I went swimming this morning. It was nice. 25 minutes of flippery fun. It'll be a long day so I had a good breakfast and have 2 healthy meals packed. I'm ready for my day.
I felt blechy this morning from overindulgence, even tho it wasn't very much. My brother had me over for an early birthday visit since I had a bit of free time last night. They don't eat very well in general, and tend to have lots of junk food, so I expected a bit of less healthy, but my innards are all healthed up and they weren't entirely pleased. We had homemade pork burgers (yum) and then fries (um...yum?), which I haven't had in a while. My appetite is a bit smaller and I felt quite full and a bit bleh at the end. Then they brought out the ice cream cake (eep)...yum but yuck. I felt bad because they'd gotten it just for me, and I do like ice cream cake, but they cut up majorly huge pieces, as they have sweet tooths and go for ice cream all the time. I tried to be polite and ate most of my giant piece...and felt off the rest of the evening. Too much sugar and fat for my body. Perhaps I should have waited a bit. Either way, it wasn't something I enjoyed like I used to...
It's weird to think that I used to eat more than this all the time and now, it's too rich and greasy. Weird how things change...
My temple deserves better. Today it will get it :)
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The Burger Incident...or lessons from my stomach Vol. 6
I never learn it seems...last night, as a reward for all the paint slaving, we went out for supper at a local brewpub and then to see WallE. The film was fantastic, and the food was great...at the time. I had some strawberry ale (in anticipation of my own home brew which will be ready any day now-meehee!) and a bacon burger and fries...and gravy.
I know, I know...stupid.
There were lots of other healthier items on there. I could say I had had a quick tiny lunch and was craving some tasty pubby yummy food (this place makes great burgers), but honestly...I just caved. I could only eat half the burger, but (of course) ate most of the fries...they were yummy. I gave the other half of the burger to my husband (like *he* needed it- i have to stop feeding him my extra calories...I don't want to keep sabotaging his weight loss plan). Later I learned why I don't do this anymore...
I know, I know...stupid.
There were lots of other healthier items on there. I could say I had had a quick tiny lunch and was craving some tasty pubby yummy food (this place makes great burgers), but honestly...I just caved. I could only eat half the burger, but (of course) ate most of the fries...they were yummy. I gave the other half of the burger to my husband (like *he* needed it- i have to stop feeding him my extra calories...I don't want to keep sabotaging his weight loss plan). Later I learned why I don't do this anymore...
image: Natalie Dee
Cuz here's the thing- since I have started eating healthier, super greasy or rich foods do not agree with me when I have more than a little of them. And I *know* this...so after the movie my stomach churned and I felt yucky and lethargic. Sometimes I need to be reminded that bad foods just don't feel good anymore because (duh) they're bad for me. I think my stomach is trying to tell me something. OK...I *know* my stomach is trying to tell me something:
"Stop that! Treat me better. YOU deserve better than that. Food is not a comfort. Food is not a reward. It's just food..."
On the up hand though - feeling better this morning, I discovered (wondering what damage the Burger Incident had done) that during painting, I lost those pesky 5 pounds I've been trying to shed since Christmas. Sweating and working hard all last week *does* pay off...in more ways than one. My stomach and back and abs are quite a bit more toned, but I just hadn't stopped to realise it. I'll have to keep up with the muscle work and running to keep it up. That discovery (and the "burger incident") have given me the kick in the ass to get back into the world of eating right and healthy again. During renos it was eat what was there (ordering in or my friends cooking -which is absolutely delicious but *way* too full of fatty meats and creamy sauces. He wonders why he struggles with his weight, but honestly, his cooking and food are very full of oils and calorie filled fatty ingredients). I must do better - portion sizes and all.
Soo...with that knowledge, I am determined. This morning the rain cleared up just in time for me to leave the house so I walked to work. It was a lovely morning...sunny and everything had a shininess to it. And it was good for me...and so it is back to it again.
Constant vigilance! :)
Cuz here's the thing- since I have started eating healthier, super greasy or rich foods do not agree with me when I have more than a little of them. And I *know* this...so after the movie my stomach churned and I felt yucky and lethargic. Sometimes I need to be reminded that bad foods just don't feel good anymore because (duh) they're bad for me. I think my stomach is trying to tell me something. OK...I *know* my stomach is trying to tell me something:
"Stop that! Treat me better. YOU deserve better than that. Food is not a comfort. Food is not a reward. It's just food..."
On the up hand though - feeling better this morning, I discovered (wondering what damage the Burger Incident had done) that during painting, I lost those pesky 5 pounds I've been trying to shed since Christmas. Sweating and working hard all last week *does* pay off...in more ways than one. My stomach and back and abs are quite a bit more toned, but I just hadn't stopped to realise it. I'll have to keep up with the muscle work and running to keep it up. That discovery (and the "burger incident") have given me the kick in the ass to get back into the world of eating right and healthy again. During renos it was eat what was there (ordering in or my friends cooking -which is absolutely delicious but *way* too full of fatty meats and creamy sauces. He wonders why he struggles with his weight, but honestly, his cooking and food are very full of oils and calorie filled fatty ingredients). I must do better - portion sizes and all.
Soo...with that knowledge, I am determined. This morning the rain cleared up just in time for me to leave the house so I walked to work. It was a lovely morning...sunny and everything had a shininess to it. And it was good for me...and so it is back to it again.
Constant vigilance! :)
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