Feeling sick as an excuse

I've been feeling ill since last Thursday.  I have a deep cough and just don't have any energy.  For 3 days I've been laying low, but I find myself "grazing" the pantry.  Lucky for me, my larder is pretty barren these days, but how do you stop yourself when you keep saying, "but I've hardly eaten a thing today."?  Being sick throws me off my game in so many ways.  I'm not eating regular meals and all I crave is tea and toast, but an entire loaf?

Any suggestions to keep on course?

Night Snacking

I think taking pictures is a good idea. My last night snacking urges resulted in 2 clementine oranges and 3 sugar coated ginger candies - instead of the 1/2 bar of organic dark chocolate I have in the freezer for emergencies. It worked - though I felt empty - not my stomach - something deeper and more mysterious wanted nourishment. Somewhere a long the line food provided that nourishment. But maybe empty feelings are fulfilling - definitely need to re-wire these patterns.

I took pictures of last night's dinner - so instead of something cooked up without loving care - including the gin and tonic I wanted with crispy chips - I reached for a frozen Boca Burger and sauteed in the shitake mushroom broth and left over veggies from the afternoon omelette. Added that kimchi - picked veggies and some fresh salad things. I was satisified but not full - wanted more - took some frozen blueberries and strawberries a little Greek no fat yogurt and blended into a smoothy - added some chopped walnuts - and voila - a pretty dessert that worked. Until about 9:30 when I went for the ginger and clementines.

I took some pix of dinner - feeling proud of myself for taking time to create something I would make for a friend. I seem to be more satisfied when there's lots of color in my food.

Weigh to Go!

I've been on every diet known to man (and woman).  Grapefruit, liquids, Optifast, Weight Watchers, South Beach, all white, no white, all carbs, no carbs, Atkins....the list goes on and on.  I've had success with most of them for a time and then I loose my focus.  So here I am again, but I've decided that I'll use the internet and blogging as inspiration, support, and a place to vent my frustrations.  I welcome you to join me as we play....Tag, You Loose!

Question:  how do you keep from snacking at night?

Tell me your tricks to keep you motivated and away from the fridge.  Here is what I'm going to try:  every time I get the urge to get-up and get a nosh, I'm going to do 10 minutes of my wii fit or elliptical trainer.  I figure that should help me in two ways....I'll get moving more and I'll pass the snack time by.  I'll get some photos of me doing that and post them next time.
 
I've invited some friends to join me in posting to this blog.  Together we will support each other as we move forward toward positive outcomes.

Before Dinner Entry

OK - IT's 6:30 - though I had a lovely day - enjoyed company of good friends - wonderful spring weather - good food selections all day - and then computer frustration - this does not help my choice of what to have for dinner. Tempted to melt some cheese on a corn tortilla in the oven with some salsa and make believe I'm eating a bag of chips. Then of course I'll need a cocktail. Mentally all very satisfying - but not very nourishing. So I'm sending my frustration out there - with the hope that sharing will lead to the right choice. More to follow. . .