Weightloss is definitely a numbers game - even if you don't want it to be. I think that's why I've been so lax recently - after having an FANTASTIC scale in my parent's room that was digital and did .2s and .6s of weight, the only scale was in the gym and out in front of everyone. I know I should just concentrate on how I feel and how my clothes fit to give me a boost for losing, but really, nothing's better for motivation then going "oh! 2 pounds lost this week!" Mom and Dad sent the old scale and while it's not horribly accurate, it'll do. So I kickstarted my motivation last night.
This past month or so has been really rough. At home, I had a really good routine. I knew what each day would bring. I'd usually have the same snacks. This semester it's just all over. I'm busy, I eat when I can and often eat too much. Snacking has become a HUGE part of my life and if it stays like that I just need to pick healthier snacks.
First I wrote out 28 reasons why I want to adopt a healthier lifestyle from the seemingly basic (being able to run up to the 3rd floor of our townhouse and not feel out of breath) to the pratical (running the 5K in November and hopefully one in the spring) to the all consuming (for lifetime health). I put them in an envelope by the side of my bed and drew one out this morning. Even if I don't exercise in the morning I'll have that thought in my head the entire day to guide my food choices and exercise choices. I wrote out post it notes for week 5 and 6 (3 post it notes each) of Couch to 5K and plan to write the day that I complete that exercise underneath because I've been kind of lackluster and have been on week 4 for LONGER THAN POSSIBLE.
Tomorrow I'm going to weigh myself for the first time in a month and that's a little scary. I was doing well before I came to school so I know with some determination, I'll be able to be successful here. So whatever that number may be tomorrow, I know it'll go down.
Clean slate now. Let's do this!
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Hang in there, Mel! I like your idea of picking a new "inspiration" each morning. That is a really good idea!
If you want to give me a call if you need a pep talk, call me anytime during the day or evening. I will help you figure out a better choice for a snack, congratulate you when you do your C25K workout for the day, or just cheer you on if that is what you need.
I'm managing to hang in there with my stuff - We're on week 6 of C25K and I have lost 12ish pounds but that has plateaued for about a week. I know my life is a lot less hectic than yours is. The thing that is helping me make good eating choices is choosing to eat next to no processed foods. Sometimes that means I put together a few different snacks for dinner (edamame, tomatoes, polenta, fruit, scrambled eggs, mozzarella cheese, etc) - but it helps me stay on track.
Keep training - I really want to run with you in November! It will be AWESOME!
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