Saturdays are WW weigh in days. I skipped last week knowing that I had gained, and knowing that if I saw it on the scale it would shatter my confidence. Yes, I was still that fragile. This week I had no idea what the scale had in store for me, but I went in with a completely new attitude. I knew that I would get what I paid for, meaning, I would only get out of my week that which I put into it. Truth be told, over the last 14 days I have eaten beyond my points for 11 of them. Only these last 3 days were perfect. I worked out 6 days this week but didn't know how much that would help. As a result, I had a 2.2 gain over two weeks...and I'm okay with that. My motivation is not shattered, I have not lost focus, and I'm not disappointed. I'm being realistic. And I'm looking at the big picture...
I still have lost 7.6 pounds this year. I know I'm taking positive steps towards a healthier lifestyle, forming better habits, and setting positive trends each and every day. My goal is not to lose a certain number by a certain date. I know this will take time, and every little loss will eventually add up to something big. This is a revelation for me, as someone who has always been one of those dieters who expected instant results. I used to be very all or nothing, completely in or completely out. I forgot how critical it is to have realistic expectations. It's taken me years to figure out that I need a plan that fits my life, not a life that fits around a plan.
It recently occurred to me that during the time I spent with my trainer and nutritionist last year, I was focusing on the very small details. Before each appt with the trainer I made my own "gatorade" with water, pomegranate juice, green tea, and L-Glutamine, then also made a whey protein shake for post workout. I felt the need to do everything just right to get the maximum benefit, while completely losing sight of the grand scheme of things, that it was just important to get my butt moving. That amount of prep along with getting the kids off to school then rushing to the health club to be on time did not fit my life, and eventually stopped being fun. They say the beauty is in the details, but so is the devil.
So big picture....I'm doing what feels right and fits with my life right now. I may not be working out as much as I could/should be in preparation for Fitness Ridge, but I'm committed to doing more and more every day to keep my progress moving forward. My treadmill work this week increased from 1.5 to 2.5 miles, much of that between a 5-10% incline. My goal is to be at 8.5 miles by 4/4. I will hug that STOP sign and you will see a photo!
Have a happy & healthy weekend my friends!
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Great job on keeping with the treadmill especially on that incline! You're right about the important thing is just to keep your butt moving. I'm seeing that by wearing my Go Wear Fit device where I see total steps and calories burned through the day. Makes me see the difference from doing nothing to just a little bit of something. I'm also guilty of the all or nothing mentality. It is a killer! Don't listen to that mindset! It's what causes that 2 lb gain to turn into a 28 lb gain before we know it. Turn off that thinking and remind yourself that every little step is a step in the right direction. One step back, two steps FORWARD!
ReplyDeleteGreat attitude! You do have a busy life. The big picture is to keep moving forward. Don't give up, and as long as you do, you are on your way to a healthier you. Some baby steps are required at times, don't look at a time clock, or a specific date. You are me years ago raising my 4 daughters. I always put myself last. It took a long time for me to realize, by putting myself first, I was doing the right thing by my family. I will take that picture with you at the stop sign!!woo-hoo!!
ReplyDeleteEverytime I read your blog, I feel inspired by your positive attitude! I look forward to seeing your picture with the stop sign.
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