Tired eating is no bueno

Today was a difficult day.  I went to bed late last night and I woke up way too early, so I was so tired today. If I’m tired, I’m a moody overeating mess.  I have very little will power.  I also grab for bread, butter and diet coke.  You know how they say you shouldn’t grocery shop hungry?  Well, I shouldn’t grocery shop tired.  I bought a few sabotaging items.  I bought these amazing 5oz fresh rolls.  They are huge and delicious. I had to have one but I didn’t eat the whole roll.  I cut off about 1/3, weighed it and put the rest in the freezer.  That’s a victory for me because I love love love fresh bread.

I promised myself I would not beat myself up for having days that aren’t “perfect” in my mind.  Perfect is silly anyway because it’s impossible.  I will forever have to be mindful of my eating and I will forever have days where I have no self control.  The goal is to not beat myself up and throw in the towel.  I’m not going to the gym tonight but I do have a scheduled 4 mile run tomorrow.  I usually have a toast with peanut butter an hour before my run but tomorrow I’m only going to have a half of a banana.  I was so sluggish on Monday so I’m hoping eating less with make a difference.

Gratitude List

The two hour peaceful amazing nap I had with my son today.

A loving, gentle, and laid back husband.

My son reading quietly next to me while I write this blog (this is rare).

Not feeling bad about myself for over eating.

Tracking the food I’m eating.

Food Diary

Morning
2/3 cup raisin bran cereal	3
1  oz deli ham	1
2  egg white	1
1  English muffin	3
1  small banana	0
1/4 cup 2% reduced fat milk	1
Bite of banana bread - Quick-added food	1
1 fat free cheese slice	1
Subtotal	11
Midday
1  large peach	0
1  cup cooked brown rice	5
2  oz roll	4
1  medium nectarine	0
1/2 Tbsp salted butter	1
2  Grilled Peppers	2
Subtotal	12
Evening
1  large peach	0
1  Mission Fajita tortilla	2
1/2 oz shredded Cheddar cheese	2
1/8 cup(s) fat free salsa	0
3  item(s) cashews	1
2  oz cooked 95% lean ground beef	2
2  Tbsp light sour cream	1
1 oz Popchips Barbeque	3
Subtotal	11