Eating Intuitively

Good Morning, Headache

Derek — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:53:32 +0000

I woke up at my normal time this morning, 4am. I wake up this early, so I can take a little time to relax, check e-mail, etc. before exercising or anything else. However, this morning I was greeted by, of all things, a headache.

It’s unusual for me to wake up with a headache (at least for the last several years anyway!). I tried to ignore it first, but it persisted. It even got to the point it was annoying.

I tried to continue with my day for a little bit, but I finally decided to give up. I took two Aleve and went back to bed!

I slept like a baby until about 8:30am. That’s right through my entire morning routine and my commute to work.

Needless to say, I was already way off track for the day. So, I had to focus on getting myself to work. No exercise. No time to cook something healthy.

When I got to work, it was non-stop, as usual, until I left at 6pm. I went home and watched television.

Although I didn’t exercise, I did manage to stay within my daily goal of 2100 calories on MyFitnessPal, so that is a win.

Tomorrow will be a better day. I won’t wake up with a headache, and I’ll continue on my slow and steady plan to weight loss success.

How was your day?

Short and Sweet Just to Get Going Again

Derek — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:37:54 +0000

It has been way too long since I have updated this blog. I have been unwilling to acknowledge how poorly I’ve been treating my body over the past few months.

Part of it was stress. Part of it was wanting to do whatever I want. It was just a terrible downward spiral.

I can only take one step at a time to get back on track, and I’m starting today. Here’s what I’m doing.

Cooking – I’m cooking my own food. I’m trying to stick to meals with 50% veggies, 25% low-glycemic carbohydrates, and 25% protein. I minimize fats and oils by using herbs for more flavor.
Tracking – I started using MyFitnessPal to track my food and exercise, so I can see where I stand at the end of each day.
Exercising – Today it was ten minutes on the bike, plus a few push-ups and sit-ups. Each day will be a little bit more.
Blogging – I’m blogging to rekindle relationships and build new ones. I’ve enjoyed meeting new people, especially those with similar goals!

I will probably start doing videos again, and I expect I will share some recipes, once I think I have them right. I just want to share my journey, because it helps me reach my goal. I hope you’ll join me.

So, after ignoring the scale for several months, I stepped on it today to see the following number: 343.5. Yuck! I thought I exceeded my previous high, but this still is not good. Time for some success!

Feel free to say hi and let me know what you’ve been doing!

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Motivated By What Your Body Can Do

Derek — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:39:22 +0000

The process of losing weight can be really boring. Eating right and exercising each week, waiting for the scale to change gets old, especially if you’re doing the same exercise over and over!

A more exciting aspect of losing weight is realizing what you are able to do with your body as you shed pounds. Things you could not do with your bigger body are now possible. What goals do you want to accomplish with your new body?

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Cooking to Fight Food Boredom

Derek — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:49:18 +0000

When I discover a new food I like, watch out. I will eat that food and eat that food and keep eating until I can’t stand it. Yes, I wear it out. I get bored!

Variety is extremely important for my success in almost anything I do. So, I am determined to bring more variety to the food eat. If you like to cook in a healthy way, please help out by sharing a recipe or a cooking technique.

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Hello, My Name Is…

Derek — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:51:25 +0000

When someone disappears for a long-time and suddenly appears on the scene again, don’t you think it is necessary to get re-introduced?

I’m ashamed how long it has been since I’ve shared a video, and I’m a bit embarassed by my lack of progress. I think re-connecting with people who have similar goals will get me back on track.

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Weigh Day 04/19/2010

Derek — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:51:01 +0000

After a three-week absence, I get on the scale. I’ve been sick. I’ve been on vacation. I ate lots of crap. So, how did the scale treat me?

My absence gave me time to think about what I need to do to get back on track and stay there. I know for sure this community is important. I have some more ideas, too. Stay tuned.

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NutriSystem Offers 4 FREE Weeks of Food!

Derek — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:56:40 +0000

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What Do You Eat When You’re Sick?

Derek — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:13:55 +0000

Being sick is usually no picnic. You might feel absolutely miserable. A natural inclination could be to eat or drink whatever will make you feel better (e.g., chicken soup for a cold).

What do you do if you’re trying to eat healthier? Are you able to stay on your healthy eating plan when you’re sick? Or do you just listen to what your body wants no matter how healthy or unhealthy it is?

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Do You Regulate Your Hunger?

Derek — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:15:34 +0000

I started my blog on the idea of eating intuitively by following a set a principles. I think it’s a great goal, and I actually think we’re born with the ability. However, sometimes certain circumstances change our natural ability.

I saw a recent example of someone actively regulating her hunger, and it was fascinating to me. Do you regulate your hunger? Do you eat intuitively?

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I Climb the Stairs…

Derek — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:14:02 +0000

Here’s what I started doing to get a little bit of extra exercise each day. It’s not a lot right now, but it’s a start.

What tips and tricks do you have for adding more exercise to your day? Please leave your ideas in the comments below!

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