Dear food diary…what the hell?!?!?!?
Dear food diary…
You and I both know I struggle to remember to write everything down. Lord knows I have now given up actually trying to break down the calories but I need to! Sometimes I wonder if deep in my mind.. "forgetting" to write it all down holds me less responsible for everything I eat.. or drink for that matter. Anyway, you and I both know I have been stressed out A LOT. My life has been literally about survival and thats it as of late.. full time mom, school, work.. if I didnt get up at 4:30am everyday I probably wouldnt even get in my workouts (which I need and love!)..
NOW …can someone tell me why it is all of a sudden I am eating the crap? I know Im busy but I am actually craving the junk.. which is RARE for me folks!!! Yesterday I woke up wicked sick.. total cough, nose sick.. yuck. Ended up more sick today but not sick enough to not want double chocolate chip cookies and pizza.. I never eat this stuff but for some reason I just craved it and apparently Mr. Willpower checked out when the cough started because yesterday I had Arbys .. YUCK what the hell is going on here?
ANYWAY I WANT TO GET BACK ON WITH MY BAD SELF AND EAT CLEAN!!! I just dont get it.. any takers for an answer?
March 1, 2009 at 6:03 pm
So I can definitely say that you’re not alone. For some reason lately, I don’t eat healthy if my life depended on it. I actually bought a bag of potato chips. The idea alone that I actually spent money on junk food just astounds me. lol I think it’s a combination of the fact that they make junk food taste waay too good, and once you have a little bit, you fall right down that track. I’m trying to bail myself out and it’s not working so well. I think I’m just going to have to force myself not to eat it and eventually I’ll get back into the groove.
March 3, 2009 at 4:00 pm
this is normal. especially when your immune system is compromised. remember how you felt before you worked out regularly and ate junk food? chances are you felt sick, lethargic etc. my theory is that when youre not well physically, you are not well psychologically, and you revert back to old habits that you had when you were less focused on health.
that aside, when i crave garbage, ill usually eat garbage. but to bypass the guilt factor, i like to trick myself. if i want mexican food, ill make chicken fajitas, but not eat tortillas, sour cream and all the fattening stuff that makes them wonderful. but it kicks the craving!
or if i want something sweet, chocolate peanut butter protein shakes (with ice to thicken it up like a milkshake) usually do the trick.
be strong and just remember that every time you cave and eat something you know you shouldnt, you’re undoing hard work, discipline, and most importantly TIME youve spent working toward your goals.
ps… being a female sucks. hormonal cravings can go to hell.
April 9, 2009 at 7:23 am
Its portion control for the most part I think. I eat pretty good now but if I eat some pizza, instead of 4-5 slices I have 2. Plus I make my own pizza that is actuually high in protein, moderate carbs and little fat. Sweets? just find a good substitute. I found a yogurt I like alot, I eat a slim-fast hi protein meal bar that tastes great so that helps that chocolate craving. But best advice is dont have it in the house. Hard with kids I know but it will benefit them if they learn to love healthy snacks. And Arbys? They actually are of if you skip the mayo and stuff. Best of luck. CV