Progress Prompt #63: How well do you stick to your program on weekends? What are your tips or strategies for staying on program during unstructured days?
Weekends are frequently my "off" time. Well, actually lately every day has been my "off" time but as I start to refocus my dieting energy, weekends are frequently my loose time. My husband likes to cook my breakfast on weekends which usualy includes some bacon with either fried eggs or pancakes. Lunch is frequently something we pick up while we are out, and dinner is more of an event as we have the time to cook.
There are some things I do when I am really trying to be good: I pick up an unsweetened iced tea from Starbucks instead of a Mocha, I order the half salad or grilled chicken option for lunch instead of a burger or other high-cal option, I eat my salad first at dinner to help me feel full before diving into dinner.
But, as the days get longer and warmer it is a lot easier for me to stick to my program. I won't be hiding behind sweaters and jeans for much longer and as the hems get shorter my meals get smaller. I also tend to find it easier to get working out in over the weekend by going for bike rides or hikes-both of which I can do with my husband!
Posted by jgrieves at March 8, 2004 12:39 PM