sick

Not exactly an ideal way to cut down on calories but thats what the flu will do for you...
I'm finally back on my feet again after a bad migraine followed by the flu. I have been eating mostly soup and crackers, lots of tea and water. Last night I knew I was back when I scarfed down three pieces of pizza. I ate too much too fast.

Today I am down another pound (I was hopping for 2).

As today is my marathon day I have all my food planed out:

Breakfast: instant oatmeal and a small smoothie
Lunch: sm. turkey sandwich and a salad w/vinaigrette
Snack: apple and cheese
Dinner: burrito and plenty of coffee (black) and a glass of red wine

So much for my stick to it plan for todays food. After the stress of car troubles this morning I answered the call of starbucks - and broke my rule of not getting fancy drinks to go. I figure that I am less likely to over spend and over indulge if I force myself to actually sit down and enjoy my moneys worth. Stress does it for me - I get stressed and I throw all reason out the window. Oh and I had a package of madalines too.
This process of recording what I eat is so helpful. I know that I don't update every day but getting the guilt out of my head really helps me deal with my eating habits. Some days I feel like wow not as bad as I was feeling and others it is more like a wake up - ykes I really did consume all that food.

my only exercise today will be walking around campus with my giant backpack

Random info: someone told me to eat using smaller utensils and serving dishes in order to feel more satisfied with the amount that you eat.