Bad news is in the wrong direction. Up 2 pounds. How special. I love it when hard work produces the desired results. It makes my heart sing.
So the way I figure is this...if after 20 years I can give up diet coke for 27 days now...I can do this....SERIOUSLY! I am hoping that it is partially due to a rebound effect from Atkins...
Here's my number one problem right now:
COUNTING, MEASURING, TRACKING....heaven help me, I hate it.
I once had a job that I had to track my work duties in 15 minutes increments ON PAPER. Talked on the phone, worked on this, worked on that. It nearly drove me to an institution of some kind. I remained committed and did it to the best of my ability, but all kidding aside it killed my soul to live that way. This is eerily similar, but there is no way around it that I see. SO, I am trying a slightly new tactic this week. I have planned out my meals and snacks for the next week. I just came back from the store and have purchased everything and it is ready for the week. Everything is pre measured and packaged mostly...not the healthiest, but it'll have to do for now. At least, this way, I won't have to write something down and do math every time I eat something.
I will also be lifting weights 3 times this week 40 minutes each session, 20 minute ab work out 5 x's, and 60 min kickboxing 2x's.
If the scale doesn't move in the desired direction by next Sat morning...well let's just say I'll be applying for the Biggest Looser. You can watch me next season...I hope I get the pink team.
Wish me luck! How was your quest for healthy living this week?
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Thanks for asking! My quest was good on the workout side of healthy living, but I was cravin' the sugar this week big time! @ nights in a row I had ice cream with syrup. I NEVER do that. Then it was licorice and jr. mints and then bday cake and ice cream. I don't even want to get on the scale until Tuesday at least!
ReplyDeleteI know writing and measuring is a pain. I used to do it, and for awhile it was helpful to look back on it. Now it just makes me feel like all I think about is food...I'm consumed with it...but then I can't have it! It's torture! I can't do it anymore, but I am at a place that I don't have to because I know if I put a certain # of pieces of pizza in my mouth (it's always more than 2 because I HEART PIZZA!) the scale is just up at least by 2.
Give yourself a break. Get through the first 30 days by accomplishing sticking to your workouts...not what the scale says. When you make the habit of working out you'll want to eat better and the scale is going to change in the right direction!