Hello again! 2 posts on the same day. Arent you lucky! ;)
Anyways, Im writing because of many different reasons. So settle back and get ready--this is going to be long.
First--I weighed myself this morning at home and it was 221. However, at the doctors they weighed me, shoes on and it was 219. I hate scales. I never know which one is right, dammit! But since I started my food journal on my scale at home, that is the weight loss Im going to log.
Second. I ate a lot today. I was wondering why, because I havent really had any cravings like the way I did today. I mean, I was laying on the couch just salivating for chips and dip. The little angel and devil appear and the devil is all like, "Oh just one little bag, Monica! Just one small container! You can do it and go right back to exercising and eating right tomorrow." And the angel is all like,"Yeah, hes right."
So I get up, put some shoes on and drive to Walgreens. The whole drive there, Im going, "What are you doing!?" I get to the store...I immediately grab a big container of sour cream.(I usually just add the ranch dip to it) I then walk over to the chips and...man...I looked at the back of the bag.(The 99 cent one) and I gasped at the calories. 420! For the whole bag! I sadly and slowly put them back and walked the sour cream back as well. Twas a bittersweet moment.
It got me thinking though...I used to eat chips and dip every day. And bags bigger than the 99 cent bag, too! I cant believe I never looked at the back of the bag! I cant believe I was be so self deceitful. I knew those chips were bad for me, I ate them anyways. I think it was the first real moment in my life where I was like, Wow I really am responsible for how I am today.
Like I said, I ate a lot today. Im ok with that because I dont think I went over 2000 calories. Thats bad but not as bad and I think its because I didnt eat breakfast. My appointment was at 8am and its in another town, so I got up at 6:30 and left by 7. I had a bite of a granloa bar. Ok, 2 bites but still. I am used to having scrambled eggs every morning with toast. So back to that in the morning.
Ok, all, goodnight and thanks for "listening".
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Props to you for being able to put the chips back... I had a moment today.... I ate a hand ful of french mint chocolates... :( deffinitely set me back, and I have just started my weightloss blog. But it is very inspirational to read blogs like yours!
Well done for resisting the chips. It's scary when you see how many calories these things have... but somedays even that doesn't stop me. So congrats on the will power!
That's great! Way to handle the Walgreen ordeal. I had breakfast for dinner last night...and it wasn't a healthy choice. I went all out huge omelet& bacon.
Good for you on the good choice. In my journey to lose 150 lbs, every time I made a good choice it made me realize I could do the same thing again, and again. Excellent!
It's like saving money - every little bit helps. Just when we think it doesn't, in really does!
I love your awareness, like looking at the nutrition info on the back of the chips! Sometimes I do this at the grocery store with items that I used to eat but no longer buy...it's shocking how many calories and fat were in my favorites (kettle-cooked bbq chips, anyone)!
I kind of love moments like the one you're describing, where you learn something from a moment of clarity around what could be a troublesome decision. And if nothing else, I bet you felt much happier later than you would have felt if you'd eaten the chips and sour cream. Nice job! :-)
Nice job resisting the chips temptation!
While I agree that you should probably stick with the scale you've been using, it's worth remembering the doctor's scale is probably more accurate. So even if for tracking purposes you're counting your weight at 221, you should go ahead and be proud that you're probably actually 219. Nicely done! :)
I think you did great yesterday by putting the chips back. Just think of what your calories would have been at had you chose to not put them back! Great job, keep it up!!!
You made the best choice! I'm proud of you.
Aaak! I'm so proud of you! That's tough to do, particularly after DRIVING there for that purpose (I've been there, but I bought the ice cream.)
When we both hit 150, I'll totally come find you and we'll sit in a park somewhere and have a huge freakin' bag of chips and dip. LOL.
Aaak! I'm so proud of you! That's tough to do, particularly after DRIVING there for that purpose (I've been there, but I bought the ice cream.)
When we both hit 150, I'll totally come find you and we'll sit in a park somewhere and have a huge freakin' bag of chips and dip. LOL.
Hey Monica! Just catching up on blogs! Awesome job on not eating those chips! It makes you feel good eh?
PS: In response to you asking what I do for a living -- I'm a journalist for a newspaper!
Chips are an especially tough temptation to resist for me. You're doing great!
Everyone has slip up days where you're just a lot hungrier for some reason. The trick is just not to let it snowball.
Thank you for your comments.
Wow - you drove to the store, picked up the sour cream and chips and then PUT THEM BACK?! That is simply awesome. I would never - I would be like, "I drove all the way here, I'm not leaving without them!"
Good for you girl.
GOOD JOB AT TURNING DOWN THE CHIPS AND DIP THAT A BIG CHALLENGE TODAY I FAILED I WENT TO BURGER KING AND GOT A COMBO MEAL TOTALLY SHOT MY DAY DOWN AND AFTERWARD I FELT HORRIBLE. NOT WORTH THE FIVE MINUTES OF GOOD TASTE. I GUESS I LEARNED A GOOD LESSON AND HOPEFULLY NEXT TIME I CAN BE LIKE YOU AND WALK AWAY :)
GREAT job turning down the chips! Small changes and better choices make for better progress!! Keep it up!
I just came across your blog and it's great! Great job putting the chips and sour cream, I know it took a lot of strength. I look forward to reading about your progress!
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