So it's been a long while since I've posted here. The contest came and when. I of course didn't win (you would have heard about it), but I did make some new friends and enjoyed the food. It took me a few months before I ventured back to Genghis Grill, but I have made my way back since.
I'm now fighting to get back to where I was before Christmas last year. I had gotten to almost loosing 160lbs. since joining Weight Watchers two years ago. I gained back 20 of that, but have been maintaining for the most part.
Stress with work and family were the main factors that contributed as well other personal matters I have been dealing with. None of that type of stuff is good for an emotional eater like me.
I also realized that I had blown through the boost of confidence I had when I was first on my loosing streak, and I kind wanted to live a little like I used to. Finding a balance between the old me and the new me has been hard to do and has contributed to my current setback.
I am starting to get back on track now though, and am looking at ways to work through some of the issues that have been affecting me.
One good think is while I did find my comfort in food again I didn't do it in the same way I used to. There were a lot more vegetables and fruit to be had. There were nights where I ate some comfort food. It didn't always taste as good as I remembered. After a night where I indulged, however I was usually good for the next day or two (but when I felt particularly low this wasn't always the case).
At least I can say that I have trained myself to make better choices when I do turn to food as a coping mechanism. That's a good thing.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Cheating to Win
Loosing weight is takes dedication, but you have to let yourself off the hook every now and again. In my last year of weight loss I've learned that occasionally you have to be willing to give yourself a break and cheat a little.
I've had a couple candy bars in the last year. On my vacations I didn't exactly stick to my points limit. I've had a restaurant desert or two. And of course I've had pizza. You have to let yourself off the hook or else you can feel deprived and may end up just throwing all your hard work out the window.
I normally allow myself off the hook on Thursday or Friday. This is because my weigh in day is Thursday, so I have an entire week to work off the extra calories. I try to be conscience of what I'm doing though. I don't let myself go overboard.
I tend to like to pick one item to cheat on. So if I'm going out to eat I may order a decent sized steak rather than the fish or chicken. I could order a salad for dinner and then a rich desert. No matter what I do I try to offset it a little bit so that I don't feel like I've completely thrown the rulebook out the door.
It's not something you want to do all the time, but it's important to do it every now and again just to keep yourself satisfied.
There are also little cheats you can do. You may remember that I'm a chocolate freak. I have a few chocolates that I've found that are only one or two points a piece. I keep these on hand, so if I need a chocolate fix I can just grab one of them and give myself a little cheat. Since it's only a couple points it's not a huge issue for the day, and it gives me a chance to enjoy one of my favorite treats.
So don't be afraid to cheat a little every now and again. It may help you stay on track in the long run.
On the menu today: (nutritional information) [POINTS Plus]
Breakfast:
1 1/2 Cup Multi-Grain Cheerios [4]
Lunch:
Genghis Grill Bowl - Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Chicken, Black Pepper, Just a little Salt, Cabbage, Classic Stir Fry Mix (Carrots, Green Beans, Onions), Pineapples, Island Teriyaki Sauce, Brown Rice (399.7 cal / 4.1 fat / 59.5 carb / 8.22 fiber / 31.2 prot)
Dinner: (my cheat meal because normally I'd have fish or chicken)
8oz Sirloin Steak [12]
Salad (greens and tomatoes) [0]
Fat Free Vinaigrette [1]
Very Large Sweet Potato [12] (probably an over estimation)
Butter [2] (had butter and cinnamon on the side, used about 2 tsp)
Dinner Roll [6]
Peanuts [5]
Steak Sauce [0]
Snacks:
1 Large Banana [0]
Kashi Chewy Granola Bar Cherry Dark Chcolate [3]
A few Sun Chips [2]
20 Baby Carrots [0]
1/2 - 1 Cup Grapes [0]
2 Cups Silk Pure Almond Dark Chocolate Almondmilk [7]
#gghealthkwest
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Trouble at the Scale
Ok. I have to be honest this week. I expected to gain or loose very little at my Weight Watchers meeting. I tend to have this cycle of loosing big numbers and then having a few off weeks then loosing big numbers again. It ended up being a good week having lost 2.4 lbs. (up to 7 total since starting the Genghis Grill Health Kwest), but what would I have done if I had lost very little or even gained?
You can't expect the scale to plummet each week. Normal weight loss doesn't mean you loose big numbers consistently. There will always be the week where you indulged, the week were you didn't exercise, and the week where you did everything right and still the scale didn't move. It's all part of the process. The important thing to consider is how you deal with it.
You have to be able to realize that these little hiccups are not the end of the world. Do not let them discourage you. The process of getting your weight under control is a long one and a single weigh in is just one step in it.
When I have a gain week (and I have had several over the past year) I remind myself that I was at that weight once and I can be there again. I also take the opportunity to look back on what I'd done in the past week and see if there is anything I need to change.
If I have a week with a low number lost I do feel a little discouraged, but I realize that a loss is a loss and that's a good thing. I also look back and see if there is a change I have to make.
The most importing thing is to not get discouraged. It can spell disaster especially if you're an emotional eater. It's tough. I know. I've been there. But you can't ruin your entire journey over a single misstep. All those cliqued sayings apply... "You can't bake a cake without breaking a few eggs." "Don't cry over spilled milk." "Tomorrow is another day." etc.
This is where having some support can come in handy. If you feel yourself beginning to feel discouraged lean on your support network. They can help you lift yourself up.
If you can find a way to weather the low points then it will make your journey a smooth one.
On the menu today: (nutritional information) [POINTS Plus]
Breakfast:
1 1/2 Cup Multi-Grain Cheerios [4]
Lunch:
Genghis Grill Bowl - Citrus Chicken Bowl
Chicken, Citrus Garlic Herb, Carrots, Bamboo shoots, Mongo Mix, Squash & Zucchini, Ginger Citrus Sauce, Brown Rice (cal 384.9 / fat 1.2 / carb 55.2 / fiber 11 / prot 30.6) [8] (Only ate half because I got so full, but I always write the full points down... the rest is still in the fridge) :)
Dinner:
Ham and Cheese Sandwich [10]
Mixed Greens [0]
Cheese (estimate 2 Oz [6]
Balsamic Vinaigrette [3]
Snacks:
1 Large Banana [0]
1 Skinny Cow Low Fat Fudge Pop Minis [1]
Kashi Chewy Granola Bar Cherry Dark Chcolate [3]
1 Package Planter's Nut-rition Heart Healthy Mix [7]
2 Cups Silk Pure Almond Dark Chocolate Almondmilk [7]
1 Cup Fat Free Cottage Cheese [3]
#gghealthkwest
You can't expect the scale to plummet each week. Normal weight loss doesn't mean you loose big numbers consistently. There will always be the week where you indulged, the week were you didn't exercise, and the week where you did everything right and still the scale didn't move. It's all part of the process. The important thing to consider is how you deal with it.
You have to be able to realize that these little hiccups are not the end of the world. Do not let them discourage you. The process of getting your weight under control is a long one and a single weigh in is just one step in it.
When I have a gain week (and I have had several over the past year) I remind myself that I was at that weight once and I can be there again. I also take the opportunity to look back on what I'd done in the past week and see if there is anything I need to change.
If I have a week with a low number lost I do feel a little discouraged, but I realize that a loss is a loss and that's a good thing. I also look back and see if there is a change I have to make.
The most importing thing is to not get discouraged. It can spell disaster especially if you're an emotional eater. It's tough. I know. I've been there. But you can't ruin your entire journey over a single misstep. All those cliqued sayings apply... "You can't bake a cake without breaking a few eggs." "Don't cry over spilled milk." "Tomorrow is another day." etc.
This is where having some support can come in handy. If you feel yourself beginning to feel discouraged lean on your support network. They can help you lift yourself up.
If you can find a way to weather the low points then it will make your journey a smooth one.
On the menu today: (nutritional information) [POINTS Plus]
Breakfast:
1 1/2 Cup Multi-Grain Cheerios [4]
Lunch:
Genghis Grill Bowl - Citrus Chicken Bowl
Chicken, Citrus Garlic Herb, Carrots, Bamboo shoots, Mongo Mix, Squash & Zucchini, Ginger Citrus Sauce, Brown Rice (cal 384.9 / fat 1.2 / carb 55.2 / fiber 11 / prot 30.6) [8] (Only ate half because I got so full, but I always write the full points down... the rest is still in the fridge) :)
Dinner:
Ham and Cheese Sandwich [10]
Mixed Greens [0]
Cheese (estimate 2 Oz [6]
Balsamic Vinaigrette [3]
Snacks:
1 Large Banana [0]
1 Skinny Cow Low Fat Fudge Pop Minis [1]
Kashi Chewy Granola Bar Cherry Dark Chcolate [3]
1 Package Planter's Nut-rition Heart Healthy Mix [7]
2 Cups Silk Pure Almond Dark Chocolate Almondmilk [7]
1 Cup Fat Free Cottage Cheese [3]
#gghealthkwest
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