Thu, Jan-24-08, 15:14
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Taking MY Turn
Posts: 10,849
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Plan: Intuitive Eating
Stats: 240/220.8/190
BF:
Progress: 38%
Location: NY
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Ruth, I've officially transitioned to just formula for my little guy, but he's very happy about it and so is the rest of the family...so emotional choice that it was, I think it was good. I agree that I just need to redefine what I'm doing and I have already begun that...great advice! I am still healing, to be sure. And more than anything I need to be gentle with myself on many levels.
BTW I have ranted quite a bit in my journal about lack of sleep. It's not just the usual "new mommy" sleep-deprivation because we actually have a great routine already established. But I am extra challenged by caring for my Mom (80 yo, in great physical shape but advanced dementia) and our business, which the hubby is sort of covering for me while he works f/t too. (We're relying on people being very understanding right now.) I know that lack of sleep can affect the body's weight loss too, so again, I'm trying to be really easy on myself and just make good choices every time I'm able. Today's lunch...a lunch out, which I haven't had in awhile...was steak over salad. Yum! And as you said, when I do eat carbs choosing well is key. Right now I'm eating whole grains and some fruits. Protein sources are rarely an issue and I've been careful with purchasing nirtrate free (and organic and/or cage-free when possible) meats and hormone-free dairy...all-natural peanut butter, etc. Today when I needed something fast I reached for handful of walnuts. Again, the good choices are coming back.
Like I always say to everyone else...each meal is an opportunity to make a better choice. So that's how I'm approaching things at the moment...
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