I gotta feeling... :(

Saturday, May 19, 2012

I gotta feeling that im not gunna do that well this weekend. I did GREAT today!! Until i got off work.. i ended up getting a taco and a chicken quesidilla from taco bell and a 6 pack of beer.. tomorrow im sure i will do okay.. but sunday-tuesday i dont think im gunna do the best.. i took those days off to chill with my friends and have bbqs!! AND drink.. SOOOOO i will keep you in formed about how i do..

  

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WOUBBIE 5/20/2012 8:41AM

*sigh* Not happy with the other comments here. They're just not getting it. This reminds me of people saying "Well, if you want to lose weight, then just eat less and move more!" There's a fundamental misunderstanding about the allure and pleasure of drinking among non-drinkers. I'm fighting this fight myself, and, while I'm learning more about the problem with each passing day, I haven't found that insight yet that will give me control over the beer! You know how, when you go very low carb the cravings for carby foods go away? Those cravings are all driven by hormones - particularly insulin. So you would think that once the cravings go away you'd be on easy street, right? Ha! Well, there's a big difference between cravings and longings! Cravings are definitely chemical - driven by hormones. But longings are psychological, and take a whole different approach. Just because my menu takes care of all my physical needs, if the food is boring or unpalatable I'm bound to cheat at some point. It's meeting my physical needs, but not my psychological ones. Eating is SUPPOSED to be pleasant! You can remove all the physical causes for alcohol cravings (and believe me, I'm trying to do just that!), like lowering your stress levels, eating well, getting more exercise, but that won't get rid of the longing for that wonderful feeling of relaxation (and sociability too). So, what am I saying here? First, ditch the guilt. Feeling bad serves only one purpose, and that's to alert you to the fact that you have a problem. And there's the key point. When you drink it causes too much mayhem in your life, therefore it's a problem. Where there's a problem, there's more than likely a solution. You need to treat this as an ongoing project, and one that deserves at least as much attention as your exercise project. What can you do that's effective FOR YOU? In my case, I've gotten pretty far by inventing drinking "rules" that I know I can generally stick to. Way back, my first rule was no beer before finishing dinner. Then it was no beer till after the kids were in bed. Then it was no beer until after 9:30. I limited the quantities gradually too. (LOL! I think my first quantity rule was "No more than 8 beers ever!" That should tell you how far I've come!!) There's "No drinking if you think you'll be driving within the next 2 hours." "No drinking in front of my kids' friends." "Drink water in between each alcoholic drink." Oh, the list goes on and on. Am I saying that these are perfect solutions for you? No, not necessarily, though maybe they'll give you some ideas. I've never limited my drinking by day of the week (though I'm considering it lately) but that might be a consideration for you. And never forget that alcohol gets treated like carbs in your body even if it's metabolized differently. It sets up a vicious circle of cravings just like sugar and starch do. So, do I have any solid answers for you? Nope. Just some leads and ideas and understanding. Keep trying different approaches until you find what works! ((((big hugs)))) Comment edited on: 5/20/2012 8:48:32 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

PANDAS10 5/19/2012 4:50PM

My hope for you is that you will come to realize that drinking really isn't all that it is cracked up to be... Usually it gets you in more trouble than you'd care to have. I like to have the occasional margarita or long island iced tea... but I'd NEVER let alcohol interfere with my weight loss efforts. You have made such awesome progress and worked on making some big changes. At some point, you are going to need to re-evaluate your priorities... and if maintaining your weight loss and health are important, then you need to rethink your alcohol consumption and the friends you hang with if you need to drink to be with them. I know it's time for summer bbqs and parties, but that doesn't mean that you need to drink at all of them, or get drunk, or even drink at all to have fun. Please remember to take care of yourself and keep focused on your goals. Report Inappropriate Comment

NOMORESTALLING 5/19/2012 12:43AM

Thank you SOCIO you took the words right out of my mouth! As long as you keep thinking the way you are and acting it out that's exactly what you are doing. You've got to be far more positive and in control and to be blunt you're not there yet. You don't have the right mind set yet honey. or you wouldn't let yourself give into temptation every time it presented itself. You're still making excuses and reasoning things out. And as long as you continue with this present mind set you'll never get there. http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4887231 Read it. Comment edited on: 5/19/2012 12:53:33 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

SOCIOSOUND 5/19/2012 12:26AM

Don't set yourself up for failure! Congrats on doing great today... and keep it up, hour by hour if you have to! Reward yourself for the tiniest successes... Report Inappropriate Comment

FRIENDOFBACH 5/19/2012 12:10AM

Remember to do it one day at a time. Report Inappropriate Comment

day 22 of 5 month goal

Friday, May 18, 2012

Breakfast: 2 tuna lettuce wraps, broccoli (steamed) plain, 1/2 cup of chicken wild rice soup.

Lunch: 6 inch veggie sub with extra tomatos, onions, jalapeno, banana pepper, green pepper.. 1 line chipotle 1 light mayo packet

Dinner: Chicken in a can with mayo, Pita bread with onion, tomato, and lettuce, cheese stick

Snack : Grapes and Healthy harvest apple sauce

Workout: I work 10 hours today.. im gunna come home and go to sleep so i can get up early to workout b4 12pm tomorrow!!

  

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ADZY86 5/18/2012 6:34PM

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BALDWINJ_03 5/18/2012 3:39PM

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day 21 of 5 month goal.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Yesterday i went ALL out.. I had taco bell at midnight, footlong subway for lunch, chicken and honey mustard, rice... im sure theirs more.. i just cant remember!! ALL I know is yesterday was my cheat day!! Im back on it today!!..

Breakfast\: 2 chicken thighs with honey mustard

Lunch: I mad a REALLY good decision for lunch!! something i thought i would never do!!
I work at subway so i decided to get a 6inch veggie!!! Gutted out the bread, toasted with onions, green peppers, jalapenos, banana peppers, extra tomatos and lettuce.. with 1 line of chipotle and 1 light mayo packet!! under 400 calories!! and only 28carbs!!

Dinner: I ended up going to Qcumbers.. its a healthy restraunt .. i have chicken and a salad, corn and 1/2 cup of mash potates with NO gravy!!

Workout: Lake Nokomis, and a 45 min hike with my girlfriend..

  

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WOUBBIE 5/17/2012 7:07PM

Mmmmm!! Sounds yummy and healthy too! Report Inappropriate Comment

SSMITH-BA 5/17/2012 2:18PM

I want to have a cheat night...But I can't...haha I am afraid I will gain back the 5lbs I just worked hard for, for two weeks straight...haha Goodluck! Report Inappropriate Comment

Skipping my daily blog NOT GOOD!

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

well, its been about 5 days sense i posted.. And its AMAZING what it does and how it makes you feel when you dont!! I have a 5 month goal and for those 5 days i kinda feel off. I didnt do horrible BUT i didnt do as good when i was posting. Im back on it TODAY!

Breakfast: Nothing.. Drank last night woke up at 2

Lunch: Turkey sausage ster fried with onions, green, yellow, orange, and red peppers. With 1/2 of jasmine rice.


Dinner: Chicken thigs with some type of veggie.

Workout:Walked around the lake and hopefully going for a walk with my friend later!

  

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YOYONOMA 5/16/2012 6:08PM

Hang in there and I just want to give you a virtual hug! ((((((((big hugs)))))))))) Love reading your blog too! Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

ADZY86 5/16/2012 5:07AM

You're doing so well. Spark definitely hhelps keep you on track. For the week that I didn't log on every day, I did terribly. Keep up the great work. Report Inappropriate Comment

WOUBBIE 5/15/2012 10:52PM

Glad to see you back! Day 20? Report Inappropriate Comment

ILOVEPEOPLE 5/15/2012 8:28PM

It is certainly helpful to be accountable. Great job. Report Inappropriate Comment

day 15 of 5 month goal..

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Today was a GREAT DAY!! I think posting blogs about my little 5 month journey is really helping me stay on track!!

Breakfast: Chicken breast with honey mustrad, and green beans

Lunch: 6 Inch honey oat with double meat turkey, light mayo, NO cheese, lettuce tomato and banana pepper

Dinner: JennieO Turkey burgers (2 patties). NO BUN with shreaded cheese, mustard, catsup, onion tomato, and lettuce ,Salad

Snack- i have no idea yet

Workout: 52 min walk around the lake, 42 min hike, and weight lifted at the gym!!

  

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ADZY86 5/11/2012 6:54AM

You are doing sooooo well. And thanks for keeping us posted; we're all loving cheering you on. You can soooo do this! Report Inappropriate Comment

WOUBBIE 5/10/2012 7:18PM

I think it's a great idea to post daily! That way we can all keep our eyes on you! (Yeah, I know, they're really bowling balls....) Comment edited on: 5/10/2012 7:20:58 PM Report Inappropriate Comment