Do you ever find yourself toying whether or not to "eat it or not?" I mean, I know that my goal is to shed a few more pounds than I have done previously, however, doesn't a chocolate chip cookie taste better than a carrot or another fiber bar? I do want to lose weight and be healthy, not to mention look better in the clothes that I wear....
I always find myself stopping right before I am about to scarf down something not on "the good list," to think if I really deserve it or not. Deserve it?!?!? Does food really fall under a category of "deserving? If yes, then why? Why can't I get past the mentality that if I am going to eat something a bit unhealthy that I have to "earn it..." As if I am earning a grade on an essay or earning a salary...does it make sense? Usually when people earn something it is something good....something you work hard for.... so I guess my thinking is a bit twisted...
"I have eaten good all day, so I will blow it by 'earning' the right to a pound of chocolate..." Twisted. Absolutely twisted.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
150 Calories!
"Yup, that's right 150 calories!"
"No way!" my husband said in his 'you're full of shit' tone.
"Carm, I am sure. I read it right here. There are 150 calories in on Twinkie. You just ate 450 calories in only 3 Twinkies.."
"I wish you wouldn't have told me that....we have some apples in the fridge right!?"
Well, there you have it. My being conscious of what goes in my mouth is also effecting my husband. I think that part of the problem with eating is that people don't pay much attention to the amount of calories that are being consumed in one sitting (me included!). It seems crazy to me that three Twinkies hold 450 calories....can you tell I am blown away here? I really think that is the next thing for me to tackle. (The first being, not hitting the vending machine at work....check mate on that one). I am going to try to be more aware of the amount of calories that are in some of my favorite "whatever I feel like eating foods." I really think I may be blown away....
• Starbucks Venti White Mocha 580 calories.....ugh...
"No way!" my husband said in his 'you're full of shit' tone.
"Carm, I am sure. I read it right here. There are 150 calories in on Twinkie. You just ate 450 calories in only 3 Twinkies.."
"I wish you wouldn't have told me that....we have some apples in the fridge right!?"
Well, there you have it. My being conscious of what goes in my mouth is also effecting my husband. I think that part of the problem with eating is that people don't pay much attention to the amount of calories that are being consumed in one sitting (me included!). It seems crazy to me that three Twinkies hold 450 calories....can you tell I am blown away here? I really think that is the next thing for me to tackle. (The first being, not hitting the vending machine at work....check mate on that one). I am going to try to be more aware of the amount of calories that are in some of my favorite "whatever I feel like eating foods." I really think I may be blown away....
• Starbucks Venti White Mocha 580 calories.....ugh...
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Um...no
Here it is, I am into my third week of my lifestyle change and it has been so difficult to not open up a bag of Doritoes and down the whole thing in one sitting. Going to family parties and get togethers posed a major challenge for me this week! I find myself being pretty good when I get there, than I say to myself "It's OK to have just a few bites..." and before I know it I am downing a whole plate full of pizza bread or choosing to eat more lush for dessert. The dessert was lower in fat, BUT STILL! Does anyone have advice for get togethers? I come from a family who loves to eat a lot and enjoys snack foods such a chicken wing dip, dill dip, bread dip dip, dip, dippy do... I guess I am just feeling frustrated and would like some help in the department of self-control at family functions....any advice would be swell!
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