It is so interesting how I immediately stop tracking when stressful or sad situations come up. I start eating to forget what is bothering me but I won’t track it because then it takes the fun out of it. It starts with a justification too. Last night I was pretty exhausted from the day and I was worried about a dear friend. As soon as Ellison walked thru the door I went to a bakery and got a huge brownie with cream cheese frosting. It wouldn’t have been bad but I literally stopped tracking when I ate that brownie. I thought “well I don’t really need to track because I’ve worked out so much.” So far today I haven’t tracked and I’ve had tator tots, hummus, pita chips, and egg whites. I had to add egg whites because they’re healthy right? The point is I am not addressing what’s bothering me. I’m eating mindlessly, justifying it because I’m exercising, but not taking accountability for it. Today is Good Friday. I wish I could just turn all this petty stuff off sometimes.
PS I totally forgot to post this last night. I was so tired. I would have said tomorrow I am going to go my weight watchers and Zumba.
I am the same way, but recently I had the thought that just because I don't track it doesn't mean it didn't happen so might as well just suck it up and write it down. For me, it's often about being lazy, but denial is usually the culprit. I hope your friend is okay. And you're doing great, T!!!
ReplyDeleteUgh, I do the same thing. When I track my days when I have overindulged, I cheat a bit on that too. I don't put down the full amount of points. Tisk, tisk! That brownie sounds amazing which is so not the point of your blog post but I have PMS and if I could cover myself in chocolate and cream cheese frosting I would. You're doing great Theresa and one day doesn't blow a journey. Just remember that!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ladies!! xxoo!
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