Day 16: I slipped, but have caught myself

Okay, so long time no post, right?

Long story short, my mom broke her arm on Sunday last week and so the past week has not been my own. I am VERY proud to admit that I was able to basically eat 'bootcamp approved' foods through the week - until Friday (rice in my soup, sushi, and the Graham Crackers found me), then Saturday (Margaritas, Pina Coladas, tortilla chips, and fruit), and then yesterday (muffins, tortilla shells, and too large of portions of non-natural peanut butter and jam). However, even though (before Friday) I was eating 'bootcamp approved' foods, my portion sizes were out and my timing was off. I was not eating every 2.5-3 hours and I immediately saw the difference on the scale. In the first week I had dropped nearly 7lbs, but then that teetered out with not eating at regular intervals. My metabolism must have just started to slow as my portion sizes maybe increased.

I was emotionally exhausted and so busy making sure my mom was okay that I didn't have time to prepare foods to have on hand that were 'bootcamp approved' and you know that "if you fail to plan, you plan to fail."

Well, I don't see it as failing. I see it as not treating my body with respect and you should see how my body is responding to it: gas, bloating, and more gas.

I love BodyWise because it is not a strict program that I feel like I have cheated or gone against the rules. Eating healthfully is a lifestyle. I have not cheated on my lifestyle, nor have I disregarded the rules of my lifestyle. Life gets in the way sometimes, it is what you do after that counts.

Yesterday would have been my last official day on Bootcamp but that ended a little early. I have decided to not go into another bout of Bootcamp yet because I need to make this a lifestyle and not obsess over being regimented. However, I plan to do Bootcamp each quarter to self-correct any poor habits I may regain along the way. Thus, I will be doing Bootcamp again April 12th - 25th, if not sooner. This, so far, is a two-week window in my schedule where I will not (should not) be travelling and will have the time to focus on me and my healthy habits.

There is also the issue that I had challenged myself to the two-week Bootcamp to see what I was able to achieve. I made it five days completely on track and then six days eating the right foods, but not at regular intervals. In retrospect, I did not complete what I had set out to do, but why should I beat myself up over that? I did what I could and I am happy with what I achieved. Usually I would have completely thrown in the towel given the circumstances, so let's celebrate that success!

I loved the email that was sent out the other day on transitioning to Phase Two because I was jumping right into muffins (mmmm♥) and breads again, but they warn against this for the next two weeks or so. They also warn against rice, but that is in an ideal world. Thus, my meal plan for today is:

Breakfast: Chocolate shake with milk (habit and super easy!); AMs
Snack: Slow-cook oatmeal (steel cut oats) and a few almonds, coffee w/ almond milk
Lunch: Corn, black bean, brown rice, and feta salad (about 1.25 cups)
Snack: raw cut veggies w/ 1/2 c. hummus
Dinner: John is cooking - don't know what this will be yet, but I will just have to watch that I stay away from starchy foods and load up on the veggies (Thank GOD I have lots cut up at home)
Snack: Yogurt w/ chocolate elance powder - YUM!; PMs

Don't forget to stay tuned to the BodyWise support call tonight - I am SO in need of this! I missed last week's because of another meeting. I should have made the time/effort to learn where I could listen to it because I hear that they are taped for those who miss them.

Oh, also, my online inspiration, Coach Yari, sent an email today confirming something I was struggling with two weeks ago. If you are not hungry every 2.5 to 3 hours, then you are eating too much - cut your portion size back! Easy as pie, errr..... chick peas, I mean ;)

Have an awesome day!
I know I will.
CZ