Slipping into old habits
I recently got a new job about a month ago. Since then everything has changed. The commute to this job is 45 min longer than to my last job. With my last job I had time to go to the gym religiously 3-4 times a week. Now I get home and it's 45 min later and my 2 yr old daughter is too hungry to go to the gym and needs to be fed immediately. So then my husband gets home about 7-7:30 and by then I've wound down and don't feel like going to the gym anymore. (Then there was the whole issue of my daughter getting sick at the gym's daycare center...eww.)
In terms of food I've been slacking here too. This week I've gone out to eat with my co-workers 3 times already. I try to eat as best as I can, but no matter how healthy you try to make it, restaurant food is still not healthier than cooking it yourself. If you read my blog you'll notice I'm having a battle of the carbs right now. I was doing so good for so long. I got to the point where I didn't even crave them, but now it's all I want. My weight loss has always been slow I've assumed because I was a 'lightweight', but now it's even slower.
How can I nip this in the bud? How can I get back on track?? HELP!!
In terms of food I've been slacking here too. This week I've gone out to eat with my co-workers 3 times already. I try to eat as best as I can, but no matter how healthy you try to make it, restaurant food is still not healthier than cooking it yourself. If you read my blog you'll notice I'm having a battle of the carbs right now. I was doing so good for so long. I got to the point where I didn't even crave them, but now it's all I want. My weight loss has always been slow I've assumed because I was a 'lightweight', but now it's even slower.
How can I nip this in the bud? How can I get back on track?? HELP!!
This is very common. I totally understand the exercise part. I work from home and live 20-45 minute away from ANY gym... I do have an elliptical set up in my heated garage, so that's helpful, BUT, I still have to get on it. I'll say "get up earlier" - LOL... knowing darn well I can't/won't do that...
Get back on track by measuring and logging your food on an on-line program daily. I did this for about 18 months post op and its really the best way to see what's going in your mouth. You often don't think the carbs/sugars, etc aren't as bad as they really are. Especially when you start looking at portions. I also know going out to eat is a killer as its very difficult to put that into a journal, but, do the best you can with it. A lot of them will have chain restaurants meals on them (the standard meals anyway). Or, you can just figure it out yourself.
You can start in steps and start with eliminating the simple carbs. It takes 3 days to "decarb", so you'll feel icky the first day but after day 3 you'll feel so much better and will probably even have more energy. Stick with low carb protein drinks, mix with water if you can (I drink mine in coffee). Stay away from protein bars - I found them a trigger for me and there are typically a lot of carbs in them still. Even if it says "net carbs" I still counted a carb as a carb. AND - just say no to going out to eat. Pack a nutritious, protein filled lunch and take it with you. Also be sure you're not snacking in the car to/from work with empty nutritioual snacks.
You're doing the right thing asking for help NOW versus later. Take advantage of your honeymoon period while you can!!
Get back on track by measuring and logging your food on an on-line program daily. I did this for about 18 months post op and its really the best way to see what's going in your mouth. You often don't think the carbs/sugars, etc aren't as bad as they really are. Especially when you start looking at portions. I also know going out to eat is a killer as its very difficult to put that into a journal, but, do the best you can with it. A lot of them will have chain restaurants meals on them (the standard meals anyway). Or, you can just figure it out yourself.
You can start in steps and start with eliminating the simple carbs. It takes 3 days to "decarb", so you'll feel icky the first day but after day 3 you'll feel so much better and will probably even have more energy. Stick with low carb protein drinks, mix with water if you can (I drink mine in coffee). Stay away from protein bars - I found them a trigger for me and there are typically a lot of carbs in them still. Even if it says "net carbs" I still counted a carb as a carb. AND - just say no to going out to eat. Pack a nutritious, protein filled lunch and take it with you. Also be sure you're not snacking in the car to/from work with empty nutritioual snacks.
You're doing the right thing asking for help NOW versus later. Take advantage of your honeymoon period while you can!!
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Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
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maybe you can take a walk at lunch instead of going out. That would help 2 issues. One of those co-workers would possibly think that was a good idea too. Then add some stretches in the morning and before bed. Doesn't take long but is really a good start and end to the day.
Try cooking once a week, on the weekend when you have time and using the leftovers for other meals and lunches. I'm much less tempted to go out if I have somethng I really like instead of a make do lunch.
I agree to tracking your intake. It sure helps me stay on track.
Try cooking once a week, on the weekend when you have time and using the leftovers for other meals and lunches. I'm much less tempted to go out if I have somethng I really like instead of a make do lunch.
I agree to tracking your intake. It sure helps me stay on track.
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Diana - I am trying Jody's advice of getting up early to get in the exercise and so far it is working for me! I have a 5 year old who just started kdg and she is exhausted when I get her home at night after work. So we read a bit, then have dinner and my husband gets home at 8:30.
I do what Price suggested and walk at noon. I also cook a lot on the weekends so we can have easy dinner prep at night. We love our crockpot. On the days my husband is off he cooks.
Do you have any teenagers in the neighborhood who will sit for cheap???
Meg.
I do what Price suggested and walk at noon. I also cook a lot on the weekends so we can have easy dinner prep at night. We love our crockpot. On the days my husband is off he cooks.
Do you have any teenagers in the neighborhood who will sit for cheap???
Meg.
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HW 236 / SW 224 / CW 164/ GW 135
Hi,
I am about a week or so behind you. I know it is so easy to fall back in our old habits.
I need to be more consistent with exercise. My schedule is so crazy (like everyone else's). I will be changing jobs the end of the month and should have more of a 'set schedule' so I hope that helps.
I have joined Weigh****chers which has helped. The NUT at my surgeon's said that was a good idea, as long as I didn't "buy into" that all points are equal, and that I realize I will never be able to eat like a "normal" person. My surgeon's support groups are on Tuesday evenings, and I'm usually not off work in time, so WW is closer which helps.
Like Jodi said, I think it is very important to be weighing and measuring, I find that really helps, especially if it is more of a "carb" food. I have stayed away from cakes, cookies and things like that as I am so scared I will not be able to stop.
Didn't mean to write so much - but hope this helps. We are all in this together. Maybe we can help each other with ideas!
Lynn
I am about a week or so behind you. I know it is so easy to fall back in our old habits.
I need to be more consistent with exercise. My schedule is so crazy (like everyone else's). I will be changing jobs the end of the month and should have more of a 'set schedule' so I hope that helps.
I have joined Weigh****chers which has helped. The NUT at my surgeon's said that was a good idea, as long as I didn't "buy into" that all points are equal, and that I realize I will never be able to eat like a "normal" person. My surgeon's support groups are on Tuesday evenings, and I'm usually not off work in time, so WW is closer which helps.
Like Jodi said, I think it is very important to be weighing and measuring, I find that really helps, especially if it is more of a "carb" food. I have stayed away from cakes, cookies and things like that as I am so scared I will not be able to stop.
Didn't mean to write so much - but hope this helps. We are all in this together. Maybe we can help each other with ideas!
Lynn
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