NIKKI8's CalorieKing blog
Friday, Jan 18 2008 - stumble
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It's very late, I just got back from scrapbooking and I am always so wound up after that (due to the fact that I drink caffine there which I rarely do, but hey, we are up until midnight.) Anyway, I thought I'd get caught up on my blog and I have some issues to work through. So here I am.
Food
Okay, here's the big one. I had some stumbles today. Not to make excuses, but it started with me forgetting my morning snack. I went to a meeting (see below) and by the time it was over, I was absolutely starved. I went to McD's and got a yogurt parfait, but I also got a hot chocolate. Not bad, I know and it was really cold out. But it threw me off. When I was picking up the kids from the babysitters they were eating Fritos (I
Fritos) and I had a handful. At home I had small things that were not on plan. But my portions were small. I never really had dinner. When I went to scrapbook, I went ahead and ate the little candy bars and chips that they have there. Too much too.
Now, here's how I'm viewing this. Learning experience and splurge meal. Not all-or-nothing, I'm-never-going-to-succeed thinking. Those thoughts creep in, but I immediately replace those thoughts with positive ones. I am going to overcome this. 2008 is the year I succeed with food. The year I overcome emotional eating and negative self-talk (which are lies).
I learned that I MUST make sure I have my snack with me. Corinne has even commented in my journal on PNP that I get into trouble because I don't carry my food with me. She has gotten onto me about making sure I have several protein bars in my purse, in my car, in my diaper bag-wherever. So I don't have any excuses. I had planned to take one and forgot. But I need to make sure I always have extras in my purse and such like she suggested.
The other thing I learned was that I did some emotional eating. I kept it in check and didn't let it get out of hand, but I was anxious about a decision I want to make and thus, the Fritos.
Forgive, learn, and move on.
I can count this as my splurge meal, but tomorrow we have a birthday party and I made a cake for us to take with us. And I'm gonna have me some cake. It is an unusual treat that I love . So I am going to plan out my food for the weekend and plan in the cake.
No Exercise
Daily Joy
I got to scrapbook tonight!!!! This was the time for myself that I needed. It was crazy trying to plan this as our plans kept falling through. (This is for Ashli--Scrap. Gen called with a cancellation and I got to go!) Carter had been really cranky all day for some reason and I needed a break. From all the boys, for that matter.
Daily Gratitude
I scrapbooked with some really wonderful ladies that I'm getting to know through my monthly excursion. I am so thankful for their company and for the opportunity to use my creativity. I just love it. (Plus I didn't have to scrap with the crazies at the next table.
That was mean. Ignore that.)
Weight Watchers
Okay, try not to roll your eyes or shake your head and say "Nikki, Nikki, Nikki" because that is what I would probably do. No, I haven't joined WW but I went to a meeting today. I wanted to see what it was like as several girls on PNP do WW and some of the motivational tools sound really good.
But I am just not sure what I want to do about it. I really liked the meeting. I can see how that would help with motivation. But I'm not sure about the whole points thing, since I'm already counting calories.
I do like the Core plan with the 35 extra points. So if I had a slip, like I did with the Fritos today, I could use some of those points. I think it would take away some the guilt I feel.
Here's what I'm concerned about. I am already a member here and at PNP. Do I really want/need to join one more thing? Plus I worry about the time and money involved. It's not a cheap program.
I have a full schedule with one morning a week devoted to just staying home to spend time with Carter. And it usually ends up getting filled with dr apts or "urgent" errands. While the meeting is only a half hour, I have to take the kids to a babysitter and then pick them up. That takes so much time because of the visiting involved. Add at least another hour to that.
On the other hand I like a real, face-to-face meeting. I love the support I get here, but I do miss some in person contact and support. I don't know.
I welcome any feedback on this issues.
Okay, I'd better get to bed. The caffine is finally wearing off.
Food
Okay, here's the big one. I had some stumbles today. Not to make excuses, but it started with me forgetting my morning snack. I went to a meeting (see below) and by the time it was over, I was absolutely starved. I went to McD's and got a yogurt parfait, but I also got a hot chocolate. Not bad, I know and it was really cold out. But it threw me off. When I was picking up the kids from the babysitters they were eating Fritos (I
Fritos) and I had a handful. At home I had small things that were not on plan. But my portions were small. I never really had dinner. When I went to scrapbook, I went ahead and ate the little candy bars and chips that they have there. Too much too.Now, here's how I'm viewing this. Learning experience and splurge meal. Not all-or-nothing, I'm-never-going-to-succeed thinking. Those thoughts creep in, but I immediately replace those thoughts with positive ones. I am going to overcome this. 2008 is the year I succeed with food. The year I overcome emotional eating and negative self-talk (which are lies).
I learned that I MUST make sure I have my snack with me. Corinne has even commented in my journal on PNP that I get into trouble because I don't carry my food with me. She has gotten onto me about making sure I have several protein bars in my purse, in my car, in my diaper bag-wherever. So I don't have any excuses. I had planned to take one and forgot. But I need to make sure I always have extras in my purse and such like she suggested.
The other thing I learned was that I did some emotional eating. I kept it in check and didn't let it get out of hand, but I was anxious about a decision I want to make and thus, the Fritos.
Forgive, learn, and move on. I can count this as my splurge meal, but tomorrow we have a birthday party and I made a cake for us to take with us. And I'm gonna have me some cake. It is an unusual treat that I love
. So I am going to plan out my food for the weekend and plan in the cake. No Exercise
Daily Joy
I got to scrapbook tonight!!!! This was the time for myself that I needed. It was crazy trying to plan this as our plans kept falling through. (This is for Ashli--Scrap. Gen called with a cancellation and I got to go!) Carter had been really cranky all day for some reason and I needed a break. From all the boys, for that matter.
Daily Gratitude
I scrapbooked with some really wonderful ladies that I'm getting to know through my monthly excursion. I am so thankful for their company and for the opportunity to use my creativity. I just love it. (Plus I didn't have to scrap with the crazies at the next table.
That was mean. Ignore that.)Weight Watchers
Okay, try not to roll your eyes or shake your head and say "Nikki, Nikki, Nikki" because that is what I would probably do. No, I haven't joined WW but I went to a meeting today. I wanted to see what it was like as several girls on PNP do WW and some of the motivational tools sound really good.
But I am just not sure what I want to do about it. I really liked the meeting. I can see how that would help with motivation. But I'm not sure about the whole points thing, since I'm already counting calories.
I do like the Core plan with the 35 extra points. So if I had a slip, like I did with the Fritos today, I could use some of those points. I think it would take away some the guilt I feel.
Here's what I'm concerned about. I am already a member here and at PNP. Do I really want/need to join one more thing? Plus I worry about the time and money involved. It's not a cheap program.
I have a full schedule with one morning a week devoted to just staying home to spend time with Carter. And it usually ends up getting filled with dr apts or "urgent" errands. While the meeting is only a half hour, I have to take the kids to a babysitter and then pick them up. That takes so much time because of the visiting involved. Add at least another hour to that.
On the other hand I like a real, face-to-face meeting. I love the support I get here, but I do miss some in person contact and support. I don't know.
I welcome any feedback on this issues.
Okay, I'd better get to bed. The caffine is finally wearing off.
4 comments so far.
4.
a decade ago
Oooooo ... I am so jealous that you got to scrapbook! But I'm glad for you. Sounds fun! (I almost can't remember ....) I'm not sure about Weight Watchers. Three programs does sound obsessive. But if you are just using CK to blog, and you go to Weight Watchers for the purpose of scale accountablility plus face-to-face support, I can see that. I think you need to be sure you can mentally commit to it, and pay in cash
:laugh5: (haha, that second comment is just what I would be thinking for me right now!) It doesn't seem necessary to me to count calories AND points, but who knows?
by JEWELRYLADEE
3.
a decade ago
I have a big problem with eating things just because they are there - treats put out at work, snacks at a party, the bread on the table at a restaurant, my kids' pizza crust, the ice cream that dh gets out EVERY SINGE NIGHT and leaves on the counter while he picks at it, and so on. Those little things add up pretty fast because stuff is "there" all the time and everywhere. Maybe that's all the fritos were. The candies, too. I'm trying to just say no, but it's hard. Anyway, I'm glad that the day wasn't too bad. A lot of little mindless slips add up, but none of them were too bad. Think of it more as changing a habit. I don't know about WW. I know meetings aren't for me. I tried it before and just couldn't get into it. If you think the face to face will help, it may be worth a try. Can you sign up month to month? Have a great weekend!
by PJENA
2.
a decade ago
I don't know about WW ... Do you think that having that would help, or hurt you in terms of all or nothing thinking? Having real people can be great (as opposed to the virtual people you have here and on PNP
:frog: ) but this makes three places where you are constantly thinking about food, and THAT might be too much. Meanwhile, since we both slipped on Friday, let's make sure we're as on-plan as possible today. Don't let the ONE piece of cake you are budgeting for yourself spiral into an excuse to eat anything ELSE that is off plan. THAT is the treat. 
:kiss: We are gonna kick serious ass in 2008, Nikki! 
:love:
by SFARRANT
1.
a decade ago
Nikki - its funny, your blog could have been written by me. I was supposed to go scrapbooking last night, but it just didn't work out - I am going next weekend though and I'm really excited. I am going to try and make it once a month for a day out. As for WW - I have been a member since 2001. I really love the program, and the meetings. You get 35 extra points (a week) on the flex plan, in addition to your daily points. Here, it is $15 a week, but you can buy a pass that will carry you through the spring, and makes it cheaper. Now is a good time to join because you don't pay a registration fee. You can find out everything you need to know about the plan on line really, and then decide whether the meetings are worth it. (To me, the accountability of someone elses scale & having to pay for it are definitely worth it) - hope this helps!
by NMA5632