.... why I'm tempted to eat too much since yesterday (Tuesday): I'm meeting old friends at Seattle's folklife festival this weekend from college that I haven't seen in several years; they know I've been losing weight.
It's the compliments in part that I'm getting all anxious about since for me (due to bad family experiences), weight loss compliments cause a serious urge for me to overeat and put the weight back on so the attention will STOP!
I also didn't have a good exercise session today, even though I stuck it out for the hour on the elliptical & an hour at weight resistance training-- which makes me feel even more nervous about this event and any weight loss/gain this week.
I'm also nervous about eating in Seattle. I've decided that since there's a good chance the only realistic aerobic activity I may end up getting is a simple stroll around the city/fairgrounds... so I'm thinking I should reduce my caloric intake to 1,200-1,300 since my regular gym routine is out the window from tomorrow (Thursday) to Memorial Day Monday. .
I am nervous about all this. I hate the disruption in my food/exercise schedule and the uncertainty of it all... not knowing how many calories are in a meal that I don't make at home and having to rely on estimates/calorie book instead. I also hate the limited options of aerobic exercise (and I don't even know if the hotel has a gym or even weight lifting options available ).
So even if I only have access to a treadmill or walk outside in the mornings, I think I better keep my caloric intake as low as I can since I'll have to rely on my CalorieKing book for estimates from the food stands/restaurants in the Seattle area
I just don't want to gain any weight. I want to keep losing weight and have a good time.
My eating goals are to find/eat lean poultry & veggies & eggs as my meals & buy some fruit from the grocery store down a block from my hotel as daily snacks so I'm not tempted to eat crap between meals while I'm in Seattle.
Don't events like this freak you out weight-loss wise?
tea