Happy Realiziations

I realized today that I make many more good choices than I realize. For example....

When I do have oatmeal for breakfast, it's cranberry oatmeal. So there is another source of fruit besides the banana I have w/ breakfast. And if I have reduced fat peanut butter on whole wheat toast, I am getting a serving of nuts. I never consider it that way, but it counts!

AND when I have soup for lunch, it is always a soup that is loaded with veggies. And if I decide to make a sandwich instead, I always use soy cheese (which comes from a nut too).

Anyway. It's not that I was thinking that I had reverted back to making bad choices. I've been doing reasonably well. Sometimes I think when you do create good habits you sometimes forget that even though it's become a habit, you are still making the healthy choice every day.

I need to come up with a good reward for when I hit 15 pounds.

Updating a blog is hard...

Hello again.

Apparently I am getting bored with blogging about what I eat ecah day. Probably because I also write it down in a journal that I carry everywhere. So.

My resolutions are going okay. I've eaten cheese three times. Two of those times were in moderation and two times were in excess. I'm still making an effort to choose soy over milk and for the most part I'm avoiding cheese completely. But slip ups are bound to happen.

I've also had a little bit of splenda. One time because I was thirsty and the only drink available was a diet coke. I had a huge headache afterwards. And I sent Dan to the grocery store to pick up yogurt and he accidentally bought the sweetened with splenda stuff. You can't return perishables and I don't like to throw food away, so I'm eating them this week. Can't really be helped. The only thing I'll say is that it must be a tiny amount, because no headaches.

I've been getting in two servings of fruit of day - typically a banana for breakfast and then a combo of pinapple, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries with my yogurt. I also get in at least one serving of vegetables with dinner. When I buy my lunch at work I always get a side salad loaded with veggies, but I don't like doing that very often (it's expensive). I've also purchased some carrots to bring with my lunch, so if I ever get around to chopping them up I'll bring them with me to work. I get my fiber in with either oatmeal or whole grain bread for breakfast and either beans, brown rice, or whole wheat pasta for dinner. So I am doing really well with the variety goal.

I've been drinking a lot of water during the week and a decent amount on the weekends. I've been exercising about 4 times per week. I still want to push up to 5 times per week, but I can't seem to make it happen. I should probably just be happy that I'm getting in 4 times per week, but maybe it's good to never be completely satisfied.

I've lost about 11.3 pounds so far. I need to lose 14 by the end of February to keep up with my goal of 7 pounds per month.

My motivation is strong in the morning and all day at work, but it is very fragile by the time I get home at night. I think it's a combination of the shitty weather, wanting to feel comforted after a long day, and to be honest, a bit of depression. "The Anniversary" is coming up. I can't decide if I'll ask for the day off work. Plus it's hard not to be a homebody when it's cold outside and I miss being busy.

Anyhow. That's where I am. Think good thoughts for me!