Today I can honestly say: "Did a little better today!" I was under budget on calorie intake. I think I might start seeing more results if I add more veggies and fruit to my daily menu. I do great in the area of carbs, and protein. In fact I could eat a little less, and I might start feeling lighter...lol. However those fruit and vegetables just don't jump out to me. Even when I have them around the house.
In reflecting on yesterday this is my observation in failing so miserably. To begin, I had started out my day with some delicious peanut butter popcorn. While it is delicious it is far from filling, and full of sugar. Throughout the rest of the day I could not get away from those munchies no matter what I ate. And we all know a growling stomach makes anything sound good. Dang! So my calorie intake was way over!
As I have been experimenting with this new way of life I have noticed this: how I begin the day is more than likely how I will end it. Meaning, when I start out with a healthy breakfast I feel fuller(that just looks wrong to me, but spell check left it..so...) and have less desire to snack throughout the day making it easier to stay with in the desired calories. When I start on the wrong foot...aka a breakfast full of sugar, or empty calories, they are just that, and I feel hungry all day(and unfortunately that means I snack all day and it doesn't really matter what it is, it won't fill me up).
When I began this Choosemyplate.gov I though it would come easy. When I start out right in the morning it is much easier than when I don't. However I do have my moments where I am feeling weak. It is interesting to see my thought process at these times. I am accountable to myself, no one else will know or care if I buy that candy bar, but if I go over my calories it stinks. I have a goal I want to reach and weakness will keep me from reaching it. Strength and desire will help me reach it. We are told we an have the righteous desires of our heart. I feel this is one. When I am feeling weak I can find strength and eventually my weaknesses will be made strengths. That is the promise.
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