Last night, I took some melatonin, hoping to suppress the midnight snack attack. I gave into my desire for something yummy and ate some more cheese puffs. Ooops. We all slip up, right? Plus yesterday was the beginning of being mindful of how I am treating my body. By being aware that late nights [and possibly boredom or loneliness] often lead to mindless snacking, I am much more inclined to figure out ways of avoiding moments of, um, weakness. [I would love to avoid negative language...]
Today was a productive day. Sure, I slept until I had to drag myself out of bed in order to get to work. But, I got there 15 minutes early, so all is well. The day seemed like it was going to be a good one. But, I allowed the negative energy from co-workers get to me. And, what's my go to feel good trick? Bananas and chocolate. While I am not please I ate both, I managed to eat only one banana and a couple tiny pieces of chocolate. I also opted for porridge, something I could have definitely done without. On the plus side, the porridge contained no processed ingredients and was packed with fiber. Heart and digestive friendly.
When I am on a healthy kick, I am sure I mentioned that I always crave salads. I stopped by Pluto's again tonight to pick up another salad. YUM. My server moved to quickly, so I got a slice of focaccia again. I am not one to waste food, so I ate the slice, knowing it would help satisfy my carb craving. Also, I stopped by Whole Foods to see what soups they had. I ended up leaving with 14oz of vegan split pea and some black & pinto beans, which I added to the soup. I probably could have done without the soup & beans, but the fiber and protein were calling my name. I ended the day with a serving of Whole Foods popcorn, which has a fairly low carbohydrate count and about 2 or 3 grams of fiber per serving. [I'm all about fiber, if you couldn't tell.]
The food I ended my day with satisfied me, physically and emotionally. I could have easily eaten a bowl of pasta with cheese. But, that would have left me feeling physically uncomfortable and incredibly guilty about my dining choice. What I have given my body today have all been much more nourishing, full of amazing nutrients and satisfaction.
Weight: didn't weigh in today due to rushing out of the door.
Food consumed: 1 cup multigrain O's; 2 protein bars; 1 banana; 2 small pieces chocolate; one small raspberry macaroon; 1 serving porridge; 14oz split pea soup w/~ 1 cup pinto/black beans; Pluto's salad; 1 slice focaccia; 1 serving popcorn.
Beverages: 3 cans Diet Hansen's; 1 can Diet Coke; 20oz water
Exercise: no explicit workout time, but was on feet for 6.5 hours at work.
Overall feeling: Satisfied; much more accomplished; wishing I had eaten more water filled fruit & less starch, as well as consumed more water. Mainly, I am glad I am keeping myself more aware of how I am treating my body. I understand that this will take time & I must take every day one by one.
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