Another Monday morning

Not feeling as blah this morning as I did on Friday.  I think getting back into the walking helped.  Since I was being mindful of my step count, I was also mindful about drinking my water (which helped with more steps... the running back and forth to the restroom!).  I not only got my step goal, but I also got my 64 oz of water in for the day.

I didn't make my step goal on Saturday, but I did put a bit more effort into getting steps.  I got myself on the treadmill a couple of times, which helped a bit.  I was having a very low energy day so by mid-afternoon I had nothing left.  Yesterday was a better day for getting activity in.  My training plan called for a 10 mile run, which I did on the treadmill due to wind and ice.  When I did the 9 mile run two weeks ago, I ended up walking, not running.  Yesterday I did better and was able to maintain a slow jog for the run.  I also got to watch a few of my favorite Christmas movies (Netflix is awesome for treadmill walking and running!).

Food... well, that is where I am off track.  I just can't seem to reign in the overeating.  I eat when I'm not hungry, I search for foods I wouldn't normally eat, and eat more than I should.  I wish I knew why I was doing it.  It's a very self-destructive path.  I'm not happy, yet I do it anyway.  I was hoping that the walking would lead to better eating, but that didn't happen.  I have decided that today will be a better day.  My chance to get it right.  I've been up for two hours and so far, so good.  :-)

Chocolate Bites

I really need to get the eating under control.  We're headed into the holiday season, which means more treats will be readily available.  I want to have the right mindset and attitude to be able to say "no" or just walk away from treats.  Yet, also be able to occasionally indulge (just not every day or two or three times a day) in some of favorite holiday treats without going overboard or triggering a binge.  It's such a fine line to walk and I have yet to learn how to do it.

Tonight I plan on making my Paleo "treat," a Chocolate Bite.  It's an easy recipe, 1/2 cup of dates, 1 cup of cashews, a tsp of vanilla and a pinch of sea salt.  Mix in the food processor for 90 seconds (until you able to form a small ball with it), then add 1/4 to 1/2 cup dark chocolate and pulse 3 or 4 times until mixed with dates and cashews.  Then roll them into balls (makes 12 small balls) and place in the frig.  Easy to make and are very yummy.  I generally make two batches so Hubby and I can both have one a day and I only have to make them every other week or so. 

I'm hoping by having my own "treat," it will keep me out of the candies and cookies that seem to be all around me this time of year. 

Today is a new day.  A fresh start.  And yes, I've said this many times... and one of these days it just might be true, but I won't know if I don't try!