I spent most of the day at the computer desk, dreading the workout. The day started out fine, I ate well...was pumped for activity then slowly but surely as time crept by I found myself trying to talk more and more out of exercising and more and more into eating. So I did. I ate. Nothing major that would sabotage any workout effort, but I ate...out of sheer boredom. Who does that??? That's right...a LOT of people do that. It has a coined term 'Emotional eating'...that is me, that is I. I eat when I am happy, I eat when I am sad, I eat when I am excited...celebratory eats, I do it ALL!
The good thing about this? I am able to recognize it. I make a conscious effort to note why I am walking into the kitchen, every time. This is going to be a great tool. Every time I cross the kitchen entry, I ask myself why I am in there. If it is not valid, I turn around and walk out or grab a glass of water. It isn't easy and of course there are slip ups, but for the most part...I catch myself. I should put a postcard on the door that says, "Why are you walking in here?" I think I will. It may help save a few hundred calories here and there.
As I sit here, later than usual writing this...I am proud to say my arms are incredibly sore. Almost too sore to extend them to type this blog. And for that, I am proud! I talked myself out of the negative and into a workout. A good one. You never regret a workout, that is for certain. And this pain feels good.
So, my day is complete. It wasn't a perfect day, but it was a decent day. My short term goal is to put my weight out there and do a weekly update. I find that my weight has been fluctuating and it pisses me off and makes me want to toss the scale off the balcony and go binge eat. But alas, I won't. If I put my weight out there and you all are counting on coming here and seeing a decline I think that will give me that extra push to work that much harder on my workouts or to not eat that appealing dish, thus creating a consistent deficit. (Don't hold me to this, it is not set in stone lol...this will take some cojones!)
Tomorrow: Finally some 5-a-days, time management and my PUSH goals!
Upcoming: My weight loss arsenal!
I'm right there with ya on the emotinal eating. I can always find a reason to eat. My worst 'diet' breakers are chips and pizza! I found it helpful to use that one site I pinned on Pinterest (myfitnesspal.com) I wish you the best on staying on task with your exercise plan. :D
ReplyDeleteI love this blog - I really do. It's truthful. Now, you know I have to put in my ten cents. lol When you said, "that is me, that is I" about emotional eating I would like to correct you if I may. That most certainly is NOT "you" it is what "you" do. There is a difference and it is important that you pay attention to what you're thinking and saying -- that too makes a difference. Your thoughts will determine your actions so make sure you are thinking thoughts that will empower you, not dis-empower you. Finish your "I am.... " 's with something you want, not something you don't want. Also - try exercising early so you won't talk yourself out of it as the day goes on. That was the first thing I learned when I started working out. Do it first. Okay - that's my ten cents. lol Just some suggestions - take them or leave them. I'm proud of you. REALLY proud of you! xoxoxoxo
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