It's been 2 whole days and I feel like it's been at least a week. Yesterday and today I went to the gym and did some cardio and weights. I am trying to get some weight routine going. It feels like FOREVER since I have done anything like that. I am feeling good- last night I was really tired (I am also battling a cold, and got my female friend for the first time in over a year). I think I have ADD when it comes to working out. I feel like I am dying while I am on the elliptical or bike and then I look at the clock and it's only been 1 min. So, I have to jump from thing to thing to keep me motivated, engaged, and going. The first day I rode the bike for 10 min, ran on the track for 5 min. created a weight lifting routine and then did the elliptical for 15 min. I guess whatever keeps me from being bored.
My food consumption has been the biggest challenge. Yesterday I had a lunch meeting with someone at Chipotle. Oh man, I love that place!!! So because I ate there, I was trying to eat less throughout the day. Today has been better. I am REALLY hungry, but I am resisting the Christmas cookie temptations. I am trying to eat a little- more often, rather than a lot at once.
I really appreciate the comments of encouragement and suggestions. Also, thank you to those that have emailed me, believe me every encouragement runs through my head while I am trying to convince myself to get off the bike or to stop running. I have to keep repeating to myself, "Smaller jeans, smaller jeans, smaller jeans!" so far it has worked.
I have a long way to go, and I know this might be one of the most difficult journeys I go on, but I am still determined to make it!
If you can resist the Christmas cookies you can do ANYTHING! Great job. It will be fun to watch your progress and motivating as well. Have a wonderful Christmas :)
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ReplyDeleteWay to go!!! It is so worth not eating the cookies. I have been on a big kick since thanksgiving of working out and resisting the extras and it is paying off, slowly but surely. You can do it and every day gets a little easier as you form new habits. I have been praying for you the last couple of days and I will continue. I do know how hard it is to want so badly to be healthy and lose weight, but really love food! So, keep going sister, you can do with God's strength and support from friends and family.
This is so huge of you, Steph. I hate working out - it bores me to death. It takes such committment to keep going, and you seem to have it. Committment to yourself, to your family (because this will benefit them, too!), even to the Lord.
ReplyDeleteIf the bike and treadmill start getting to you, perhaps look into something a bit more interactive and competitive, like raquetball, squash, or other sporting events. I also do better if I have to go to a "scheduled" workout class versus just going on my own. That way I'm held accountable to a time, location, and group of people.
Good luck, and keep it up! It will so be worth it!