Change #3, hmmm, what is it going to be this week? This may seem like an easy one but I list it because I've learned that it is extremely important. Just last week I had a re-affirmation of just how important it is. Last week I had one 'red' meal. Going into last week I committed to have less red entries and exercise more than week once; both accomplished. Reminder, a red meal refers to when I log that meal in my food log in red ink which indicates I've missed the mark entirely in terms of healthy balance & portion. Meals well balanced and portioned; green ink. Meals just OK; blue ink.
In week two the one red meal I had was at dinner where I ate more steak than I should have. The steaks were small at about 4 ounces each; I had two. Three weeks ago a small steak in my eyes was 12 ounces. Oh how fast change can happen. Back to the 'red' day, yep you guessed it, I skipped breakfast. Actually I got it in late and what I ate was barely a mid-morning snack really. The rest of that day I struggled more with hunger pains than most days of late. Since starting this mission I've been good about eating breakfast and have definitely felt the difference in the days energy level and ability to dismiss hunger pains. So this is an easy one...
Change 3...
- Do Not Skip Breakfast
Did you get in your breakfast today?
Responsibility 199... Gotta Do It!!
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I made my homemade protein bars yesterday (as I do every Sunday) and then they are in the fridge for my breakfast everyday. I count on these in times when I'm on the go too or just in the mood for something sweet with a cup of evening tea or coffee. I think having a few quick "go to foods" is a big key for me that gets me through the week.
ReplyDeleteGlad you dodged another bullet at the buffet. Way to go on another great job.
I think your color code is a great idea. I've logged my food on and off during my journey. Currently I haven't been but if these few gained lbs don't come back off I will get back to it and give your idea a try. Thanks.
Dawn, thanks for the good words. I've been meaning to look for a homemade protein bar recipe, so if you have one that you feel is a winner please share the recipe. Thanks
ReplyDeleteBreakfast -- sometimes I can't tell the time, and it gets to ten thirty before the 'what about breakfast' signal bell goes. But I am pretty sure that the right breakfast makes a heck of a difference. One thing I did learn was that I cant skimp on it either. Its tempting to cut it to minimum with calories - to spend them elsewhere...and I tried doing that with mushrooms on toast, or grilled tomatoes on toast - big mistake, the hunger gremlins set in real fast. Now I tend to eat fruit and a greek yoghurt - or meusli and yoghurt no hunger pangs at all.
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Blue, I have recently discovered Greek yogurt and became an instant fan of it. I toss blueberries into it and dig in. I've heard it can be used in making sauces too. Have not tried it myself but certainly will someday.
ReplyDeleteI think that is a great change for you to make...I also skipped breakfast years ago, but changed that habit.
ReplyDeleteIt really doesn't take much time at all and if worst comes to worst, I grab a slim-fast, but you can use other meal replacement options.
Sure...there will be people who poo-poo that...but I poo-poo the poo-poo-ers.
You can refine your plan as you go and eat "clean" or cleaner in the future.
Set yourself up for success...good job on the buffet!
Kyle, meal replacement options are a good idea, but something I havent looked at much yet. Yet meaning I just need to get to the store and pick up some protein bars to keep on hand. Not sure which ones as I know some are just packed with sugars, so I'll have to do some label reading.
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