Random Thoughts. Enjoy!

I'm going to preface this "topic" by apologizing for the language. I'm feeling fiesty. ;-)

Back when I didn't drink soda (trying to get there again), I thought I drank a lot of water. Now that I'm conciously recording my behavior, I'm realizing it's incredibly difficult to get down 64 oz.!!! Not to mention if you're supposed to divide your weight in half and drink that number in ounces. I enjoy water and sometimes like to spice it up adding flavors or fruit to it, but I mostly get irritated having to run to the ladies room 20 times a day while I'm working!

Why do some people only eat egg whites? Eggs are natural and are good for you, so why screw it up? Is it just to lessen the amount of calories? I've always wondered that. Anytime I see a recipe or over hear someone talking about it, I just think they're being pretty *****y about eggs. And frankly, it's a waste of food. :-P

Does it not just piss you off when you see a really skinny person stuffing their face with fried goodness? Or that friend of yours who can eat whatever they want, never exercise and still maintain a healthy weight? Weight skips a generation in my mom's family with the ladies. She, my aunt (her sister), and great-grandmother have all been very petite...seldomly have they struggled with weight. My great-great grandmother, my grandma and myself have all struggled with our weight. How far back this goes, I don't know...but it's bull****! Not to mention, my father's side is German. They're very tall, big boned people who most have become very overweight. I think more studies need to be done to figure out why some people can eat without restrictions and others can't. There's gotta be something there. Why can't they make leptin shots or vitamins for people with abnormally slow metabolisms?

I try to not deprive myself and allow myself certain foods that I'm used to eating but generally would like to stay away from now. I'm finding though, that even by allowing myself to have a little bit of said food, makes me crave it more frequently. I'm considering swearing off all those foods, but I don't want to give myself a complex because I know I enjoy them. Hmm...

I have a difficult time eating well on the weekends. I know what I need to do, it's just a matter of doing it. I think in order to keep yourself sane while on this journey to a new lifestyle; you need to have days where you don't have any food restrictions. How often would you think would be acceptable to do this? Once a week? Once a month? Once every couple months?

For you, emotional/stress eaters: What are some helpful tips you've taught yourself or learned to help you stray away from food when you feel under pressure? How do you cut the emotional attachment to how you think food will make you feel? What do you do when you're bored and start feeling hungry, but you're stuck at the office?

Best of luck to everybody!!! xoxo