This past weekend, I fell off the healthy eating wagon in a big way. Now, I’m a big believer in all things in moderation. I also believe that the occasional “eat.all.the.things” day is totally acceptable. In general, I don’t diet, I don’t restrict foods, I just try to make healthy choices most of the time.
There were no healthy choices this weekend. We went out to dinner twice, we went to a cookout, and we went on date night.
My meal choices looked something like burger, burger, Mexican food. Add on a few beers and a margarita and guess what?
I feel like crap and my shorts are all tight. Ugh.
It’s time I really focused on my eating. “They” say you can’t out exercise a bad diet. Right now, I’m the poster child for that sentiment. Add in the fact that my mileage is decreasing and it’s time to take charge.
I’m doing two things:
1. I am back to small meals with a vegetable or fruit (or both) at every meal. I’m not going “low carb” perse, but I am avoiding the ones that I have trouble eating a reasonable portion of, like good bread, pasta, and chips. Instead, I’ll have quinoa and other whole grains and sweet potatoes as my starchier carbs.
Breakfast – Quiche
Snack – sauteed veggies + cottage cheese
Lunch – salad with Morningstar chickpea veggie burger + salsa (salsa makes a really good, healthy salad dressing!)
Snack – orange + almonds
Dinner – Sirloin + broccoli + cauliflower with cottage cheese
Snack – “pancake” – 1/2 banana, egg, 1 T peanut butter (tastes just like a slightly sweet pancake with no added sugar!)
2. I just joined FitKnitChick’s 40+ Female Fitness Training Group. (There were still a few spots left when I signed up) I had really good results with Tina Reale’s Best Body Boot Camp last summer, but she is no longer running it as a group training with the support and accountability. That piece really helped me lift weights, which I need to do. I’ve heard good things about FitKnitChick’s program, so I’m hoping the nutrition information + the accountability of having a group to get me to actually do some strength training will be just the kick in the pants I need to get back on track. Conveniently, it starts right after I finish my 13th half marathon, so I’ll be ready to move on to something new.
Are you summer ready? I’m not one who goes searching for the “bikini body”, but I can think of better ways to spend my money than to buy new shorts!
I’m with you on feeling kind of icky after an indulgent weekend. We were on vacation over the long weekend and I enjoyed all the delicious food. But all the eating out has a high sodium and fat content, I’m sure. So back to eating reasonably and eating at home for me. I love the idea of that “pancake.” Do you just mash everything together and cook it on a griddle?
Yep, just smoosh and cook. ;o) I find that it works best if I try to spread it out thin. For a real treat, I add chocolate chips…
I’m going shorts shopping today…. Ugh. I’m in a really ugly place with my eating. I’m not gaining weight anymore, but I’m certainly not doing anything to lose the 15 lbs I gained in the fall when I was stress eating like crazy and not running. Blah. I wish self control was something you could buy at the grocery store. (Or Dunkin Donuts, since that’s where I seem to be hanging out lately for my muffin fix….)
I could use some of that self control if you find it… I’ve only gained about 3-5 pounds, but I’m short and I gain all my weight in my butt and legs, so…
We went to visit my mom and celebrate her 60th birthday over the weekend… I ate fried foods and cake. It was glorious but now I’m trying to regroup.
Yep, feeling the same way.
I’m right there with you! Holiday weekends always do it to me. And we’re going on vacation in 2 1/2 weeks, so I really gotta reign it in now!
I know. It’s like “sure, I’ll have a beer” pretty much anytime someone offered…
A scrapbooking blogger I follow and her husband just opened a craft brewery in Laurel MD. https://www.facebook.com/JailbreakBrewingCompany
Thought I’d pass it on to you since you and Beer Geek aren’t too far away. http://www.capitalgazette.com/lifestyle/columnists/naptown_pint/naptown-pint-jailbreak-brewing-company-is-going-to-rock-maryland/article_1ca5d20b-c0be-5e63-bbb0-19e99ee593f4.html
Cool! Thanks for telling me about it!
The whole time I was in Melbourne and most of the week after I was the same. Nothing like a week of bad eating to make you feel blahhh! Back eating normally again this week and I’m feeling so much better.
Hoping I’ll feel normal again soon. And able to wear my shorts soon after that…
I am so with you! The last few weeks have been tough to stay on track…and I am an all or nothing girl so once I am off it takes a kick in the pants to get back. Thanks for this post! Needed to remember I am not alone in this 🙂
Seems like a lot of us are here right now…
Working in a school makes it so hard to eat well! I actually lose weight over breaks and summer. I am trying really hard right now, but I also don’t like to deprive myself of all the good stuff!
Ooooo I love lifting weights! You burn calories all day….even when your sleeping!