Snacks needed
Thank goodness I did not set myself up for a perfect idea of what I should eat, because we know it never works out.
I would have been wise to pack a snack. I mean I think it is always good to have snacks when you go out but I have not been doing this for months. Hmmmm I have gained and been eating out more. Perhaps it is time to pack the granny bag with some healthy snacks (granola bars, fruit, small container of pumpkins seeds, WHATEVER!!! Even soy nuts that I have in the cupboard would be better then nothing.)
So this was the deal today. I had yogurt and pineapple for breakfast and then off to work. It was rush rush and I figured this will be a short shift. Well I met my cleint and spent double the time with her. Grrr…. So, as we were out and about and I was helping her with her business I realized it was late and I was hungry and because I wanted to not spend any money all stupid-like, I left my money at home. (It is crazy but with all the bad finance news I really do not want to spend ridiculously - yoga classes and eating out too!) So I was famished! I got home after six hours and I ate a huge amount mid afternoon. I mean it was just more then I would normally eat at one meal. I was not even stuffed. Anyways, of course at supper, not hungry! OF course. So then after “supper”, snacks. Anyways, what ever. I am not at all discouraged. I just needed to remind myself tomorrow I have to buy some kind of a cheap bag/tote so I can carry things like snacks. That whole devouring of the kitchen, not such a good thing! I am exaggerating…..Still I know, if I want to lose weight I need small meals/snacks more often and a little protein thrown in.
Anyways, I am in a great mood despite the stress of the day. I am thinking crisp fresh air and hours and hours of walking helped to put me in this mood. Yah!
I wish everyone a greak weekend. *hugs*
Hey Jenn,
My “snack packs” have been a lifesaver this week for me. I was really hormonal…like rip your head off hormonal…and usually with that comes distorted views about my body….which triggers eating. But this time I did pretty good. I have established a few routines that help set me up for success.
I have some small ziploc bags (snack size) that I fill with nuts, dried fruit, and a bit of high fiber cereal. I do this when I get it all home from the store. They we have a snack bowl by the back door. It is big and can hold lots of varieties of yummy, healthy choices. (the bowl has a hairline crack, so it can’t be used otherwise…I just couldn’t toss it.) So I load up on those when I leave for school or work. Bamm! Good choices.
Good luck with the next couple of days and have a beautiful weekend!
Rae