There's no magic

jaga13 · October 2015

For months this year I lost weight in a linear fashion, exactly 1/2 a pound every week. Then I left my office job and my routine has completely changed. I hoped being on my feet more would be a positive change. Nope. At least not for weight loss. Now that I'm home I have more access to food all day as compared to my office. I've been lazy with logging and have gone over my limit too many times causing a complete weight loss stall. I'm more active than ever but overeating for my weight loss goals (roughly 10-15 lbs from goal).

I went back to my food diary from 6 months ago for inspiration. Know what I found? Nothing special. I can tell which meals I prelogged ans followed through and where I decided to add other treats on a whim. But I made it balance out and kept my average calories at or below my goal. No magic. Just truth.

I know I just need to be more honest with myself. Today I prelogged and followed through accordingly all day. Then at dinner time I ate like a wild animal. I actually felt weak even though I had eaten a large lunch just 3 hours earlier. Looking back, I should have paused after my meal for a few minutes to allow myself to recognize fullness but instead I charges ahead , adding on a few hundred to my day (basically ending up at maintenance for the day ).

I know there isn't any magic to this. I just need to snap out of it and get real and simply stop when I've eaten how much I'm supposed to eat.

Just needed to say this out loud.