Neglect

I have been neglecting this blog lately. Mostly it's just a lack of time to write new stuff. I always think of stuff I could write about, but it never seems to materialize.

I finished my 15-day cleanse and I was pretty pleased with it. My, um, bowels have been working much better (a problem area for me) since then. Although the strictness of the diet was overwhelming, in the end I think it has helped me continue in better eating habits.

Exercise has been so-so, again-time related. We just finished 2 weeks of swim lessons that cut out late afternoon exercise. With that done, hopefully I can get back on track. I've been averaging probably 2 runs a week, but I'd like to get in 3-4.

My weight is pretty stable. Which is an accomplishment given that I haven't really "dieted" in several weeks now. I've just been trying to make good choices. I still would like to lose 5lbs more, but that will have to wait a bit.

I need to get myself on a blogging schedule! I miss doing it. I love reading YOUR new blogs, so I need to get more of my own out there!

Fare at the Fair

Our family went to our summer fair yesterday. We managed to last for 8 hours--pretty great for a 4yr old and 1yr old. We had so much fun. The fair itself was enjoyable, but the most extraordinary part was being together as a family. With Bean working 55+ hours a week, our time together as a family of 4 is quite limited.

If there is one thing a Fair is known for, besides toothless carney's and rickety rides, it's FRIED FOOD! They fry everything there. And it all smells and looks SO good. Normally would I be interested in fried avocado? I don't think I would. But at the fair, it just calls to me. (don't worry, I didn't answer)

For someone who is trying to maintain weight loss or lose more, a fair full of fried food is nothing but a danger zone. I knew I would definately want to enjoy some of the fair food, but I didn't want to overdo it.

We found out we could bring a cooler into the fair and check it for free at Guest Services. We could also bring in sealed bottles of water. Not only did this save us money, but it saved me some calories!

I determined ahead of time to only eat something if I was genuninely hungry. No eating just for the sake of eating. And I wanted to be sure to think about what I was eating not just mindlessly putting food in my mouth.

I was very successful in not overeating. In fact, the only food item I ate on my own was a cinnamon roll. I had a taste or a few bites of a few other things, but I didn't over do it.

Although my brain was telling me to eat dinner at home later that night, I felt very full, so I resisted the temptation to eat out of habit.

These are the examples I hope to set for my children. We can enjoy special treats at special times. But we don't need to overdo it just because it's there.

I said No!!

Just wanted to share a little personal accomplishment I made today in the food area.

I have observed that I tend to eat a lot out of habit or desiring a certain taste--but I'm not actually hungry, or I know that I've eaten plenty of calories and don't need more

But it's still hard to say no and resist. Especially treats!

Today was a good day though! I knew we'd be eating a not so healthy lunch--so I restricted myself to a banana and Fiber One bar for breakfast. I didn't get a donut or coffee drink (we have an actual coffee shop) at church like I sometimes do. I did drink a Diet Coke at 10am...but the caffeine is the same as if I'd had coffee--right?

Round Table pizza and Cold Stone Ice Cream Cake for lunch (Bean's choices for Father's Day!). I kept it to 2 pieces of pizza--and blotted the grease of course. And only 1/2 slice of the cake. I did have some german chocolate cake later in the day at a friend's house.

I wasn't too hungry for dinner, so I just had 1 more piece of pizza. And although the TASTE of more ice cream cake sounded good, I legitmately wasn't hungry and in fact felt like it might make me feel sick. So I actually said NO and didn't eat anything else for the night.

Although I'm still trying to lose a few more pounds, I'm also paying close attention to how I can maintain. Today was a good lesson that I CAN do it!