What worked for you today?

wanderinglight

Thinking about this thread and wanting to be able to post that I did everything right today!

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

Habit. Once you're in the habit of doing the right things, you just do them, even when you are having a hard day.

lloydjc

Getting out of bed and walking for 45 minutes before I do anything else!

veggiepat

@charmmeth Thank you so much! Yes, for 20 to 30 grams each meal of protein, I have been eating "Proats", which is oats mixed in with frozen berries and then after cooking, adding in a scoop of chocolate protein powder. Also, boiled eggs, high fiber bread which has protein in it, Ekezial or Brownberry bread, lean chicken, fish, and steak and turkey breast. Let me know if you need more info. We got this! Way to go everyone!

quiksylver296

I have to travel for work today, so I made sure to get up and hit the gym at 0500!

Remus42

Pre logging my workouts. It's forcing me to be accountable to myself. Also pre logging my meals, so I know exactly what I can eat later. Also was very shocked when I stood on the scale for the first time since restarting this again.(I am 17 days into it this time) I didn't want to admit how much I had fallen off the rails. The funny thing is, I don't feel badly about my weight gain. I have the exercise part in place, always have. For instance, I ran up the stairs from the basement to the third floor in my building and wasn't outta breath. It's my eating habits that have gotten back outta hand again. Oh well, ce la vie and I know, I got this. It's just gonna take time. And I know this works because I used myfitnesspal years ago and kicked all this weight to the curb. Kerb if you are British.....hehehehe

wanderinglight

Remus42 wrote: »

Pre logging my workouts. It's forcing me to be accountable to myself. Also pre logging my meals, so I know exactly what I can eat later. Also was very shocked when I stood on the scale for the first time since restarting this again.(I am 17 days into it this time) I didn't want to admit how much I had fallen off the rails. The funny thing is, I don't feel badly about my weight gain. I have the exercise part in place, always have. For instance, I ran up the stairs from the basement to the third floor in my building and wasn't outta breath. It's my eating habits that have gotten back outta hand again. Oh well, ce la vie and I know, I got this. It's just gonna take time. And I know this works because I used myfitnesspal years ago and kicked all this weight to the curb. Kerb if you are British.....hehehehe

It's so great that you kept the exercise up! I fell back in love with working out after a long time away. It doesn't necessarily help me lose weight (diet is really only what works for me) but it FEELS so good and it's so good for you!

AwesomeSquirrel

Once again, the prepped carrots and Greek yoghurt dip saved me when I encountered technical difficulties in the kitchen this evening while preparing dinner. Chow down some of those, have a glass of water and then solve the problem and get on with cooking instead of reverting to a take out meal or less nutritionally dense pick me up.

I also had a look at my steps after dinner, decided below 5000 wasn’t acceptable and therefore headed off for an evening walk bringing me easily to 12K.

brenn24179

i ordered pizza and decided (really a friend told me about this) to take the toppings off and put it on my 50 calorie low carb 4g flatbread. Great way to eat pizza.

walk4today

I had a toothache (divine intervention?) which made me not want to eat much, especially if it involved chewing! I'd rather not have the toothache, but it did have bright side!

durhammfp

Transitioning from mostly going on fasted runs to making sure I eat a little bit of each macro about an hour before running. I might not be as "fat adapted" (quelle horreur!) but I'm less hungry later in the day. Also, moved my protein into smaller portions, eaten intermittently throughout the day, instead of at 3 big meals. That makes me less hungry too.

kghuniem8093

What worked for me today is going for awalk with afriend and making an oven fish pot with potatos instead of frying it

CerebralEcstasy

I'm shooting for 100g of protein daily, and 2L of water. Today was a good day. I hit 92g protein, drank 3.5L and hit my calorie goal of 1500. Also blasted out some weights this morning. If only every day were like today! LOL

wanderinglight

Understanding that I was eating because I got some bad news and I wanted to feel something other than what I was feeling. I was able to put the brakes on.

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

Knowing that I am retaining water if I have sore muscles. I just smiled and shook my head at the number on the scale instead of freaking out, and spent the day moving and eating in budget and making sure I drink all my water. As the soreness leaves, so will the water.

brenn24179

I read today that food is not pain medication, best advice I have got!

Latrellis

Swam 3/4 of a mile, walked 6 miles, & worked in the yard.

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

Resting after a day of unusual physical activity.

wanderinglight

Grabbing a hard-boiled egg and some Norwegian crisp bread on my way out the door to run errands. Everything took way longer than expected, but I never got hangry.

LAT1963

Steel-cut oatmeal made with whole milk, honey, and cardamom, with a side of cantaloupe, for breakfast. (about 540 cals)

pgwebu2

what worked for me today is ditching my oatmeal and saving those calories for my yummy pinto beans.I love them so always downsize other meals to accomodate them

charmmeth

I have logged a yummy tartufo for dessert this evening and will now work my calorie planning around it.

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

I tried a new meat today (I'm autistic, so things like this are a big deal) and found a new restaurant I like and can eat safely at. (Food allergies and intolerances.)

I fit into a pair of jeans that I couldn't last week. Now I have enough pairs to wear jeans all the time. I prefer wearing them to wearing leggings, because jeans keep you accountable.

brenn24179

I wore some pants today that I had not had on in a year and they were loose. Everyone was having cake today and I said No thank you. I cant be eating dessert every day, maybe once in 3 weeks.

Sand_TIger

Today I had a reasonable breakfast and then reorganized my protein bar drawer - was thinking about taking out a turkey stick because I found a whole box I'd forgotten about. Even though it would have fit my macros, I checked in with myself and realized I wasn't hungry. Eating that might make me hungry. I checked in further and realized that what I wanted was comfort. So instead I went to my tea cupboard, meditated upon the contents, and brewed myself a big cup of loose leaf Earl Gray with some stevia to sweeten. I'll have a healthy lunch later but I know this choice satisfied me far more than the turkey stick would have.

lorrieannoberry

being back at work and now getting to work out with gals is what works for me and using this app. When i don't i cheat.

mytyglotz

I am grateful for energy and vitality. Considering I didn't get as much shut-eye last night, I was surprised by the (ever-so slight) boost in energy I felt this morning. I am grateful I took the time to stick to my routine of morning movement and am able to enjoy an invigorating exercise session from the comfort of my own home.

**Edit: Oh. This is a much more trivial thing, but I am also thankful that Amazon's Whole Foods carrier delivered the vitamins I had ordered earlier than anticipated (especially because I've been out of them for a few months now!!)

thesingingfool

making exercise a priority, even if I have to split up the workouts into small segments

alexmose

thesingingfool wrote: »

making exercise a priority, even if I have to split up the workouts into small segments

I have done 3, 10 min sessions a day!

briscogun

ac204 wrote: »

Planning ahead! I was going to a celebration dinner so I ate light for breakfast and lunch to have extra calories for eating out.

MsEllaTY wrote: »

Having safe snacks around worked well when I got home for work and was really hungry and had to make food. It makes it easier to not eat something I shouldn't.

You took the words out of my mouth!

I experienced both of these today! So I pre-logged my dinner (after eating breakfast and lunch) but was STARVING in the afternoon. But, because I had planned ahead and brought healthy snacks to work (I keep a small fridge under my desk), and because I knew I had extra room in my calories today because I had logged ahead, I could get my snacks on with no worries!

Planning ahead is one of the best strategies!