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Feeling a little weak...

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Wow. It seems to be all I can do just to manage to have only a few "no no" foods, instead of staying Way completely. I know there are bigger, more pressing issues in the world than what I ate in a day so I don't want to give this more energy than it deserves but it bothers me I can't seem to just "buckle down" and eat to lose rather than just maintain like I am doing. I guess I will just keep pushing forward and eventually I will get to "that place" where it just is easier. I know it ebbs and flows. I had another sleepless night so I didn't get up early to run but I work a little later tomorrow so it won't be a problem. I know it's all a cycle, the more I workout the better I want to eat and so on. I'm Feeling grateful today for my good job, my wonderful clients and The interesting things I learn from them and also all the things I get to share with them. I'm grateful that I love a mostly pain free life and that I have the ability to run, even I don't want to, I GET to. When I'm running and just wishing it was over I try to think of how I would feel if I couldn't do it, and I didn't have a choice. Able bodies are the biggest blessing.

Food log

Two farm fresh eggs
One ounce turkey
One cup nonfat Greek yogurt/1tblsp raw honey/7 organic strawberries
Vegan peanut butter protein bar with chia seeds
12 pieces of sushi ...... :(
One light beer.......:(
Green smoothie (probiotic coconut water,kale,parsley,kiwi,green grapes)
Two mini muffins (sprouted wheat,coconut oil,chia seed, blueberries)


Could have skipped the beer, the muffins and half the sushi.
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FLASHJUSTFLASH 6/2/2012 1:49PM

    It is so hard because the rewards for eating what we want, when we want are part of our nature. A lifetime of eating for enjoyment is a tough thing to fight. Trouble is, those of us who struggle with our weight truly can't eat as much as others our same size, and voluntarily giving up the food is like giving up a relationship with a loved one........... you might know it is best in the end, but you really don't want to stop. Keep up your positive self-talk regarding exercise and continue to stay focused on all the plusses taking care of yourself brings. I'm not sure it ever feels easy but keep at it, and new habits will take hold eventually. We have many years of bad habits to let go of! (oh, yes, and make sure you are eating enough - cutting back drastically can be counter productive)
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EDDYMEESE 5/31/2012 3:25PM

    Btw, I'm also from Oregon :)

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EDDYMEESE 5/31/2012 3:21PM

    Good job focusing on the POSITIVE!

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HIKETOHEIGHTS 5/31/2012 9:33AM

    Love the way you think. I wish I had your ability & so do many others here. Enjoy those runs because if I could do it I sure would. That said, when I don't sleep well I rarely do well on my adventures. A good night's sleep is essential!

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AUTUMNBRZ 5/31/2012 8:26AM

    Like you said- ebb and flow.

This week I have been at the high end of my calorie range. A couple days I have gone over by 100-200 calories. I don't know why this week is more difficult. Last week was GREAT. (and btw I lost no weight last week- go figure)

I feel your pain. My guess is we will both muddle through! emoticon

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