Hey guys,
Woke up feeling much better this morning. Still have a bit of a headache, but my stomach feels much more settled, and surprisingly not bloated or anything.
I took part in breakfast day at the office. I had a poppyseed bagel with PB and a banana:
This afternoon I don’t have much on tap except for C25K and the gym. P is going out with his buddies so I’m on my own for tonight too. I haven’t had this much free time in a while! I’d like to spend it alone in the apt, catching up my my book, magazines, and Olympic watching - but I’m afraid I’ll be setting myself up to overeat. I could try to round some people up, but I don’t want to be busy because I’m afraid to stop! Hmm…
picture yourself reading a magazine, taking a long hot shower, and relaxing on a comfy couch! (no overeating involved) you can do it! buy a pack of gum maybe if you think it can help…or make a ton of tea as a distraction
TGIF
Exactly! If anything, you NEED some alone time given how busy you are all the time. I think it’s important to disconnect emotional eating from being home alone. I used to overeat while studying in college, then I realized that if I associated those two behaviors, I would be in big trouble! I’m in grad school now (and have been forever) and it was really important that I separate those things out.
One other thing…and since I don’t know you personally, please don’t think I’m being critical…but maybe scheduling some more alone time into your busy schedule might help ease the stress? I know that if I’m going ALL the time, I feel totally overwhelemed. Just a thought!
I think it’s great how you handled last night and it sounds like you already feeling more positive.
take the night and relax—btw you are probably snacking so much becuase you have greatly increased the amount of calories you are burning with the additional cardio from c25K program—and your meals dont seem to have really increased calorically-your body probably needs the extra calories
I do think that you need to learn to be at home and not overeat. Coming home should signify a time of relaxation should represent a sanctuary from stress (which i know is different for New Yorkers because you typically spend most time out and about). Gym is actually a pretty good trick. I also read a lot and that gets me absorbed and thinking about other things. Good luck!
Sorry- lots of mistakes in that (I am trying to multitask). I meant to say- Coming home should signify a time of relaxation and represent a sanctuary. Also Gum is a good trick to stop overeating.
I am a mess today…
Just getting caught up on blog reading for the day. Sorry your afternoon yesterday didn’t go as planned, but it looks like you had a fun night! I agree with CoutneyS that you should try to disconnect the being home alone with overeating. You shouldn’t have to feel afraid to spend some time home alone in fear of overeating. We all know you can do it! Spending time alone can definitely be relaxing…you shouldn’t have to stress about it! A cup of tea or something to keep your tastebuds happy may work well. Since you blog, you could also tell yourself that anything you eat should go on the blog and therefore, there should be a picture! I think that would maybe deter some of the mindless/emotional eating because it’d be more trouble to have to take a picture, etc. and it’d give you some time to think about why you’re eating it and if you’re really hungry. You will get over this hurdle…just remember that it’s not going to be corrected overnight. You’ve already made some great strides in recognizing some of the triggers!
Also, maybe tally up the calories you’ve been having for the past few days…you may be undereating and not realize it!
Happy Friday!
Perhaps you should try to ease yourself into being alone in the apt. without wanting to overeat? I know from personal experience that baby steps were a MUCH more sustainable method of behavior-changing than trying to go straight from 0 to 60. What if tonight, you took yourself to a movie, or brought a book and your iPod to Starbucks or Cosi? That way you could relax and enjoy some alone time in a much less intimidating environment
Kate, you officially made my day by featuring that music video clip - that is my all-time favorite song by The Cure!!!
Love the PBJ bagel, as always! Yum!
Hang in there with tonight at the apartment - try to stay busy so that you aren’t tempted to overeat.
I’m so glad you posted that video! I love it, it makes me smile.
I hope your night goes well. It’s always nice to have some much needed alone time.
A night of downtime sounds great.
Something that has helped me from going home and eating mounds of cereal, or soy delicious and random snacks in the cupboard is planning a meal for dinner while I am at work. Something simple to make and yet really tasty with lots of savory flavours (if the flavours are too sweet they will spike your sweet tooth). Drink lots of water too!
I hope this helps! Have a great friday!
Hi Kate,
I love how honest you are! You definitely get the award for most social blogger of all time. I don’t know how you keep your calendar in order. Do you find you overeat when you are lonely? Or just bored? I find that I get kind of depressed when I don’t have plans on weekends, even if I have tons of plans during the week. It’s weird. So I relate to your aprehension.
Anyways, if tonight gets to be to much, I am probably going to midnight yoga at Laughing Lotus which is always a great time. starts at 10pm! take care
Andrea - great advice!
CourtneyS. - You’re right - I do need to schedule some downtime. I just get restless easily - and I hate being bored! I’d rather have more to do than not enough to do. But having too much gets me in trouble too! It’s a cycle!
Stephanie - You may be right…I’m def going to bring it up with my RD.
Melissa P. - Totally - I really do need to separate being “home alone” and stuffing myself! Home should be a sanctuary, not some place to avoid!
Justy - totally! Great idea on using the blog to my advantage!
Kim - That is GREAT idea! I think I may do that!
VG - Hehe, love the Cure!
Nicole - Thanks!
Kat - Great advice - my sweet tooth does get sparked easily!
Melissa - I do overeat when I’m lonely/bored. And I constantly put pressure on myself to have a full social calendar. Like, if I go a day without meeting up with someone, I feel like a total loser. I think it’s cuz I didn’t have alot of friends growing up…there was even an ‘I Hate Kate’ club about me in 2nd grade!
Midnight yoga sounds awesome! I would love, love, LOVE to do it, but I’m not very good at yoga! I don’t know if I could handle 2 hours! What do you think??
- Kate
OMG, kids are CRUEL. That’s terrible! If those nasty girls could see you now…
You definitely aren’t moving for the whole two hours. The class is open to all levels–and all levels come, so you would probably be fine. There is always great live music. Even if you don’t go this week, keep it in mind down the road.
CourtneyS - It was pretty tragic as a 2nd grader. They would march around at recess singing “We Hate Kate” and steal pencils from my desk. I like to bring this story out at cocktail parties. You’d be surprised how many people have similar tales.
Melissa - DEFINITELY. Are you going tonight for sure or just maybe?
- Kate
Glad I checked back. I am going for sure tonight!