The past few weeks I have been having a terrible time. I have fallen off of the wagon. I think in fact that the wagon is dragging me and running me over. Today, for about the 100th time in the past 3 weeks, I am going to make an effort to jump back onto the waggon an bring it all back under control. I have do ne so well and I just cannot throw it all away now. I must continue on and be a success.
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Here is my action plan for the day:
- Eat breakfast. I know it seems simple but I am not a morning person and I have tons or trouble getting up and eating. I have already accopmplished this goal so I am happy to say that I can check this one off.
- Make a list of things to do today so that I will not be tempted to eat badly.
- Plan out meals for the remainder of this week. I just know that if I can go into the rest of the week with a plan I will be more successful.
- Eat a healthy lunch. I keep telling myself that this does mean not licking the peanut butter knife! That is a really hard thing for me.
- Take the kids to the park and walk while they play. This does not always go as planned but I will give it a shot.
- Look back at why I started this journey in the first place. I am hoping that this will help me remember why I want it as well as show me just how far I have come.
- Think of one good thing about myself. I will admit that I have been in a funk. Perhaps some Pollyanna thinking will help to pull me out of it!
- Eat ice cream. I kow this sounds rather odd! I of course mean my Skinny Cow ice cream. Ending a good day with a reward seems to keep me focused.
- Weight myself. It has been about a week and I am sure that after this weekend I have gained about 10 pounds. Sure some of it is water but you can only use that excuse for so long!
- Try… This is a big one. I am going to remember that is at first I do not suscees… try try again!
I am off to what I am hoping will be a good day. Let’s hope that the wagon slows down a bit so that jumping back on is a little easier.
Becca, what exercise do you do? Good luck with your diet?
I have been walking. I shattered my foot and even walking is quite painful. I know that exercise is certainly important. I am just at such a loss of exercise that does not involve my foot! Thanks for the visit. I hope to see you again!
The effort is definitely important. Exercise is just a portion of the program for most of us, the food intake is most important. Every day presents a new challenge….
EliKen
I find that eating 6 meals throughout the day really keep my metabolism going instead of forcing it to stop and go by eating three meals. So I try to eat tiny meals 5 or 6 times a day. Doesn’t always work out though.
The number one thing I do is eat protein in the morning. Just making this change will help you lose weight. I shoot for 20-30 grams, it’s a lot – I often drink protein shakes to get that much.
If I feel like I’m losing focus on my diet, I let my self relax on other things, but stay focused on this goal. Focusing on one thing really helps and this one seems to work.