Garbage In, Garbage Out - Part II

Okay, the wrist bands have arrived. In case you missed it, a few weeks ago I blogged about how when we put garbage into our bodies, we get garbage out of our bodies. We aren't going to be performing at our highest rate, if we are fueling ourselves with junk.

I ordered wrist bands that say "Garbage In, Garbage Out" on them, so that I can wear it as a reminder to be careful about what I consume, and the implications of the things I put in my body. I hadn't put mine on until today, because yesterday I was busy consuming garbage (LOL), and I didn't want to wear the band until I meant it.

I put it on this morning, and I realized it's a bit loose. I don't think it's going to work for me. It feels like a dangly bracelet. I think I'm going to order another batch in a smaller size. I have no idea what size I picked, and it is probably supposed to be loose, but it's driving me crazy. I will keep trying...

I didn't eat the healthiest variety of foods when I was away. My stomach was slightly upset the entire time, and I pretty much went for whatever seemed the most bland, ranging from pizza to pasta in many cases. I only ate 2 meals a day, so I was hoping I didn't do too much damage, but I did.

First of all, I'm still incredibly bloated. I know that extensive traveling can do that to you, and it did. I didn't help matters by eating junk all day yesterday. I was so tired - I did not care at all that I was putting junk in my body, even though I know it only made me feel worse...and I used plenty of salt...more than plenty...

Today I hopped on the scale, and I think I was up 2 lbs from when I joined weight watchers like 2 months ago. Great job! LOL

I was totally bloated and very up in weight the day I joined, and I was down 10 lbs within four days of de-bloating and eating the right things. I hope the same will be true for me. I can't believe how much my weight fluctuates.

I know part of the weight gain is from eating bad foods while I traveled, and the other part is bloat. The bloat will be easy to get rid of, but the actual weight I've gained will be a little more challenging. It's okay - I'm up for the challenge! :)

After a week of avoiding vegetables and fruits out of fear, I am completely ready to eat healthy foods. I put garbage into my body, and now I'm getting garbage out of it. I feel fat, bloated, slow, achy and gross. I earned it.

I want to feel thin (which I won't be, but I feel it whenever I have a good loss), energetic, and light on my feet. That's the goal.

We now have a second refrigerator in our garage, and I'm going to the organic foods market to stock up on frozen meats today. I've put together an extensive grocery list, and I'm looking forward to getting back to the basics.

We are going to a BBQ today (and probably tomorrow), and I'm going to make my roasted vegetable with feta and sausage orzo. I love that dish. I'm going to buy locally grown organic veggies and grass fed chicken sausage. I'll plan to just eat that with a salad, and that will be just fine.

I already had my multigrain cheerios with blueberries and BGHfree milk for breakfast, so I'm off to a good start.

I have a bunch of work to do, so I want to get a few hours in this morning, but I also plan to take Henry for a hike and do some yard work and grocery shopping before the BBQ.

I had better get cracking!

Have a healthy and safe Memorial Day weekend, everyone!