Tomorrow being Friday gives me a definite sense of relief. Not just because it’s the last day of the work week (which, HELLO, that’s a relief too), but because it means I have one week of healthy eating back under my proverbial belt.
I can’t say “I have it all figured out, or “this time it’s for good” – because whenever I do, it seems like that begins a downward spiral. It’s a kind of one foot in front of the other thing right now. Every time I eat it’s an opportunity to make a good or bad choice – to respect my body and feel better, or just plain not care and feel awful.
I’ve always known that I need structure, a solid plan. I’ve been successful in losing weight before, and it seems somehow I had forgotten what brought me that success. It’s not about unhealthy foods for me, it’s more about volume. I am a volume eater, that much I know. I’m relearning how to eat.
I’ll preface this next comment with – this is only my opinion – but Weight Watchers Flex Points doesn’t work for me. Eat whatever you like in moderation doesn’t work for me. I’m an all or nothing kind of girl, that’s just how I work. I can’t have 10 chips, or 4 jelly beans. Many people have told me to try the Core Weight Watchers program, which is basically eat healthy, clean foods. I am doing that all on my own this week.
I will never be a crazy-clean eater. There will be cereal, and no doubt a cookie here and there, but the overarching focus is on the quality of the food going into my mouth.
This week has been filled with copious amounts of fruit and vegetables, salads and fish, and of course the oatmeal and yogurt. I feel good. I haven’t been as tempted to binge, or eat crap, because none of it has crossed my lips.
But I have struggled with bread. Oh, have I struggled with bread. Starting tomorrow I’m going one week without bread, just to see how I feel, see if the craving for carbs lessens.
And so it begins – and ends. The end of the first week back at eating healthy, and the beginning of another. And I feel good. Really very good.
I am with you on bread. Perhaps we can check with each other at some point each day. I did stay bread free today but I had 4 cheese crackers and a scone which are almost as bad. The only difference being they were in limited supply while bread is everywhere in my house and Mum's.
ReplyDeleteAll the best for a completely bread free day.
I think if there were no bread, there would be no obesity. Ugh. I could eat bread everyday for the rest of my life, but man, that stuff just packs on the pounds. I'm excited to hear how your bread free week goes!
ReplyDeleteI could NOT do WW, I tried and counting points was just not me.
ReplyDelete4 yrs ago I did the South Beach diet and it really worked for me. I've been told that it's very much like the Core WW Program but without the 2wks detox.
I'm terrible with bread too. I have eaten an entire loaf of wonder bread before. The only thing that works for me is keeping my bread frozen. Then I actually have to toast it to eat it, and generally stops me from over doing it. I'm glad to hear your finding whats working for you :) Come by my blog when you have a chance:
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Oh, man. I completely identify with "I'm an all or nothing kind of girl." I have uttered those words, and man does being like that bite me in the ass sometimes!
ReplyDeleteI have to say, weight watchers works for me, but only if I don't use the points allowance I get. If I use more than 10, I gain every single time!
ReplyDeleteI'm also trying to eat a little cleaner. I'm never going to be perfect at it, but I know I'll be getting more nutrients my body needs, by trying. Good luck to you! You're doing great!
Hi, just found your blog. Bread was a biggie for me to. Once I got simple carbs out of my diet, my cravings for them stopped fairly quickly. That first week was tough, but hang in there. Maybe treat yourself to some healthy favorite choices that you don't always have around. Some exotic fruits maybe.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck this time around.
I love your blog and have been reading it for awhile now. I just started my own so come check it out, I could use all the motivation possible
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I'm still trying to figure out what works best for me. I have been a WW for over 2 years. More recently, I've moved toward trying to eat intuitively. It's HARD. My intuitive brain has been sending me the "eat brownie signals" for too long ;) *sigh* But, I keep trying. I'll never give up. I'm glad that you are trying to find and acknowledge what works best for you. It's all about the journey to find what works for LIFE! Congrats on a great week!
ReplyDeleteGood for you Ali!!
ReplyDeleteI did the core plan forever, if you ever need any help/suggestions! :)
Oh wow, I am right there with you. I'm having the worst time staying on track these past few weeks. Everything has been just one big mess of eating habits. Today was still only half good, but at least it was the back half of the day! I'm hoping I can get back to normal this week.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you for figuring out what works best for you. It's the hardest part.