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Not as perfect a start as I'd have liked..calling it start-up troubles. And trying to not let it get to me and get further frustrated with myself!
Yesterday started off fine...food was well-planned and I ate well (egg white scrambled eggs with veggies, almonds, cheese and a veggie stir fry with faux chicken strips) totalling to about 20-22 carbs or so and all low in points, high in fiber, and proteins...all great, right?? I was done with dinner by 8 pm, and with my food-allowances for the day.
I still hadn't worked out for the day (the new plan is to do a great workout from 6-8 am), and now after dinner, thought i'd have to wait until 10 pm to do the workout. Well, that's when for various reasons I lost my steam, felt all out of sorts, and just decided to give up on the day...thought i'd order pizza and chill and watch movies..and I did! All day's efforts thrown away. My first day on the challenge blown. And feeling so let down by myself.
Anyhow, the above is just for the record. I am not gonna let this one set back delay me further. Today is the beginning of being good. Gotta take accountability and invest in myself!! It's gonna be hard, but nothing I haven't done before--so no biggie! Pick me up, shake off the dust, and get cracking!!
So far breakfast has been good (didnt fall for the temptation of the leftover pizza!). Yesterday I brought good groceries, and now am off to pick up fresh produce and then I'll be set and prepared for the week. As soon as I get back, I WILL HIT THE GYM!! Will come back and write here of my progress (And not vent about my lack thereof!!).
Everyone have a terrific day!! The sun is shining here and despite the wintry cold, it's gonna be a great day!
Love you all! :)
Evening update:
The good news is I finally got my butt to the gym!! Put in almost two hrs there...did 30 mins on treadmill (with about 15 mins on running), 30 mins on elliptical, weights (biceps, shoulders and lateral raises, triceps).
Drank a good amt of water today (2-2.5 liters),
Picked up all good produce
And ate well most of the day, except for one poor judgment (mentioned below). Breakfast was scrambled egg whites with veggies, cheese, and meatless crumbles, snack was almonds and cheese...had two glasses of metamucil to help along Mr. C....and had two slices of deep dish veggie pizza
The bad news:
For some reason, yet again, despite a great day until 5 pm or so, I succumbed to the temptation of the leftover pizza..I'd danced around that for quite a while, and instead of throwing it out, I played mind games w myself to talk me out of going for it, and then finally gave in!! The result? I felt dissappointed in myself. I also felt lethargic and gross as a result of the carbs..and that delayed my workout...and now I'm doubly sure of how I tend to self-sabotage..so I need to watch out especially more now.
Discipline. Focus. Mind over Matter.Need to be a better cheer-leader for myself!!!
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Ok - that was weird. I was trying to comment on your journal and it disappeared! You must have been posting our update. I meant to tell you earlier to throw out that pizza, so blame me for your eating the leftovers. Sounds like you've gotten out of the "mindset" of healthy eating. You know pizza is not a great choice right now. Unleash your creativity on making some satisfying healthy snacks! You are an exceptional person, deserving of exceptional food - not run of the mill stupid pizza! C'mon 09! You know how to do this! (((hugs)))
03 Jan 09 by member: amryk
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I feel like you just ripped a page out of my life story and read it aloud!! I totally know how you feel about eating and regretting. Luckily, for 3 days now.. I haven't done anything that I want to cry about but it's SO hard!!! I can definetly tell that I'm coming off sugar and I want to scream!!! I send you good vibes and I wish you lots of luck and strength!! C'mon... I'll cheer you on if needed! Bacon breath and all, LOL.
03 Jan 09 by member: lorik
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I had a bad start day to my post holiday refocus, too. Like you, I did good up until the evening and then started eating a Fiber One bar, then another, and another. I've been paying for it all day today as they are living up to what bullytrouble coined them to be... fart bars! Yikes. Anyway, I am sure your pizza won't cause the same side effects so you are well on your way to recovery and no nasty reminders of your past transgressions! There is always more to learn about ourselves on this journey we are on. Just keep trying!
03 Jan 09 by member: evelyn64
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Sounds like you are mostly doing good. Is all the pizza gone?
04 Jan 09 by member: cindylynnwho
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Keep on hanging in there, Girlfriend! It'll come together! :)
04 Jan 09 by member: mbhpro
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((HUGS)) you're being hard on yourself again. Okay, now you know that pizza is a trigger food for you. Throw out all the pizza delivery numbers and PROMISE yourself that you will ONLY eat pizza at the store and NOT have it delivered. That way, when you're REALLY craving it, you'll go to the store and have a slice or two and that's it! No temptations to have more and you're craving is satisfied. I agree w/Amy, you're way too creative not to find a solution to this! You can do it, 09!!! ((HUGS))
07 Jan 09 by member: JulieC
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I like JulieC's suggestion. I have done certain foods that way for a long time, no ice cream in our house.. if we want it we go to the ice cream store and buy a scoop. We buy a couple cookies at a time at the bakery if hubby really wants them bad enough (which isn't too often anymore). It really works. Also, look at you losing weight girl! You've lost a good amount this week already, even with pizza.
08 Jan 09 by member: Janelleas
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