Some of my talents are thinking quickly on my feet, multi-tasking, socializing, and being imaginative. I'm easily attracted to new ideas but they don't hold my attention too long. These don't lend themselves well to diet and exercise. While I really don't want to be "that" woman with the big bag full of healthy snacks and the water bottle always in hand, I somehow have to be more prepared. I'm discovering that if I wait too long to eat something, I get super hungry fast and I can't think. In fact, I even feel nasty and anxious. If I let myself hit that point or come too close, I'm far more likely to eat the closest snack I can find...healthy or not. And if I've hit raging, shaky, can't think straight point, it will probably take more to fill me up. Or, it takes longer for the food to reach my brain and by then I've eaten more. (Science is not my thing). Today, for example, I was being very good. Because I had two special K bars as a morning snack, I just had a lean cuisine for lunch and yogurt (that I packed) for lunch. Well, by the time my work day ended, I was hungry. I had no magical bag of skinny chick treats. No apples, pretzels, tofu (no way) for me. I found a small candy cane left from Christmas and this wasn't cutting it. A staff meeting was followed by paperwork and by the time I left the building I smelled some kid with a McDonald's sandwich and nearly mauled him for it. Huh. I didn't. Proudly, I didn't even go to Mcdonalds. I went home...only to devour half a small frozen FROSTY left in the freezer from two days prior! Let's be clear here. The only reason I ate half is because half is all that was left. I need a bag. I need healthy treats. I need plastic baggies. I need to get prepared. I feel overwhelmed but I will not quit.
This week is so busy. I have a ton of work to do. This is not the week to start working out. This is not the week to start eating healthier. I said I would be honest and this is honestly how I feel. I do not have time to go to the grocery before the weekend. I will not quit. I will work out tomorrow. I will still eat better than I have...
Ugghhh
That stinks that you hate nuts. I always get hungry in the afternoon too, but i pack a baggie of nuts and it fills me up well. I also save my "protein type" bar for that time of day. You got this, mindy! UUUUUUUMMMMM and "skinny chick treats in a magic bag..." hilarious:)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Korie! Skinny chick treats in a magic bag! I'm cracking up! And I also agree with her that you can do this! I am into Nature Valley Granola Bars and Target's brand (Archer Farms), fruit bars. It's processed food, but it's more filling than a Candy Cane, and anything that will prevent you from mauling teenagers for a sandwich is worth a shot, right?
ReplyDeleteI know nuts are good for you and filling. I tried to do the almond thing but I could not deal. It's a texture issue. And Laura, fruit bars? :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat I'm finding interesting is that there are new mixes out there like an Asian spicy trail mix or ones with more seeds and less nuts. I also know that the less fat and more sugar, but more sugar and less fat stuff can be a nightmare. I did buy a bigger purse you know? If you find healthy snacks I can carry around, let me know. I need energy. I need brain food. I need heart smart. I need low calorie. I do not want to feel like I am eating the earth. haha.