Apparently I Suck at Blogging
June 16, 2008
So it’s been a long while since I last wrote. And I’ve not been so good about the whole diet-thing. Maybe it’s PMS? But I’ve really craved all kinds of bad-for-me foods. And have been giving in to those cravings of late. 
I’ve still been really good about bringing my breakfast and lunch to work Monday through Friday (consisting of soup, yogurt, a piece of fruit and some carrots). But have been eating a lot of pasta for dinner. We don’t have much money, and pasta is just affordable. So, that’s been somewhat bumming me out.
Also, I haven’t been so good about the bike riding for the past week. I did go on a couple rides last week that were decent. But I’m just not getting around to doing it the 3+ times a week like I’d hoped.
So here I am in mid June and I’ve probably gained weight since starting this blog. But I don’t really know for sure, because I haven’t gotten a scale (like Tyler told me to do….). And don’t really have the money to buy a scale anyway.
I do have 2 salmon burgers in the freezer still. So tonight I will have a salmon burger, done on my Foreman grill with no bun. And probably have some broccoli or peas to go with. Or, I have two slices of cheese-less pizza to reheat. Those options are pretty good. Hopefully I won’t be hungry a couple hours after eating, though. Because that’s when I tend to get into trouble. With wanting to snack. We don’t usually keep too many snacks in the house. But occasionally have things like pretzels, peanuts or graham crackers. And I’ll begin to munch on those.
It also doesn’t help that I’ve been somewhat in a bummed mood of late. I feel that I’m at a point in my life where I’m maybe becoming distant from many friends and it’s been extremely disappointing. To the point where I’m letting it effect my well-being. Which is stupid, I know. But I feel I can’t help it. And begin to feel sorry for myself and then it becomes this vicious loop. Also, I’ve been dealing with financial stress and job stress (and trying to find a new job and the stress that comes with that…). All of which, when piled together, seem detrimental.
As usual, any advice that you may have would be much appreciated!
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becca | June 17, 2008 at 3:29 pm
First DON’T be so hard on yourself! That’s the most important thing I can say. I do it too and then I become all morose and don’t do good things for me because I don’t have the gumption anymore.
One suggestion for your pasta: buy a few bags of frozen veggies or get some fresh veggies– cook them and add them to your tomato sauce. Increase veggie content while decreasing pasta amount–it will be just as filling with lots less calories. Plus, it’s all around better for you.
Last night, Patrick and I had whole wheat pasta with tomato sauce that had squash and carrots thrown in. We splurged on a block of fresh parmesan (keep it in the freezer so it doesn’t mold) and shave that on top. That’s tons of flavor for the small amount we use.
That would be my suggestion on how to make the pasta dinners better. Frozen veggies are cheap and can be kept for awhile–my mantra is to try to make sure there are vegetables in every meal I eat.
I miss you! I think of you often! Take care and keep up the good work!
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cookiedidwhat | June 17, 2008 at 3:59 pm
great advice about adding veggies! i also would like to make the switch to whole-wheat pasta. will definitely be purchasing some on my next trip to the store.
i miss you lots and think of you all the time, too! thanks for the words of encouragement!