Pretty sure no one will read this and if they do I will never know cuz they don't comment. That's ok I am doing this for me. If you stumble across it I hope that you find something that will encourage you or help you on your journey.
Today did not go as planned. I had everything lined up to have a good day. I was going to get an early start at the gym. I had my lunch prepared and ready to go. It was going to be a good day. My alarm went off at 4:15 and my body was not happy with me, not that it ever is getting up that early. I could not make myself move. So now for the third day in a row I did not make it to the gym. I will say it again, rest is super important. My Monday that lasted 22 hours really did me in. I really am getting old. On top of not getting to the gym I left my lunch at home. I did use my stand by at Subway. The guys see me coming and already start making it for me. I guess I am a creature of habit :D
Over all I had a good day. The only thing I missed was getting in a workout. I know that it's very important, it's up there with sleep and eating healthy. As soon as I get done writing I will get to bed a lil earlier than I have the past few nights. I will make it to the gym in the morning. As it look right now it might be the only other time I make it this week. I had been asked about doing photo at the MDA walk on Saturday morning and then off for another two hour drive for the football game. I do love football and taking photos. Even better than I get to see my son playing in the game.
Even though the day didn't go as planned I pulled off a victory tonight. I really wanted to come home and eat. I had to stop and get food for the kids and I was a bit hungry but really hate eating this late at night. I had my oatmeal for breakfast. Had fruit and raisin bran (I sometimes snack on that instead of chips) and then Subway. I get the FT ham, no cheese, with LOTS of veggies and eat half for lunch and half for dinner. Today I had some baked lays chips with dinner. If you have not had a chance to try them you should, they are really good. Nope I'm not just saying that. I really do like them.
Ok so what was the victory? I didn't eat. Well sort of. I came home and got in my comfy clothes for the evening. Keep in mind with the schedule I have at work, and that I stopped for food, it was 9:oo by this time. I was really determined that I would not eat anything. So I sat down to write this. My son came home with some chicken bites. Spicy chicken bites. There were pretty small, really this isn't just an excuse. I did eat one. Just one. It was enough to quench my craving for something. I really wanted some peanut butter. It's seems to be what I have been craving lately. I eat a spoonful here and there, but it was late so I didn't need it. The chicken bite was the better choice.
Yesterday I forgot to mention my NSV (no scale victory). I had gone to my daughters band concert contest. They had the normal theater seats. Not only did I sit comfortably in the seats, I didn't have to turn and wiggle my way to it. It felt really good. I joked with my friend about it and had a good laugh. When we went to dinner I also sat comfortably in a booth. I actually had some room between my tummy and the table, with out me sucking it in. (my tummy not the table lol )
Since 4:15 is early for this shrinking old lady I will say good night. Thanks for stopping in. Hope you have much success with your journey.
Congrats on the NSV!!
ReplyDeleteHow about days when you don't have as much energy so you don't make it to the gym doing a 10 minutes sparkpeople workout or something similar. Or say do some squats whenever you hit the bathroom. Or whatever works for you :)
I need to kick it up this week as well! See now you've inspired me.
you know I just realized that I have been doing some squats more than I had thought about. I usually think of squats differently. But as low as my couch is it's really hard to get off it at times, not to mention my car. I usually have to pull up on both. I realize the other day that I was not having to do that. I am on my way to the gym, hope you have a great day
DeleteWell I am glad that someone is inspired. I would love to say I would do some of the things you said but when I don't have energy I just don't want to do anything. I have an stationary bike at the house that I use to use. I could even go for a walk, but when I am tired like that I really can't get motivated. I need someone to light a fire under me at those times :D
ReplyDeleteBut even missing 3 days of workouts this week I managed to lose 4 lbs. :D
Ok I have signed up and am able to comment. Sounds like you had a rough day on Monday, and I agree that rest was much needed on Tuesday.. but at some point you do have to push yourself and ask yourself how badly do you want this.. You have to treat your body well in order for it to do that in return.. There will always be excuses and distractions, and now is the time to figure out how to overcome them.. Remember you do not need to be at the gym to get a workout in.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to sit in a booth and not worry about me fitting in it or not! I always ask for a table when i go out to eat and they servers always know why. I am working on it though.. and one day I will enjoy saying "where ever" when they ask table or booth? =) good luck in your journey!
ReplyDeleteGenny you are completely right about making excuses. It's a practice I have had for the majority of my 47 year. Some days it comes as pretty easy. I know I should have been in the gym the 2nd two days but I could not shake it off. I have to make myself hit the gym before I get going or life gets in the way if I don't. Being a single mom of two teenagers (oh wait my son hit the 20 mark now, wow I feel old), working my J.O.B, doing my photography, yeah the list could go on and on but I know I have to chose to make the change. I am more dedicated to this than I have been in 20 years. I wish I had the drive that I did back then,but lets face it I am a bit older now lol. I didn't make it to the gym on those days but I didn't just sit around all the time either. I do still walk at work some days. About 6 months ago I started parking my car at the very back of the lot. I take the stairs instead of the elevator, at least coming down my knee is just not ready to make the climb up.
ReplyDeleteEmboswell take it one day at a time. Like Marysmom said there will always be distractions to keep us from it. There is always going to be good days and bad days. When I have a bad day I try to shake it off and keep going. As you see from some of my recent blogs my bad day, by missing the gym, went on for a few days. But I keep going. I have been on this journey for over a year now. I started at over 400lbs and it was all I could do just to move. I started out by walking for my exercise. That's it, no gym, no weights, just walking. I did have my stationary bike at home that I did start working on but my main thing was walking. Park your car as far away from an entrance as you can and walk to the door. I now don't mind doing that and can do it without being out of breath by the time I get there.
I have a friend, Sean Anderson, that has a book that will motivate you. He started out at over 500 lbs. In just over two years he lost down to 230. The book is Transformation Road, if you get a chance to read it,s really good. Hang in there it's worth the effort.
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