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Where’d my wagon go?

May 28, 2014 by MCM Mama 16 Comments

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?

indulgence

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.


 

WIAW-vegetables

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!

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  1. Chaitali says

    May 28, 2014 at 9:02 am

    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?

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    • MCM Mama says

      May 28, 2014 at 6:41 pm

      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…

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  2. Diana says

    May 28, 2014 at 9:22 am

    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….)
    Diana recently posted…I’m Not Dead, I’m Just BoringMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      May 28, 2014 at 6:42 pm

      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…

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  3. Earl-Leigh says

    May 28, 2014 at 9:33 am

    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.
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    • MCM Mama says

      May 28, 2014 at 6:45 pm

      Yep, feeling the same way.

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  4. Laura p says

    May 28, 2014 at 11:41 am

    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!

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    • MCM Mama says

      May 28, 2014 at 6:45 pm

      I know. It’s like “sure, I’ll have a beer” pretty much anytime someone offered…

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  5. christi in ma says

    May 28, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    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

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    • MCM Mama says

      May 28, 2014 at 6:45 pm

      Cool! Thanks for telling me about it!

      Reply
  6. Char says

    May 28, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    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.
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    • MCM Mama says

      May 28, 2014 at 6:46 pm

      Hoping I’ll feel normal again soon. And able to wear my shorts soon after that…

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  7. Esther says

    May 28, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    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 🙂
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    • MCM Mama says

      May 29, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      Seems like a lot of us are here right now…

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  8. Jillian says

    May 29, 2014 at 9:29 am

    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!
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  9. Susie (The Esthetic Goddess) says

    June 1, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    Ooooo I love lifting weights! You burn calories all day….even when your sleeping!
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