The Struggle - March 15th

[missyinacage]

Well, I've made it through another week, so there's that. Actually, I think it was a fine week. I did not meet last weeks goals. I pretty much gave up tracking all together nor did I meal prep my lunches like I said I was going to. However, I am just waiting for my chicken to cool so I can make some chicken salad for this weeks lunches and better late than never.
Successes from last week: I did not gain anything, nor did I make myself crazy worrying about it, which is my one, true every single week goal. So, SUCCESS!

Goal for this week: With St. Paddy's, we've got corned beef on the menu. I bought a brisket to make; my husband bought 2 more. (apparently, and I quote "they shrink") We've also got an anniversary coming up this week, along with a day trip/overnighter planned so there's another potentially less than ideal meal/snack day. So my goal is to really follow the plan the rest of the week. Also, to pack snacks and maybe lunch for the anniversary so I'm not stuck with either convenient store or fast food.

It's funny how some weeks seem so hard and others, while not perfect by any means, or even necessarily better, make you feel empowered; like you can do this, and most importantly, will keep doing it. So, this week, I'm going to keep on keeping on.

 

[3momchaos]

Congrats on your anniversary!
I think I struggled most last week with stress which caused some fat brain and cravings to creep in. I only gave in a little, which is a win. I found the most delicious yogurt ever, and I’m using that as a sweets satisfier (Dannon Lite and Fit Greek yogurt coconut and vanilla).
This weeks goal is honestly just to chill LOL I had a lot going on last week, and I want to make sure that when life gets crazy I take time to mentally and emotionally recoup. I have to remember that my goals don’t have to be specifically weight related since I know when I’m mentally worn down I make poor food choices and I tend to not hydrate enough.

 

[mmitti]

Successes: last week I broke a pattern of copious snacking all day long. That's been an epic battle. I'm a year out from surgery and my body acts like I never had it. I am so hard core. It's been very disheartening. But I've been tracking and refraining from overeating to the extent I was. It's like the ghrelin never left me. I hope I can keep this new success going.

Plan for the week: continue to track and eat only at prescribed times.

 

[Tokash]

I'm frustrated with the lack of weight loss over the last two weeks. Zero lost and annoyed that I only have 15 to go and now I'm getting stuck...might also be a fear that it won't happen now that I am 6 months out.

The last few days have been particularly hard because it feels like everything I eat feels super heavy and/or I just don't feel good eating.

This week I am trying to not track food as intensive and ready focus more on when I'm hungry, I eat and stop when I'm full. I dont want to be a slave to constantly tracking but learn how to focus on body cues/health and portions over all.

 

[JudyNY]

Missy, I second your comment about how some weeks can be really hard and then others make you feel like you are empowered and you've got this! That is so true. This week I feel much more in control and focused.