A Cruel, Miserable, No Good, Very Bad 1st Day Back on the Wagon
27 10 2007The wagon is much harder to climb back on than I remembered. In fact, if I hadn’t done this before, I would have called it impossible to follow Weight Watchers!
As you may or may not know, I’ve been in training for a full season of triathlons. We’ve recently entered the off season, and whilst I still run, bike, and swim 3-4 times a week, I’m not doing anything in excess of 1-hour, and my intensity isn’t as high. I quite honestly was consuming 30 - 35 points a day and maintaining my weight. I didn’t journal, I didn’t count……I just made sensible choices and ate around my workouts. When I saw an energy bar, I forgave an extra 100 calories or so because I knew I’d work it off.
But this week? Oh, man, it’s been tough. I spent the week in Las Vegas on business, and my boss and coworkers went nuts on the culinary front. We ate at Emeril’s steakhouse on day 1, Mario Battali’s place for lunch on day 2, and had another 5* evening to follow all of that. I tried to be sensible, but I even munched on beef wellington, chocolate-covered cherries, and risotto of all shapes and sizes!!
I have since gained almost 5 lbs. 5 pound!!!! Not only is it unacceptable, but it’s scary. It makes me feel as though I’m losing control of my weight. It’s been over 2 years since I weight 178 lbs, and I don’t want to go back there. Not when I’m in the best shape of my life! It’s cruel.
At any rate, I’m making an effort to get back on track. Starting today, because the whole “tomorrow, I’ll start my diet” thing just doesn’t cut it for anybody. I know that well after all these years. So I’m definitely struggling with the reduction in my calories, for sure. I’m staring down 5 points left for dinner and I have NO IDEA what I can possible throw together to make a fulfilling meal. I guess I go to bed hungry tonight? Boy, I haven’t felt like that in ages. Insanity!
Yet I know this will pass, and eventually I will be fully engaged and back on the wagon, happily singing the praises of WW and eating my 1200-1400 calories a day like a good little follower.
Until then, just let me moan and groan.
| Food | Points | Points Remaining (out of 22) |
|---|---|---|
| Coffeemate with coffee | 3 | 19 |
| Thomas’ light English muffin and 1 TBSP peanut butter | 3 | 16 |
| 1 serving cereal | 2 | 14 |
| Salad with garbanzo beans, peas, peppers, and balsamic vinegar/oil; cup of chicken noodle soup; 1 serving frozen yogurt | 8 | 6 |
| 1 fruit leather | 1 | 5 |
| Activity Points: nada! I’m lazy today |
A little late here but is it possible for you to do some strength training to make up for the lack or marathon training, then maybe you can still eat close to what you were eating during marathon training?