Weekly weight update

[thistle_chaser]

Just to keep things honest and keep a written record of what's happening: Yesterday was Official Weigh-In Day, and unfortunately I gained a pound and a half. I'm not panicking for two reasons: 1) My period is due today. Google tells me weight gain (water) is actually a real thing and not just a myth/excuse, so that might be what it is. 2) I've

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[orangerful]

Ugh, yes, the evil period throws EVERYTHING out of whack. I have specific pants for that week because nothing fits quite right.

Maybe you should subscribe to some foodie blogs. I really do believe that seeing that stuff does make you crave it so ditch the blogs about fast food and sign up for some of the Food Network "easy meals" or Taste of Home emails so you can get inspired! I was never into cooking before but now I'm starting to get the hang of it because I see those little ideas every day.

[thistle_chaser]

Good point. I could find healthy blogs instead. They're just a whole lot less fun to read. :P

[orangerful]

LOL that is true. But maybe just some fresh food sorta sites, like what's in season and what to make out of it. Then your brain will be in fresh food mode! I mean, I know home cooking can be just as unhealthy as fast food sometimes, but most of the time, since you're in control of the process more, it's easier to find ways to make them healthier. In theory. :)

[wow_hazmat]

The mind is tricksy -- when you can't have something, you want it MORE.

Unfortunately, constantly telling yourself 'no' depletes your willpower until eventually you cave. :( (Further irony: apparently, willpower is replenished with food. Yet another reason why dieting is so difficult for so many people.)

Anyway, something that might help with cravings is to stop saying 'no' to yourself and instead say 'not yet' or 'later'. Not setting a hard line of denial can give your willpower muscles a break.

Hugs!

[thistle_chaser]

Yes, I use that trick. On Friday I can have one of my "final meals". One meal a week, something to look forward to. It helps soooo much sometimes.

My mind is more my enemy than my ally sometimes. :P

[belleweather]

YES, the period weight gain thing is not a myth. My weight can fluctuate up to 5 pounds plus or minus depending on where I am in my cycle, and it suuuucks.

[thistle_chaser]

Hopefully that's what it was and it'll be gone next week then! :) Thanks!

[diello]

Love the "die die die" tag. Definitely subscribe to healthy food blogs. How do you feel all 'round after eating healthy so far?

[thistle_chaser]

Oh oops! If I type 'die' it brings up that one and diet. I meant to pick diet! :P

Hungry, mostly. No better at all. Sometimes sad, too. If not for the need to lose weight, I wouldn't recommend this at all.

[diello]

Oh yeah, the withdrawal is absolutely devastating to one's mood - I remember cutting out carbs for the first time - It was like PMS x50, headaches, irritability, and I'm pretty sure I destroyed villages in my sleep (so the 'die die die' tag seems appropriate). That goes away after about a month, though.

Just remember, when you see or hear about tempting foods like chicken strips, think about something ridiculous. Like this:

[thistle_chaser]

Haaa, I love that gif! And thanks. :)

[mousewings]

I craved fast food like crazy when I was dieting.

[thistle_chaser]

Yep. So salty and good!