NIKKI8's CalorieKing blog
Monday, May 21 2007 - BFL Week 9 Day 2
View NIKKI8's food & exercise for this day
Exercise Report
I had a great workout today. I did BFL Lower Body Workout at the gym and so was able to use some machines. I hadn't done that yet.
Then I did 20 mins. elliptical and 10 mins. bike.
Great calorie burn!
Food Report
Well, it didn't start very well, but I ended up being within calories by being very careful. I had icecream this morning (left over from last night's binge) and had quite a bit. But then I took it out to the trash and threw it away!!
Horray for me! It would have been a bigger waste to have gone in my body.
I skipped lunch because I wasn't hungry from the darn icecream, and had an orange for an afternoon snack. I had a regular dinner (I grilled outside
) and then have just eaten an apple.
I didn't mean to recreate my food log. But I just worked very hard to eat light the rest of the day.
I felt less stressed and worried about food and everything today.
Daily Joy Report
I tried a new recipe for grilling chicken and I loved it. I have just learned how to use a charcoal grill and am having fun with it. I loved being outside and eating with the kids. The weather was beautiful. My husband had to work late so it was just me and the kids. A nice evening.
Daily Gratitude Report
I felt very grateful that I didn't have to be anywhere at a certain time today. Neither my son or I had school (at all anymore!) and it was so nice to not rush around. I think I'm going to start feeling like a stay-at-home mom for once!
Other Thoughts
I decided I would like some professional help figuring out what I should do with my diet dilema. So I did a search using the website that Cynthia gave Joan and Corinne. There was only one search result. That nutritionist works for a hospital and told me I would not be able to find a nutritionist/dietician for private counseling without a doctor's referral for liability reasons.
What's the deal with that?
Maybe it's just as well. The dietician that I saw for Celiac disease was so awful. I knew more than she did and I had only done some research on the internet, for heavens sakes.
I'd hate to waste money when we have so very little of it.
I looked at a local personal trainer's website, but I don't think a pt is the way to go.
Honestly, I'm thinking of seeing a counselor again. I had some sessions with an excellent therapist after I found out I had Celiac and was wanting help coping. I also wanted to talk about my marriage situation.
She was really good and has a cognitive/behaviorist theory base (remember I just finished my degree in counseling
) so I think she may have insight into my situation. Especially considering my past with an eating disorder. I know she has experience dealing with people with EDs.
I stopped seeing her because of money difficulties. That is still a problem, but I may squeeze a little money out for this. I may need to for my sanity.
I called to make an appt but I haven't heard back yet.
I think that's everything for now.
I had a great workout today. I did BFL Lower Body Workout at the gym and so was able to use some machines. I hadn't done that yet.
Then I did 20 mins. elliptical and 10 mins. bike.
Great calorie burn!
Food Report
Well, it didn't start very well, but I ended up being within calories by being very careful. I had icecream this morning (left over from last night's binge) and had quite a bit. But then I took it out to the trash and threw it away!!
Horray for me! It would have been a bigger waste to have gone in my body.I skipped lunch because I wasn't hungry from the darn icecream, and had an orange for an afternoon snack. I had a regular dinner (I grilled outside
) and then have just eaten an apple. I didn't mean to recreate my food log. But I just worked very hard to eat light the rest of the day.
I felt less stressed and worried about food and everything today.
Daily Joy Report
I tried a new recipe for grilling chicken and I loved it.
I have just learned how to use a charcoal grill and am having fun with it. I loved being outside and eating with the kids. The weather was beautiful. My husband had to work late so it was just me and the kids. A nice evening.Daily Gratitude Report
I felt very grateful that I didn't have to be anywhere at a certain time today. Neither my son or I had school (at all anymore!) and it was so nice to not rush around. I think I'm going to start feeling like a stay-at-home mom for once!
Other Thoughts
I decided I would like some professional help figuring out what I should do with my diet dilema. So I did a search using the website that Cynthia gave Joan and Corinne. There was only one search result. That nutritionist works for a hospital and told me I would not be able to find a nutritionist/dietician for private counseling without a doctor's referral for liability reasons.
What's the deal with that?
Maybe it's just as well. The dietician that I saw for Celiac disease was so awful. I knew more than she did and I had only done some research on the internet, for heavens sakes.
I'd hate to waste money when we have so very little of it.
I looked at a local personal trainer's website, but I don't think a pt is the way to go.
Honestly, I'm thinking of seeing a counselor again. I had some sessions with an excellent therapist after I found out I had Celiac and was wanting help coping. I also wanted to talk about my marriage situation.
She was really good and has a cognitive/behaviorist theory base (remember I just finished my degree in counseling
) so I think she may have insight into my situation. Especially considering my past with an eating disorder. I know she has experience dealing with people with EDs.I stopped seeing her because of money difficulties. That is still a problem, but I may squeeze a little money out for this. I may need to for my sanity.
I called to make an appt but I haven't heard back yet.
I think that's everything for now.
7 comments so far.
7.
a decade ago
Way to recover from the ice cream! I am usually doomed when I veer off track early in the day, come to think of it, I am usually doomed when I veer of track-period, so I admire the fact that you got back in the saddle so quickly! I am all for getting extra help when you (the collective "you"
;) need it. I saw a great therapist when my kids were small, and my husband and I were struggling to cope with all of the demands of life. 
:)
by UGA889
6.
a decade ago
I really love your blog format. I may have to steal it, too.
:)
I just wanted to add that I was really struggling when I was logging. I was obsessing about every little thing. I was binging way too much and then compensating with restricting and over exercising. I've never had an ED before, but I felt very close to developing one. I finally scared myself enough to find a counselor. I stopped logging. I try to eat for health and exercise for fitness. I lost the weight I had put on with my cycle of binging and restricting without "dieting." I still have issues (obviously - just look at my journal! LOL). I still have bad days. But, it's so much better. I hope that you make an appt with yours soon and that it helps. After reading your past few entries, I really think that logging/dieting are working against you rather than for you. Hang in there!!!!!
by PJENA
5.
a decade ago
I love to grill out with charcoal -- it is the best way to do it! I hope you can get some time scheduled with the counselor and that it will make you feel better. Sorry the other link did not work out for you
:kiss:
by CYNTHIALS
4.
a decade ago
I couldn't find cherries this time around without either sugar or corn syrup. I went with sugar. This pancake needs no syrup, but it does call for a napkin because I end up with chocolate all over my face.
:laugh5: But I've made the diva pancakes with a variety of ingredients, and the chocolate cherry combo is BY FAR the best. I have to see what brand of cherries they are ... I found them with other dried fruit.... you must make these!!
by SFARRANT
3.
a decade ago
The therapist may be able to recommend a dietician/nutritionist/PT to help you with that or at least encourage you to find someone and help you follow through. Sounds like a good day to me!
:kiss:
by MOM22SONZ
2.
a decade ago
Ice cream in the morning? You are hard core, girl! I think seeing a therapist would be a good idea. Also, I think you could find a dietician out there somewhere that would be right for you. But a therapist would be a great place to start.
by JEWELRYLADEE
1.
a decade ago
by BIGGRAMMA