It's been a while since I have posted anything, which is a good indication that things have not been going really well in the diet mode. My problem is that I'm bored with the program and my motivation is running low. I haven't really put any weight back on--yet--but I think if I don't turn this around that could happen.
Evaluation:
When my husband goes on short business trips I use that time to eat light, and get projects done. A late walk in the day works well because I'm not trying to get dinner ready. But when he goes away a lot, which always happens in February, I get tired of my light meals and I'm bored at home. I munch more, meet friends and eat out, keep busy (which seems to interfere with workouts), and generally lose focus on my goals. Also, the weather is not conducive to good walks. I get out some, but not as much as in the fall, spring or summer.
I still have my goal in sight. 10 more pounds. But right now, I'm taking an unplanned break. March is coming, but it isn't much better. The days will still be cold. There will be more wind. I'll get out, but not as much as I should. I've never been good at talking myself into doing something I'm not in the mood to do. Hopefully April will bring some improvements? Hmmm, this is not a very challenging or motivating post is it? Maybe the fact that I posted anything at all indicates I am ready to focus again.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
My Best Effort
I'm really proud of myself today. I got up early knowing I had a 10:30 appointment and before I did anything else, (besides feed the dog of course--gotta have priorities!) I did a full workout. I was especially pleased with myself because I allowed myself no distractions, no excuses. I can spread a workout over an hour and a half, and heaven forbid I start to pant or perspire too much!
Today I just did it. I checked each exercise off the list. I did 3 sets of 15 reps. I powered through the exercises I hate. I Just Did It!
Hmmm, that reminds me. Didn't I do a post on this several weeks back? I believe I did. It was on August 13, and I titled it "Nike Was Right".
The hardest part about working out is getting started. Excuses are so easy to find. Too tired, too busy, not in the mood..... But when you start, you keep on going. I always surprise myself and do more than I think I will.
Winter or Summer, the excuses are there. In winter they are easier to find because I'm house bound. But the answer is still the same.
Nike was right. JUST DO IT!
And I did! YEA, ME!
Today I just did it. I checked each exercise off the list. I did 3 sets of 15 reps. I powered through the exercises I hate. I Just Did It!
Hmmm, that reminds me. Didn't I do a post on this several weeks back? I believe I did. It was on August 13, and I titled it "Nike Was Right".
The hardest part about working out is getting started. Excuses are so easy to find. Too tired, too busy, not in the mood..... But when you start, you keep on going. I always surprise myself and do more than I think I will.
Winter or Summer, the excuses are there. In winter they are easier to find because I'm house bound. But the answer is still the same.
Nike was right. JUST DO IT!
And I did! YEA, ME!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Nike was right.
Yesterday, I was in a lazy mood. Actually, I'll give myself a break here and just say I didn't mind doing stuff. I just didn't want to do it outdoors. I vacuumed the family room and cleaned the kitchen floor. I gotta say, right here, that cleaning the kitchen floor is probably my least favorite house cleaning chore of all. We have a yellow lab who is really well behaved. We can send her outside and she stays in the yard without us telling her to. However, there is a trick to this. She knows as soon as she comes back in the house she gets a 'cookie'. The treat jar stays on the counter and as soon as she does her thing outside, she comes in and stands by the jar. If I'm slow getting to her she drools. In fact, when she walks through the door she's salivating. When I look at the kitchen floor in the right light I can see all the spots around where she's been standing. I hate cleaning that floor! I spray it and let the cleaner soak in, I mop it and then I go over the remaining spots by hand. Yesterday, was the day to 'git her done'.
Normally, I would have walked first thing in the morning, but it had rained hard the night before and the sky was still heavy. It did not look inviting. So I decided to start with housework, and when I was finished I rewarded myself by finishing a book I was reading.
Of course, hanging around the kitchen gave me easy access to the pantry where the bag of trail mix kept calling me. The almonds and peanuts were great and right on my diet plan, but I don't think I was supposed to keep picking out the raisins and m&m's. The fruit was looking pretty good too, which for most diets would have been fine. 1 cup of grapes is ok, but the whole bunch was probably a bit much. Oh well, the way I see it is that now that they are gone they are much less of a tempation!
As you know from my post yesterday, all this may have been good for the house, and nice for the soul, but my step count sucked and I was in no mood to boost it. So I came to the blog and vented. Guess what? It worked!
Just talking about it made me feel a little guilty. And as I thought about it I realized I was wimping out on a measly 20 minute walk. I didn't have to do the mile and a half up the really steep hill. I could do the easier mile and still boost my count. What was my problem? The little me on my shoulder went on to aggravate me by pointing out that after my walk I would still have time to shower before I needed to start dinner. SO GET GOING, my mini-me conscience said.
And I did. Once I laced on my shoes, and headed out the door, I was ready. Heidi's comment yesterday was right. It's harder putting on the work out clothes, than doing the workout.
Cleaning my kitchen floor was no different from walking. Nike was right. JUST DO IT!!!!!
Total step count yesterday--9643!
Normally, I would have walked first thing in the morning, but it had rained hard the night before and the sky was still heavy. It did not look inviting. So I decided to start with housework, and when I was finished I rewarded myself by finishing a book I was reading.
Of course, hanging around the kitchen gave me easy access to the pantry where the bag of trail mix kept calling me. The almonds and peanuts were great and right on my diet plan, but I don't think I was supposed to keep picking out the raisins and m&m's. The fruit was looking pretty good too, which for most diets would have been fine. 1 cup of grapes is ok, but the whole bunch was probably a bit much. Oh well, the way I see it is that now that they are gone they are much less of a tempation!
As you know from my post yesterday, all this may have been good for the house, and nice for the soul, but my step count sucked and I was in no mood to boost it. So I came to the blog and vented. Guess what? It worked!
Just talking about it made me feel a little guilty. And as I thought about it I realized I was wimping out on a measly 20 minute walk. I didn't have to do the mile and a half up the really steep hill. I could do the easier mile and still boost my count. What was my problem? The little me on my shoulder went on to aggravate me by pointing out that after my walk I would still have time to shower before I needed to start dinner. SO GET GOING, my mini-me conscience said.
And I did. Once I laced on my shoes, and headed out the door, I was ready. Heidi's comment yesterday was right. It's harder putting on the work out clothes, than doing the workout.
Cleaning my kitchen floor was no different from walking. Nike was right. JUST DO IT!!!!!
Total step count yesterday--9643!
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