Intense Cravings Attack!

Sometimes I want nothing more than to give into my cravings and just eat anything and everything in sight.  I enjoyed yesterday's lunch with my friend and her husband - yummy food with good company.  I wasn't really hungry for food at that time, but it was "traditional" lunch time (just after 12 noon) so I decided to roll with it.  Looking over the menu, I could have gone for a salad but didn't really want to.  None of the salad options were particularly appealing, although I'm sure they were delicious.  So I opted for the panini.  It wasn't huge and the side of fries was a reasonable amount as well.  I must say that the portions at this bistro were quite reasonable!  I ate my food (pickle and all) and left the table quite satisfied.  Then... I got in the car and drove to the office.  While in the car, I was suddenly STARVING - after not being hungry at all and then eating a good-sized lunch.  I had some of the extra cookies from my Father's Day bake-a-thon and I could have reached into my bag to pull one (or all of them) out, but I didn't.  I called my mom instead and distracted myself with our conversation.  When I got into the office, I put the cookies in the kitchen and walked away.  I told myself that if I still wanted something after my 2pm appointment, I could go and have something then.  I wanted to give my stomach a chance to actually digest and feel full from the lunch I ate.  By the time my break rolled around, I no longer felt that intense craving for something to eat.  I did chomp away on some DumDums that afternoon so I could have something sweet.  I also made sure to keep up my fluids (both diluted Crystal Light and tea) to curb the craving as well.  I'm happy that I was able to make the choices to support my larger goals rather than to give into immediate impulses.  I could have easily thrown in the towel after my planned cheat at lunch, but that wouldn't have been planned.  Also, it wouldn't have been enjoyed or savored.  I'm much more looking forward to tasting each of those cookies on Sunday when I pull them out for the Father's Day dessert!

 

THURSDAY

Food Log:

• Meal 1: 
• 3 egg whites with some salsa
• 30g dry cream of rice (cooked in water)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• Meal 2: (Lunch with friends in town)
• Italian panini
• French fries
• Meal 3: 
• 3 oz chicken
• Green beans
• 1/2c cooked rice
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• Meal 4: 
• 0% flavored Chobani Greek Yogurt
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Exercise: None (planned)

Weigh-In:  147.0 / 146.8

 

FRIDAY

Food Log:

• Meal 1: 
• 3 egg whites
• 30g dry cream of rice (cooked in water)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• Meal 2:
• 3oz chicken
• Green beans
• 1/2c cooked rice
• Meal 3: 
• 2% flavored Chobani Greek Yogurt
• Meal 4: 
• 3 oz chicken
• Green beans
• 1/2c cooked rice
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• Meal 5: 
• 0% flavored Chobani Greek Yogurt
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Exercise:

Time:  60 minutes on elliptical

Level:  Level 1 for 1 minute; Level 4 for 58 minutes; Level 1 for 1 minute

Distance:  5.2+ miles

Speed:  Averaged 5.2mph (hence the distance)

Calories:  750+

 

Weigh-In:  147.9 / 147.1