so since my joining WW, it is all I can think about...food and more food and what points is THAT little (completely harmless) blueberry muffin?
Why is it that when I start watching my food intake people come from the woodwork to bring food to our office? OK, so the food is usually here and PROBABLY why I am where I am. NAH, I was here before the food overtake of my office, but I have to place blame SOMEWHERE, it surely isn't my hand doing it.
I drank so much water yesterday I thought I might float home which shouldn't be funny seeing as we have had some minor flooding issues here due to all the snow melting and Mother Nature dumping rain all over us.
I have spent more time in the bathroom releasing the water than I have reading other blogs today...OK maybe not THAT much time...and I have gotten some work done too...ISH.
I did find some really cute "dieting" rules on a blogger friend's page that I thought were so fitting...and cute. It really made me think about some of my own habits.
Why is it that I find the need to HIDE my eating?
Why is it that hubby only buys ice cream when I am trying to eat healthier?
Why CAN'T I resist a bowl of said ice cream?
Am I just destine to be the size I am?
Did you know that I could exercise to give myself more points to eat? Does that mean if I exercise that I could eat a whole bowl of ice cream or am I just defeating myself?
Anyway. I have no plans for the weekend, which scares me when it comes to food, cause when I am bored I eat (see it is all about the food). I am sure that with time it will become less of a pain and more of a lifestyle change, but for right now my body and mind are really reading me the riot act.
Stacie- Same thing here!! When I am really watching what I eat, all I can think about is FOOD. GRRRRR
ReplyDeleteI get SO SICK of water. bleck!
Goodluck with WW!
smooches,
Tara
Many many people will attempt (usually subconciously) to sabotage your weight loss efforts. It's inevitable. But you have to be strong.
ReplyDeleteYes, you can use your bonus points (gained through exercise) to eat ice cream, but that's your choice. Personally, I would suggest you give yourself a small treat everyday, something to "look forward" to. It might be a small bowl of low-fat ice cream (put it in a ramekin or egg cup, and eat it with a teaspoon, then you can have less and it takes longer to eat and you don't feel "cheated") or a mini chocolate bar, or a glass or 2 of wine. Or if you prefer, set aside one day (Friday, Saturday) to let yourself indulge a little more. Save up some points for that indulgence. Be good for the rest of the week and you won't feel guilty, especially if you still make sure you stick to your weekly points intake.
Obviously you have a thing for ice cream like I have a thing for chocolate. What I do is buy my hubby's favourite chocolate which is 70% dark cocoa rum & raisin. I hate it. So I don't feel bad that he's eating it. Similarly, he loves coffee and I hate it, so I might buy coffee-flavoured ice cream and never actually want to have any.
Is there a flavour of ice cream that you don't like? Get hubby to buy that!!
I also ask my hubby to hide any treat foods that he knows I would be tempted by. He's obviously got good hiding places because I never find them!
It gets easier - it does! I had to ban myself totally from eating sweets and beef - because I couldn't moderate how much I wanted to eat and always over-did it. Once you are off the foods that you crave for a little while - the cravings suprisingly go away - that is especially true of sugar! Keep it up - I'm excited for you - when you start seeing the weight come off you are going to be so glad you did it. Take care. Kellan
ReplyDeleteHonestly, when I exercise regularly I find I eat WAY less.
ReplyDeleteHonest!
Try it, you might like it!
;-)
Good luck with WW! I am a member too. My issue is when I'm on mat leave (like now), I love to experiment with food!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I'm new to your blog and wanted to check it out. Very nice!
Well, if we all ate only when our bodies were truly hungry we'd all weight 105 lbs.! I think you hit the nail on the head with the emotional eating, at least for myself I know it's true. I use food to soothe myself if I'm sad, or angry, to celebrate if I'm happy. And you know what, my husband does the same damn thing when I'm on a diet! Why do they do that??!! Try not to let it get to you, stay strong. My husband and boys love ice cream, so when they have their ice cream, I'll have a small bowl of sherbet. It tastes good and doesn't have any fat, only a little sugar. I feel like I'm getting a treat so I don't feel deprived. As far as exercising is concerned, it might make you feel better just in general. (and if you can eat more as a result, woohoo!) I like to go for a walk. It's not too hard on the knees and back and it really does release stress and put me in a better mood. Have a great weekend, Stac!
ReplyDeleteLizzy
I am the same here. When I tell myself I am not on a diet I seem to eat better or less often but as soon as I tell myself I am dieting all I can do is think about how hungry I am. It is totally a mind thing but I don't know how to break it. Good luck!!!
ReplyDeletejust a couple thoughts, stace!
ReplyDelete1. yes, exercise! it's so good for you, and well, if you get ice cream out of it, maybe that's a good motivator! (exercise even helps your BRAIN stay healthy!) i don't think that exercising and then eating ice cream is in any way self defeating.
2. the sugar craving thing is totally true, ime. hard at first, but then it goes away. nice!
3. make sure you are eating some healthy fats, your body really needs them (plus they help your skin and hair look fabulous!).
4. get down with your bad self! :)