That said,
I got back on the MyFitnessPal bandwagon. I've used it before...
1) When I was in the dorms and eating cafeteria food, it was hard to know what exactly to log for the food.
2) When I was living at home it was easy to say "mom, what do I put in" and she would help me ;) but during the summer I don't dance as often, so I wasn't getting as much exercise.
3) NOW... I'm cooking for myself AND exercising often (dance classes and rehearsals), so it's been easier to keep up and feel accomplished. Overall, I'd say this week was pretty successful.
Summary of my week:
- too many carbs
- not enough protein
- I tend to eat when I'm bored
When I went grocery shopping for next week, I took these things into account and looked into non-carb snack options (my go to's are usually crackers, granola bars, animal crackers, etc..) so I bought some fruits and veggies to snack on. I also planned my meals a little better for next week (this past week was the first week after spring break, so I was a little discombobulated in my planning) and have made sure that I include more protein in my meals (mostly from chicken breasts in dinners and left-over lunches).
I'm not sure how to tackle avoiding bored-hunger... I've tried sipping at my water bottle, so that I'm less likely to pick up a cracker, but then I sit there and think about how much I want food.
Any suggestions on avoiding eating while bored?
tl;dr
I am back with using MyFitnessPal to track my food/exercise - I'm hoping it will help me make healthier choices.
