Just an Author Trying to Get Healthy in a Fast Food World

No one is really excited about yearly physicals at the PCP, right? And stepping on that scale is no one's favorite activity. Well, when I was really being good on my road to a healthy lifestyle (pre-Covid) I ENJOYED that yearly check-up and actually annoyed getting on the scale. Yeah, that's weird. But it's true. In the past I would ask after I weighed in what my weight was, because I knew I was down from the last visit. This time I'm not so anxious, lol. But it is a good starting point, and I'm thinking of it as a positive. I will step on that scale knowing I gained weight since last March, and owning it. Sometimes in a weight loss journey you need to take a step back and just own where you are, good or bad. I've kept  a good bit off, and I'm proud of that. And I know I can lose more. It's been more difficult with everyone home. It's harder for me to be accountable. And since I've been unsure about going out, Mr. G does more of the shopping, and...

I need to say it's not going well here. I am at a standstill. The stress of the staying at home due to the pandemic is taking its toll. I'm giving myself a little slack for now. But this way of snacking can't last forever and I know that. Within the week I will start back at square one. And that's the hardest part. I know from experience that the first two weeks are the hardest, and when I restarted a few weeks ago, that first week got me. Sure, it's hard when you're good all week and on Thursday someone in the house orders from Panera and you think "why not?" but then you get sucked in to the bad foods, and things can spiral out of control very easily. But picking yourself up off the ground and starting over is a choice. I'll be trying again next week. Because I know I can do this. I wish I was one of those people who had nothing better to do during the pandemic but work out, but with everyone home, it's been more like I don't leave the co...

 I'm just going to say it - THIS IS HARD. There, now you shouldn't feel bad if you have been feeling the same way. I realized why I have such a hard time getting back to healthy eating after the holidays. I mean, sure, Thanksgiving and Christmas are a loss. There's so much good food in that span of a month. then leftovers from Christmas, and then snacks from New Years. Then my son's birthday. So, cake... then Valentine's Day = candy.  It's no wonder I can't get back into things until late February! But I did try this week. I got back to a shake for lunch. I noticed a difference in how I felt doing just that. Next week I'll add some exercise again, less carbs, and less sugar. Stress isn't doing me any favors, and I eat when I'm stressed. But, I lost 2.5 lbs this week - I'll take it! Baby steps...I think that's where I'm at. This pandemic life has me off the rails with my eating. It's the stress. And if we are in this for another ye...