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| So...where to start. I've been doing very well regarding exercising (surprisingly). My boyfriend has finally realized he should come running with me and we've been doing cardio workouts about 5 out of 7 days. I'm very proud of myself (and him!!) in that regards. I'm not one to enjoy cardio but with him there it's been a lot better. HOWEVER, my eating habits have been average to horrible! I eat very well from breakfast till lunch (while I'm at work) and then everything hits a wall and starts tumbling in a vicious downward spiral (when I get home)! I pound down the carbs (crackers, pretzels) gorge on cheese and lately, since everyone has been so generous in giving me chocolate (because they know it's my favorite) I've been hoarding chocolate kisses and ghirardelli chocolates. I don't want to admit it but yesterday I had 2,776 calories which completely wiped out my great cardio day! I walked for 45 minutes at a 5.0 incline which I felt pretty good about! The sad thing is about 1600 of those calories came after 4:00. I haven't the slightest idea how to stop this ridiculous eating! I just get a bite of chocolate and I can't stop until I literally can not eat anymore because I feel sick to my stomach. No one knows about this ridiculous problem I have, not even my boyfriend because I am completely ashamed of it. I'm also not sure why I've decided to post my crazy eating habits on a website (I'm definitely not one to "blog"). I just feel I need to start making my habits public because maybe it will help me realize what a awful thing I'm doing to my body. Thanks to all for "listening". Maybe I can gather some inspiration from some of you, or maybe I'll start telling the whole world about my eating habits so I can stop hiding it so I can get some help from those around me. Wish me luck in this never ending battle of frustrations!
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| Some helpful tips: Try to consume lots of good complex carbs early in the day..I know it's eaisier said than done, but....try and try again. Don't give up! I swear reading your post, I thought it was I who submitted it! I started eating chocolate in front of the mirror! I would make that mind/body conection and seeing myself eating the candy while looking at my not perfect body made a huge difference! Now i can just eat one kiss, as opposed to the whole bag. Also try sucking on the chocolate like a hard candy instead of chewing it! These worked for me! Good luck! If I think of any other ideas, I will let you know! Erin
ERIN COOGAN, C.P.T.
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| Just thought I'd give an update since I'm bored at work. Christmas was a week from h*!@. Out of the 10 days I was home, I worked out for 3. I also managed to gain 3 lbs while I was home by continuously consuming chocolate and cookies. Oh the holidays, how I love them so (not to mention my lack of will power!  ).! Since I've been back home, I have been going for 2-3 20 minute walks, but I haven't done any vigorous exercising, or lifting. I certainly miss lifting since it's really the only part of fitness I enjoy. Wish me luck in this new year as I try to get my life back on track, and my new years resolution off to a good start!
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| I know you have heard it before, but planning just a little will help you out alot!! make your own healthy trail mix, have it on hand in your office desk. Keep things with you that will make it easier for you, keep a water bottle handy that you can refill and try to use the packets to flavor them to make it easier to drink if you hate water. pack lunch and snacks the night before, this way you keep in control. count to 10 before you grab for a junk snack and try and figure out why you are doing that, could it be stress?? We get in ruts with our stress eating. Get up and walk a quick 5 minutes to get away from the stress, bathroom break. Start to think about why you are grabing the junk, are you not eating enough in the mornings?? What are you eating for breakfast, and maybe a snack between breakfast and lunch (high protein one like cheese and veggie sticks) might help curb your cravings in the afternoon. Hummus and veggie sticks are also a great snack!! If you are honest with yourself and try and figure out exactly why you are grabing at the junk, you will lick it. I know I am addicted to the junk, I am a food addict and I am working on it all the time. My body is telling me to change quick, just got diagnosed as a pre-diabetic and I don't want my pancreas to give up just because I shove the junk carbs in my mouth!!
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