Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Well, this week did not turn out at all like I expected! Earlier this week, I was approached by a headhunter about a really great job opportunity, so I've spent the week quickly updating my resume, interviewing (twice), etc. If I get the job, great (and it would mean a nice increase). If not, I'm happy where I am. But this was my first " real " week of BFL (after being sick my first week), and I've had absolutely no time to work out since Tuesday. Monday and Tuesday were pretty normal, and I actually worked out Sunday because my son wanted to go to the gym. Food-wise, I've fallen back into old habits, which is skipping meals and then grabbing whatever is handy. I haven't eaten really badly, but I haven't eaten BFL. I did stop by the health food store and grabbed some Detour bars, so I've eated a few of those on the run. And I bought a roast chicken to munch on, but I've eaten more carbs than I should be, I know. I'm tempted to say " I'll just start over Monday, " but I'm guessing you all won't let me do that? Am I right? Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Nope, no starting over. Fill out the journal the best you can and get back on track. Make sure you plan ahead next weeek! Good luck with the interviews for the new position, hope you will get it!! > Well, this week did not turn out at all like I expected! Earlier > this week, I was approached by a headhunter about a really great job > opportunity, so I've spent the week quickly updating my resume, > interviewing (twice), etc. If I get the job, great (and it would > mean a nice increase). If not, I'm happy where I am. > > But this was my first " real " week of BFL (after being sick my first > week), and I've had absolutely no time to work out since Tuesday. > Monday and Tuesday were pretty normal, and I actually worked out > Sunday because my son wanted to go to the gym. > > Food-wise, I've fallen back into old habits, which is skipping meals > and then grabbing whatever is handy. I haven't eaten really badly, > but I haven't eaten BFL. I did stop by the health food store and > grabbed some Detour bars, so I've eated a few of those on the run. > And I bought a roast chicken to munch on, but I've eaten more carbs > than I should be, I know. > > I'm tempted to say " I'll just start over Monday, " but I'm guessing > you all won't let me do that? Am I right? > > Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Thanks for the boost (or is it kick?) . I had a plan, but it included time to prepare my meals for the next day and time to cook dinner, and the last two days, I haven't had either. I also haven't had a lunch hour because I took time to go interview. What do all of you do on days like that? If you absolutely have to go to a drive through, where do you go and what do you order? I did discover that Baja Fresh regular tacos are a good balance of protein and carb if you only eat one of the tortillas (each taco comes with two soft corn tortillas -- not fried). What other options are there? Susie > > Well, this week did not turn out at all like I expected! Earlier > > this week, I was approached by a headhunter about a really great > job > > opportunity, so I've spent the week quickly updating my resume, > > interviewing (twice), etc. If I get the job, great (and it would > > mean a nice increase). If not, I'm happy where I am. > > > > But this was my first " real " week of BFL (after being sick my first > > week), and I've had absolutely no time to work out since Tuesday. > > Monday and Tuesday were pretty normal, and I actually worked out > > Sunday because my son wanted to go to the gym. > > > > Food-wise, I've fallen back into old habits, which is skipping > meals > > and then grabbing whatever is handy. I haven't eaten really badly, > > but I haven't eaten BFL. I did stop by the health food store and > > grabbed some Detour bars, so I've eated a few of those on the run. > > And I bought a roast chicken to munch on, but I've eaten more carbs > > than I should be, I know. > > > > I'm tempted to say " I'll just start over Monday, " but I'm guessing > > you all won't let me do that? Am I right? > > > > Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Grilled chicken sandwich from anywhere --- preferably throw away the bun and add an apple or other authorized carb. If you have to eat the bun, go for only half. -JB > > What other options are there? > > Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Susie, Start over every day if you have to. I've had days where I started over every meal. It doesn't matter in the long run. Just never quit. You can only fail if you quit! Now, get at it girl! No excuses. Seriously, someone once said (paraphrased) that if your child was being held captive and as long as you did BFL by the book - they would be fine... how important would it be and how well would you do? Get that mental picture in your head and you'll have little trouble. We're pulling for you... but YOU have to pull for you too! You can do it. If I can do it - A-N-Y-O-N-E can do it. I expect a good report from you tomorrow! Ok? TBowman > >Reply-To: bodyforlife >To: bodyforlife >Subject: Help!! >Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 20:00:03 -0000 > _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 > I'm tempted to say " I'll just start over Monday, " but I'm guessing > you all won't let me do that? Am I right? > > Susie Errrrr, NOPE! We won't let you start over. Life doesn't deal out " Do Over " cards, my new friend. My favorite anecdote/metaphor on the starting-over thing is this.... Say you walk out your front door this morning to get into your car and go to work. Halfway to your car you trip and fall down. Do you get up, go back to the front door and start all over so you can " do it right this time " ??? Nope. You get up, brush yourself off and KEEP GOING. See what I mean? Just because one tire goes flat, don't go poke holes in the other three. Fix the flat and get back on the road. Jen B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 I love that Jen... I will remember it for sure! TBowman > >Reply-To: bodyforlife >To: bodyforlife >Subject: Re: Help!! >Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 22:41:32 -0000 > _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Deal. > Susie, > Start over every day if you have to. I've had days where I started over > every meal. It doesn't matter in the long run. Just never quit. You can > only fail if you quit! > Now, get at it girl! No excuses. > > Seriously, someone once said (paraphrased) that if your child was being held > captive and as long as you did BFL by the book - they would be fine... how > important would it be and how well would you do? > Get that mental picture in your head and you'll have little trouble. > > We're pulling for you... but YOU have to pull for you too! You can do it. > If I can do it - A-N-Y-O-N-E can do it. > > I expect a good report from you tomorrow! Ok? > > TBowman > > > >From: " susieq_az1 " <susieq_az1@y...> > >Reply-To: bodyforlife > >To: bodyforlife > >Subject: Help!! > >Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 20:00:03 -0000 > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Yeah, well... I'll hold you to it! I've got a lady on the other list who I made give me her phone number. If I don't hear from her every couple of days - I will call! Hey, whatever works, ya know? Maybe I should start a service... " talk " to ya tomorrow! TBowman > >Reply-To: bodyforlife >To: bodyforlife >Subject: Re: Help!! >Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 23:32:33 -0000 > _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 In a message dated 6/13/2003 4:59:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, susieq_az1@... writes: > I had a plan, but it > included time to prepare my meals for the next day and time to cook > dinner, and the last two days, I haven't had either. I also haven't > had a lunch hour because I took time to go interview. I definitely have days like this, but don't usually have a problem with the food. I have trouble making my workouts on those days. I have gotten to be regular with food that I am prepared almost always. It has become the rare case for me to be caught without my BFL food. And that is because I got into the habit of keeping lots of BFL choices in my house. I keep as staples: canned Albacore tuna and white chicken breast, lots of boneless, skinless chicken breast (freeze), fresh salmon, baby carrots, variety of green veggies for cooking and eating raw, apples, pears, grapes, strawberries, natural applesauce, 2% cottage cheese, salad greens, Ken's Lite Olive Oil Vinagrette, and protein powder and protein bars. I make batches of things for the week and put in ziplock bags or Glad disposable plastic wear. I also keep water at my office always. > > What do all of you do on days like that? If you absolutely have to > go to a drive through, where do you go and what do you order? I have gone to 's and got a chicken breast and baked potato with broccoli only, and water. Kelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 In a message dated 6/13/2003 7:01:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, fitjen@... writes: > Say you walk out your front door this morning to get into your car > and go to work. Halfway to your car you trip and fall down. Do you > get up, go back to the front door and start all over so you can " do > it right this time " ??? Nope. You get up, brush yourself off and > KEEP GOING. See what I mean? > > Just because one tire goes flat, don't go poke holes in the other > three. Fix the flat and get back on the road. > > Jen B. > Thanks Jen B. I was hoping you would post this one. Cuz if you didn't...I would have!!! This one anecdote really showed me an error in my thinking about the program when I first started. I was trying to do this 12-week thing with no errors. So every time I messed up it would make me feel like I was supposed to start again. This anecdote helped me realize that I am STRIVING to achieve, but that this involves a process that includes experiencing mistakes. So now I am much more forgiving, albeit a little frustrated or disappointed, when I miss a workout or meal. Kelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 Another analogy that works is olympic and professional ice skaters, if they fall down, they pick right up where they left off. They can't start over. Andy > Say you walk out your front door this morning to get into your car > and go to work. Halfway to your car you trip and fall down. Do you > get up, go back to the front door and start all over so you can " do > it right this time " ??? Nope. You get up, brush yourself off and > KEEP GOING. See what I mean? > > Just because one tire goes flat, don't go poke holes in the other > three. Fix the flat and get back on the road. > > Jen B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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