For the past several days, I've remained committed to my new routine. I've not felt overwhelmed, deprived, or cheated. I've been eating sensibly, and taking 30-minute long brisk walks with my sister. I've scaled back from running to walking since my 5K attempt, in keeping with the recommendations of "Run Your Butt Off." As I said in my previous blog, the approach to getting fit outlined in RYBO really makes sense to me. So, I'm gritting my teeth, holding back and taking this step-by-step to build up strength and stamina, as directed. Easier said than done. Who knew that forcing yourself not to run could be so tough? But I know that if I want to run faster and farther than I ever have before, I have to take this slow.
I've been logging my daily intake of food and drink - accounting for every drop and crumb that passes my lips. This has been very enlightening. Cognizant of the fact that I must account for everyting I eat, I am thinking before I put anything in my mouth. With this awareness, I've caught myself nibbling on a slice or two of deli cheese while making my husband's lunch for the following day, eating the pasta that stuck to the bottom of the colonder after I served portions out onto supper dishes, eating a couple of handfuls of cereal as I poured my breakfast bowl of cereal. Until now, I would wail "It's not fair! I don't go out and buy candy bars, or snack on chips like other people! Why can't I lose weight?" Now I see that all along I have been snacking like other people....consuming all those extra calories in between meals, and not even getting any real enjoyment out of it.
My new motto? Think before you eat. Make a conscious decision about eating - eat when you are hungry, chew slowly, and taste thoroughly
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