Published on May 30, 2007 By pseudosoldier In Diet
I'm losing steam on the accountability logs. I had started off not doing calorie counts on Saturday and Sunday and then that extended to Fridays. Then, if it were a long weekend, it would likely extend to Thursday. Now, this past weekend, I not only had a 3-day weekend but I picked up my sons for the summer.

Eating healthy with them around is tricky. I have a compulsion not to waste food, and I'm inexperienced at making meals for three. Add to that the weight-loss plateau I had hit the week prior and my motivation wanes.

I've been experimenting with meals for two and a meal for one, but there are still usually leftovers from the boys... and I get peckish. Part of what accounted for my "willpower" while watching my calories was that I would just keep "bad" (or "suboptimal") food out of my apartment.

Now, I'm trying to get us into a morning routine that will allow me to work out (on my own, which is a bonus) every weekday, and if I don't come home and instead shower at the gym I'll have plenty of time to get a full hour in the gym. This morning I did 34 minutes of interval running (including warm up and cool down) and then did some biceps and back. But things got complicated yesterday (no workout) and most likely will tomorrow and maybe even Friday.

I'll still be doing my best (or putting a lot of effort into it, if I can't bring my best to bear) because I don't want to gain what I've lost back. I like the way I look and feel better so that's pretty good motivation. I'm looking to increase my activity with the boys and try and get all three of us to eat healthier.

We'll see how it goes.

Comments
on May 30, 2007
First of all, congrats on getting as far as you have, getting toned, losing some weight. I really admire the way you have stuck with it, despite all the odds.

Secondly, yes, it's going to be hard, but don't give up, and I know you won't. Take it from one who has been there, is there....I have three kids, varying ages, the youngest I used to finish her meals. I stopped doing that. It was hard because it became such a habit. My kids love to snack, even my oldest who is 17, loves to snack so I've begun to buy healthier versions of what they like. I started by introducing one item at a time in a healthier version, they've not complaint so far. Fat free popcorn, 2% milk, sometimes I switch to 1%, fat free ice cream, ice pops and other items that would have more sugar, I get the items with less.

Some things are still regular, like potato chips, but I don't buy them as often. Even something as minor as an item with less sodium makes a big difference!

on May 31, 2007
don't be hard on yourself. you've been doing awesome, and I know you will continue to do well this summer, it'll just take some time to get adjusted. it always does.