Today I had a terrible eating day.
I didn't plan ahead and so ate on the run. I didn't eat the many vegetables and fruits I usually do.
This isn't anything new; I KNOW that if I don't plan ahead, I run the risk of making poor food choices, waiting too long to eat, or falling into other pitfalls.
I just wanted to share this in case anyone else relates to this kind of day, and also to be accountable for making less than stellar choices today.
I "over-guestimated" my calories today as I usually do, especially when eating less than nutritious foods, and I still stayed within my calories, but MAN, do I feel CRAPPY after eating this way!!!
Here's what I had:
9 reduced fat Triscuits and veggie meat slices (250 calories)
20 oz. decaf coffee with cinnamon (10 calories)
1 potato and guacamole burrito with LOTS of green salsa (600 calories)
1 veggie burger with pickles, tomato slices, lettuce, mustard, ketchup, vegan ranch dressing from the organic vegan drive through (420 calories)
1 small serving fries from the organic vegan drive through (300 calories)
2 oz. dark chocolate (300 calories)
20 oz. lightly sweetened with agave tea (120 calories)
68 oz. water throughout the day
So, all in all, not a completely TERRIBLE day, as I kept under my calories, but this isn't a very nutritious day and I feel sick to my stomach! I only hope the sugary, starchy foods eaten today will not cause "rebound" cravings tomorrow.
The lesson (RE)learned, is that I need to put myself first, plan ahead and take the healthy, nutritious foods with me especially when I have busy, stressful days, so that that I will feel satisfied, nourished and not lethargic and irritable.