So, I weighed myself this morning and I didn't get what I want. In fact my weight went up a pound from 6 days ago (199lbs). This led to a crazy stream of thoughts, let me share a few...
- It was the two beers and cream sauce from Saturday.
- Why did I have ice cream Sunday afternoon?
- Would one less tamale have killed me last night?
- It's pointless...
And then I got rational.
I am 40 now and this will not be easy. I must relearn lessons that never seem to stick and make them permanent this time. These lessons include:
1. Food matters: You can't just vaguely "eat better" at this point in life and expect to lose weight
2. One of my favorite quotes is the only way things truly change, it requires "a long obedience in the same direction" translation: patience grasshopper
3. You can get fitter and remain heavy, if your goal goes beyond fitness, your plan must too
4. Cardio alone isn't enough
5. An hour a day in the gym does not compensate for the other 23 hours of the day
So how do I react?
- When I asked Danni how to lose weight, she only had once piece of advice, write down everything you eat, so tomorrow a.m. begins a food diary
- Consistently follow a work out plan and look for chances to increase the intensity
- Add resistance training on a regular basis (weights, swimming)
- Sneak fitness in during the day (I just refilled my stability ball at my work desk to replace my chair)
- Keep my eye on the goal. I want to look good at the pool in June, not in April. stay the course.
Spring concert at my daughter's school tonight, so I'll probably just walk the dog today for exercise. Breakfast was a 1/2 bagel and yogurt,so I'm off to a good start on nutrition today. I think I'll do some body measurements this evening and share them tonight or tomorrow.
I am frustrated but still committed...
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