So, I haven’t been to the gym in a month…..at least…but I think I’ve gotten a bit of control over my food portion issues. Portions should fill the plate, bowl, glass…and that is a HUGE problem for me. Working on smaller portions on smaller plates is working………slowing down the entire process of eating is working……..and not cleaning my plate is working.
Biggest Loser Fan Forum is doing a weight loss challenge for the current 16 week season 8 which is called Second Chances. To participate, I listed my current weight, what I wanted to lose during the challenge (16lbs), and a life goal. I figure 16 weeks, 16 lbs made sense…trying to be realistic so that I have a positive outcome. Several people have 40+ as their loss goal…that really seems like a lot. All weights were submitted on the 8th….and weigh-in’s take place weekly. There are about 16 people “competing” online....we had our first weigh in on Tuesday….and woo-hoo I actually had a loss to report in! YEAH!
Having a loss is really great….and maybe getting a grip on my grub will make the difference this for the last time. Now getting back to the gym……had the best of intentions of dragging my butt over there yesterday, but Dot showed up. Dot has become more and more unpleasant the last couple of years…waking up in the middle of the nite with a mess sucks…cramps (which I never had before) sucks….feeling nauseous sucks……
Needless to say, I’ll be hitting the gym next week…..and not with a vengeance! Going to take it slow….and maybe even get into the pool. That would be nice…but I’m a brat and don’t want to flounder in the pool with a bunch of others. I’m going to plan on 30 minutes of cardio something….stairs, elliptical…..then 30 in the pool. I really do miss swimming, I feel normal in the pool…..it’s just a natural place to be.
Ok, that seems to be more than enough for now…..change your fate!
I find that if I just get out of the house and walk for at least 30 minutes...and I mean walk fast no moseying. It's a start. It's about creating new healthier habits. Your worth the effort Gerrie. I am an emotional eater. When shit is up for me I notice that I start to mindlessly eat. Sugar is my drug of choice and I love me some carbs!!! Going to the gym isn't something I can do right now...so I walk..sometimes run. I do have a tredmill for the days the weather is crappy or I don't feel like running in public. I also ride my bike everywhere it's fun and excercise without feeling like excercise.It's great that your doing the challange and keeping your expectations real. good luck girl!
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