It occurred to me this evening, that I've fallen back into a lifelong habit of not paying attention to what and when I eat. This particular habit might lead people to think that I wouldn't have a weight issue as food really isn't important to me. Don't get me wrong.... I enjoy a good meal or brownies or warm chocolate chip cookies as much as the next person; but food to me isn't my great joy, it's really nothing more than a way to stop my tummy from growling. You wouldn't think I'd have a weight problem, would you? :)
The big problem with this is that when I do get hungry, I just grab the most convenient thing to eat and fill that void. Usually, it's not the most nutritionally sound choice and it's something that will give me a quick boost of energy..... i.e. SUGAR. Case in point, I was running errands today when I realized that I was starving and starting to not feel so good. It took a bit longer before I'd realized everything I'd eaten today ~ it consisted of some homemade caramel corn and a Dr. Pepper this morning while visiting with my mom. Yup, that's it; and I'm not talking 2 lbs of caramel corn either, it was more like a cup of the yummy stuff along with about 32 ounces of soda. It was enough to fill me up and give me the energy I needed to carry me thru till about 5 pm. So, what did I choose at that point when I was truly hungry and my tummy was growling? A jalepeno cheeseburger, small fries, and a cup of water at McDonalds. So, there you have my fabulous choices in nutrition for today.... UGH! Was there a single veggie or fruit in any of it? How about some healthy grains? Any dairy choices with staying power to stabilize my blood sugar thru the day? NOPE.
As you can see, I have a lot of work to do to make the changes I need to make. And, now you can also see how someone who doesn't eat much in the sense of volume, can still have a weight problem because of the nutritional deficit in her choices.
Weight Watchers will help me immensely as I will naturally make better choices to use my points in the most effective way possible. I'm already starting on some menu plans and grocery lists so that I can get off to a great start. I will have my office completely cleaned and organized this week so that I have a pleasant and calm place to get in my daily exercise, plan my healthy days, spend time with God, and enjoy prayer time... all without the distractions surrounding me of housework that needs to be done. And.... my little mason jars to track my progress are ready and looking pretty cute too, if I may say so myself :)
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