Light Reading

Emily, the nutritionist, has recommended several books and I am starting on Intuitive Eating first.

Intuitive Eating
The Happiness Trap
Mindsight


I am really interested in Mindsight as it is about the brain science behind emotional and social intelligence - the mental trap that causes recurring conflict in our lives.  The second chapter is called "Crepes of Wrath" so that already has me smiling.  I may get lost in the scientific brain stuff but I am still super interested.

Rewards

I love the idea of rewarding yourself with non food items.  A double bonus is when the reward somehow still relates to your nutrition or health goals.  One of my recent rewards is a new band for my fitbit.  I love the idea of having fun colors and they only cost about $10.  It is an every day reminder of how enabled you can be.

I need more ideas!

This post is really for me.

Here is a reminder of all of the AMAZING food I can eat and still lose weight. Last night we had a cheeseburger.  Every night has been really delicious food.  Each one of these dishes is delicious and not difficult to make.  MANGIA!

Our need to be needed surpasses our need to take care of ourselves

I just want to comment again on my class yesterday.  The model is based on beliefs and emotions is what drives our behavior and results.  This didn't really awaken me until she gave examples in class.

She asked, "what is one of your nutritional beliefs?"
One of the guys answered that he now believes he can eat healthy whole foods and feel full and think the dinners are yummy.  This belief has driven the action or behavior that he is planning on cleaning out his cupboards and shopping in a different way for food.

Someone else responded that she believes she will feel better if she eats better.  So she has been copying down recipes to imitate when she gets back.

Do you know why my first thought was when they asked the question?
My belief was that if it tastes good it is high in calories.  (I was thinking of desserts.)  So of course my behavior has continued to be that I am in constant deprivation.  I want sugar.  I want dessert.

When I left here after the first time I wasn't scared.  I just knew I could continue to do it.
I know that I can do it again but it was this light bulb that it is only my beliefs that are getting in my way.

Very good lecture.

BTW - BEAUTIFUL hike this morning.  Cool and sunny.

Motivation Monday

I'm using a Covey quote for Motivation Monday because in one of today's classes we talked a lot about the Covey method.  I had a bit of a breakthru on beliefs and actions.  And as we all know, not believing is a self fulfilling prophecy and believing is a self fulfilling prophecy.  I have to believe in myself and my weight loss.  And, I do and I do.

On a separate note - another delicious food day.  We had shrimp alfredo pizza for dinner.

And chicken cups with noodles and pineapple for lunch. Yum.

Sunday Weigh In

I did have a peek at the scale and it is looking good.  I know my stretch goal was 14 pounds but 7 pounds per week has never happened.

I would be happy with 5 pounds this week.
I'm really going to go for it.

After weigh in, I spent the afternoon watching the Giants - Packers game with a fellow football fan and Giants supporter.  No pizza, wings, burgers!!!!  Just watching!  At least the score ended the right way.

Funny Friday

I have renamed Funny Friday to 5k Friday.  Oh!!!!  Actually, that is a really great idea.  What if I did a 5k walk every Friday before work?  Hmmmm....  that would either be a 6am start or walking to work.  I"ll have to think about that.

They have started a new thing here in Utah that every Friday you can sign up for a 5k or 10 walk or run.  I haven't done a 5k since I did my knee at the Milwaukee 5k.  I knew I was going to walk the event so I felt absolutely no pressure.

But...a storm blew in yesterday.  As I was doing my walk yesterday, these amazing low hanging clouds started gathering and the winds were picking up.  By evening it was raining-ish, snowing.  This moring I woke up to sunny skies but the temps had really decreased.  I just couldn't get warm.

I know I am going to walk this 5k but it is cold.  I put on a Nike Dri Fit with thumb holes and hoodie.  Then I layer a long sleeve cotton tshirt, a think sweatshirt, a Nike Dri Fit wind breaker and a sports vest.  Unfortunately, I only had on the one pair of pants.  Cap, scarf and gloves.

I was so cold.  My legs just wouldn't move.  I have no idea what my time was but surely it was well over an hour.  But...it was great to get a 5k out of the way!  Happy Friday.