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| Tue, 02-05-2008 - 12:51am |
I guess this would be a good idea to start journaling so I can see what my apparent triggers are... I know what my trigger was tonight, DH left today for 8 days. Therefore, boredom hit, and with no one around to notice, I managed to polish off a good bit of ice cream.
Now, I feel just yucko. Usually, when DH was gone before, it was time to sneak a smoke. Now, since I have quit my closet smoking habit (8 weeks tomorrow, Yay!), I guess I turned to food for my guilty pleasure. This could turn ugly if it carries on for 8 days! Anyhoo, I will start tomorrow fresh. For now, time to drink some water and go to bed and put this day behind me. Oh yes, I also figured out the peanut butter must be put out of the house. I am not responsible for my actions when it is around. It is amazing the multitude of things I can think of to put peanut butter on! LOL!
See you tomorrow!
Michelle
Southbeach since July, 2007

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Congratulations on giving up smoking.
Well, this morning saw both the peanut butter and the ice cream hit the door! Even before Cathy mentioned this, I already had them out. The peanut butter just seems to send my cravings thru the roof. I even weighed this morning. Usually, I weigh every day, but if I have a "bad" day the day before, I usually won't weigh so as to not really bum myself out. Today, I decided to face that scale head on so I could really see the damage I can do. It was so not pretty! I know most of it was not true weight. Most of it was actual food (oh, it was ugly last night) and/or water retention, but it did give me the "oh my god" moment I think I needed to really get back on track. I even had to fight with myself to not go back to Phase 1. I know I can do a strict Phase 2 again for awhile though.
Well, this morning saw the scale down 2.5 lbs. from yesterday. I know the way high reading yesterday was from all the food the night before, but I am still up like 5 lbs. from my usual. I know the scale should not be the "be all/end all," but, for me, it really is a motivational thing. If I did not weigh, I personally could enter a state of denial and go downhill quick. I am getting ready to hit the treadmill. I thought about taking the day off, but "treadmill guilt" struck, so I will at least walk for awhile. DD picked breakfast this morning...
Okay, back at this...
Breakfast
Steel-cut oats with SF syrup, cinnamon, and pecans
Banana, strawberries, and cantaloupe
Coffee with skim milk and Splenda
Water
Wednesday, February 20
Hi Cathy,
When I run, I usually run about 6.0 to 6.5 mph. When I am walking, I am usually at 4.7 or 4.8 mph. I think I tried to increase my mileage too much too soon to get ready for the half marathon. As a result, I am sure I have iliotibial band syndrome. My knee will feel okay for a bit, then I just cannot run further. Today, I made myself stick to walking. I did 5.60 miles in 72 minutes, including warmup and cooldown.
It is so frustrating to try to rest after an injury!
Thanks so much for your input!
Take care,
Michelle
Southbeach since July, 2007
Thursday February 21
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