I'm amazing at how easily I can fall out of the habit of doing something. I didn't record my food while I was at the hospital, and I didn't even realize that I hadn't done it the past two days!
Those two days weren't great. I ate only the foods I should eat, but discovered that I really can't handle the zucchini bread, even when we made it again with ground up rolled oats instead of wheat. To me, it didn't matter that there wasn't sugar or gluten in it; I still wanted to eat more. Sadly, I need to avoid it.
I didn't write down my food today, either. I drank water, ate fruit salad for lunch; bean and corn salad with baked tortilla chips for lunch, fruit for a snack, and 2 bean burgers with mayo, ketchup, and pickles on Ezekiel Rolls for dinner.
I didn't exercise because I didn't feel up to it. I'm not sure what's going on, but I've felt awful the past two days, full of pain, no energy at all, and depressed. I hadn't had any depression in a long time. It's discouraging, but I'm trying to just experience the journey without labeling days good or bad, and without judging myself when I don't feel well.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Wednesday Weigh In: Week 6
Didn't lose any weight this week. Too much sitting around in the hospital for most of it, I guess. Trying not to feel discouraged.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Sunday, 7/28/13
12 oz water
Breakfast: Zucchini Bread
22 oz water
Macaroni Salad
22 oz water
Lunch: Jackfruit in BBQ Sauce on an Ezekiel Roll, Macaroni Salad, Dill Pickles
12 oz water
Zucchini Bread
12 oz water
Dinner: Black Bean Burger on an Ezekiel Roll, Lettuce, Tomato, Dill Pickles, Sauce; Zucchini Bread
12 oz water
Zucchini Bread
12 oz water
12 oz water
22 oz water
I definitely overate today. Too much bread, both Ezekiel and Zucchini. Also, a little bit of people-pleasing. Just staying aware...
Breakfast: Zucchini Bread
22 oz water
Macaroni Salad
22 oz water
Lunch: Jackfruit in BBQ Sauce on an Ezekiel Roll, Macaroni Salad, Dill Pickles
12 oz water
Zucchini Bread
12 oz water
Dinner: Black Bean Burger on an Ezekiel Roll, Lettuce, Tomato, Dill Pickles, Sauce; Zucchini Bread
12 oz water
Zucchini Bread
12 oz water
12 oz water
22 oz water
I definitely overate today. Too much bread, both Ezekiel and Zucchini. Also, a little bit of people-pleasing. Just staying aware...
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Saturday, 7/27/13
Being Prepared
My six-year-old ended up in the ER on Tuesday and was admitted, had surgery, and returned home today.
In the past, I would have said that there was no way that I could stick with my diet plan under those circumstances. The hospital cafeteria didn't have any vegan entrees, and the stress was too much.
This time, I didn't even consider that. I checked the menu carefully, and asked for plain oatmeal, and the fruit and cottage cheese platter without the cottage cheese, which meant melons, grapes, and bananas. I skipped the apple wedges because they were treated to stop discoloration. I ate brown rice and plain baked potatoes, until I noticed an oily mark on my plate and realized that the potato skins were rubbed with oil or butter. I ate some salads after my husband ran home and picked up my Ranch Dressing that I'd made the day before.
I also had some frozen baked beans and burgers in the freezer, so he brought those.
It really showed me that life can change in a minute and I need to always be prepared. I'm going to make more dishes to put in the freezer, and I'm also going to make up a little bag that's always ready to go, with things like canned beans, tomatoes, and utensils, a can opener, and other necessities.
I may not be away for five days next time, but even unexpected hours away from home can lead to problems. I'm not going to count on others (people or restaurants) to have food for me; I'm going to take responsibility for that myself! No excuses! :)
In the past, I would have said that there was no way that I could stick with my diet plan under those circumstances. The hospital cafeteria didn't have any vegan entrees, and the stress was too much.
This time, I didn't even consider that. I checked the menu carefully, and asked for plain oatmeal, and the fruit and cottage cheese platter without the cottage cheese, which meant melons, grapes, and bananas. I skipped the apple wedges because they were treated to stop discoloration. I ate brown rice and plain baked potatoes, until I noticed an oily mark on my plate and realized that the potato skins were rubbed with oil or butter. I ate some salads after my husband ran home and picked up my Ranch Dressing that I'd made the day before.
I also had some frozen baked beans and burgers in the freezer, so he brought those.
It really showed me that life can change in a minute and I need to always be prepared. I'm going to make more dishes to put in the freezer, and I'm also going to make up a little bag that's always ready to go, with things like canned beans, tomatoes, and utensils, a can opener, and other necessities.
I may not be away for five days next time, but even unexpected hours away from home can lead to problems. I'm not going to count on others (people or restaurants) to have food for me; I'm going to take responsibility for that myself! No excuses! :)
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Tuesday, 7/23/13
22 oz water
Breakfast: Banana
22 oz water
Lunch: Cole Slaw, Garlic Greens, Orange
22 oz water with lemon
Carrot sticks, Ranch Dressing
22 oz water
16 oz water
Dinner: Baked Potato Wedges, Ranch Dressing
22 oz water
Breakfast: Banana
22 oz water
Lunch: Cole Slaw, Garlic Greens, Orange
22 oz water with lemon
Carrot sticks, Ranch Dressing
22 oz water
16 oz water
Dinner: Baked Potato Wedges, Ranch Dressing
22 oz water
Monday, July 22, 2013
Monday, 7/22/13
16 oz water
Breakfast: Bean Burgers, Chipotle, Tomatoes, Honeydew Melon
22 oz water
16 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: Salad (romaine, carrots, scallions, cucumber, tomatoes, black beans), Italian Dressing
22 oz water
16 oz water
Dinner: Salsa, Corn Tortillas, Spinach & Bean Burgers, Tomatoes
16 oz water
22 oz water (Total: 152)
Breakfast: Bean Burgers, Chipotle, Tomatoes, Honeydew Melon
22 oz water
16 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: Salad (romaine, carrots, scallions, cucumber, tomatoes, black beans), Italian Dressing
22 oz water
16 oz water
Dinner: Salsa, Corn Tortillas, Spinach & Bean Burgers, Tomatoes
16 oz water
22 oz water (Total: 152)
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Sunday, 7/21/13
22 oz water
Breakfast: Hummus & Toast, Peaches
22 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: Tofu, Onions & Mushrooms,
22 oz water
22 oz water
Popcorn with ACV, Nutritional Yeast, & Sea Salt
22 oz water
16 oz water
Dinner: Kale, Brown Rice, Hummus & Toast
22 oz water
16 oz water (186 total)
Breakfast: Hummus & Toast, Peaches
22 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: Tofu, Onions & Mushrooms,
22 oz water
22 oz water
Popcorn with ACV, Nutritional Yeast, & Sea Salt
22 oz water
16 oz water
Dinner: Kale, Brown Rice, Hummus & Toast
22 oz water
16 oz water (186 total)
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Saturday, 7/20/13
22 oz water
Breakfast: Watermelon
22 oz water
Lunch: Chickpea Salad, Strawberries
22 oz water
16 oz water
Dinner: Tofu, Mushrooms, Onions, Salad, Potatoes, Ranch Dressing
16 oz water
Frosty
16 oz water
Tuna Salad
22 oz water
Really overate tonight. I LOVE chickpea salad, but I just kept eating it! I was eating because it tasted so good, not because I was hungry. Not going to beat myself up, but need to acknowledge that I did it. Particularly stressful day today, but focused on not eating to ease the stress. Didn't overeat until later, so I don't know if it was a reaction to the stress or not. Probably not. Maybe the chickpea salad is a trigger, or maybe I just overate. Right now, I feel very heavy, like there's a brick in my stomach. Haven't felt like that in a long time.
Tomorrow is a new day.
Breakfast: Watermelon
22 oz water
Lunch: Chickpea Salad, Strawberries
22 oz water
16 oz water
Dinner: Tofu, Mushrooms, Onions, Salad, Potatoes, Ranch Dressing
16 oz water
Frosty
16 oz water
Tuna Salad
22 oz water
Really overate tonight. I LOVE chickpea salad, but I just kept eating it! I was eating because it tasted so good, not because I was hungry. Not going to beat myself up, but need to acknowledge that I did it. Particularly stressful day today, but focused on not eating to ease the stress. Didn't overeat until later, so I don't know if it was a reaction to the stress or not. Probably not. Maybe the chickpea salad is a trigger, or maybe I just overate. Right now, I feel very heavy, like there's a brick in my stomach. Haven't felt like that in a long time.
Tomorrow is a new day.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Friday, 7/19/13
22 oz water
Breakfast: Vegan Crab Cakes with Lemon Sauce; Watermelon
22 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: Pasta Salad, Szechuan Stir-fry
22 oz water
Peach
22 oz water
Dinner: Hummus with Ezekiel Toast, Kale on Brown Rice
Kombucha
16 oz water
22 oz water (Total: 148)
Breakfast: Vegan Crab Cakes with Lemon Sauce; Watermelon
22 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: Pasta Salad, Szechuan Stir-fry
22 oz water
Peach
22 oz water
Dinner: Hummus with Ezekiel Toast, Kale on Brown Rice
Kombucha
16 oz water
22 oz water (Total: 148)
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Thursday, 7/18/13
22 oz water
Breakfast: Watermelon
22 oz water
Pasta Salad
22 oz water
Lunch: Szechuan Stir-fry
22 oz water
Frosty
22 oz water
Dinner: Vegan Crab Cakes with Lemon Sauce, Sautéed greens & asparagus, Marinated Tomato Salad
22 oz water
Frosty
22 oz water
22 oz water (Total: 176 oz)
Breakfast: Watermelon
22 oz water
Pasta Salad
22 oz water
Lunch: Szechuan Stir-fry
22 oz water
Frosty
22 oz water
Dinner: Vegan Crab Cakes with Lemon Sauce, Sautéed greens & asparagus, Marinated Tomato Salad
22 oz water
Frosty
22 oz water
22 oz water (Total: 176 oz)
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
The Shift
Something shifted inside today. I'm starting to remember what it's like to feel good. I did chair yoga this morning, and aside from a phone call in the middle of it, during which I got to listen to my son screaming, it was so relaxing. In addition to feeling good, I'd forgotten what it felt like to relax.
I've lost 21 pounds, but the pounds aren't my focus. I'm focusing on feeling good, on getting better, even when the doctors tell me that I can't. I absolutely love the food I'm eating, and I know that my body loves it, too! There is no deprivation, no hunger. I would never consider this to be a diet; it's the way I want to eat.
I love what happens when I'm off of sugar. My head is less spacy; I have mental clarity. I can taste food again, the sweetness of a carrot, the wonderful blend of herbs and spices, the crisp crunch of cucumber. Fruit is a treat to be savored and enjoyed. It tastes better than any candy.
I have a long journey ahead, I know that. I'm working on living in the moment, enjoying the moment, and trusting that I don't have to worry about the future.
I've lost 21 pounds, but the pounds aren't my focus. I'm focusing on feeling good, on getting better, even when the doctors tell me that I can't. I absolutely love the food I'm eating, and I know that my body loves it, too! There is no deprivation, no hunger. I would never consider this to be a diet; it's the way I want to eat.
I love what happens when I'm off of sugar. My head is less spacy; I have mental clarity. I can taste food again, the sweetness of a carrot, the wonderful blend of herbs and spices, the crisp crunch of cucumber. Fruit is a treat to be savored and enjoyed. It tastes better than any candy.
I have a long journey ahead, I know that. I'm working on living in the moment, enjoying the moment, and trusting that I don't have to worry about the future.
Wednesday, 7/17/13
22 oz water
Breakfast: Watermelon, Champagne Mango
22 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: 2 Bean Burgers, Mayo, Tomatoes; Watermelon
22 oz water
22 oz water
Pasta Salad
22 oz water
22 oz water
Dinner: Szechuan Stir-Fry
22 oz water
22 oz water
Exercise: Chair Yoga
Breakfast: Watermelon, Champagne Mango
22 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: 2 Bean Burgers, Mayo, Tomatoes; Watermelon
22 oz water
22 oz water
Pasta Salad
22 oz water
22 oz water
Dinner: Szechuan Stir-Fry
22 oz water
22 oz water
Exercise: Chair Yoga
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Tuesday, 7/16/13
32 oz water
Breakfast: Oatmeal with blueberries and flax seed; peach
22 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: 2 Bean Burgers, Ketchup, Mayo
22 oz water
22 oz water
Dinner: Red Lentils with Spinach
22 oz water
22 oz water
32 oz water Total: 196 oz
Breakfast: Oatmeal with blueberries and flax seed; peach
22 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: 2 Bean Burgers, Ketchup, Mayo
22 oz water
22 oz water
Dinner: Red Lentils with Spinach
22 oz water
22 oz water
32 oz water Total: 196 oz
Monday, July 15, 2013
Monday, 7/15/13
22 oz water
22 oz water
Breakfast: Oatmeal with blueberries and flax seed
22 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: BLT on Ezekiel Bread, 1 sl Ezekiel Bread with Mayo and Ketchup (Did not need that second slice of bread! Just tasted so good when I mixed the mayo and ketchup together!) Bing cherries
22 oz water
Clementine
22 oz water
Dinner: Bean Burger, Ketchup, Mayo; bing cherries
Kombucha
22 oz water (Total: 154 oz)
Exercise: 30 minutes chair aerobics
22 oz water
Breakfast: Oatmeal with blueberries and flax seed
22 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: BLT on Ezekiel Bread, 1 sl Ezekiel Bread with Mayo and Ketchup (Did not need that second slice of bread! Just tasted so good when I mixed the mayo and ketchup together!) Bing cherries
22 oz water
Clementine
22 oz water
Dinner: Bean Burger, Ketchup, Mayo; bing cherries
Kombucha
22 oz water (Total: 154 oz)
Exercise: 30 minutes chair aerobics
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Sunday 7/14/13
22 oz water
22 oz water
Breakfast: Plum
22 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: 2 BLTs on Ezekiel Rolls with Romaine, Tomatoes, Mayo, and Ketchup (Did not need to eat two of these!!!)
22 oz water
Plum
22 oz water
Dinner: Bean Burger on Ezekiel Roll with Romaine, Tomatoes, Mayo, and Ketchup
22 oz water (Total: 154 oz)
22 oz water
Breakfast: Plum
22 oz water
22 oz water
Lunch: 2 BLTs on Ezekiel Rolls with Romaine, Tomatoes, Mayo, and Ketchup (Did not need to eat two of these!!!)
22 oz water
Plum
22 oz water
Dinner: Bean Burger on Ezekiel Roll with Romaine, Tomatoes, Mayo, and Ketchup
22 oz water (Total: 154 oz)
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Saturday, 7/13/13
22 oz water
Breakfast: OG strawberries
22 oz water
Lunch: Chili
22 oz water
Banana
22 oz water
Dinner: Black beans, lettuce, tomato in E2 wraps (2)
3 bites peach
22 oz water
16 oz water (Total: 126 oz)
Breakfast: OG strawberries
22 oz water
Lunch: Chili
22 oz water
Banana
22 oz water
Dinner: Black beans, lettuce, tomato in E2 wraps (2)
3 bites peach
22 oz water
16 oz water (Total: 126 oz)
Friday, July 12, 2013
Friday,7/12/13
22 oz water
Breakfast: Baked Ziti with ground flax
22 oz water
Lunch: Baked Beans
22 oz water
1 plum
22 oz water (total: 88)
Dinner: 2 bean burritos with lettuce, tomato, onions, scallions, cilantro on E2 wraps
22 oz water: 110
22 oz water: Total: 132 oz
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Thursday, 7/11/13
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Wednesday Weigh-In: Week 3
2 pound loss this week
16 pounds total lost
Discovered Chair Yoga last night. Will start doing that this week. I just want to MOVE and I wish our pool was open so that I could walk in it!!!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
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