Week 2: -2
Dropping these 2 pounds wasn't easy. I fought cravings everyday. When I first began this journey ( January 2010 ) I had cravings for 2 -3 months before they subsided to nearly nothing. They started out strong then slowly dwindled. I hardly thought about food. But this week I found myself desiring the taste of foods. Not really hunger--stomach was fine-- but I wanted the food in my mouth and I wanted to taste it, chew it and finish it off. I believe this can be attributed to emotional eating - stress, boredom, anxiousness, etc.
The most difficult time -- my weakest time to give in to the cravings is in the late evening. I am happy that I lost 2 pounds. That is my weekly goal, but that still puts me behind for my monthly goal. I need to try to make up a couple pounds if I want to hit my challenge target.
Stars for the Week:
- I went to the gym and worked out 4 out of 5 days this week. On the 5th day I mowed my yard in 95 degree heat and humidity like a sauna, so I will consider that a good workout as well! It was well over an hour of cardio.
- I was more mindful of my food choices. I didn't sit and just stuff my face. I knew and made a conscious decision to eat that extra slice of pizza on Wednesday and the brownie on Thursday. But I also resisted getting ice cream all week. It was a struggle!
- Continue to make mindful healthy choices to help me pass though this cravings stage.
- Do not weigh myself more than 3 times, so I become number obsessive.
- Drink more water to help with the cravings and any hunger.
How is your week going?
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