Ah, Carbs.
Had my share of carbs for the last few days in the form of polenta, some pasta. And I have even had some ice cream (yum!), but I made it to the gym 5 days this week and had some excellent workouts. This morning, I ran 4 miles on the treadmill. I began at 5.3 mph and worked my way up to 6 mph. It took me a little under 40 minutes. Tomorrow I begin my new work schedule (a 7:30 a.m. start) and start school. I know that I am going to have to go on fitday and figure out what I am going to pack in my lunch. I’ve been confident in my ability to estimate my caloric and protein intake; but with the extra stressors of beginning a new school year both at work and academically, I would feel more comfortable if I knew what I was taking in. After I get settled, I can relax a bit. I can tell that my anxiety (especially about opening a new school and being ready) is adding to my stress and making me want to eat a bit more. Being able to identify this, does make it easier to indulge responsibly. There are so many temptations, especially on campus–the cafes, the machines–I just want to be prepared. What makes all of this easier, is my resolve to stay on track and keep making progress.
August 26, 2007 at 9:12 pm
I eat carbs all the time..but the good ones of course i had ice cream last night..but i havent had it in a while so i felt i deserved it and it was good….I feel the same way u do..when you have to know what your eating…alot of places dont have a nutrition guide and some places just have plain junk…but you know what i do……I go up to the cookies and brownies and sandwiches and i say,," i dont need you..i have a goal..you are just going to push me back im sorry its not me ITS YOU bye bye"
If you are able to face your temptations then it is easier to resist them you should do that one day it will feel great!!
August 27, 2007 at 3:13 pm
Resolve is an amazing thing! I still haven’t gotten my diet down to caloric intake and protien/carb/fat ratios but I don’t worry too much about it since I’ve never been into sweets or chocolate anyway. Plus it’s a struggle for me to eat up to six times a day, anyway . Good luck with school and with maintaining discipline in your diet!!
August 28, 2007 at 7:53 am
Yeah i hear yah i start school next week already. One last night shift as a second year student..yippee than i am into 3rd year…we will have to dig deep and remember all the hardwork we did all summer and do we want to start over next summer. NOT..
enjoy the first few weeks of school before exams start.