September 11, 2009 Diet Blog

Take just a moment to say a prayer for the families of 9-11.

Today I began my day by telling the girl in the mirror that her hair was pretty. She believed me. It was true. Tonight I got my nails done. I feel like a real live girl! Pinocchio-ette? Anyway, breakfast was a cup of grapes and coffee again. Sadly, it was an on the run type of meal because I got up late. I had a lot of trouble sleeping last night. My brain just plain refused to shut off.
That subject came up in several conversations regarding dieting today. The eating on the run syndrome seems to effect everyone at some point or another.
The proper thing is to sit and eat slowly. Then let it digest. It takes about 15-20 minutes to feel "full," so I've been told. They say to be in the moment. The secret actually has a section dedicated to that very thing. Savor and enjoy your meal they say; it's the best way. Yes. I think that is an amazing idea.
My lifestyle as such doesn't always allow for it though. When I can, I do. However, it's not as often as I'd like. I have no battle plan for this type of thing at present. If you have one I'd love for you to share it. I fly by the seat of my pants so to speak, more times than I do not- when my lifestyle requires it. Today was like that. I literally felt like I could not catch up all day.
Lunch was a Smart Ones chicken fettuccine dinner, a cup of carrot sticks, a plumb and a Sprite Zero. I was so hungry. I believe that it was an after effect of last night. It took that to fill me. I then was not interested in my 3pm snack and by 5pm while I sat in the nail salon until almost 7pm I became ravenous!
Throwing off one night seems to have thrown off the better part of today as well. And, the rush is not over. Another one of my BFF's is up Blairstown to spend the weekend with me while my husband is away this weekend. She was already at the house when I got there. I warmed up some of the left over roasted chicken and sat down to this Blog so that we can go out tonight...which means clearly that I blew dinner again. Not badly diet wise, but hunger wise I'm in a bad place. That's one of the reasons that people cheat. Time....or the lack there of, creates stress because the schedule gets thrown. I'm going to try and take a deep breath and slow down. That's all I can do. Luckily my Blairstown BFF wants to see me succeed and I'm sure she will help me remain on the right track.
Just a quick note to let you know how the body conditioning class went. Let me describe it this way: WHEW! And we didn't even exercise yet. There are a bunch of books to buy and read, several quizzes, some of them pop- or surprise quizzes, an essay paper and two programs we must write. It's amazing. Also, 30 minutes of actual exercise too! Attendance is a must. (No problem there though. I can do it all...and I will.) But do I hear the faint echoes of "Whew" coming through the Blog network on my behalf? I believe that I do! I'll keep you posted on how it goes when we add actual exercise to the pile.
Now my good friend and I are off to a night of karaoke with other friends. I will sign off here once again with my constant reminder: You look as good as you can for today. Tomorrow you will look that much better! Do not let your perception of your body get in the way of you having a good time. Stay positive! We're in this for the long haul...and we're in this together! ;-)