Thank you all for responding! Carole’s right- better days are ahead. Hopefully, tomorrow will be one of them! WE have the ability to decide or affect whether it is a good or bad day- that’s a little scary lol!
Future Fitness Dynamo- I also feel like clean eating takes more mental energy than mindless picking at junk. When I wake up or right after I work out, I so look forward to my bowl of cereal. As you said, when the day wears on, so does temptation. I need to get more experimental, too. I really don’t cook at all. I guess I don’t eat that many things that need to be cooked. Sometimes I think cooking helps, because it eliminates the grab-n-go, and you have time to smell and appreciate what you are about to eat.
Lori- I’m glad you had a good eating day! I totally agree that eating affects your mood and the way you see yourself. When I eat well, I don’t get the bloat that comes with salty & sugary foods, and psychologically, I think, “Even if I don’t look too good today, I tried.” Hope you get enough sleep!
Carole- You are so right that eliminating is the hardest step. I’ve done it before, and I know that after a while, you do actually stop missing and craving unhealthy things. Unfortunately, the minute I cave, one teeny bite of whatever, the cravings return. Last week, I order a pair of J.Crew jeans because they were on sale. I used to be a 4 when I was thinner and fitter, so I ordered a 6 because I’m not there now. I knew they’d be a little tight but hoped it would be something to strive for. I tried them on, and oh my, they totally didn’t get past the thighs! They’re a P6, so maybe they’re a little smaller than a regular 6, but wow, I didn’t think I had gained that much. I’m a little discouraged, but it’s also a wake up call. I think I need to join a workout check-in, too. Thanks for your encouragement, Carole!
