Exercise, you are gone but not forgotten

Sunday, February 17, 2013

I have kept up healthy eating habits for the most part. Not perfect, but generally balanced and healthy, only snacking after dinner a little bit.

Exercise, oh where has it gone, it started with a frustration over driving in ice and snow, for days in a row, and some work stress got thrown in there, and my husbands hours got incredibly long for a week, and I was happy to watch the kids and cook warming things and take warming baths, and before I knew it exercise seemed like a strange unpleasant idea. Boo. 3 weeks since I worked out. meh. boo.

Why is something that makes me feel so very happy, confident, energized, calm, improves my sleep, I could go on and on...so difficult? The eating thing is way easier for me. Working on it.

  

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LHLADY517 2/18/2013 12:32AM

Try scheduling short bursts of exercise throughout your day. Write them in. Report Inappropriate Comment

Brownies aren't that good...

Thursday, January 31, 2013

okay, maybe that sounds annoying. But I've been "giving in" to some cravings...for donuts, brownies, gooey-sugary things to comfort self in this frigid temperature, and I have been disappointed every time. and I don't sleep good. and I feel crappy in the morning. The licorice I had at a recent movie even fell below my expectations. I still like sweets. But frozen yogurt, apple raspberry crumble, a few bites very dark chocolate...taste and feel way better. I'm so amazed that I'm not "faking" this nutrition stuff its all really happening. Exercise...taking longer to kick in. Trying to be patient and celebrate successes.

  

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PDSLIM 2/1/2013 10:15AM

My favorite healthy snack - greek yogurt with pure cocoa. Report Inappropriate Comment

CINERICIA 2/1/2013 7:49AM

I wish I could say the same. Sure, I notice a difference in how I feel after I indulge in a sweet baked good, but I still think they taste heavenly. Congrats on the changes in your diet. That's a huge set toward your ultimate success. And--as has been said--the exercise piece will come with time. It just takes longer to convince your body that it really would rather go for a run or a bike ride than sit on the recliner. Report Inappropriate Comment

JULESJET 1/31/2013 10:50PM

At least you are realizing that it doesn't taste good to you anymore! Congratulations on that! Report Inappropriate Comment

JAMBABY0 1/31/2013 9:01PM

keep working at it, it will get easier Report Inappropriate Comment

MYBULLDOGS 1/31/2013 8:59PM

I threw all the junk food out of the house. Report Inappropriate Comment

Got on scale and didn't melt, cry, or hate self

Saturday, January 19, 2013

I've been so afraid of the scale because in the past it was my mean-coach, hate-fueler, always measuring how much further I had to go instead of how far I had come...I would find someone (someone else, not me, a model, an actress, a petite friend) with an ideal number and then just see that when I stepped on the scale. Sadly I thought this was "motivation". Yes, motivation to hate myself more...

So I got on the scale, I've lost a little weight, and that's great. and I'm ok with not weighing myself for another month. My clothes having extra room is a way-more-fun measure than having a stare down with the scale...focusing on liking self and enjoying things in the middle of the grey cold that is MN in January...

  

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CINERICIA 1/20/2013 8:32AM

MN in January and MI in January are very similar. Grey, grey, and more grey with a dash of white thrown in for variety. The scale has never been my friend. I'm struggling to get to a place where I can enjoy other markers of success. Thanks for the reminder. Report Inappropriate Comment

JENNIK2 1/19/2013 9:28PM

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FOXENSFANCY 1/19/2013 6:53PM

awesome attitude change! and awesome that your clothes are fitting better too :D Report Inappropriate Comment

SNS1968 1/19/2013 10:13AM

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Craving indian, sweet potatoes, and apple rasberry crumble...

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Instead of pizza, ice cream, peanut butter out of the jar...I am eating differently and the further I go, the weirder (grosser) my old favorite foods start to taste and even sound to me. I enjoy my individual dark chocolate sea salt caramels infinitley more than my old stand by's (Haagen Daz Caramel Truffle 1/2 pint, piles of corn chips, saltines and whatever on top ). Not depriving myself, at all. Last night was friday night so after an awesome indian curry/dal and s.p. fries, I had caramels listed above and lemon sorbet with a lime mineral water. I am enjoying the food so much! What a great surprise. Its so enjoyable when I am not weighing every bite and counting every calorie but actually eating better to feel better! Im even getting interested in Ethnic cooking...

  

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LULUBELLE65 1/20/2013 2:44PM

Indian food is not terribly hard to make, but it tends to be time consuming and can often be quite calorie-laden even if it is vegetarian. When I went to India for the first time, I realized that the food we order from restaurants in the States and UK is basically celebration food, and a typical Indian family would not sit down to the amount of meat that we consider normal. (or any meat at all frequently). There are tons of great vegetable dishes though, and eating your way though all of the styles of Indian cooking would take a lifetime! Report Inappropriate Comment

OPTIMIST1948 1/20/2013 1:34PM

I'm starting to develop a sensitivity to salt - so Chocolate Caramel = good, but no salt for me. Still - your dal sounds tasty! Report Inappropriate Comment

CINERICIA 1/20/2013 8:30AM

Mmmm...dark chocolate sea salt caramels are definitely a favorite. It's nice to hear your healthy attitude toward food. It isn't the enemy; it should be enjoyed. Good for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

LHLADY517 1/19/2013 2:36PM

Now I'm wanting some good Indian food. I must learn to make my own. Report Inappropriate Comment

Pizza, no problem

Saturday, January 12, 2013

I ate 2 1/2 pieces of pizza last night. This is a good thing. It was family "pizza party" night. I stopped when there was plenty of pizza left. I had a sip of rootbeer, for the bubbly taste, then passed to husband. I am sure it helped that I exercised after work, and ate a delicious indian vegetable/dal medley as a post workout snack. I am feeling really great and hopeful. This is not nearly as hard and defeating as I thought it would be. I love healthy food. Its delicious. There are a lot of great ethnic foods out there that aren't salad or bags of mini carrots. Nothing wrong with salad, and i know raw food is supposed to be great for you. I just do better with warm, spiced, comforting food in winter...

  

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CINERICIA 1/13/2013 8:40AM

I had pizza last night, too. You're a smart girl. It took me a long time to figure out the moderation instead of elimination bit. And I agree with you about the ethnic food. I think it has something to do with a heavier reliance on spices rather than meats and sugars. Keep on keeping on. Report Inappropriate Comment

JENNIK2 1/12/2013 12:27PM

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RIDLEYRIDER 1/12/2013 8:49AM

Good for you! Keep up the great work! Report Inappropriate Comment

KARENE10 1/12/2013 8:27AM

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