I generally don't have a massive appetite at meals.
Why?
I'll tell you in the form of a formula: Snacks+TV=Disaster
I've been trying to spot weaknesses in my eating habits as I kickstart healthy eating again and this is one I've discovered. Frankly, I haven't had much time to sit and watch TV back home, so it really wasn't much of an issue there. However, when the TV is right there in the center of your only room, as it is in the hotel, it's pretty irresistible.
I had done pretty well yesterday up until right after nap time. I gave Bear her snack of Hormel meat, cheese, and crackers and turned on iCarly. She turned her nose up at it. So I take. A couple bites to demonstrate it's delicious. Next thing I know, it's all gone...it WAS delicious. So then I try Pringles with her and she likes those. So we eat them together...but I eat most of them and polish off the can.
Upon reflection, I do tend to have food in front of me every time O watch TV or a movie...that's going to changing.
Another danger zone for me is the kitchen. I'm often in there cleaning, doing dishes, or making food for Bear and/or the family and I'm there eating the whole time I'm in there.
If I make a point to change these behaviors, it may help toward my ultimate goal.
May the fourth be with you!
It is very hard. I SO understand. Chris and I used to have snacks together after the kids were in bed. I had to transition from that to slightly healthier snacks, to healthy snacks or none at all. And I finally had to say NO chips or ice cream in my house 'cause I can't stay out of it. I know where I have no willpower. :)
ReplyDeleteSo good job on recognizing it. You can do it!
Dieting in a hotel is disastrous I gained about 8 pounds during our move in late August/early September. We were in an extended stay hotel with a stove top and a full size refrigerator and kitchen sink, but honestly at the time (before i was even dieting) the lure of fast food, restaurant and junk was too overpowering for me. Even microwave foods and things like sandwiches can be bad, at least for me, with sandwiches they do not fill me up and microwave has so much sodium. I like WW meals, but they are not totally healthy, just better than most.
ReplyDeleteWe don't even have a freezer here so I'm quite limited on what I can buy. I got sandwich thins, lean meat, cheese, and light mayo for sandwiches and Sunchips to go with them. Cheerioes for breakfasts. Healthy Choice Steamers for dinner. Also invested in a 2 quart (64 oz) water bottle and Crystal Light so I can keep up with my water intake. Haven't given into fast food as of yet, but the temptation has been there for sure. I also bought EA Active for my Wii I brought with me so I would have something new to do. Bear and I have also been in the pool for an hour everyday. Doing what I can with what I have. lol
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