24 Jul
Why Am I Hungry? What Am I Trying To Pacify?
Watching the summer re-runs of Oprah this afternoon, I heard the sentences, “why am I hungry” and “what am I trying to pacify?” Ruby was speaking about her Style Network reality show where she struggles with weight loss.
These are questions that I need to start asking myself. I often eat when I’m not even hungry. I can have a craving for something and be full. I want to eat sometimes when I’m so full that I’m having trouble breathing. I think these are important questions that I need to start asking myself before I take a bite of anything. If the answer isn’t because my body needs the nourishment, its red flag time.
Now, I must make it a habit to ask these questions of myself before every meal… and answer truthfully. Why am I hungry?
21 Jul
Today Begins Again
Today I woke up with a new outlook. The depression seems to have passed. I worked out to the biggest loser low impact dvd. It was easier than expected after so many days of not working out at all (other than weights).
For a late lunch (my first meal today), I made this delicious fruit bowl with fresh peachs, banana, strawberries and blueberries with just a sprinkle of splenda. I’m enjoying it now. SO DELICIOUS!
9 Jul
Happiness Is A Hot, Juicy BBQ Rib!
Over the holiday weekend, I went a bit crazy. Ok, a lot crazy. I gained quite a few pounds. But as of this morning, I’m back down to 420 which is where I was at my last weigh in.
I’ve added a morning meal option. Normally, I just have shredded wheat with 2% milk. Last shopping trip, I bought some frozen fruit and bananas which I sliced and froze in a zipper freezer bag. I also bought various flavors of frozen yogurt. So now, for a change of pace, I might make a smoothie for breakfast or even a snack during the day.
I have been eating very bad things the last week. I don’t know how I’m back down to 420. But its time to get back on track. How many times have I said that in the last 4 months? I dunno. But if I have to say it 1000 times before I reach my goals, that’s what I’ll do!
