Russ D’s Body Blog

I ate really well again today. I think I determined the source of my eating last night.  I am a big stress eater and my 13 year old was giving me hell.  I was so aggravated at her that I wanted to eat because it was something that I control.  Now I know to watch for that.  I will chalk that one up as a win.  One more day down.

I slipped a little today.  Not too bad but a slip nonetheless.  For dinner I had an omelette that had more filling than I normally use.  If that was the only thing it would not have been such a big deal.  I also chowed down on more crackers while we were watching a movie than I should have.  I knew I needed to stop but I just had a really hard time doing it.  Then I had a bowl of cereal before I came upstairs to bed.  It was a whole grain cereal but I didn’t really need it.  I wasn’t hungry but I wanted it.  I just feel fortunate it was such a minor slip.  I could have pigged out on ice cream or something really bad for me.  Tomorrow is another day and I will be better.  The really strange thing was that I had a feeling this morning that I would have a hard time with my eating today. Perhaps it was a self fulfilling prophecy.  The good thing is that I went for a walk this evening. At least I did a little something to counteract the slip.  One day at a time. I can do this.

Ate well today.  Planning is working well.  I have also been parking at the back of the parking lot at work to get a little extra exercise.  When I got home from work I took my 3 year old out for a walk.  Little by little it will happen!!!!

It is awesome to have gone two weeks on my eating plan without slipping.  I can do this.  I know I can.  One day at a time and before I know it it will be October 1 2009.

I planned my meals out and it worked out well.  I was never really very hungry today.  If I get really hungry, I will eat whatever I can find, healthy or not.  The key for me is preparedness.  Went grocery shopping as well and got some good food.  This is going to be a great week.

I need to go shopping. We don’t have a lot of quality foods in the house to eat.  I have missed my salads the last two days and can’t wait to go to Costco and pick some more up.  I still didn’t eat horribly, just not a lot of protein today.

I didn’t eat as well today as I have been.  I still didn’t all out blow my eating plan.  I just had more white rolls for dinner than I should have.  I understand the concept of a cheat day but I don’t want to feel so sick after eating all that garbage.

We celebrated my daughter’s 15th birthday today.  There were hot dogs, chips, candy, s’mores, cake, just lots of crap food. With the exception of a very small piece of birthday cake, I refrained from all of it.  I even took my 3 year old to McDonalds for the spicy chicken sandwich she wanted without buying anything for myself.  I went to Subway instead and got a 6" sandwich.  I am so pleased with myself.   Just got to keep it up.

Another good day nutritionally.  I felt a little off spiritually and emotionally.  Also, it feels like I might be getting the stomach flu.  That wont be fun.  I didn’t overeat at dinner and it doesn’t feel like the food is digesting.  We will see.

I have lost approx 10 lbs.  I know it is all water weight but it is not just the weight.  I feel better now too.  Note I didn’t say good, but I feel better.  My fat jiggles just a little less when I walk fast.  That has to count for something.  I am really enjoying Stu’s book so far.  I can do this.  I know I can.