It’s Friday and time for weight check #3.
As I type this I know the food I should be eating is a salad for lunch. I want to eat chips instead.
For me eating better is often a meal by meal battle to eat what I should. I know what I need to do, I have to consciously choose the healthier option. Choosing to eat more vegetables and real food is what is best.
Sometimes I have to convince my heart and stomach to do it.
I don’t always win the battle.
I am determined to win the war.
Where are you in your food choices?
My relationship with food has not been the healthiest this last year. I know I’ve eaten “my feelings” on more than a few occasions. Sometimes I recognize I am doing it and I eat the darn chips anyway.
I’ve tried staying away from sugar completely, but then I set myself for bingeing and the mentality, “I already blew it, so what is five more cookies?”
Where are you in your food choices? I’m currently trying to take a holistic approach. I’ve found it’s easy for us to lose track if you are not actively recording the food you eat in fairly exact portions. To remedy that, I’m looking into an app to help with macro counting. The problem is, when I pick up my phone, I get distracted with other things. So I am also considering going back to a simple paper and pencil to record what I eat.
I know when I record the food I eat, I am more accountable.
Which method works best for you? Electronic or paper tracking? I’d love suggestions.
Week three weight
This week I weighed in at 221.3. It’s a bit discouraging, but I also just finished up my first four weeks of strength training with my friend. I have improved in all areas of training. When I first started balance/core work on the Bosu ball, I had to hold on to my friend. Now I can get on with very little assistance and do the rocking back and forth without holding on to anything. When I did my first Romanian dead lifts, I couldn’t use weights–now I am lifting 12.5 pounds each time. My upper arms are starting to show some definition.
I am stronger, and that’s what counts. Baby steps taken are better than staying still.
Until next week–Have a ”bee”-uitiful day! I’m going to eat that salad.
To read more of my journey:
Week 1-Journey with Me to Fitness: Weight Check Week 1
Week 2-Finding a Way to Overcome Hard Things | Weight Check #2
