Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Negativity and Poop

I have been feeling really grouchy, and it may have shown in my posts. I think I have figured out why. This last week I have actually obstained from naughty foods like cakes, sugar soda-pop, and white bread (except on Sunday, Sunday is my free-for-all--I do feel sluggish on Mondays though, a good learning tool I think). I read an article on CNN about obesity. It said that people who often binge on sweets (ME) and then quit suddenly, can have some of the same chemical reactions as a person withdrawing from street drugs--so here in sugar rehab I sometimes feel like pulling out my hair. I have not quit completely, that would mean sure failure, and the Cadbury eggs would be mysteriously absent from every store within a 5-mile radios. SO, I had a heart-to-heart with my brain and stomach and together we made a compromise. I can have one treat a day, no more than about 3oz, but a treat none-the-less. The allowance gives my head an exact number to expect, and my stomach a little something special to look forward to, emphasis on the word "Little." Also I know there has been a lot of potty humor lately; you see, poop and pee is constantly on my mind, and now, on my floor. I am potty-training my little girl. I finally buckled down and started. I have this weird relationship with pee because it took me a LONG time to figure it out as a kid--the reason some of my siblings called me "Peter," pronounced "PEEEEter." But I don't want my daughter to be a teenager wearing depends, so we're doing it. Also, I am silly, kind of like a 11-year-old boy; potty humor makes me laugh. Sorry if it insults your sensibilities, but it's not over. Anyhoo, I ran another 5K this morning, and for a little while I forgot about bodily functions and sugar-highs. Go me!

8 comments:

  1. I know what you mean about being grumply without sweets. Actually there has been a new study recently about people who avoid carbs, and grumpiness. When I don't have bread for a while, I get really grouchy! Anyways...I discovered the gum Extra has a new fruity flavor with only 5 calories per stick. It totally takes my sugar craving away, because it it so flavorful, and juicy!

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  2. Bina. Everyday I am trying to eat and exercise like you . . . and everyday I FAIL!!! I don't know how you are doing it. I consider you SUPERWOMAN!! You win, hands down, you win. I do excercise, that part I'm pretty good at. And I follow your plan till about 2pm and then I'm SOOOOO flippin' tired I just start eating EVERYTHING. It's terrible. Yesterday I took a wee-small nap and after I woke up I STILL wanted to eat everything. It's a terrible cycle. So, cheers to you because you are doing awesome and I'm super proud of you and hope to be just like you someday! Till then, I'll just keep trying . . .

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  3. Sensible compromise! You're doing great!! I'm rootin' for ya!! :)

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  4. good luck with potty training. Man, you are taking on 2 terribly difficult things at once: weight loss and potty training. Brave woman!

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  5. I agree, potty training is really difficult. Good luck! You are doing good!

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  6. Great job, Bina! Keep up the good work. I think it is important to reward yourself every once in a while - a treat is ok and you can still loose weight as long as you control portions on all of the regular meals. As Suz always says - "to loose weight there is only one formula: calories burned > calories consumed." Pretty simple, Suz, but not very easy. :)

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  7. But PEEta, how will we get to never-never land?
    You can do it Bina. Lots of stress her in AZ. Come visit (it's like 5 hrs from you). Becca and Cathy may come for Spring break. We could jog together.
    I love fatty foods - chipotle, in and out, or anything greesy it's hard to go w/out. right now i'm missing mexican food.

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  8. I obviously am not working out at all since I'm pregnant, but whenever I feel like pigging out but don't want to become completely hysterical after gorging myself, I pig out on frozen strawberries and peaches. I get huge bags of them, fill up my soup bowls as high as they go and I can eat them without feeling guilty and they are perfect for mindless eating while I'm watching a movie. They aren't sweetened at all, but they are quite satisfying to me. Sprinkling splenda or the like on them may help satisfy your sweet tooth and not make you grouchy.

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