I did the workout, though I couldn't finish the planks and have a mortifying suspicion that it was lack of willpower, not lack of muscle strength. And I hit the grams, too. But I really wanted the cookies at the staff party. And the curry my boss heated up for lunch. And the cheese and crackers at the after-work happy hour. And the really fun buzz that everyone else had going on. Saw someone who was all, we have to do another dinner! And I had to say, sure--in November.
I want to go out. I'm not a particularly frequent or heavy drinker, but on a rainy night after a long week, when everyone's in the mood to relax and be silly together, it'd be nice to join in. Instead, I nursed my bottle of water, circulated a little awkwardly, and left early to get some food that would be compliant.
One reason I'm feeling so intensely whiny is that I've been on the edge of hunger a lot of this week--and flat-out hungry pretty much all day today. What happens on Sunday, when the grams get cut again?
(My current state of mind.BTW, Googling images of crying babies was so hilarious it kinda cheered me up a little.
But not enough to re-write this post.)
But not enough to re-write this post.)
When it is cut off you will find yourself being able to meet the challenge. When I am hungry I try to:
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2. Drink herb tea/ice coffee...
3. not to think about it (ya right)
You can go out and have fun, just be in control. Instead of beer = Ice tea, of the foods limit to what you know will be PCP OK and be in control and have fun with the people around you….
Tomorrow will be better. (we used to have a saying in the army service that is roughly translated into – cheer up it could be worth, well we cheered up and it gotten worth…that army humor for you)
Yeah, I was hungry the whole day yesterday. I started eating more fruit but that doesn't really cut it for me. Today was been cool for me (although I don't know what tonight's going to be like). I'm thinking it will be getting better.
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Oh, the hunger/social situation combo - been there! Try not to think about what's coming down the pike in terms of diet. If you're hungry and irritable, substitute something like iced tea or coffee (Ilan's right on). I have doubled my coffee intake during this project! Which, ok, might not be the healthiest, but it does get me through some stressful days. Also, this may be totally obvious, but make sure you eat at regular intervals/same times every day as much as you can. Your body is still adjusting to all the changes - it WILL get better!
ReplyDeleteCrying babies! Oh no! Sorry you were feeling this grumpy -- I hope things are better now. We all have bad days. You've re-inspired me to actually do the work out today. I'm on my period and really wanna skip out because of the lower back pain. But if you could survive after-work Friday drinks (!!), I'm not gonna slack off -- that's hardcore. We can do this, lady!
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