Every so often I make a point to give my daily food plan and its structure (the non-food elements) a good evaluation. The last time I did this, I eliminated natural peanut butter from my list of acceptable foods. I don't have anything pulling on me hard enough to eliminate anything new today, but that's always subject to change.
Part of this evaluation includes exploring what makes some elements work. The weighing, measuring, logging, and tweeting has helped me create pause between "it's time to eat" and the food. And in that space, my awareness is at its highest. The truth of why I do what I do is quietly acknowledged and given the reverence it deserves--the reverence it requires for me to stay well.
I'm a food addict. I maintained a body weight of 500 pounds plus for nearly 20 years and I don't believe that's accomplished without food addiction--certainly not by me.
The road to weight loss, a detour through relapse/regain, making the way back to weight loss and into maintenance are things I don't believe are accomplished without a multi-faceted plan that's made important each day, for the rest of my life. Very important, if I want to stay well.
I accept and fully embrace these truths about me and the actions needed each day in order to stay well.
I'm not an expert. But I'm willing to listen to others and open my mind to different perspectives and ideas. Because I don't have, nor will I ever have all the answers. But--I can listen. I can watch. I can learn. And I can do.
Dr. Marty Lerner is an expert. He has an amazing free e-book available at www.milestonesprogram.org I highly recommend reading his work.
Today: I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained refined sugar-free, I exceeded my daily water goal, I did a 15-minute stair climbing workout, and I stayed well connected with exceptional support.
Today's Accountability Tweets:
Earlier: #morningdeal DONE. 2 cups water, first thing- then 20 push-ups and 20 squats. Then- coffee!!! ✅✅✅ ☕️X pic.twitter.com/wI5eIzP6KV— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 6, 2017
Earlier: 2 tablespoons half & half in the first cup- 3 tbs half & half in the to-go cup refill. 100 cal. pic.twitter.com/COzarvirHw— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 6, 2017
Breakfast in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/6rer9nihPW— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 6, 2017
Extra cup of coffee with late breakfast- 2 tbs half & half. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/YuC4D2oCHz— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 6, 2017
Avocado omelet: 2 whole eggs, 2 egg whites & 124g avocado. 4.5oz Pink Lady apple & 4.8oz orange. 499 cal. pic.twitter.com/ZSVTlYmM8j— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 6, 2017
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 6, 2017
Lunch in MyFitnessPal. Not shown in screen shot: 28g mild white shredded cheddar cheese. pic.twitter.com/xyK5xGlOGz— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 6, 2017
2 chckn & sr.crm tacos w/approx.4oz chicken, approx.2 tbs sr.cream, lettuce, and approx.28g white cheddar. 8 tortilla chips & salsa. 534 cal pic.twitter.com/QTaQPEzfPP— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 6, 2017
2 tbs half & half in this afternoon cup of coffee. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/8GXfeNhob4— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 6, 2017
Dinner in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/WKvIZn5spd— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 7, 2017
2 cups water with dinner equals today's #watergoal pic.twitter.com/C0M5qJtimH— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 7, 2017
3oz (1.5 srv) WhlWht spaghetti, 313g (2.5 srv) refined sugar-free sauce, 3.6oz 96% lean beef, 86g onion, 2.6oz mshrms & 1 slice mozz. 651cal pic.twitter.com/8jDeIHVn9U— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 7, 2017
My pasta rules: Only a precisely weighed (dry) & logged amnt. If cooking for others, use separate pot. Rfnd sugar-free sauce-no exceptions.— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 7, 2017
My pasta rules continued: Only whole grain pasta, no exceptions. And never cook more than what's going on the plate. No lingering leftovers!— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 7, 2017
1.5 cups water exceeds #watergoal 1oz sharp cheddar, 43g smoked & salted almonds & 3.7oz apple slices. #lastfoodofday 434 cal. pic.twitter.com/MhjN5LHjTU— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 7, 2017
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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