Day four, and it's going so well. I'm just so motivated. It is so helpful to have all of you!!! Knowing I have to blog each day is my favorite preventative measure. I made it to the gym again today!! I have noticed that since it was nearly a week and a half since I had been there, I'm pretty sore from yesterday but that is my favorite feeling because I know I did some real work! So bring it!! I posted a pic of my distance today at 5.5 miles it wasn't my fastest run but I still managed to keep moving while chatting with my buddy. After running I spent an hour in the weight room working on back and biceps and shoulders since I didn't get to my shoulders yesterday. I'm sore, I'm tired, but I feel so good for doing what I now what get me to my goals!
Cindy, I'm so glad you blogged!! I love hearing how it's going. Great post Caitie!! I love looking at what others are eating for ideas! Heidi, we've all done it. There is something about afternoon-night that gets to us all at one time or another. One tip that's worked for me, if there's something I gravitate towards, like PBJ, I put the components away in a way that makes them semi-annoying to get out. That gives me a little time to decide how bad I want it. Cindy had a great idea of adding Thinspirations like, "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.", etc. on key places like the fridge or pantry. It's just that little nudge that can be more than helpful when instinct takes over.
Here's today's breakdown:
I know I probably underestimated my exercise a bit but you never know without a heart rate monitor. I did manage to pick up the right batteries so I'm going to try that and see if I can get it breathing again.
BMR CALC: (1760+764)-1,228=1,296 Calorie Deficit Today (3,500 cals = 1 Lb). A pretty good day, I'll probably have a cucumber or something for a snack since I'm feeling hungry and I don't want to head to bed hungry. No headache today which means I'm getting closer to re-training both my stomach and my brain! Four days down, a lifetime to go!!
TODAY'S TIP: Make it Measurable
When you're re-training your stomach and your brain the best thing you can do to support yourself is invest in a scale. Katie and I have even weighed whipped cream, to make sure we're not getting more than we bargained for. A lot of times when folks are counting calories and not seeing progress it's an issue of how the calories were accounted for. It's hard to know what you're eating if you can't measure it. I also like pre-portioned snacks of the things I like to binge on. A finite portion of chocolate is exactly what I need. Trader Joe's has the most amazing Dark Chocolate Caramel Wedges and they are only 30 cals each. I try to save my treats for the end of day since that's when I struggle anyway so that little extra makes me feel more satisfied. Katie, Cindy, Heidi, Caitie if you have any tips on how you keep track please post them!
TODAY'S TIP: Make it Measurable
When you're re-training your stomach and your brain the best thing you can do to support yourself is invest in a scale. Katie and I have even weighed whipped cream, to make sure we're not getting more than we bargained for. A lot of times when folks are counting calories and not seeing progress it's an issue of how the calories were accounted for. It's hard to know what you're eating if you can't measure it. I also like pre-portioned snacks of the things I like to binge on. A finite portion of chocolate is exactly what I need. Trader Joe's has the most amazing Dark Chocolate Caramel Wedges and they are only 30 cals each. I try to save my treats for the end of day since that's when I struggle anyway so that little extra makes me feel more satisfied. Katie, Cindy, Heidi, Caitie if you have any tips on how you keep track please post them!
Until tomorrow. . .
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