Wednesday, July 13, 2011

THIS is why I have this blog....

I have this blog because it's very easy to say, "I want to lose weight", or  "I'm going to start exercising", or join "I'll join Weight Watchers" or, "I'll start my diet Monday" however, it's very hard to put words into actions.  This blog is to document victories as well as very real struggles.

I'm doing great this week.  I've exercised, I've written down everything I've eaten, and so far I've stuck to my allotted points, but it doesn't mean it's been easy.  This week "life unexpected" has challenged my diet.  I had a stressful day yesterday and my habit/current behavior tells me to go to the pantry when I'm stressed and look for crunchy and salty food, which means fishy crackers, peanuts, chips.  Yesterday I ate 5 chips and said, "STOP IT!".  I popped a bag of light popcorn instead, measured it, and documented the total of points.  Unfortunately I also had to document the chips and give myself 1 point for eating those.  My mind also went to, "I NEED to have a dessert," which is also something I've been doing when I'm stressed or feeling overwhelmed.  However, I took time to breath, let the thought of "needing" dessert pass, and I didn't get one.

I would say yesterday was a HUGE victory.  I took steps to try and change behaviors and I remained strong.   My ultimate goal is to not turn to food at all when I'm emotionally challenged, but for now I'm giving myself a big pat on the back for having the light popcorn instead of the bag of chips!

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