This is the second week of Best Body Bootcamp. Aside from the workouts, each week we have to set two goals. My goals last week were to stay out of the work candy bowl and to drink 60 oz of water a day. The candy bowl one was pretty easy. It’s just like a bunch of hard candy and totally not worth it. I just found myself getting up to get one when I was bored or when I needed a pick me up. But I wasn’t even enjoying it. So, that was actually a pretty easy habit to break. Although, does it count that I didn’t eat any on the weekends? Cause I mean, I didn’t, but I also wasn’t at work! I’m not a huge water drinker, so that goal was harder, but definitely doable, especially when I was working out.
While my goals were good, I felt like the water goal wasn’t going to have any significant effect on me, so for this week, I kept the candy goal and replaced the water goal with a new one – no after dinner (or sometimes dessert) snacking. This is something that I really, really struggle with. I messed up last night and had a bunch of cheerios. Today’s been good though, especially after my lame dinner.
I have always loved canned tuna. A co-worker had some today and she and I were discussing how while other people think it smells awful, we think it smells good! After that conversation, I really wanted some for dinner. I was still hungry though and had a piece of bread with a slice of cheese. I count that as part of my dinner and not after-dinner snacking though.
Today’s workout was intervals + abs.
Sometimes when I do intervals, I jog for the recoveries, sometimes I walk. Today I walked. It was still all good though. This ended up being 3.75 miles so I was cool with that.
Off to do something that’s not snacking. I just need to figure out what that something is. Easier said than done.
did you mix the tuna with anything? it’s growing on me, but i have to have mix-ins.
I mixed it with a tiny bit of mayo, some mustard and some pickle juice. Sometimes I mix it with salsa or hummus.
I have to have snacks, especially at night while watching TV. I don’t think I’d hold out on that goal.
As for the canned, tuna, I’m sorry but I with the crew who thinks it stinks! Honestly, I think it looks like cat barf, too. Sorry.
I know I’m definitely in the minority who think that tuna smells good!
I wonder if you find yourself snacking at night because your dinner isn’t entirely satisfying (like the tuna and crackers, hehe – yummy but not enough for a full dinner!) and if you switch up your dinner a bit, you’ll be better off? Although, I always need a little something sweet at the end of my day, even if it’s a bowl of watermelon, or a dove chocolate. Just a little treat can go a long way, mmm.
Sometimes yes, but sometimes I think it’s just out of boredom. I normally have a better dinner than this. I am allowing myself a dessert of sorts (which I just didn’t have last night because we didn’t really have anything) but no snacking after that.
Those are great goals!! Water will make you feel fuller longer too, so that’s great. And I hate when I eat out of boredom! The worst. A little something after dinner is ok, I mean, I love a little ice cream or a Dove promise or something, but if it’s more of just a habit thing, maybe chew gum or brush your teeth so you don’t want to eat? haah, that is a trick I use sometimes!
Good job with the goals! Water is super important and really DOES make a difference. I always feel like my whole system just runs better if I’m drinking more. Ewww on the tuna
My husband loves it and when he opens it up…I feel like leaving the house haha
Night time snacking is really hard for me too. I’ve been able to cut back a bit lately, but it takes a lot of effort!
It is so hard to drink enough water! I’m never thirsty, ever. I’ve gotta quit the after dinner snacking too, it’s my nemesis.
I love your goals – the water one is something I do really good with sometimes and terrible at other times. Isn’t it funny how simple things can be so challenging?
After dinner snacking can be hard for me too. But I notice it does make such a difference.
I will brush my teeth immediately after dinner and that usually curbs my craving for anything sweet.
I used to HATE the smell of canned tuna, but after I started eating it, it doesn’t bother me. I eat it a few times a week!