When you are trying to lose weight you can lose balance quickly. A few days ago I was amazed at how busy I was and how little time I had to think about food, and really how little I needed to. Then, on Monday, I accidentally skipped lunch. That’s unusual. I can set the clock by my interest in lunch at 11.30. Anyway, I just ate dinner that day. Instead of my typical 1500-1700 calories, Monday I had….1030. I didn’t think much about it then, but ever since Monday I have been feeling extra hungry. Not all the time, I’m not gnawing on the table or anything. But near mealtimes I am definitely noticing it now. And my meals have to be bigger than usual. Mind over matter only takes me so far.
My food intake and calorie count
Breakfast – 4oz meatloaf (320); Ole wrap (60); mayo (50);
- 430 calories
Lunch – bagel (330); salami (140); olives (20);
- 490 calories
Dinner – Costco cheese pizza (760);
- 760 calories
Snacking – Nada
- 0 calories
Total for the day: 1680 calories (limit 1700)
I am thinking about it right now!
A third slice, I mean. I didn’t starve today, but my body is thinking about that missed meal. The danger is, that part of me will get resentful about that lost meal and start complaining: why are you punishing me? I don’t mean to. But there is a temptation for me to see it that way. Then the discipline will break down and I might have a bad diet day.
The principle is: every day is a new day. If you overate yesterday, don’t try to fix yesterday by eating less today. The other side is, if you under-ate yesterday, don’t overeat today to make up for it either. That principle is being tested right now. I may have to spend a little time thinking of a reward for myself – this has been a tough couple of weeks. For one thing, I have not lost any weight from December 2019-June 2020. Now I am losing again, and that has to be rewarded. I started doing more exercise (walking) and that has changed things too. When I get under 230 pounds (milestone!!!) I will have to be very good to myself. Oh yes – Olive Garden it is!
Time for bed. If you don’t get enough sleep you will never have the time or energy to control your weight and do all your work. Take care!
-The Doctor