A Diet Break
Posted by Joy M at 7/4/2009 2:36 PM 
Categories: Motivation, Diet and Nutrition
Tags: Transformation Diet
Categories: Motivation, Diet and Nutrition
Tags: Transformation Diet
Proverbs 15:30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
I took an unscheduled diet break. I bought some on sale ice cream and ate all of it in a matter of days. The good part of this was that it was delicious and I had the low calorie slow churned kind. Instead of over 300 calories a serving, my treat was only 130 a serving. At 12 servings per container that makes 1560 ice cream calories over a couple of days. I did reduce the amount of other food I ate, but I really shouldn't have eaten all of these sugar and fat calories in such a short time.
At work, I had it in my mind that I would go to the grocery store and buy some ice cream. I haven't had any in awhile. There was no big emotional trigger. I wasn't sad, mad or even overly excited. I just decided that I wanted ice cream and the store collaborated with a $1.99 sale. Yes! It was good and now I'm done.
I did check the internet for information why some break there diets. I found chemical reasons and psychological ones. Withdrawal, hypoglycemia and even fumes are sited as causing cravings. Poor planning for the moments that were we make food choices is frequently a factor. However, none really discussed the fact that I identify with most on this occasion-- greed. I just wanted it and got it. I exercised no restraint. I didn't focus on my goals. Instead I focused on the moment. In that moment, the ice cream was very good. I didn't even find anyone to share. All by myself, I made the large part of each meal ice cream.
Taking a diet break could be a good thing. Dieting can be trying. It can definitely weigh on the mental and physical. Counting calories, carbs, monitoring the fat or simply watching every morsel that passes the lips might just bring on the frustration some feel before abandoning the effort all together. Acknowledging that I'm on a diet break and not abandoning my diet will be helpful as I step back on the healthy eating path. Sometimes a little break can help to overcome a diet plateau. I'm counting on being more energized and focused as I move forward this time. While I didn't really plan for this break, I am taking control of it and not letting the decision for one day ruin the progress and plans I have for myself. Also, by claiming this as a break, I don't have to beat myself up for not sticking to the plan. It is simply what I did and now I can go on. My break is now over and the I'm becoming an even better me.
I took an unscheduled diet break. I bought some on sale ice cream and ate all of it in a matter of days. The good part of this was that it was delicious and I had the low calorie slow churned kind. Instead of over 300 calories a serving, my treat was only 130 a serving. At 12 servings per container that makes 1560 ice cream calories over a couple of days. I did reduce the amount of other food I ate, but I really shouldn't have eaten all of these sugar and fat calories in such a short time.
At work, I had it in my mind that I would go to the grocery store and buy some ice cream. I haven't had any in awhile. There was no big emotional trigger. I wasn't sad, mad or even overly excited. I just decided that I wanted ice cream and the store collaborated with a $1.99 sale. Yes! It was good and now I'm done.
I did check the internet for information why some break there diets. I found chemical reasons and psychological ones. Withdrawal, hypoglycemia and even fumes are sited as causing cravings. Poor planning for the moments that were we make food choices is frequently a factor. However, none really discussed the fact that I identify with most on this occasion-- greed. I just wanted it and got it. I exercised no restraint. I didn't focus on my goals. Instead I focused on the moment. In that moment, the ice cream was very good. I didn't even find anyone to share. All by myself, I made the large part of each meal ice cream.
Taking a diet break could be a good thing. Dieting can be trying. It can definitely weigh on the mental and physical. Counting calories, carbs, monitoring the fat or simply watching every morsel that passes the lips might just bring on the frustration some feel before abandoning the effort all together. Acknowledging that I'm on a diet break and not abandoning my diet will be helpful as I step back on the healthy eating path. Sometimes a little break can help to overcome a diet plateau. I'm counting on being more energized and focused as I move forward this time. While I didn't really plan for this break, I am taking control of it and not letting the decision for one day ruin the progress and plans I have for myself. Also, by claiming this as a break, I don't have to beat myself up for not sticking to the plan. It is simply what I did and now I can go on. My break is now over and the I'm becoming an even better me.
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