So many things. Can’t think. Brain clogged. Brain dump imminent.
I am so behind with things on my “ooo…ooo…I should blog about that” list. I haven’t even told you about Thanksgiving yet! I also need to tell you my word for 2011. Gosh. So behind. I’m sorry I’ve neglected you. I hope we can still be friends.
Right now I’m just going to write things that come in to my head so I can post something already.
First of all, I finally finished my sketchbook for The Sketchbook Project and sent it off in the nick of time. (That’s it at the top of the post.) I’ll tell you all about that later. Just know that I thought I had it all under very good time control….until the night before. It was a close one. It’s done and gone though and I’m so glad that I did it. Very exciting!
I’ve been a bum lately. I’ve done nothing particularly productive and it’s finally pushed me over the edge. I woke up a few days ago and sprang into action. I got back to exercise, journaling, core training (all of which I typically do every day). I updated my daily schedule (which I need for the structure). I got back to my hobbies – I at least got organized and poised to get back to it. I feel so much better. I’m generally very busy all of the time doing something productive. I do have my moments of rest now and then but I feel better if I’m doing and now I feel better. *whew* I’m glad we had this talk.
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this on the blog before but I write down every single thing I eat. Every single thing, every single day. I put it in a spreadsheet that counts calories, protein, water intake, etc. If I don’t, I overeat or don’t eat at all. At the very least I don’t eat enough of something, usually protein. It keeps me honest because when I do it I include every single indulgence, including everything I drink. I find it very informative, interesting and sometimes shocking. Still, I have done it every day for years. I know it sounds obsessive but I can’t be the only person who does this…can I? Anyone? Anyway, I’ll probably always do it, because it works for me. Do you have any habits that help you keep your diet healthy (or at least intact)?
Well, that’s it for this post. Thanks for stopping by. Do come back soon when, hopefully, my post will be coherent. It’s on my new daily schedule.
16 comments:
I keep wondering why i don't see you around much!! Miss your posts..:)
I can't wait to hear more about your sketchbook! It looks fabulous from the view up top so I can imagine it being absolutely amazing :) Glad you had fun with it...even with the little bit of panic at the end.
I feel like I've been a bum lately too. Except a bum who's running around like a chicken with its head lopped off. So much to do and yet not being sure of what to do next is driving me crazy. I'm desperately wishing for one of Stef's Opposite day. I think it's the panic that's setting in. I don't do well under stress.
I use to keep track of what I eat too. Even if I ate 5 single french fries, I would write all that down. Then I got married to Jason and all that went out the window. Darn men and their bad habits rubbing off on us.
I'd absolutely hate to do a journal on everything I eat ... although, I bet it would be good for me.
When I was actively doing weight watchers, I kept a detailed food journal too. It really helps to stay on track! I would like to get back in the habit of doing this again.
curious about your word....
I understand about not doing anything for a while. I suppose we need that time to recharge. I just started writing down my calcium intake, for I found out most people (men, too!) do not get enough every single day and one needs to have a constant supply THROUGHOUT the day.
Been feeling a bit of a bum, lately, too...but great that you've gotten yourself so organized; wish I had the energy for organization...
I had a look at the Sketchbook Project. What a brilliant idea. I'm looking forward to hearing more.
No, you are not the only one who keeps a food journal! After the kids were grown I developed poor eating habits because I had stopped doing my weekly menu plans. I was not eating enough and had slowed my metabolism down. I thought I was still eating well but I wasn't nor was I getting the appropriate amount of nutrients. I was lucky if I managed to consume 700 calories per day. I worked with a nutritionist and I had to log everything I ate or drank. I worked with her for about six months and then I continued it on my own for two years. I also went back to planning my weekly menus. I was thinking about this subject a few days ago. I probably should do it again because when I am not cooking for others, I tend to forget to feed myself as well as I feed everyone around me! Logging kept me accountable for what I ate and it made sure I ate well. Due to a PC crash last year I lost the program (cannot even remember the name of it) I had and am hoping to find one that is comparable. As you know, a vegetarian has to go the extra step to make sure to get the additional nutrients needed.
~ Tracy
Oh, can't wait to see your sketch book post. Jen's was really cool to read about too. As for writing down what I eat, I wouldn't dare. I may go into depression. But I have suggested Hubs do it because he looks great but wants to get rid of those love handles. I mostly just deprive myself of something until I can't take it anymore and then I binge. Hee. But this year I am making one change a week. That's it. One. Maybe then I will have made enough changes to help me fit into my skinny-er jeans!
I've tried the food journal. Too lazy.
I want pictures. I want updates.
I want paige back, please.
I friggin' love that picture.
Cool photo .. but I would love to see INSIDE it too.
I need to be more obsessive about tracking what I eat ... but I do good for a few days and then stop. I need some kind of computer attached to my mouth that tells me when "you've reached your limit for the day."
I'm anxious to hear MUCH more about the sketch book. I have tried to keep a food journal for a week. Overwhelming for me...perhaps because I ate so much???? Hmmmmm. )-;
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I used to keep a food journal. I was at my lowest weight when I did. But it's such a pain... maybe because I like to delude myself.
I prepare foods that I know will be healthy for my husband and son. We have very little junk. It keeps me healthy.
Oh! I also unload well organized dishwashers.
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