Have you ever worked in a drug store? Or in an establishment that sells things that are all too easy to buy? Grocery stores? Etc?
Working the front of a drug store is horrible for people who are easily swayed to candy-licious temptations (namely, me.)
My entire 3 years at Kinney's, and once a month I get to see all this candy go on sale. Now, I'm not big on just ANY candy, mostly it's chocolate that gets me. (Ashley knows what I'm talking about.) Hahaha. Actually, even Ryan does too, I think. When Kinney's was selling King Size Reeses for $1.00 a piece, like, how can you NOT resist that? Seriously?
Okay, so back to the sane part of this post. Most of you know that this is very bad. Chocolate should not hold such a strong temptation over anybody. Unfortunately, my willpower is weak when it comes to that, and it sucks being able to have all the time in the world to check out what's on sale, or think about what I'd like to have on my break (when I have the $ that is.)
Being overweight and not wealthy, well, you see how this is a catch-22. I'm trying to lose weight, but I have to go to work to make money. And when I get money I think "Wow, I really need some chocolate on my break. HOW AM I GOING TO MAKE IT THOUGH THE REST OF THE NIGHT???" It's a vicious cycle. I mean, I'm still "trying" to lose weight, but what does that really mean?
It means mostly I'm putting in half-assed attempts here and there once in a while to really try to turn my life around. Unfortunately, when my routine gets bumped for some reason, it ends up shattering to a billion little tiny pieces. Fail. *Sigh* It sucks when you finally be honest with yourself. I want to thank those of you that have put in all the effort to motivate me and to keep me going, unfortunately I'm back to square one. But I suppose it's not the number of times you get knocked back down that counts, it's how many times you get back up. I'm going to keep doing the best I can for as long as I can. I'm trying to get back into the 308 workout routine, but without Velvet there to help me along with everything, it just sucks. I'm sick of being big, but I really do feel stuck. It's like I won't allow myself to lose weight. My body can put in the time and effort, but my mind still craves sugar-all the time.
I think I need someone about my size and skill level to work out with. I mean, maybe there's something online I could check out to find someone in my area to do stuff with? Kind of like eHarmony, except this being for finding a workout buddy.
I can't wait to get back to college. At least there during my day-to-day activities I get some workouts in. (Even if they are walking to Champ Farms at 3am for 3 Musketeers, Ashley's Ben & Jerry's, and a bag of Salt and Vinegar chips.) I mean, you have to walk that hill. (And that hill is a bitch when it wants to be, trust me.)
Well then, now that that's out. I kind of want some hot tea, so I'm going to go do that.
To those of you feeling stuck out there...I hear ya.
Much love.
<3 Megan <3
Best way to deal with cravings? Have a splurge day. If you're weighing yourself weekly on saturday, make sunday the day you have something you wouldn't normally. For me, it was eggs benadict for breakfast. have your reeces on sunday, and yeah, you'll crave all week and look forward to it, but you won't be keeping yourself from it. I promise, this works in the long run.
ReplyDeleteI totally know what you mean. It's wicked frustrating! I find, though, that it gets easier once you start to notice weight loss. Until then, it's just like, 'whatevs, one more day of eating like this won't hurt,' while it's easier when you have something to hold on to. Also, some weeks just aren't going to work. Like, they are almost never perfect (for me at least) around your period, but it's easier to make up for that after it.
ReplyDeleteAlso, what the person above you said is totally true. It really works. Even through out the day, save 300 or whatever you want calories for chocolate, or potato chips, or something equally unhealthy. And try to find some really healthy foods that you love enough to crave.
Oh, and for the work chocolate thing, just don't bring money or your credit card with you. It can be hard, but it's the only way to pretty much guarantee that you won't totally totally indulge.
Oh, and fudgecicles are only about 20-60 calories, depending on what kind you get. They're fantastic for this sorta thing.
Love you! <3
awwww hun I'm sorry :( It would be hard having to see all that candy on sale all day. I like what Ashley said about not bringing your money with you. But then, when you actually do need something to eat for lunch, that could be a bitch. I do like what In it with you said about a splurge day. We could all get in on that at 308. Just save all our candy and Champ farms delights for one day of the week instead of everytime. IDK but Ashley and I are totally here to support you so anything we can do to help-let us toes know! Love ya! <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteHey Megan, I just started doing weight watchers myself. It's been a week and I've already lost 3 pounds (and not water weight!) I found all the stuff online without paying!
ReplyDelete*** STEP A - Calculate how many WW points you're allowed each day. ***
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Here's the quiz, do the math and BE HONEST!
1. Are you
female?- score 2
Male?- score 8
A nursing mom?- score 12
2. How old are you?
17-26- score 4
27-37- score 3
38-47- score 2
48-58- score 1
over 58- score 0
3.What do you weigh?
Enter the first two digits of your weight in pounds.
(for example, if you weight 199, you will add 19 to your score)
4. How tall are you?
Under 5’1- score 0
5’1-5’10- score 1
Over 5’10- score 2
5. How do you spend most of your day?
Sitting down? score 0
Occasionally sitting? score 2
Walking most of the time? score 4
Doing physically hard work most of the time? score 6
Now add them all together and that’s your daily total.
You are also allowed an extra 25 "flex points" throughout the week. You can spend these all on one binge day, or you can treat yourself to a little something extra every day (like a cookie or two).
*** STEP B - Plan your days ***
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Meeting your points quota can be easy if you plan specific meals ahead. Calculate what the foods in your kitchen are worth, and keep that in mind when packing a lunch or planning a meal.
Use this web site to keep track of your meal planning: http://quiddity.cc/rachel/diet/wwfoods.htm
Pre-packaged food not on the list? use this site instead to calculate calories into points:
http://www.webmilhouse.com/pointcalc.php
Example: TYPICAL BREAKFAST...
Coffee: 1 pt.
Banana: 2pt.
Fat Free Yogurt: 3 pt.
= 6pt's
LUNCH:
Frozen lean cuisine: 290cal + 9g fat + 2g fiber = 6pts
Small glass of Skim Milk (1cup) = 2pts
= 8pt's
You should try it. It's pretty simple and it let's you treat yourself every once in a while.