TerriWhitmore

I thought this was encouraging - we need to just keep going!

12. Don’t let a little slip become a backslide.  It is almost impossible to be an “A” student when it comes to dieting. “Everyone slips up, and that is fine as long as you don’t let one slip turn into a backslide,” says Wansink. Whenever you slip up, take note of it, try to learn from it so you can anticipate it in the future, and get right back into your diet plan to avoid the temptation to throw in the towel.

I am renewing my vision to do this weight loss journey harder than before.  Yes it is hard at times.  But it is so doable. It does involve change.  But it is for the better.  The journey will not look a straight line - it will have ups and downs - but we can’t quit - we would only go backwards and gain the weight back that we have worked so hard to do.  I have been feeling down because a pinched nerve was keeping me from exercising and my weight has stayed the same for weeks - but I am going to do whatever I can - even if it’s walk slowly or crawl.  I am in this.

I’m learning, or just practicing things that I have gotten away from, such as, how good food tastes when you really get hungry (true hunger).  It tastes so good and is truly satisfying in a way that just eating anything whenever you want is not.  I have gotten away from sweets and wine and don’t even crave them.  I have been having 1/2 cup of fat-free frozen yogurt most days though.  I feel like I’m doing something good for my body with all the vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, and fruit that I’m eating.  I am drinking a lot of water, which really helps me with fullness, but it is a bother running to the bathroom all the time.  Although I have only lost a few pounds, I feel stronger and more energetic. I was already exercising prior to joining buddyslim, which is great since it’s one less transition for me.  I definitely am happy with where I am headed and am looking forward to going the distance.

What does everyone do with weekend challenges?  I prefer to eat at home or at least a restaurant that I am familiar with - although my husband prefers buffets and they can be a temptation to overeat.

I know tomorrow we are going to a Japanese hibatchi restaurant - I’ve eaten there for lunch and it’s nice because they don’t overload you.  I heard for supper they give you a lot - my generation belonged to the “clean plate club”, so I’m hoping I can bring some home.  It’s pretty healthy, although they use more oil than I would.

Saturday night we’re eating at friends - sometimes that’s tricky since you don’t always know what will be served.  She said some grilled meat, and I’m to bring dessert.  I’m bringing cantelope from the garden, and a pecan pie since I don’t like pecan pie and that won’t be a temptation for me.

Sunday may be a chinese buffet, which could be good or bad - good if I can make choices in moderation - and not overeat.   Oh, but it is so much easier to be at home and in control of it all.

Having said this - I know I am determined and shall make it through.  Whew…….

I survived this past week, more than that I sustained a whole week of consuming less calories than my body need so I lose weight (I refuse to say diet, that conjures up deprivation) - I felt good about my choices, exercised 6 out of 7 days, and even did okay at a picnic I was worried about - I don’t know exactly how everything was prepared, I know more oils, butters, and mayos than I use, but I ate small portions and lots of veggies - I walked 3 miles in the morning in anticipation of the picnic.  Tonight is movie and game night at a friends house, so I’m taking raw veggies and tortillia chips with salsa.  I don’t know when the last time I was able to sustain a healthy eating plan, because I would start every morning and by night I had overeaten and gotten discouraged.  This site really helps, the diet buddies help, and being on a team is really motivating.  Thanks everyone for the support.  Let’s keep going.

Planning all my meals for all day and writing down what I ate seemed to help today with motivation.  I did get to the gym yesterday, and went for a 2 1/2 mile walk today.  I know I need to keep some tasty, good food choices available in the house so I don’t reach for something I will regret later.  My concern this week is a picnic that we’re attending on Saturday.  I know there will be a lot of food and I’m afraid I won’t control myself.  The worst part of that is everytime I overdo it I can’t get right back on track, I seem to spiral downhill, out of control for days or weeks or worse.  I know there will be some kind of grilled meat there, and I am thinking about what I can take that is high in fiber to fill me, like beans.  Anyone have any ideas?  We’ll be sitting around a lot too, so that doesn’t help.

So far so good, ate egg white omelet with veggies and chicken with half of a plain whole wheat bagel, at lunch took the two grandchildren to McDonalds - I asked for the nutritional info and sat down and read it to make my choice - I went with the grilled chicken snack wrap and the side salad with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar dressing.  Had a peach for a snack and supper was skinless baked chicken, plain corn on the cob, salad with spray dressing, watermelon, and a 1/4 cup of baked beans and potato salad.  Now if I can just stay out of the kitchen tonight all will be well…….I’m looking forward to regular weigh ins and my clothes fitting better.  I feel as if I’m in this with other people.

I don’t want to beat myself up for my eating too many calories, I start each day with a great beginning but end up going over by the end.  Keeping a journal helps, but not entirely.  I am walking, working out.  I know I just have to keep going and not stop, even if I am discouraged.