DAY 16: To-do List

Here's how today went:

I read my Advantages Response Card at least twice.

I read other Response Cards as needed.

I ate slowly, sitting down and noticing every bite: Every Time

I gave myself credit when I engaged in helpful dieting behaviors: Most Times

I did spontaneous exercise: Every Time

I did planned exercise.

I monitored everything I ate in writing.

I wrote out a food plan for tomorrow.

I made my NO CHOICE Response Card.


CREDIT ACCOUNT: $9.50

Today was no exception to the rule these days: things did not go as planned.

Everything started out fine. I walked to work as planned, passing on my way lots of little eateries with outdoor tables. The scents of French toast and fried eggs surrounded me, but instead of inspiring cravings, they merely brought back fond memories of the last time I enjoyed those treats. That was an amazing and wonderful experience.

But then I got to work and discovered the day I expected to spend sitting would actually be spent walking. Non-stop walking. For 3 hours. This sounded like good news at first -- think of all that wonderful exercise! By hour 2 though, I was hot and sweaty and my feet really hurt. And it occurred to me that I still had the long walk home to boot.

By the time I did walk home, I had blisters and shin splints and a very bad attitude. There was no question I had to skip my second gym class too, since I couldn't walk without pain. I'm also doubtful I'll be in any shape to go to my classes tomorrow either. Dammit!

On the not-plus-enough side, I did pull myself together enough to make dinner, so my food plan turned out like this:

Since I skipped lunch and thought I would be skipping my third snack too, I "supersized" my salad (hence the italics), but I was peckish later in the evening and had the granola bars after all.

I also had trouble remembering to give myself credit today. Part of it was that I got so worn out that I pretty much gave up thinking, but also I was wearing long sleeves most of the day. So today's temporary tattoo (a rose-entwined sword) wasn't as effective as yesterday's. I chose the underside of my forearm for my tattoos since that spot is hard for me to miss while somewhat inconspicuous to others. But maybe I should just go for it and put them on the back of my hand. So what if people ask questions, right? Remembering to give myself credit is that important.