22 by member: moko 13
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