Lori

YIKES!!!!!

Do you ever do that?  Eat while you are deciding what you are going to have to eat?

I used to do it all the time.  Rifle through the cupboard or fridge to find something for lunch while I was munching away.
Hmmm wonder how I got to be so heavy

So 200+ calories later I wake up and smack myself.  Put the damn chips away grab a carrot stick and procede to scramble up some egg beaters and put salsa on top.
Yummy a very good lunch that I really enjoyed.
Now if only I had that planned in the first place.
Old habits are hard to break and even once you think they are broken they can creep back in when you least expect it.

This was a very good reminder to me of why I NEED to have a meal plan in front of me.
It’s too easy to get off track when you are already hungry and easily distracted and pull in by foods that you really don’t want to be eating.

Another thing I used to do is if I was eating a meal that wasn’t particularly good but it was just OK I would finish eating it because it was already cooked or already on my plate or whatever.
Then I would go ahead and have something else to eat that I did like because I wasn’t satisfied by the blah meal.
Ugh that’s a lot of extra calories.

I never do that now, NEVER.  If I don’t really like something I’m eating then I stop.
It’s gonzo.
My calories are WAY too precious to me to waste on food that isn’t good.

I have changed my eating habits a lot.
It’s good to have reminders of that especially at times when feeling down and feeling like it’s just a constant struggle and I’m not making any  headway.
Good reminders.  We all need those I think.

Have a great afternoon
Lori

I am SOOOOO looking forward to the holidays.

I tackled my first social event of the season over the weekend and passed with flying colors.

I had a plan set out in front of me for the dinner and dance and managed to stick to everything I said I would in my last blog.

I enjoyed my meal but managed to do so in moderation and I had a small dessert - no point being unrealistic.  I knew I was going to have dessert I just had to limit it and really savor what I had.  I did just that and I didn’t go back up for seconds and I didn’t indulge in midnight goodies when most other people were.
I am very proud of myself.

I danced and danced and danced and worked off the extra calories by having so much fun.

I made sure I worked out early in the day so there were no excuses as the day got busier.

Having a plan for the day and feeling in control helped me to be able to relax and enjoy myself and have fun with my hubby and friends.  Besides that’s really what it’s all about right?

I hope my buddies are able to do the same thing and just enjoy the holidays without stressing too much.  I know how stressful it can be but let’s remember to focus on what’s most important - family and friends.

Take care buddies
and HAPPY DECEMBER 1st

Lori