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Diary of an Overweight Mom: Day 5-WHAT Was I Thinking???by Catherine Ipcizade | More from this Blogger Morning Weight: 180.6 Total Weight Loss: 4.6 pounds WHAT was I thinking? Why on earth would I think I could bake shortbread while on the first week of my new "diet?" But I did. My husband loves shortbread and it's super easy to make. So against my better judgment today, when I should've been walking on the treadmill or drinking some vitamin-filled shake, I was working butter into flour with my hands. I'd like to tell you I made the shortbread then walked away. But if you've ever smelled shortbread baking in the oven, you can understand why that's nearly impossible. I made the shortbread. I baked the shortbread. I cut the shortbread. I ATE the shortbread. In all fairness though, I only ate one piece. And not a gigantic one, either. Except that I also ate the other half of my daughter's piece (WHAT? Don't look at me like that-she didn't want it!). Still, I would usually have come back for more, but this time I did not. Temptations are everywhere. How do you handle them? Avoiding the obvious is the best route of course. But, hello-I write for the food blog-obviously I like to cook. I also like to eat. I like to experiment with recipes and create meals and snacks that make my friends and family say "ooh, aah." I'm very glad at this point that I chose to end the low-carb craze and opt for simply reducing my portions and focusing on healthier choices. Weekends are always tough though. I am actually looking forward to the start of the week when I don't feel the need to cook "special" meals and can eat my fruit and veggies a little easier. How did your day shape up? Here's how mine went: Breakfast: Banana (we were busy cleaning the house) Lunch: 1 apple, a turkey and cheese roll-up, ½ cup Cheeze-its (yes, I know, I'm addicted to the darn crackers) Dinner: Manti (Turkish Ravioli-but I only ate half my usual portion) and tomato-avocado salad with red onion and limejuice Snack: Shortbread Okay, not the best eating day, but certainly nothing insane. I deem it a success...however, the scale may disagree tomorrow. **If you would like any recipes to help you with your own weight loss plan, drop me a note and I'll post it. Visit the Diary of an Overweight Mom Forum! In Case You're Just Joining Me: Learn more about Catherine Ipcizade  Cathy Ipcizade is 30 years old and currently resides in Southern California. Prior to coming to California she grew up in Arizona. Relevant weight loss tags |
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