Today is Day 4 of my latest #7daychip attempt. I’m actually doing fairly well so far. My only goal right now is to eat only when I’m hungry, as it’s all the extra stuff that usually gets me into trouble.
I realized that over the past few weeks, I’ve gotten so worked up over the details–what diet to follow, how many carbs and fats and proteins, what time I should be eating, is it okay to have a bite of chocolate–that I’m causing myself too much stress to be effective in any area. Of course I end up rebelling against that strategy! What choice do I have?
This #7daychip is my way of stepping away from all of that and getting back to what matters: listening to my body, respecting how it feels, and placing my long term goals ahead of my momentary feelings.
I’ve started doing the The New Rules of Lifting for Women workouts again, because I do so love lifting weights, and I’ve been adding some yoga and my physical therapy exercises after I do the weight part. It might not drench me in sweat, and I might not have the exact equipment/weights called for, but at least I’m doing something. And if it makes me look like the chick on the cover, I’m all for it.
I’ve also been logging my food using the LoseIt app on my Kindle and my phone. My dietitian told me to email her my food logs, and I can do that from the LoseIt website, so that’s a plus. Plus I find it easy to use, and it has most of the foods I eat, and if it doesn’t have it in there I can simply scan the barcode with my phone and POOF! there it is.
The problem is, even when I think I’m having a good eating day, I log all of my calories and I’m way over where I want to be. I know that is still diet mindset, but I don’t think I’m quite ready to step away from it entirely yet. I’m too focused on my weight.
So, Day 4. I’m halfway to my chip. Wish me luck for the rest of the week!
