Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
Well, if you're not fond of Mondays that title may not delight you. But it's true, every day can be Monday or be January 1st...a fresh start that is.
I had a bad weekend. OK, bad is kind. Monumentally terrible? Yes, that's a bit closer. I didn't just fall off the wagon, I lit it on fire and rolled it down a rocky cliff side with a river of lava at the bottom...ya, something like that.
I binged. It is hard to admit that, but it is true. I binged pretty much all weekend long. Yesterday too.
My pants are now tight. Like, tight, tight. I'm glad I'm not weighing because I don't want to see it. It's crazy how much weight I can gain so quickly. Yet it takes forever to take weight off. Sigh. Such is my metabolism.
I screwed up (understatement). I stumbled (don't we all). Now what?
Well, first, I will not beat myself up, been there, done that, it's no help and no good for me.
Second, back to basics. Today I will: workout at least 30 minutes and track my food.
Third, I will love me. In the past I would have hated me, loathed me, been disgusted with me. Yes, I've sabotaged myself again, yes I've set my progress back. But if someone I love messes up, do I hate them? Do I shame them? If my kids mess up, do I do these things? No, I love them, and guide them through. Why should I be any different with myself? I shouldn't.
I had a really rough weekend emotionally. Food was my medication. I'm not really sure what started all of it, but I do know I've been teetering on the edge of depression again lately. I haven't been doing all of the things I need to do to keep that at bay. When I'm feeling good it's easy to let these things slide, but not a good choice in taking care of me! Realizing I'm sliding back into it is actually progress for me, normally I'm deeply mired in it before I even notice. I think that choosing to deal with my depression via natural means is a good choice for me, but I have to be very on top of it to say the least. Now that I see it I can be proactive and kick it in the tail before it gets a hold.
I really didn't want to write this post, I wanted to write something sunshine and rainbows, but one of the most important things to me with my blog is honesty. Honesty with myself and honesty with you. I like to think of myself as someone who has it together, and when I'm not acting like that someone that has it together...it's really hard for me to admit.
So, today is my Monday, my January 1st, my fresh start. Every day, every moment can be. You know?
I had a bad weekend. OK, bad is kind. Monumentally terrible? Yes, that's a bit closer. I didn't just fall off the wagon, I lit it on fire and rolled it down a rocky cliff side with a river of lava at the bottom...ya, something like that.
I binged. It is hard to admit that, but it is true. I binged pretty much all weekend long. Yesterday too.
My pants are now tight. Like, tight, tight. I'm glad I'm not weighing because I don't want to see it. It's crazy how much weight I can gain so quickly. Yet it takes forever to take weight off. Sigh. Such is my metabolism.
I screwed up (understatement). I stumbled (don't we all). Now what?
Well, first, I will not beat myself up, been there, done that, it's no help and no good for me.
Second, back to basics. Today I will: workout at least 30 minutes and track my food.
Third, I will love me. In the past I would have hated me, loathed me, been disgusted with me. Yes, I've sabotaged myself again, yes I've set my progress back. But if someone I love messes up, do I hate them? Do I shame them? If my kids mess up, do I do these things? No, I love them, and guide them through. Why should I be any different with myself? I shouldn't.
I had a really rough weekend emotionally. Food was my medication. I'm not really sure what started all of it, but I do know I've been teetering on the edge of depression again lately. I haven't been doing all of the things I need to do to keep that at bay. When I'm feeling good it's easy to let these things slide, but not a good choice in taking care of me! Realizing I'm sliding back into it is actually progress for me, normally I'm deeply mired in it before I even notice. I think that choosing to deal with my depression via natural means is a good choice for me, but I have to be very on top of it to say the least. Now that I see it I can be proactive and kick it in the tail before it gets a hold.
I really didn't want to write this post, I wanted to write something sunshine and rainbows, but one of the most important things to me with my blog is honesty. Honesty with myself and honesty with you. I like to think of myself as someone who has it together, and when I'm not acting like that someone that has it together...it's really hard for me to admit.
So, today is my Monday, my January 1st, my fresh start. Every day, every moment can be. You know?
This weekend was a food-a-thon for me too... and I'm certain not an ounce of it was a healthy food or something my body needed! I love that your outlook -- every day can be a completely, fresh new day/year/minute/lifetime to start over and start fresh. We all have our moments =) Luckily those are just moments and don't define us!
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I think a lot of us over did it this weekend. Way to own it and get back on track
ReplyDeleteyou can always start over. that's the nice thing about admitting your human. And while you are amazing... you are human. Love you, hang in there... and I'm right there with ya.
ReplyDeleteIt happens. You have a great attitude about starting over. You could have waited until next Monday, but you didn't you started today. That's a huge step in the right direction. You can turn this around and you will!
ReplyDeleteOuch, lava pit fall huh. Kudos to you for owning up to your on choices; good & bad. Kudos to you for this post, you didn't sweep your stumble under the rug behind the closed doors out of view from all of us bloggy folks. You honesty is steadfast and your ability to produce what you choose is equally so. Happy Tue, I mean, Monday!
ReplyDeletewomen you need to stop making food your "medication", stress, depression it all comes from bad foods too. If I let my stresses get in the way I would be super FAT...I wont spill my personals but my life is roughat the moment but I keep telling myself only death will keep me from reaching my weight goals and Im bigger than food!....maybe easier said than done but just try....
ReplyDeleteI love and admire your honesty - it helps me when I have one of those days (and weekends) and know that I'm not alone.
ReplyDeleteI woke up this morning feeling exactly the same way - I can just start over. I'm not going to hate myself for a few mistakes... the regret is enough.
I know you can make it through this. :)
Kerri, you are so awesome and its good for you to realize what is going on before it is taken too far. It took me over a year of depression for me to realize what was happening (and that was after I gained back th3 50lbs I had loss). One weekend isn't going to break you, just get back to doing what you know you need to do and you'll be writing that rainbow post before you know it!
ReplyDeleteI know I say it so frequently but when this happens to me, in all aspects of my life, I really do try and remind myself Im never as far from my healthy living (or successful career or FAB MOTHERHOOD :)) path as my next choice.
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I understand slipping and you should not worry too much about it. I have slipped a few times in the last week after a great month of weight loss and yes, my jeans feel a bit tighter. But I went back on the diet and within a few days I was back down to my previous weight/waist size and even below again. As long as you are paying attention and do not give up you will succeed. Stress is usually my trigger for slipping, but try not to make it an excuse. I have found myself doing that more and more lately and I have to stop it. I love bad foods, but I can wait until the end of the week to eat them. Good luck and keep trying. I know you will succeed!
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