Yesterday I ate a lot but mostly meals, not a lot of snacking or random sugary things. I think I have been going for sugar when I’m over hungry. I don’t think I’m ina calorie deficit but at least I didn’t eat horribly. I hope things settle down and I can get in some real exercise soon.

Alexandra

Oh when I say fail I mean I had two ice cream cones for dinner.

But! Yesterday was good. I had meals and fruit and beans and no snacks. Went to dance class. One good day down, here’s to a second.

I woke up to get outside but there is a storm. Maybe I’ll hit the gym in a bit.

Hope the kiddo is feeling better. Have a good day!

Kate

Ugh Kate, what a pair we are. I was going to say yesterday was pretty good but in retrospect I had chips and fries (only thing my sick kid wanted to eat). But no sweets which I guess is better than that plus chocolate. In general if I stick to meals I don’t feel too bad, even if there’s some junk as part of the meal. Also ate protein and lots of fruit. Kid is healthier today and I will keep trying.

Alexandra

Ok. Junk is gone from the house and I have no external work commitments today. Going to get back in the groove. Yeesh. It was bad yesterday. Totally stressed from work. Even had alcohol which is rare.

Kate

Fail fail fail.

Kate

Did great on Saturday (ate well and excellent workout) and yesterday ate the entire house. It was so bad. One kid very sick, social stuff going on with the other. I’m sad I handled it that way, but also sort of wondering if I ate so little on Saturday I set myself up for failure. Idk. Going to try to start each day with a real breakfast with a significant amount of protein and fat. Today is a mess (sick kid is somewhat better but still needs help and work is getting ignored. It is what it is) but for whatever reason don’t feel like diving into sugar at least at the moment. Slept terribly so the evening tonight will be tough. At least we have a lot of healthy food around to try and focus on.


Just going to do my best.
Alexandra

Major fails Friday and Saturday. Some good food but mainly ice cream and cookies. Predictably I feel like crap and couldn’t sleep. That was dumb. Very dumb. Bought some healthy food yesterday. Will eat well today.

Yes, the problem is no protein around. DH did not shop and we had no meals. I had some premade Factor meals delivered which helped but one had quinoa (am allergic to it) and one mushrooms which I detest. Phlargh.

Kate

Yesterday was ok again. Actually I did great all day (tons of protein, fruit, salad for lunch, just ate two bites of my husband’s ice cream instead of getting my own) but then I ate two bowls of sweet cereal after my evening walk. I needed something because I ate a small early dinner but I definitely didn’t need that much (or sweet carbs at all). I really need to focus on eating 3 solid meals and nothing else. Protein and honestly at least some fat seems to help a lot. Ahhhh so easy to undo a whole day of healthy eating…

Alexandra

Gosh I hate it when DH brings home sugar when I’m having a good day. I get it.

Today was good. I did have a soda so over on sugar but also lots of exercise and vegetables. A mixed bag but overall good.

Kate

Yesterday was so so. No late night snacking and I only ate one small cookie my husband brought home but I didn’t want to eat any dessert so don’t know why I did. It wasn’t even that good. I really wish he hadn’t brought home more sugar; we’ve had a lot lately.

Ugh

Alexandra

Good day today. No sugar at all. Could have been more fruits and vegetables though.

Kate

Hi Alexandra--good to hear from you. Now that my weight is normal again, it feels a little harder to care. I get it. And knowing my blood work is not terrible makes me know I don't have to be perfect. I am trying to focus on what makes me feel good rather than exactly how I am eating or exercising. I went to sleep very early last night and it helped me a lot. Things like that. I also know that all my focus on sugar for the last six months has reset my brain in important ways. I deeply understand how bad too much sugar makes me feel and I can't say it always did that when I was younger. I have a much better radar for the right amount of added sugar. I know it has helped me.

Today my goal was to walk and do strength. I did that. Then to not overeat which I am good with so far.
Kate

Things have been…not horrible but not good. I’ve succumbed to handfuls of chocolate chips a few times plus not being as careful as usual other parts of the day. I’ve been squeezing in some exercise (pretty good, frankly considering everything going on) but not amazing calorie torching exercise. I am struggling to care as much right now. Not sure if that’s good or not. I suspect if I’m not careful my clothes won’t fit then I will care a lot so I should try not to get there. I don’t know. So much going on.

Alexandra

Finally a good day yesterday. No sugar. Real meals. No snacking. Good workout. Two days will help me a lot. Going to try hard today to stay on track.

Now if work and home were going well…

How is everyone else? Perfect is not possible but feeling good is within reach.

Kate

Yesterday was ok, not great. Had a cookout and a bit too much dessert but nothing crazy. I’ll be trying a premade meal service this week. Wondering how that will go.