BDS: Day 8 (August 17 & 18)

[wayward1]

I thought I had posted yesterday - apparently not.

This topic is very timely for me, because I've been thinking about how I need to organize my days better. I'm not working full time and while I have lots of activities (part time job, volunteer work, fitness commitments 3x/week, courses) I also have lots of down time that I could do more with. Meal planning and prep is part of that. I'm going to try a version of a bullet journal for daily priorities. I'm actually a bit excited about that. I love the idea of organization!

I'm also going to enter each day's planned eating into MFP in the morning. I resist doing that, but in the past that's helped me stay on course and stick with good choices. So my mindset will be that I may not enjoy doing it, but it's one of those necessary things like housecleaning or dental checkups. They aren't fun, but they also aren't a big deal and they benefit me in the long run.

Credits for yesterday:

Read my ARC
Ate sitting down and mindfully
Made good food choices
Went for a walk instead of watching the Olympics
Looked at recipes sites for new meal ideas
Reviewed the Beck book
Read the posts here - it's so interesting to see different perspectives and challenges, and all the successes!

[hipmom]

My credits since posting yesterday are:
- Talked with my coach
- Read ARC
- Ate while seated
- Met my daily fitness goal
- Ate within my calorie budget
- Packed breakfast and lunch for today
- Planned two meal choices for dinner (having two choices is key for me because one is always a quick reheat in case I don't feel like cooking after work)
- Thinking of strategies for vacation (day passes at local gym to do my strength training, number of meals we will cook/vs. restaurant meals, planning "active" activities)

[mdmd2008]

I am fairly good about planning things out and writing to-do lists on Sunday afternoons.  I have a 13 yo and a 2.4 yo, so I use a meal delivery service for 3 meals per week.  It is so very worth it for me. I need to do better for planning my work lunches and scheduled snacks.  

I think my honeymoon phase of Beck has worn off a bit. I've caught myself standing while eating, and not eating mindfully (snacking way too much). So, I'm going to re-read past chapters to get back in the right mindset.


For credits, I did not get any chocolate from the candy bowl at work, I've been walking in the morning and taking the stairs at work. 

[ontosomething]

Thanks Mare for calling our attention that we need to be mindful of what we are doing and that we need to pay attention to our purpose. 

I have felt good since starting following the Beck book. I started it a year ago and never got very far but I find this thread very motivating. 

My credits include: 

• Read my ARC
• Planned good snacks for an out of state trip and stuck to them
• Ate sitting down
• Being aware of the times that I want to eat/snack standing up

I think that planning is key for me. I find it best to plan at night for the meals I will eat the following day. I always eat fruit and yogurt for breakfast so that is easy for me. I like to eat salads for lunch and if I don't have enough time to make one the night before there is a grocery store close by that has a great salad bar that I can go to. My husband is flexible for dinner and we usually eat a meat and vegetables.

[Byrd]

Checking in.
Planning helps!
I am stealing Mare's plan: plan shop and cook on different days.
I am also bullet journaling, it's a great organizational tool.
Beck on!

[meeshers]

I need to read the last two chapters yet. I have been reading my ARC, tracking calories, eat sitting (we got a soft pretzel on the way to the car last night, but I didn't eat any until seated), talked with my coach.

After last night, I need to figure if alcohol has a place in my plan. Last week at a minor league game, I planned ahead and stuck to my plan. Last night, I didn't have a plan, other than eating minimally during the day to have max cals available for the game (I do give myself credit foe that level of planning). Going in with no plan, or minimal plan, wasn't good. And once the beer started flowing, well, you know...

I did track it all, and would've definitely made worse food choices prior to Beck, but going in with practically no plan was not good.

My coach and I are both going on vacation next week, so I hope we can work together to make sure we make good choices. I won't be perfect, but I know I'll be significantly better than I would've pre-Beck. All my materials will go with me, of course.

As far as time goes, this is probably my biggest struggle. Between the addition of Jessica and the higher demands of my job, I either don't have time or I'm too exhausted when I do have time. This is a huge difference from my prior weight loss journey. I really need to work on this and come up with a sustainable plan. I will spend time working on this during my vacation...I think having the break from work will help me come up with a plan that will work.

[lisaz801]

I'm usually a very organized person but lately my organizational skills have fallen by the wayside. The past few days have been anxiety filled and now I have to shake it off and get my head back into the game.
My main credit for today is that I did plan healthy meals and snacks and didn't stray.
Been eating while sitting, I'm very proud of the few loose grapes that made it to the table.
Went to the gym, first thing this morning.
Read my ARC's.

[aisling]

I was out of town last weekend so I'm catching up on what I've missed! I'm still reading my ARCs a couple of times a day, trying to sit while eating, and eating slowly and mindfully. I have a coach lined up. Chapter 8 is my favorite so far - there's a lot to consider. I like the idea of prioritizing my activities and giving myself permission to let some things slide temporarily while I focus on dieting. I know from past experience that it is much easier to stay on a diet plan when I'm organized and have menu planned and shopped. Carving out time at the weekend to do that makes weekdays much easier. I'm excited to get started!

[cj59]

I had a good day and am giving myself credit for:

- Reading my ARCs twice
- Reading my supplemental cards to reinforce the need to sit while eating
- Mindfully eating and finding that I'm enjoying the taste of my food even more because of it
- Knowing I was going out to lunch today, so checking the online menu before to be able to make some healthy choices
- Remembering to mindfully eat while out at lunch - I caught myself eating too fast and slowed down
- Getting in plenty of fluids
- Getting in my daily exercise/activity
- Reading all the new posts on this thread