Day 4 - Thursday
Diet:
Success
Exercise:
Success
Today was so ridiculously different from this Monday, it's hard to believe that they are in the same week! I struggled ALL DAY LONG Monday......Today, I think I had a stray thought about desserts for probably a minute or so and the rest of the day I was completely content. Lovin this turn-around! Even had my dinner really late tonight - 9:00 - and I was totally fine. In fact, I hadn't even thought of food all evening.
I've noticed some things that are really working for me this time around.....
* I'm drinking a glass of water with each meal, one after I exercise (mid-morning) and one when I usually get the munchies (mid-afternoon). This is ALOT for me, considering I used to have about a half glass of water per day and be totally content.
* I think taking the time to exercise every day is really helping with my overall mood. I feel much better. I originally started exercising again because I was feeling so tight and stiff....and so out of shape! Simply, I just wanted to feel healthier again. I think going at it with the approach of just wanting to feel healthy versus, "How long is it gonna take for this stuff to make me look better", has helped me to enjoy it more, and therefore, WANT to do it. In fact, today I was in the middle of yoga, and the thought occurred to me, "I'm enjoying this as much as I would a piece of chocolate." (
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
GASP!!!
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
) If someone would have told me a month ago that I would be making that statement soon, I would have laughed in their face.
* I'm consistently eating my breakfast at 8:00, my lunch around 1:00 or 1:30, and dinner anywhere from 6:00 to 8:30. That timing really wards off my snacking fits.
* I've found that if I have something hot at lunch, even just a small part of my lunch, I feel more full and content longer.
* And, this is a weird one, but I've found that if I read a health/fitness magazine with my lunch I get over any stray thoughts of maybe having seconds and giving in to the sweets. By the time I'm done with my plate, I've read a success story or two and am inspired once again to stay on track. (Actually, I used to do that long ago, and it worked just as well then, too.)
It sure feels good to be back on track again. Speaking of which......
After looking back over my past No S experiences, I seem to find one common link to falling off the wagon for long periods of time.....it's almost always started by more than 2 S days. Three-day holidays or longer (vacations) are apparently too much for me to handle. Will definately keep that in mind with the upcoming holiday season!
Ooops....got kinda long on this post. Can ya tell I'm just a TAD bit giddy tonight?
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
SW (as of 3/25/13): 172 lbs.
CW: 171 lbs.