Dee's Check-in
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Dee's Check-in
I am official in Week 1. After reading the WW article and finding the web site, I tried to do a few days last week, but ended up eating dessert every time. I guess I had to get it out of my system. I also needed to figure out how to adjust to set meals and meal-times. My breakfast is so good and fills my 1st plate of the day. I've decided to split one of my big plates and have half around 4pm and the other half 7-8ish, depending on my evening schedule. I mostly appreciate getting to eat what I like. I'm trying to have protein, starch, vegetable, & fruit so that I will be satisfied longer. I just got off a very expensive program that helped my blood sugar, but was low-cal. and boring. I felt faint in the supermarket because the only way I could stick to the diet was to keep food and food aroma away from me! I would like to have a little wine with my dinner, but should I only do that on S days? Anyone have any idea's on this?
A new day. I was surprised that I did okay on 3 meals yesterday. I was fully expecting to split the last one in half. I just kept going and the time flew. I actually ate at 9am, 3pm, and 8pm. I hope my body is getting used to the longer stretch between meals. I had a little coffee, tea, and gum inbetween with no problem. I meant to eat lunch by 2pm at the latest, but I was running errands and got home later than planned. I'm really, really enjoying my food though. I'm treating each plate like a very nice meal and having some great food. I think I'm ruined forever against diet food by the fact that I love to cook and try new things. I go through my kitchen and see what's there, pull out several cookbooks - you'd think I was creating art. At least it's fun, satisfying, and hopefully, more healthy now. I think less grazing gives your body a chance to heal itself without constant digestion going on.
I actually had to throw away some of my supper last night! Maybe my eye's are bigger than my stomach. I was hungry when I started to eat, I just got too full and realized that what was left was unappetizing. I'm so glad, because it shows that No S is easy to adjust to. I'm not sure where I'm going to squeeze dinner in tonight. I have a tight schedule that will keep me busy till 8:30pm. I could make something around 7, but then I've got to pick up the kids (instead of staying at their activity). I guess I should just wait and see how hungry I am by then. Playing it by ear. I'm only 5' and I wonder if I'm eating too much by filling my plates full. I guess since I threw away some food (just couldn't eat any more), my body will get good at figuring out what I need each time. I actually felt really full and I only had about 2/3rds!
It was a tough weekend. I made the mistake of weighing myself on Friday. I was dealing with sickness and it made me take an S day. I think I was discouraged because I gained 2 pounds. Even though I waited to eat my 3 meals, maybe I ate too much. It also could be hormonal. I am determined to wait till Saturday to weigh again. That way, I can have my cake and eat it too! The good news is that I did well for mostly 4 days in a row and exercised too. It's nice to start over on Monday.
My 2nd week! Whoo-hoo! I gained 2 pounds the first week and today I found that I'm at the exact same weight. This is a good thing. At least I'm steady while my body is getting used to this. I was soooo sure I was gaining another 5 pounds or something. Just bloated from hormones. Whew!
I've learned a lot the last two weeks. My eating is more 'ordered.' I've experimented with how much time I need between meals. 4-5 between b-fast and lunch. A late lunch will help me make it till dinner. 15 min. of exercise is fine for me if I'm sick, but I like to have weeks where I'm doing 45min. I like to vary the times so I keep motivated. If I can get myself to do 10 days of more intensive exercise, then I bring the level of intensity down. I mostly like short work-outs on days where I feel overwhelmed by a full schedule. Do what works for you.
I recently had to put boundaries down on several family/church relationships. I can't believe how many bullies were in my life! I've got a younger brother in his 30's who is giving me hell because I won't let him be codependent. He's whining to other people that we need 'reconciliation,' when I don't dare let him get me alone because then he verbally beats me up (and everyone thinks he's the greatest, of course). I've got a great DH who stands up for me.
No more bullies
No more superstars
No more divas
Just real life
Just beauty
Just God
I've learned a lot the last two weeks. My eating is more 'ordered.' I've experimented with how much time I need between meals. 4-5 between b-fast and lunch. A late lunch will help me make it till dinner. 15 min. of exercise is fine for me if I'm sick, but I like to have weeks where I'm doing 45min. I like to vary the times so I keep motivated. If I can get myself to do 10 days of more intensive exercise, then I bring the level of intensity down. I mostly like short work-outs on days where I feel overwhelmed by a full schedule. Do what works for you.
I recently had to put boundaries down on several family/church relationships. I can't believe how many bullies were in my life! I've got a younger brother in his 30's who is giving me hell because I won't let him be codependent. He's whining to other people that we need 'reconciliation,' when I don't dare let him get me alone because then he verbally beats me up (and everyone thinks he's the greatest, of course). I've got a great DH who stands up for me.
No more bullies
No more superstars
No more divas
Just real life
Just beauty
Just God