Thursday. The day it all starts to go south for me. Every time I try to get back on the weight loss wagon I do so well Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Somewhere along the way on Thursday is when it all starts to go down hill.
The day started out well. I had Mexican Egg Muffins, a bagel thin a clementine for bfast, almonds and edamame for a snack and then I headed to the gym on my lunch. I so didn’t want to go. I was stressed and super grumpy but I went anyway. I did 15 on the stairs and 17 on the bike. I was pissed because I forgot my HRM but I figured 32 mins of cardio is better than nothing.
Next up I had some fried rice that I made with rice (duh), beans, onions, peppers and egg whites. Then the 3 pm snackies hit. Right now I am trying to only have chocolate once a day. I think that’s pretty reasonable. Around 3 I opened a chocolatey treat from a friend, then I hid it from myself, and then I ate half of it. It’s from Taiwan so I really have no idea what it was but delicious. I was still snacky so I decided to go to the kitchen and have a chocolate coffee and my yogurt and then have the rest of my Taiwan treat!
I got home and it just got worse. I tried distracting myself with a book but it didn’t work for so long.
Into my belly went: triscuits, cheese, tortilla chips, a hard cider that I drank in 1 minute flat, nachos (w. baked chips, cheese, salsa, spinach and corn), a dinner roll, a pumpkin beer, a chocolate and a skinny cow candy bar. WOOPS!
I absolutely think it could have been so much worse. I was trying to convince the BF to go out to eat even though we are on our final day of a week long eat in challenge, and luckily he said no. But I am still kind of pissed and need to learn to not overeat like that for no reason at all. I am trying to figure out the reasons that lead to overeating and I think today it was…not enough for lunch, a stressful few days at work, and not having many groceries at home. So next time I know!
What do you do to stop yourself from over eating for no reason?
Tomorrow it’s the beginning of the weekend which means a dinner out with the BF. I have got to stay on track!!
I’m also trying to lose some weight and get on back. I’ve been avoiding my trigger foods like chips (any kind)… once I have them I can’t stop and inevitably seek out something sweet after I’ve indulged. I try not snack between lunch and dinner and if I really need something due to hunger, I’ll weigh out a serving of pretzels or pop chips and then settle in with a book or something so I’m not looking through the fridge/cabinets for snack.
I hear you on going down hill starting Thursday! I find that Thursday through Sunday I tend to always have the munchies and adding in alcohol never helps. I just started working out on Thursday mornings (the only morning I can force myself out of bed early) and it seems to keep me on track that day and night. If only I could get myself to do that Friday mornings
Umm…can I just say that I love this post? I’ve had the same thing happen to me a bunch of times. It’s like you get this “F-it” mentality when you eat one thing that’s unhealthy and then another and another until your stomach feels like a pile of lead. I think you hit the solution though–eat a more filling, protein filled lunch so that you don’t keep eating so many empty calories. I’ve found that eating a slightly too large meal is SO MUCH better than just grazing up a storm.
It’s good to see you back! I’ve also been on a blogging hiatus (life can be so crazy) but I’m trying to be more consistent =)
What I try to do is only buy healthy things so that I don’t feel bad if I pig out on it. Have you ever had edamame for a snack? I buy 3 bags of frozen edamame a week (in the shells), and they’re so delicious that I forget they’re good for me! Plus, they’re fun to eat. I also don’t deprive myself of chocolate, but try to keep the big sweets and treats for special occassions. I buy Jello Mousse Temptations–they’re perfect for a chocolate craving! Stay positive!
Don’t beat yourself up too much. I watch what I eat but when the cravings hit, I give in but don’t go crazy. I also keep a lot of fruit at home to snack on. Hope you’re feeling better!