Yesterday I told you all about my 2013 Goals for Running, but there is all lot more I hope to improve on in 2013 besides just my fitness.
I told you about my original reasons for wanting to drop 10 (or even a dozen pounds) months ago and even answered your drop 10 questions. However, then injury struck and I decided that dropping 10 pounds was no longer feasible for me since I could not run. Instead I decided to focus on moderation, not starvation and did great for the entire two months I could not run. In fact, I did not gain a single pound and was so proud of myself Abby=1, Weight gain =0 - Win!. (Seriously, you do not understand how hard I worked not to put on any weight.)
Then I feel off the wagon, HARD! I gained an extra 4 (or 5) pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas alone. I don’t know what happened and I am so ashamed of myself. That is not who I am anymore.
This is my Holy Crap, I’m going to die on this plane (the pilot said to buckle up for a bumpy ride) and when they find my body all my clothes will look ridiculously tight and skanky, because I cannot stop eating, and then they will think I am a hoochie-momma, face.
Wake up call – When your fat is exploding out of your undies it is time to get your $h*t together Abby!
So it is time to get back to my original healthy eating goals and to make them a part of my comebetter 2013 plan along with my running/fitness goals.
My 2013 Healthy Eating Goals:
- Continue counting calories and be more strict about sticking to 1,600 a day.
- Realize that 1,600 calories of junk is very different that 1,600 quality calories.
- Focus on adding way more veggies.
- Stay away from all the processed sweets and desserts. End meals with fruit instead.
- Be smart! Pack healthy snacks, find another food option, or just drink a crud ton of water to distract myself from bad cravings (and stay hydrated).
Just like with running I am trying to focus on three main goals. I hope by focusing on 3 main healthy eating goals instead of 10 or 20 it will be more manageable. However, it really all comes down to this:
When a craving hits - a bit less of column A, a bit more of column B.
I know in the end I will feel better when I get back on track with my healthy eating. I felt great when I was doing well before. I also really hope this can help me drop those 10, now 15, final pounds.
So far I have shared my three main running/fitness goals and my three main healthy eating goals – be on the lookout, my next blog post will be about my three main personal goals. (Yes, I know that means I have 9 goals total for 2013, but it makes me think they are more manageable when I break them into separate focus areas. Yes, I am anally organized like that.)
Do you have any healthy eating, food, nutrition, etc. goals for 2013?
My food goal for the next few months is to plan meals around veggies and add a lean protein as the side.
I need to plan more veggies it too. That is a great goal.
You will do this. And besides, skanky, hoochie mamas aren’t allowed on helicopters.
This might be the best response ever!!!
Awesome reply!!!!
Hehehe! Love this Rachel!!!
Well then I best get my butt in gear so I can join you all.
PS- I had 50 left to lose & gained 10. Boo!!! We are going to finish this. Okay, that’s all.
I’m sorry about the weight gain, but I know you’re not alone. While I didn’t gain any holiday pounds this year (finally!), I do know how you feel since I did gain about 10-15lbs when I moved across the country (I totally stress-ate). I am working on getting the last of those off & getting close… hang in there, you can do it!! BTW, you really made me LOL at your “fat is exploding out of your undies” comment!!
That is the ugly truth. When I pulled my undies up and they were muffin topping like crazy I knew it was bad.
You had me laughing at the hoochie mama comment. Ha! Holiday weight gain sucks, but you can do it! You have awesome goals and a great attitude. Good luck!
I was so sure I would not gain weight this holiday, that I had learned better. Whoops.
You can do it Abby!!!!!! This is your year!! All of your 2012 setbacks have only made you stronger for 2013!! Show it what you got!! Xo
Thanks Jenna
Although the scale doesnt show any lbs gained, my clothes aren’t fitting as nicely. I have trouble with carbs and sugar too. Mmm chocolate…
Time to work on replacing desserts!
My three favorite food groups – desserts, cheeses, carbs.
I need to work on some replacements too.
Hah! I suffered from chafing from my favorite running top and that didn’t happen in the summer before I encountered all those Christmas cookies. That’s reality, for sure!
It’s a rough reality when stuff starts to fit wrong. Crazy holidays.
You can do this Abby! I have faith in you girl!
Thanks Mindy!
These are good eating goals. 1600 is a doable number. When you workout do you add those calories, or no? That’s a debate I always wonder about. And picking more of column B versus column A is something I need to work on too.
When I just do an hour I find 1600 fine. If I do a hard two hour workout I add about 200 and if it is more like a 400 hour long run I usually end up eating about 400 extra calories. No science to it, just what it takes for me to feel full those days.
LMAO @ Rachel: Shanky hoochie mamas?! You enjoyed a wonderful holiday with family – not it’s time to get BACK TO WORK! Do you need me to tweet you daily with a note of intention or a picture of a helicopter?? I had NO candy or sweets yesterday…today is day 2…I am super bitchy…but know it’ll be worth it…join me in my bitchiness
xo
No sweets will be so hard. I think I’ll get sad instead of bitchy. Can I be pouty?
I keep thinking I should and then I realize…OMG I LOVE CHOCOLATE. And that was kind of the end of that. I think if I got injured and had to stop working out I would really focus on eating right, but in the meantime, I’ll eat mostly healthy…plus dessert =) Anyways, it sounds like you have a good plan!
My goal is always mostly healthy, never perfect. Right now it has just been mostly unhealthy.
No healthy eating, food, nutrition goals this year. I just want to keep eating healthy and figure out a good nutrition plan for when I am training and racing.
I know you’ll get back on track!
Continuing your healthy eating while you train is fabulous.
I plan on getting rid of the weight I gained over the second half of 2012. Usually a few days of tracking and then ultimately feeling a lot better when I’m not eating all crap all the time gets me back on track. Good luck!
I agree with you, when I do well for a week of so I want to continue. Just need to get on that track.
I’m not a terrible eater, but I’m also not a super healthy eater either. I agree though that I definitely feel better when I eat healthier, and sometimes crave a healthy food flush to get me feeling normal again. Good luck with your goals!
I need a healthy food flush right now for sure!
You can totally do this Abby! I think it’s so very smart that you’re focusing on three main goals. Otherwise, it gets too overwhelming and I often find that I have a hard time committing when there are so many different goals. Here’s to a happy and healthy (and injury free!!!) 2013!!
I find that when I make less (3), smaller, more manageable goals it is easier for me.
I just saw the pic of you and your nephew. You look perfectly fit. Chillax.
Eating clean, whoe foods is way different than other foods. Agreed! I’m having a hard time just hitting 1200 calories. Actually, since I started tracking, I haven’t. It is so hard! But I am committed to eating more so I can build some muscle.
You can do this!
Thanks Carli.
That is actually a really good picture, I thought boy I look tiny.
I just found 1,600 works best for me with so much half and full marathon training.
Anything less and I was still starving.
Oh Abby, I love your sense of humor! It comes out so well even written on your blog
especially the paragraph just under the very silly face photo of you on the plane.
Maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle is not an easy task, it is a perpetual journey. So as long as you keep on the track you are, you will do great! You’ve come this far, so give yourself credit for that!
Thanks Nicole. I feel off the wagon bad over the holidays so I am just hoping to get back on track. Did well this weekend.
Me too. Who would have guessed that 2Tbsp. of PB and and 2Tbsp. of cream cheese frosting are the same calories? Not the same value for sure!