The weekend just flew by this time. I mean really. Is it already almost Monday AGAIN? At least it’s a short week!
Just wanted to recap the weekend as it was full of hurdles. We went to see two movies. Friday night we saw “New Moon” (it was awesome)…and I resisted the popcorn urge. I packed a fiber bar to munch on, but never got it out because the theater was SO packed of teens that I felt weird pulling out my smuggled in snack so I just had two mints.
Saturday I woke up and for some odd reason went totally nuts on the wheat thins first thing. After I realized what I had done, I used that as my breakfast. I also ate a very light lunch in anticipation for what I hoped would be a drinking/karaoke night later on, so I was saving calories…unsure of what fast food we’d have for supper. Long story short, I ended up eating a cup of Cambell’s light soup and some crackers for soup and NOT drinking….so double disappointment and a way low calorie day, just over 1300 total. I was sad it ended up being a boring night. Good thing I saved those calories because…
…Sunday was the big trip to Memphis to do a little shopping. I knew we’d be eating at Zaxby’s (tradition!) so I had a very light breakfast (a few crackers….) and I also knew I was getting popcorn this time as a treat. So at Zaxby’s I ate the strips and the toast (mmmm) and only had a few fries. So I could have done a lot worse. I lost my mind at the movies and got a medium buttered popcorn (and immediately felt guilty)…but then I went EXTRA crazy and poured some M AND M’s in it! WHAT? Luckily, I could only eat half of it (from guilt and from worrying about how many calories were in each bite…) before I put it down on the floor for good. When I got home I had a deli chicken sandwich on wheat and like 5 chips for a really low cal supper. After adding everything up as best as I can, my calories were around 1705. Of course, alot of this was estimated even though I looked EVERYTHING up. It’s hard to tell exactly how much popcorn I had or exactly how many fries I ate….but it’s a close estimate. I was expecting much worse, and am still obsessing over if this number is too low…it sure sounds that way.
I didn’t exercise Friday or today (Sunday), but I had a great, great workout on the treadmill yesterday. I was SO not into it but was able to get in 3 miles in a little under 47 mins. I was feeling it too.
One thing I have noticed is I really need new shoes. The ones I have are rubbing me the wrong way and making normal walking a chore now. Maybe Santa will bring me some!
Before I go, quick question to everyone: When you go out (or even if you don’t…when you eat something off your normal plan…) do you obsess constantly over the number of calories in it? Months ago I wouldn’t have thought twice about today. In fact, I would have had breakfast, the entire Zaxby’s meal, lots more popcorn, and we woulda stopped at another fast food place on the way home for a “real” supper. I’m so glad I have a new outlook on life, but wonder if I’m the only one that obsesses about calories even when I”m having an awesome time.
By the way…the second movie I saw this weekend was “Precious”…and it was just amazing. Two thumbs way up. Now, if I can just see 2012 before it leaves theaters, I’ll be all caught up…for now!
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November 23, 2009 at 1:27 pm
South Beach Steve
I don’t obsess over the calories, as I wouldn’t have any idea how many calories it had. I am ultra concious of what I have done though, even though I deliberately did it. Kicking myself the whole way.
November 23, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Gregg
Hey Craig…. I was reading your post and it made me think about my weekend. I went out with friend to the UM football game. I had a great breakfast and decent dinner. I have no clue how many calories I had during the game.
My friend convinced me to go with her to watch the Nascar race. Again I had a sensible breakfast…. I had a fairly decent dinner, and again no clue what I did during the actual event.
I am not sweating this at all for one simple reason. I know that I made fairly good choices… (chicken instead of red meat, grilled instead of fried).
Did I go over my intake for those days….. without a doubt. Will I do it every day. Not at all. This wasn’t a bump in the road it was just enjoying life. Having a great night out in moderation is not a bad thing.
At the end of the week what will it mean that you dropped 1 lb instead of 1.5? As long as next week you are back to your 1.5, then consider the day out with friends worth it.
November 23, 2009 at 4:16 pm
craigversion2
That’s a very good point. Sometimes I think I get so involved in this whole calorie counting thing that I forget to stop and enjoy life. Like yesterday, I loved the movie so much but couldn’t enjoy the snack in fear of how many calories it was packing! I’m getting better at this though, in thinking that it isn’t a race, and as long as these days don’t happen everyday it will all be fine. I just get a little freaked out at times and that’s why it feels so good to vent on the blog. Thanks for reading yall 🙂
November 23, 2009 at 5:19 pm
josie
I’ve spent years letting food control my life so now I’m trying to do it the other way around…where I control it instead of it controlling me. Of course I screw up and I don’t really obsess about the calories per se as I do just thinking “man, what have I done?”. Not the number, the action. Ya know? I tell you though, awareness is like….so important because without it you’d just keep on making bad choices. So it’s good to be aware.
By the way – I have no interest in seeing New Moon (though my daughter did Saturday and loved it)…but Precious is one that I’m really wanting to see. And Avatar when it’s out.
November 23, 2009 at 5:37 pm
erintakescontrol
I used to count calories. Religiously. OCD style. Now I’m to the point where I don’t have to write everything down because I have a ballpark idea of what I’m putting in my mouth. When I started my journey, I went from eating WAY too many calories (and empty ones, at that) to eating far too LITTLE calories. I had to learn the value of calories and be able to determine which ones were worth putting in my mouth. I try to stick to (around) 1600 daily.
I think that indulging once in awhile is okay (like at the movies or road trips!), as long as we don’t backtrack to old eating habits. Last time I went to the movies (MJ – This is It!), I split a small popcorn with my bestie. I had snuck in 2 bottles of water, a small bag of baby carrots, a banana, and a shot of protein powder. I had 2 handfuls of popcorn, then dug into my purse full of goodies. I had fulfilled my emotional craving for popcorn and done it in a way that didn’t compromise my nutrition goals!
November 23, 2009 at 9:54 pm
josie
That’s a great idea, Erin…I have avoided going to the theater since starting my weight loss because I KNOW I would want nachos and/or popcorn. (Used to get both).
And that’s another movie I wanted to see (This is it)…will have to wait for DVD!
November 24, 2009 at 3:17 am
Mary :: A Merry Life
I don’t obsess about the calories in something when I eat out. If I have the option I’ll check calorie options at the rrestaurant, but if not I just choose something good that I want and eat and enjoy it. That one meal won’t ruin my progress.
November 24, 2009 at 3:19 am
Mary :: A Merry Life
Just realized I skipped over the “trip to Memphis” part. Dude! Are you close? I live around Memphis too! Well, I will once again in about a week. 🙂
November 24, 2009 at 5:07 am
craigversion2
Thanks for the comment Mary!! I live about an hour from Memphis! Where are you from? Such a small world isn’t it!
I only obsess about it because it seems like everytime I’ve had a derailment in previous diets it’s started with one bad day or bad meal. Of course, I’m not looking at this as a diet, so that’s a good thing 🙂
@Erin: I’m notorious for sneaking in my “calorie friendly” snacks…but sometimes I have the desire that I HAVE to have some popcorn…and it was Sunday!! LOL…and It tasted soooo good! 🙂
@Josie: This is It is soooo good it’s awesome in the theater b/c the music is so loud. Almost like being at the concert! I’m a huge MJ fan (esp OLD MJ) and we saw it the Wed it came out! They’ve extended the release dates so you should check it out! I love walking/jogging to his songs b/c they have such awesome beats.
November 24, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Steve
Sounds like you had a fun weekend! I have no idea what Zaxby’s is, but I assume it must be awesome 😛
As far I eating out goes, I don’t obsess about calories, but I don’t try to gorge myself w/ fattening food either. If I can skip the appetizer I will, or I’ll just a bit, and I hardly ever order dessert.
November 24, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Brad
My weakness at the theater is Twizzlers… I’m sure they’re loaded in calories. Sounds like you did good overall for the weekend aside from the popcorn!
November 25, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Kat
I have focused on calories in the past, now I try to focus on getting more fruits and veggies and lean proteins. I feel better when I eat cleanly. That being said, my weekends are the most challenging because I tend to be more social and eat out more. I want to see Precious – I heard it was really good. I think you are doing a great job with your exercise this week -and really appreciate your support on daily mile. Keep up the good work and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Yum Yucky
Ack! Wheat Thins are a dangerous creature.
And I’m going to see New Moon tonight – alone. Because hubby refuses. Eh, so he can stay home with the kids. I’m going anyways!!!
November 25, 2009 at 4:08 pm
craigversion2
@Kat: No problem! I appreciate your support on there, too. As crazy as it may sound, I do think of that site (and this site, and all of YOUR sites) as I’m walking/attempting to jog…thinking of how good it feels to be able to post alongside all of yalls workouts…it really is motivating! btw, Precious is great!
@YumYucky: Go alone and ENJOY YOURSELF!!! It’s such a great movie…I have a short attention span, and I never got bored or looked at my watch!
November 26, 2009 at 1:04 am
Mary :: A Merry Life
i’m from Millington, about 30 minutes north of Memphis. 🙂
November 26, 2009 at 1:12 am
craigversion2
That’s so cool! I’m in Corinth, MS…about an hour from Mempho! I was reading your blog earlier, I love all your adventures in new workouts! But I shuddered when I read the word “Plank” LOL!