It has been a couple days now (3 to be exact) working on changes. In regards to intuitive eating and I am finding that more often than not I am taking more food then I require. Often I do not realize it until I am done with my beverage I am having with the meal (usually water or tea). I am focusing on assessing what I need and keeping it to whole foods. With that said the teen and I went on a 20 mile bike ride (I had a vacation day) and there were some hills (legs burn today LOL). We both agreed we needed more than grapes for lunch and pistachios (did not plan the long ride with side adventures off bike). We opted to find a Wendys once we rode off the trail and on to main roads. I was thinking burger but when I stepped back and analyzed what I needed/wanted, it was protein and some more carbs. I went for a grilled chicken sandwich and just a sandwich. No combo meals here! I was very satisfied and felt like I got exactly what I needed. Still working on taking less food than I think I need on my plate which so far means still taking too much and not stopping when satisfied as easily. I like the focus on whole foods. It feels good mentally and physically because I do not react with my RA to them. definitely logging again to watch for trends with my health, a chance to make a note and learn, and to also make sure I am in a healthy range of calories (i.e. not eating 800 or 2800...lol).
Day 2 down on exercise with FB Fit program. I got distracted by folding laundry and the tv so day 3 did not happen yesterday (upper body). Today when we get home we have lots to do but it is a priority and will be done. Holding myself accountable here. Normally during the week I do them in the morning but this morning my hubby and I had paperwork to do regarding our teen and some testing she needs . Exercise was not the only thing not done last night thanks to the tv and just not doing stuff. I am disappointed yes but I am realizing what I need to work on more.
I have relied on tracking calorie apps for so long to stay within a tight range that I admit I am out right anxious. That was not working so I am hoping by learning to listening to my body and focusing on whole foods will make more of a difference than strict calorie counting alone. I know I need to maintain a deficit but I am okay if the progress towards better health is slow as long as it is progress. I grew accustomed to using the strict calorie counting as a way to feel good about myself or disappointed (beat myself up over it). Even with saying I am going to do day 3 this evening has me nervous. I want to so badly but I am also used to letting myself down. Gah. I have to keep repeating I can do this and I will do this. Funny enough I have started to ask "what would my healthy self do" or "I am healthy so what do I want to do" which is working. Healthy does not mean depriving but asking do I really need or want it, really? That is as far as food goes. Healthy means pushing myself with workout but knowing when to take a break. Healthy means saying it is okay to workout while everyone else does nothing. That is their choice, it does not have to be mine. Sorry ... rambling and thinking. Ooo next time I wiill take measurements and post those too. Accountability and motivation.
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It has been a couple days now (3 to be exact) working on changes. In regards to intuitive eating and I am finding that more often than not I am taking more food then I require. Often I do not realize it until I am done with my beverage I am having with the meal (usually water or tea). I am focusing on assessing what I need and keeping it to whole foods. With that said the teen and I went on a 20 mile bike ride (I had a vacation day) and there were some hills (legs burn today LOL). We both agreed we needed more than grapes for lunch and pistachios (did not plan the long ride with side adventures off bike). We opted to find a Wendys once we rode off the trail and on to main roads. I was thinking burger but when I stepped back and analyzed what I needed/wanted, it was protein and some more carbs. I went for a grilled chicken sandwich and just a sandwich. No combo meals here! I was very satisfied and felt like I got exactly what I needed. Still working on taking less food than I think I need on my plate which so far means still taking too much and not stopping when satisfied as easily. I like the focus on whole foods. It feels good mentally and physically because I do not react with my RA to them. definitely logging again to watch for trends with my health, a chance to make a note and learn, and to also make sure I am in a healthy range of calories (i.e. not eating 800 or 2800...lol).
Day 2 down on exercise with FB Fit program. I got distracted by folding laundry and the tv so day 3 did not happen yesterday (upper body). Today when we get home we have lots to do but it is a priority and will be done. Holding myself accountable here. Normally during the week I do them in the morning but this morning my hubby and I had paperwork to do regarding our teen and some testing she needs . Exercise was not the only thing not done last night thanks to the tv and just not doing stuff. I am disappointed yes but I am realizing what I need to work on more.
I have relied on tracking calorie apps for so long to stay within a tight range that I admit I am out right anxious. That was not working so I am hoping by learning to listening to my body and focusing on whole foods will make more of a difference than strict calorie counting alone. I know I need to maintain a deficit but I am okay if the progress towards better health is slow as long as it is progress. I grew accustomed to using the strict calorie counting as a way to feel good about myself or disappointed (beat myself up over it). Even with saying I am going to do day 3 this evening has me nervous. I want to so badly but I am also used to letting myself down. Gah. I have to keep repeating I can do this and I will do this. Funny enough I have started to ask "what would my healthy self do" or "I am healthy so what do I want to do" which is working. Healthy does not mean depriving but asking do I really need or want it, really? That is as far as food goes. Healthy means pushing myself with workout but knowing when to take a break. Healthy means saying it is okay to workout while everyone else does nothing. That is their choice, it does not have to be mine. Sorry ... rambling and thinking. Ooo next time I wiill take measurements and post those too. Accountability and motivation.