I have come to the realization that when you lose 108lbs. and you try to swim, you're not as buoyant as you used to be. Lack of buoyancy = sinking. Sinking is NOT GOOD when it comes to triathalons and swimming. Thankfully I have a wonderful trainer who's teaching me to breathe and swim at the same time. I'm feeling a bit behind as the triathalon is now two months away. Two months! Crazy!
Saturday I had a dream that I ate pancakes, ice cream, and a few other things that were not in my list of eating. I remember being SO disappointed in myself that I couldn't keep it together for another weekend. Then I woke up. I was so re-leaved! You don't even know how frustrated I have become... I don't know what's worse, being so far away from goal that you don't think you'll ever get there, or being so close that every pound is so much work! Ok, overweight is definitely worse, but still. Ugh!
Another thing about cravings... I realized that I'll always have them. Say I go to IHOP to get the chocolate chip pancakes I'm craving... I'll be satisfied.... for today. Tomorrow, I may want pizza... chocolate cookies the day after that. So the trick is... how to satisfy the craving, without adding 1,000's of calories to your day. Chocolate chip pancakes... maybe make your own using wheat flour, with cinnamon, egg whites, and a little chocolate protein powder... then in a saucepan use strawberries and Truvia instead of syrup... Pizza can be done using a half of a whole wheat or multi-grain pita, low-fat mozzarella, and sauce (making your own using a food processor or blender would be even better) The internet is a great resource for recipes and high calorie alternatives!
So I hope my little rant helped... we all need a little rant sometimes. :)
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