Week 2 Nutrisystem - CRAVINGS!

This week, the cravings INCREASED. 

Weight at beginning of Week 2: 169.2 pounds

Weight at the end of Week 2: 168.8 pounds 

Source:  Bruce And Rebecca Meissner

Yeah, this was a tough week. 

So, what happened? Why did I give in to my cravings?

1) Seeing fast food in the fridge every day. I have roommates who eat fast food every day. They keep it as leftovers to eat later at night and so I see the bags in the fridge every day. I will smell the fresh KFC they bring home. I read an article that said even seeing food is a trigger for cravings.

2) Alcohol. I had more than one serving, and I am allowed two each week. But I had like 4-5 in one night. I usually lose a few ounces the next day (I do weigh every day, which I know I should not do, but I cannot help it. I need the motivation). But after drinking, I did not lose anything the next day. Then I went out of town the next day to get m car fixed and did not have a car for 3 hours. Was so hungry I had Chipotle. 

3) Ate fast food...thrice. Chipotle, Foster's Freeze and Taco Bell. What is funny is that it did not even taste that good. Was not gross, but I had these high expectations that this food would be like liquid gold and it was not. I think my body just craves the fat and calories.

4) I skipped lunch a few days. Then I would snack a ton. NEVER skip the meals! 

I have been reading a lot of articles about why the body fights weight loss. The science on it is crystal clear and makes sense. So now I know why I failed this week.  

I also learned something I mention in my diary:  "I have finally learned that I cannot out-exercise my bad eating habits. I exercised so much in the past and ended up just gaining weight. I know now how I should eat and it is a lot throughout the day, but it is still annoying being hungry all the damn time."

More from my diary: "Well I just hope I can stick through my diet because I realize it is difficult for me to cut all temptation. I am working out but I was working out before and was still gaining weight. I cannot let myself go over 1200 calories. It is like what is the point of spending all this money if I am just going to go right back to my old ways."

This was a tough week!

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