Yes, there was damage done by this week's mindless eating and lack of exercise. 4.5 pounds worth. I knew it was coming, so I'm just putting it out there. It's probably a lot of the water weight that I had recently lost, and once I get back on track, it will come back off again relatively quickly. It was kind of surprising to see how easy it was to go off track when I didn't have the structure of my work schedule to keep me in line!
One thing I noticed this week is that I didn't have a lot of veggies -- we just don't keep a lot of them in the house. I had been making a conscious effort to have them on hand and ready to go for lunches at work, but otherwise, I didn't really think about it. So next week, I'm going to make sure I've got some squash and other veggies baked/cooked and ready to go so that they will be what's quick and easy to grab for a meal. That will help me a lot in getting back on track.
Tomorrow (today - yes, I'm a night-owl...) I will try to be mindful of what I eat while still enjoying the day. And then on the 26th, I will bake the Spaghetti Squash I've got sitting around, and then go shopping for more veggies. And I'll get back on my water. And back on track.
Do you keep track of your calories? I've been using a feature at Livestrong.com called MyPlate, and it helps me from going overboard. I've been slacking this week, but it's helped keep me in check because I know exactly how many calories I've been eating and all that. I definitely recommend it. More than likely, a decent portion of the weight you've gained is water weight. All the same, I hope it comes off quickly. :-)
ReplyDeleteP.S. Spaghetti squash is delicious! Yum!
I used to be horrible about veggies unless I planned for them. Now they are a necessity. The great thing about them is that you can eat far more of them for less calories. That is a win win in my book.
ReplyDeleteMy plan involves cooking a few dishes on Sunday to eat on during the week. I have fresh, homemade food that I know what is in it that I can throw in the microwave. Planning is huge in this diet business.
Your marching orders for this week should you choose to accept tham (and why the hell wouldn't you accept them?):
1. Make a plan.
2. Follow your plan.
3. Track your calories.
4. Move more.
5. Drink your water.
Thanks for your words of encouragement, Jen and Kimberly! :)
ReplyDeleteJen, I usually use MyPlate, actually -- it is a great site and a very good tool, when I use it... :} That's another thing that fell by the wayside this week that I'll be picking back up tomorrow.
Kimberly, that's a great suggestion about cooking on Sunday for the week. And you're so right about a plan being a key part of this "diet business!" Thanks for the marching orders. They're right on the mark! :D