Yes, Rosie, you did catch that :) We want to start trying for a baby in about a year or two at the most, but I need to lose weight and get stronger first. So, I essentially have 1 year to get to a comfortable place. This is something I've set for myself, mind you, nothing Matt has said, so don't be thinking that ;) Alyssa, how frustrating is it when there are things at work that you know your body doesn't want, but that seem irresistible?? That happens at my office ALL THE TIME - donuts, cookies, home-made baked goods, sees candy, a bowl of chocolate at the receptionists desk, etc., etc. Not to mention any time there is a lunch meeting there is leftover catering - meat & cheese sandwiches, mayonnaise laden pasta salads, giant cookies or muffins. Oy.
Rosie, when you were talking about the whole "cravings" issue, I am so reminded of how I am a sucker for advertising. Anything that I really enjoy consuming -- if I see it in an ad or billboard, or movie, I start to want it. Now that we don't watch TV it is a little better - I'm not bombarded with commercials! I was reading a blog conversation about transferring a food obsession to a different obsession, or if we can just rid ourselves of obsession entirely. It seems like some people truly have an innate ability to do "all things in moderation" while others of us have an ingrained "All or Nothing" approach. I'm CERTAIN that we have the ability to change this, but maybe realizing that we might be wired a little differently than folks who don't even give the donuts or the pasta a second thought, might help us be kinder to ourselves as we work to change our approach? I don't know, maybe that doesn't make any sense. I just know that when I am not being 100% on track I am so pissed at myself and disappointed. I don't think Matt has those feelings at all -- even after a night of crazy Chinese food.
Anyway, I am not doing great with food/exercise right now, but I'm really working on not falling into some kind of binge because of it. I am forcing myself to resist the "I've already ruined my day when I had X, why not have Y & some Z, too." So far today: 1/2 a turkey sandwich and a big bowl of tomato soup with brown rice and parmesan cheese (too much of the rice and cheese for sure!).
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Hi Girl...I know how you mean about it being an obsession..grr it sucks....not having to prepare my good helps, and walking everywhere is good..but I have basically lost touch with whole grains, veggies, etc...good news is smaller portion...you can do it...I heart you..
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