Jaded

I feel so jaded lately. Like there’s a fog over my head I just can’t lift. Probably post holiday blahs. Or something. In particular, I’m totally jaded with thinking about food. I know I’ve mentioned this before. Many times. You’re probably jaded of reading about it. Talk about first world problems, right? Struggling to deal with too much food! I haven’t been to Weight Watchers since early December when I stopped going. I was totally stressed out and taking a break from it really helped. Honestly, it did. I gained about 5lbs during that time, but at least I wasn’t a wreck. Now it’s January and time to get back to it.

I had a nice chat with Alan the other day because I wasn’t sure how to proceed. Weight Watchers (which I’ll be paying for again until I get back to my goal weight) or on my own, or try a new program I’ve looked at. This woman, Susan Reade, helps you create a more balanced life, with a focus on healthy eating. Not necessarily weight loss, but I suspect that comes from healthy eating and a balanced life. Sounds lovely, doesn’t it. My friend has been seeing her for a few weeks and is really happy with it.

Rosy was up this weekend and we talked a lot about health and nutrition. She told me about a Dr. Oz show that had Alton Brown and his four lists that helped him lose 50lbs. He also made a “low calorie chocolate pie” on the show. We call it a tofu cream pie. Yum!

Tonight I printed the four lists, plus the Mayo Clinic’s list of Super Foods that I found on this blog. I’m going to check things off each day/week as I eat them. Still do WW and track points, but try to get all the good foods as well. I like the idea of focusing on what I SHOULD be eating, instead of all the things I shouldn’t be eating. Susan Reade’s program operates on the same principle.

Something new to try anyway. Mix things up a bit. Get my ass back in gear, ’cause right now my stomach hurts from the crap I put into it this afternoon and evening. Why do I torture myself so?! Rhetorical question, of course.

I hope you all are enjoying 2012 and I’ll try to come up with more exciting posts for the future. Right now I have to go pay attention to my kids. It’s bedtime!

One thought on “Jaded

  1. Tessa,
    I’m slightly glad to hear your veering away from weight watchers, It seems to stress you out. maybe the money, maybe just the pressure, but healthy is more about feeling good than weight I believe. You’re a beautiful woman, I wish you’d stop beating yourself up. Hopefully this new year and new outlook will bring you health AND HAPPINESS!

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