These last couple of days I have been thinking about a new way to tackle soda and sweets. A few posts ago I said I was not going to do Soda or sweets or unhealthy snacks until September. After thinking a lot this week I have decided to change my plan of action.
The sweets and soda and unhealthy snacks are not the problem. The problem is going overboard when these temptations are around. Let's face it, these naughty temptations are everywhere. Now I know that I am totally capable of getting rid of these things and staying away, but I was thinking back to every time I do this, when my time restraint of staying away from treats is up, I go crazy overboard and eat way more than I normally would.
Here is my new goal:
If I am going to have a treat or sweets because I decide to, then I need to be aware and accountable for the calories I take in. I have started keeping a food journal again, Monday-Friday and it is a great habit for me because it shows me where I go wrong during the day if my calories are a little high. Now, this doesn't mean I am going to go crazy. When I go out to my weekly late night movie with a friend, I am still going to take some home popped popcorn and some pickled veggies, and maybe something sweet that I have already counted the calories out for. I just want to enjoy life, and I don't want to have so many restrictions that I go crazy. So this is my new plan, and I will report my progress and my struggles when I feel like I need to share.
Today I already tested it. I had a huge box of Junior Mints in the freezer, which is one of my favorite treats. I could have downed the whole box but instead I ate 12, which at 10 calories a piece was 120 calories. It could have been 510 calories if I had decide to down the box, but I chose not to.
It is time for me to stop hiding from treats, realize they are always going to be around, and learn to live with them by enjoying them in small portions every once in awhile. I think doing this plan will in the long run, make me more successful at not going crazy on the treats!
---Jena
On a side note, this weekend has been great. I have gone to the climbing gym twice and I have done some amazing climbs. I already feel stronger and more confident in my climbing.
The sweets and soda and unhealthy snacks are not the problem. The problem is going overboard when these temptations are around. Let's face it, these naughty temptations are everywhere. Now I know that I am totally capable of getting rid of these things and staying away, but I was thinking back to every time I do this, when my time restraint of staying away from treats is up, I go crazy overboard and eat way more than I normally would.
Here is my new goal:
If I am going to have a treat or sweets because I decide to, then I need to be aware and accountable for the calories I take in. I have started keeping a food journal again, Monday-Friday and it is a great habit for me because it shows me where I go wrong during the day if my calories are a little high. Now, this doesn't mean I am going to go crazy. When I go out to my weekly late night movie with a friend, I am still going to take some home popped popcorn and some pickled veggies, and maybe something sweet that I have already counted the calories out for. I just want to enjoy life, and I don't want to have so many restrictions that I go crazy. So this is my new plan, and I will report my progress and my struggles when I feel like I need to share.
Today I already tested it. I had a huge box of Junior Mints in the freezer, which is one of my favorite treats. I could have downed the whole box but instead I ate 12, which at 10 calories a piece was 120 calories. It could have been 510 calories if I had decide to down the box, but I chose not to.
It is time for me to stop hiding from treats, realize they are always going to be around, and learn to live with them by enjoying them in small portions every once in awhile. I think doing this plan will in the long run, make me more successful at not going crazy on the treats!
---Jena
On a side note, this weekend has been great. I have gone to the climbing gym twice and I have done some amazing climbs. I already feel stronger and more confident in my climbing.
That's a really good plan! It's easier to resist when you know you can have it sometimes! I'm still routin for you! You're amazing :)
ReplyDeleteIt's like budgeting but with calories! You know what a nerd I am when it comes to numbers, so I think that's an awesome idea.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!