The pandemic made eating right pretty difficult. The boredom, monotony, lack of need to get ready or go anywhere...and in Ontario we're only now coming out of the current lockdown but salons etc are still closed. I am getting my second vaccine finally this weekend though! Kids have been online learning again since April and they're done end of June. They enjoyed being home and I kinda liked having them here too, most of the time lol.
Okay back to food. Looking to the past, I never gained back the weight I lost on my half essed version of No S. After kids, I managed to lose the last 10 lbs by paying attention to calories, but I've put it back on (did keep it off for years though). I don't feel like obsessing over why, I just can't get it off no matter what I try, so I'd rather just forget about it, eat properly, enjoy my family and feed them correctly, too. I am positive in the process I'll lose weight for obvious reasons. I stopped weighing everyday because it wasn't helping, not because I can't handle seeing the number, to be honest I don't care that much BUT it would often affect my behaviours that day, sabotaging myself when I see a loss and whatnot. I will still weigh, just not sure when or how often. Since I typically stay the same day in and day out, there's not much to see haha.
I have dabbled in making an official system, but in the end, it's just 3 meals. There really isn't much beyond that. I don't necessarily need to stick to a plate, or avoid dessert. The only thing I am programming into my head is that I CAN HAVE ANY KIND OF BEVERAGE BETWEEN MEALS. This has been a weird (and obvious to most) way to stick to my plans. While I always knew this was allowed, I never really utilized it. I've been experimenting and noticed when I consciously think of this, very intentionally remembering I can have a drink, I lose that panic of wanting a snack. So, if I am hungry and want savory, I'll make stock or bone broth. If I want to keep eating because I don't feel like moving on with real life chores, I remind myself I can make a sweet coffee or mocha. If my kids are getting donuts, rather than getting one just because it's there, I enjoy literally just as much getting an iced coffee or latte etc. If we have people over swimming and I'd rather not down tons of chips before dinner, I can have a margarita, beer or whatever. I never feel that 'cue' to overeat from a drink so it's kinda like a secret magic weapon. I am teaching myself to ignore the calories. They are never as high as eating, ever. This could be a disaster for some people i'm sure, but my palate isn't for super sweet stuff, so it seems to be quite perfect.
So in a nutshell... eat meals, life in between? Sounds pretty nice.
Yesterday I had gluten free pancakes with greek yog and blueberries for breakfast, chicken teriyaki stirfry with brown rice and some salmon for lunch, and salmon, pasta with tomato sauce, spinach salad and a glazed donut for dinner. When my kids got donuts during the day I didn't even feel like getting a coffee from Tim Hortons! I seriously wanted nothing.
Today:
Breakfast - scrambled eggs, fruit salad, bakery cream cheese danish
Lunch - Turkey burger/salmon/spinach salad with ranch dressing; some sweet potato fries
Drink - made a mocha
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Dinner-
I see the board is pretty quiet, but I know when people have things under control it is natural to move on. Or life gets so busy and posting is hard. I know most days I don't get a chance to sit and type like I am now. I do miss seeing the familiar names from years past! I will start reading when I have time and get to know the lovely new names
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