As I think about the things I have to do to reach my ultimate goal, they all seem so simple. Downright elementary, but when I consider how long I’ve been living out of whack, it makes sense that the simple things are the very things that will get my life back on track.
Although I didn’t reach perfection last week, I did make progress, and for that I give myself credit.
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I cooked and prepared my own meals and actually ate what I prepared (this is a big deal, because I’ve been known to bring in my lunch and decide to eat something totally different and unhealthy)
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I worked out EVERYDAY! (I didn’t stick according to plan, but I pushed myself to show up work as hard as I could, and I got in my cardio and strength training)
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From Wednesday on, I started tracking what I ate (I wrote it all down and it kept me on track!)
All in all I think I did pretty good. There were a few days I came really close to skipping my workout for various reasons: my schedule, cramps, rain, irritability…but each time I thought about nixing it, I told myself to just show up and take it from there, and each time I had an awesome workout.
Note to Self: My legs are getting stronger! Friday, as I was doing my squats (sidebar: I hate squats), but anywho, I noticed that my knees don’t hurt or creek as bad. I’m guessing that’s because my quads are getting stronger from running and strength training, and are absorbing the shock. So what’s the take away? I have to continue to push past the pain. Keep up the good work!
If I’m going to report the good, I have to report the bad as well. I had Dunkin Donuts Monday and Tuesday, but I think it’s out of my system, at least I hope it is. On Wednesday as I drove by I renamed it “The Evil Place”…LOL, whatever works.
So what are my plans for next week?
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Continue to track what I eat and start weighing and measuring my food. I know portion control is a key element, and I can no longer rely on “eyeing” it, because my eyes have been known to lie.
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Stick with my same exercise regimen, but to really push myself to follow through rather than modifying the routine
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Continue to prepare my own meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
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Commit to eating 6 small meals a day (now this is going to be a challenge, but if I stay focused I can make it happen).
FOCUS – Follow One Course Until Successful! Because of many years of bad habits, I have to take this thing in steps. As I put my new habits in place, I have to remember to focus on one day at a time, one minute at a time, one meal at a time. There are a lot of revolving pieces that I have to get working all at once, but I think I’m on my way:-)
Much Love,
~ Stacey