Today's Sucesses/Challenges:
Sucesses: I didn't buy a chocolate bar or other sweet snack to fix my sugar cravings today. I managed to find heathly alternatives and some less sugary/fattening snacks to curb the cravings.
Challenges: Today I had the whole day at home, just pottering around the house, tidying up, fixing things and watching TV. Oh my goodness, it was sooo hard to stop myself from feeling a need and desire to munch - especially on something caffinated or sweet. It started in the morning. I had a strong desire to drink coffee, then at morning tea I really wanted something sweet. I ended up having a piece of toast with peanut butter and a little honey. Then after a decent lunch, I still craved something sweet, so I had a can of diet coke. Later again, I wanted something to munch on, so I made some tuna and salad crackers. Still at 3:30pm I wanted something chocolately or sugary so I made myself a hot chocolate with a teaspoon of sugar and lowfat milk.
Last week, eating smaller portions and eating healthy was a breeze. I had no trouble, but this week is definitely different. I already know that I usually have different eating desires throughout the month - I guess due to changes in my menstrual cycle. I definitely have times when I don't have much of an appetite, other times when I have a real craving for munching and I can't seem to stop eating. I'd like to test whether it really seems to be hormonal (eg. follows a regular pattern which is in sync with my menstral cycle) or if it's environmental or just emotional. Eg. Some days are tougher than others or more stressful or more boring and I've gotten into a habit of using to food to help me along on those tough days.
I think this journal is a good way to monitor that kind of stuff. Anyway, I would say I think that being at home all day and not being very active today and feeling a little bored may definitely have contributed to me turning to food? Regardless, I think I handled my cravings OK. I'm glad that I didn't overeat or indulge in the chocolate bar or high sugar/fatty snacks that I really wanted to eat.
Weigh in: 67.5kg (lost 2.5kg). Truth be told. I don't feel all that lighter or smaller. I'm a little unsure about my scales. But I'm just going to follow it and go by what my scales say. Regardless, if I lose 10kg on them, it's still 10kg lost and a great improvement to me.
Weekly Goal: Stomach and leg crunches to start toning up in those areas and move the fat. 30 mins additional cardio 3 times per week. (eg. walk by the river, walk the stairs at school etc).
Today's Goal: Make healthy eating choices at my friends birthday party which is a BUFFET!! I've been there once before so I know I can get some delish grilled salmon, smoked salmon and salads and sushi. So I feel confident I can choose healthy choices. And try to get out there and boogy to burn off some calories.
Emotional rating: 3 - a little bored at home and found myself looking in the fridge and cupboards for something to eat to fill up the time/boredom.
Food/Exercise Diary:
Breakfast:
1 toast (1 grain)
1/4 avocado (1 fat)
tomatoes and onion (0.5 vegies)
20gm mozarella cheese (1 dairy)
300ml coffee with low fat milk (0.5 dairy)
Morning Tea:
1 toast (1 grain)
2 tsp peanut butter
1 tsp honey
1 can of diet coke
Lunch: Bibimbap
1 small rice (1 grain)
sprouts, spinach, kimchi, mushroom (1 vegie)
1 egg (1 protein)
2 rashers of bacon (0.5 protein)
300ml barley tea
Afternoon Tea:
6 water crackers (1.5 grain)
Tuna & mayonaise (0.5 protein, 0.5 fat)
tomato & olives (0.5 vegies)
Dinner: Buffet
Smoked Salmon & salad
grilled salmon
Sushi - raw fish & rice
Supper:
fruit
Exercise:
1 hour dancing
