Jocelyn's NEW Check-in

xJocelynx87 · Post by **xJocelynx87** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:31 pm

I've been having a really hard time with consistency lately, and I feel as though I need a fresh start. I got into a really nice groove a couple months back, and I would really love to get back into it. I want to resume my No-S habits, exercising 3-4x per week and eating really healthy foods, and I think making a brand new check in is the first step. I could wait until July 1, but there's no time like the present. Tomorrow will be my first official day of my new check-in. So nice to know I'm always welcome here, no matter how many times I stray or screw up.

blueskighs · Post by **blueskighs** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:44 am

throughout my life I have found incredible peace and security in the thought that

Going off of the path is part of being on the path

no screw ups, just checking out the scenery!

Blueskighs

xJocelynx87 · Post by **xJocelynx87** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:58 pm

Well, it was tough, but I managed to get through the day perfectly. I am satisfied with most of the meals I seem to eat frequently as far as size, health, and how pleasurable they are. After 21 days I'll probably reduce my dinner portions a bit, because I know that I don't really need a HEAPING pile of noodles, probably just 1/2 a cup...but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. Studying for a test all night (summer classes, yuck)...so hopefully I'll be able to stay out of the kitchen. I don't forsee it being a problem, though. I have also added a new tag on my Habitcal for no scale. I've done it before, but have not been very successful. I did not weigh this morning, and do not plan to until July 21st. Very satisfied with today.

Day 1 - SUCCESS!

#1 - Quaker oatmeal squares with 2% milk, sliced banana, coffee with 2% milk and a teaspoon of sugar.

#2 - Peppered ham and American cheese with mustard on whole grain bread, granny smith apple.

#3 - Spareribs brushed with barbecue sauce, beef noodles, corn.

xJocelynx87 · Post by **xJocelynx87** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:32 pm

Today was hard, too. I was tempted to cheat several times, but I managed to get through it. I just finished dinner and will be working until 10 o'clock tonight. After that, I'll be too tired to even walk to the kitchen, so I don't anticipate having any problems for the rest of the day. My dinner was again bigger than I would've liked, and I could've stopped eating sooner, but I didn't want to get hungry at work and grab something terribly unhealthy at the mall. So far so good.

Day 2 - SUCCESS!

#1 - Oatmeal made with 2% milk, blueberries, cantaloupe, coffee with 2% milk and a teaspoon of sugar.

#2 - Peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat, Starbucks cafe latte made with whole milk.

#3 - Cheeseburger on a potato bun with lettuce, tomato, and mayo, side of pasta salad.

xJocelynx87 · Post by **xJocelynx87** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:14 pm

Today was actually pretty easy to get through. Probably because I was busy shopping and getting ready for a partly I'm going to shortly. Tomorrow is my first S-day, and my plan is to allow myself whatever I want as long as I stick to meals. I'm thinking about a cinnabon and coffee for brunch...MMM. Feeling good so far.

Day 3 - SUCCESS!

#1 - Piece of toast with peanut butter, organic vanilla yogurt, watermelon, coffee with 2% milk and a teaspoon of sugar.

#2 - Lean cuisine steak terriyaki noodle bowl, granny smith apple.

#3 - Peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat, banana, glass of milk.

xJocelynx87 · Post by **xJocelynx87** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:00 am

My first S-days since getting back on track went surprisingly well. I was, ehm, hung over for most of Saturday, so my appetite was thrown off, but I still got to enjoy some good food. Today I did a little more snacking than I would have liked, but nothing major. Today is only a 4-day week as Friday is most definitely an S-day, so that should keep me motivated to stay on track and make healthy choices. Ready to start week 2.

Day 4 - S-Day!

B/L: Small order of waffle fries with cheese.

D: 3 chicken/steak fajitas from Applebees, side of rice.

S: Homemade pasta salad.

Day 5 - S-Day!

B/L: 2 buttermilk pancakes, 1 chocolate chip pancake w/ syrup, iced coffee.

S: Triscuits, pretzels with creamcheese.

D: 3 homemade beef tacos, rice, corn on the cob.

Dessert: Mango gelati with vanilla icecream.

S: Popcorn.

xJocelynx87 · Post by **xJocelynx87** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:56 pm

Today was fairly easy...although I wish I took more advantage of my S-days this past weekend because I think I may have actually under-indulged! Oh well...early S-day this week for Fourth of July...So I'll remember to make the most of it then! Still not sure whether or not my dinner portions are too big, but I'm going to wait until I have a solid 21 days under my belt before I decide on that. I really want to start exercising but I've been really busy with school and work...I'm going to make an effort to start this week, though.

Day 6 - SUCCESS!

#1 - Whole wheat English muffin spread with peanut butter, grapes, coffee with half-n-half and a teaspoon of sugar.

#2 - Peppered ham and American cheese on whole wheat bread with mustard, granny smith apple.

#3 - Broiled pork chop, noodles, buttered spinach.

xJocelynx87 · Post by **xJocelynx87** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:06 pm

Well....first day of the month....and a failure for me.

Dinner was pushed back about an hour and a half, so I ended up getting ravenous and snacking. It was by no means a binge, but a failure nonetheless. Also, I think my appetite is feeling deprived because I did not have anything I truly wanted on these past S-days. I hate to start the month out this way...but I am going to try my hardest to get back on track right away and not let myself backslide any further. Staying optimistic...

Day 7 - FAILURE!

B - Quaker oatmeal squares, 2% milk, a sliced banana, coffee with half-n-half and a teaspoon of sugar.

L - Peppered ham and American cheese with mustard on whole wheat bread, granny smith apple.

Then...I snacked.

xJocelynx87 · Post by **xJocelynx87** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:55 pm

Day 8 - FAILURE!

Today was another failure. Hm...not starting out well this month. I'm shockingly optimistic, though, because my failures are becoming much more minor than they have ever been. No more all-out binging, just little slips here and there. Hopefully, this means the habits are starting to stick. On days like today when I mess up, I try to stay the course as much as possible for the rest of the day, and I can usually finish the day without too much excess. I peeked at my weight yesterday, so that was a failure on the No-Scale habitcal, but I'm no longer gaining weight, and am only about 15lbs from where I'd feel comfortable. I know that solidifying the No-S habits once and for all will start tipping the scale in the right direction. Also, I've found that checking in every day, even on days that I fail, has been a positive experience for me. It really helps me to understand and regulate my emotions. Tomorrow's a new day, Friday's a holiday....gonna try to keep moving in the right direction.

xJocelynx87 · Post by **xJocelynx87** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:39 pm

I've definitely been less than perfect since starting this new check-in...but I never stop picking myself back up, and I don't think I ever will. I did surprisingly well this weekend, and today I am back on track. I even went for an hour-long run. I'm hoping that going full-force into the diet and exercise routine at the same time will give me the motivation I need for the habits to really stick.

Day 1 - SUCCESS!

#1 - Oatmeal made with 2% milk and blueberries and sprinkled with sugar, iced coffee with milk and sugar.

#2 - Cobb salad.

#3 - Shrimp scampi over linguini, salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Cardio - 60 minutes

EDIT: Ugh...succumbed to leftover weekend treats.

FAILURE!