My Diary #2 - Better Late Than Never

[Bubbe012]

My first day didn't go as planned. Or my second or third. But I finally got hold of myself yesterday. It was a good day all around. Got in my 10,000 steps, did a little exercise. Had my overnight oats for breakfast, mixed salad with chicken for lunch, salmon for dinner. I was more conscious of my water intake and in the evening (which is my most challenging time) I had a cup of tea and later counted out mini crackers to a portion. Considering I baked muffins and made dipped pretzels yesterday too and wasn't tempted, I think I did extremely well.

Today, I've volunteered to be a server for Thanksgiving dinner at the local senior center and will be getting ready to go in a couple of hours. Keeping busy is really important for me.

I miss being away for winter to a warmer area... but it was my choice to stay home this year. I am trying to make plans for next year, though. I miss being able to be outside most of the day, taking long walks a couple of times a day (though I bundle up to walk now). I do go to exercise classes twice a week and am looking for a third for Fridays.

I'm trying to stay positive and do good things for me,

[PippiRuns 6kg Restart Nov 2023]

Well done for getting your 10000 steps in today💪

Your food choices sound good. Are you having lots of veggies with the salmon- otherwise that might explain why you become peckish in the evening.

What went wrong on the first three days? Can you see a pattern of what triggers you to stray from your plan?

For me it is important to have a meal plan for each day, including a plan regarding snacks, and it helps me to write it down I use the Daily Diary on here to share how my day went and my plan for the next day.

[Bubbe012 2023 November in reply to PippiRuns]

Thanks for your good advice and suggestions.

Yes - I am a big veggie eater. Actually, I prefer veggies to the protein source - but do try to have both. My favorite food is probably salmon - I could eat it almost every day!

I think the first few days I just wasn't properly focused. I do use a food journal and I log and watch my calories. I know everyone has a different opinion, but calorie counting does work for me. It's the simplest method and has flexibility.

I really appreciate your support!

[PippiRuns 6kg Restart Nov 2023 in reply to Bubbe012]

I think food journaling is a great tool👍 Calorie counting works for everyone who can keep it up, I guess. For me that’s the tricky part. After a while I start loathing it. But a while back I lost a lot of weight with that method. It was very educational to see and understand the calorie density of all the foods I eat. I still use that knowledge. But now I’ve shifted to a liberal version of lchf in combination with intermittent fasting. It’s easier for me.