For two days now, I’ve been trying to get up two hours earlier than usual, and for two days now I would consider my efforts to be a big F for fail. I’ve turned my clock off both mornings and I just haven’t seemed to have the energy to get up out of bed. I’m trying not to beat myself up about it, but the way I see it- tomorrow is another day. I really need to make this change and maybe if I keep telling myself that often enough- I’ll actually make it a priority.
August 10, 2010
August 8, 2010
30 Days- Day 8
Today is day 8 of this challenge and since Ipeeked at what today’s would be, I actually had some time to think about it. We are supposed to describe a moment, which can be anything. I wanted it to be something profound, or at least something that was profound for me, and then it hit me and I knew exactly what I’d write.
Day 8- Describe a moment, in great detail.
I remember in 2008 when I was in the midst of my weight loss journey, I went to Prague with my parents and Marcel. We were walking all over the place and one of the stops we’d planned to make that day was Prague Castle. I remember crossing over the Charles Bridge and seeing the castle looming at the top of the hill.
As I walked across the bridge and realized that in order to see the castle, I’d actually have to climb the mountain, I started telling myself that there was no way I could climb a hill that big without stopping. I didn’t think I could do it. Then I paused and had a moment with myself and remember telling myself that the mentality I was showing at that moment was exactly what had held me back from doing so many things over the years, and also why I ended up so overweight for as long as I was.
In that moment, I decided that those days were over. I was determined to climb to the top even if it killed me.
It didn’t. In fact, I made it to the top and was barely winded and as I stood at the top, overlooking the clay tile roofs below me, I had tears in my eyes. I had done it, and it hadn’t been anything like what I’d envisioned in my mind. At that moment I found myself wondering how many times I’d defeated myself on things before I ever started, simply because I allowed myself to believe I couldn’t do something.
It was then that I knew- I could do anything at all, as long as I believed in myself and was willing to do the work to accomplish my goals.
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August 4, 2010
Obvious, or not?
I was watching something today that talked about how people complain about how it costs more to eat healthy but yet they spend money on more useless things than ever.
Research has shown that if you buy fresh, unprocessed foods that your grocery bill may be a little higher, but your cost of healthcare or health related issues will be lower than those who eat cheaper, but more processed foods.
Which would you choose? The answer should be obvious.
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July 28, 2010
Screeching Halt
As you know, I mentioned last week that things here had been virtually non-stop since before my birthday. Well, Friday night that all changed when I bent over and almost fell over the tub from dizziness. From that point on the dizziness got worse until I finally went to the doc earlier this week. I knew it was vertigo since that isn’t the first time I’ve had problems with it, but I admit being extremely frustrated about it because it has hindered me from doing the things that I do on an everyday basis, plus I’ve been exhausted.
The doctor did tell me that if it wasn’t better in a couple of weeks that he wanted to check and make sure that it wasn’t neurological, although I’m fairly certain that isn’t the case.
In the meantime, there has been a whole lot of resting going on and appointments that have been rescheduled to this coming weekend. I’m just ready to get back to my regular work out routine and pray that it happens before Monday.
Monday- I’m doing like Emeril Lagassee and ‘kicking things up a notch’. Stay tuned to hear more about that.
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July 21, 2010
Crazy
Ever since the weekend before my birthday- life has taken an unexpected ‘insanely’ busy turn and I’ve been constantly on the go. By the time evening rolls around and I have a little time to myself, I am ready to turn off the computer and relax. It doesn’t help that it has been warm and after spending several hours on the computer, the last thing I want to do in warm weather is spend even more time on it.
I have WordPress on my ‘eye’ but even with that I haven’t felt like writing. I have MUCH that I want to say though, so expect to hear more from me as things settle down after this weekend.
I have kicked my workouts up a notch or two and I’m now working out every day again. I have company coming in the morning, so I’m going to have to figure out how to get it in after they leave, but tomorrow is elliptical day and I WILL find the time.
I did take a little time away from the 5k training when it was that time of the month, simply because my cramps were too bad to allow me to do much of anything, especially run, but I’m back on track with that again as well, and it’s coming along great. I did discover this morning that in spite of thinking that heavy winds would make the running easier, it actually seemed to take my breath and I struggled through. Even still- I did what I was supposed to do and didn’t stop, so that’s something.
What’s been happening in YOUR world?
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July 7, 2010
Downward Trend
A few days ago I mentioned that I’d lost 3 pounds in about four days. Well, this morning I woke up and found myself a little curious as to if the weight was still gone or if maybe it was one of those things were I was slightly dehydrated or something. I knew that wasn’t the case, but I was so surprised to see the scales moving downward again I almost thought I was dreaming.
Instead, when I got on the scales this morning, I saw that I had lost another 2 pounds, which means in the last week I’ve lost 5 pounds!! I haven’t lost that much weight in a week since I first began my lifestyle change. I am LOVING it though and plan to continue doing exactly what I’m doing right now.
Before you wonder- No, I’m not starving myself. I’m eating healthy, balanced meals and exercising and getting betweeen 1200-1500 calories a day.
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July 5, 2010
Buh-Buh
Stepped on the scales today for the second time in five days and saw that I was missing 3 pounds. I actually hesitated getting on the scales because I could tell that I am retaining fluids at the moment, so the 3 pound loss was a huge surprise.
I celebrated by eating a chocolate bar. Haha I’m kidding- I did NOT do that.
I’m happy to see the loss and look forward to more. I also look forward to getting back on the running track come Wednesday morning.
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July 3, 2010
The Heat Makes it Easy
I was thinking this morning about getting on the scales but ultimately decided not to. I can tell I’ve lost weight, and the one thing about the ‘heat wave’ we’ve been having is that I would consider it one of the best weight loss products out there. I tend to eat much less when it’s warm, plus I drink more and tend to avoid the hot foods. Who knows, maybe I will step on those scales sometime this weekend just to see what they say.
July 2, 2010
Information Junkie
Most people who are aware of the journey I’ve been on for the past couple of years to become healthier and thinner also know that I’ve read countless information about better health, but also about various products that are on the market today. I’ve read 7-dfbx reviews, along with information about fat burning tablets and countless other information. I have chosen not to try any of them, but instead have followed the process the good, old fashioned way by diet and exercise. It’s working for me and I can’t say anything more than that.
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July 1, 2010
Inturruption Junction
As I was sitting in the theater today with Desere, I felt it coming on. “That” time of the month. I know, I know that may be a little T.M.I. (too much information) for some of you, but it is what it is. Tomorrow is supposed to be my running day, but it looks like that scheduled programming is inturrupted until that time is over. The cramps are just a little too much to run. I am going to attempt to get an hour or so of walking in so that at least I’m getting some exercise. There isn’t much I can do though, it’s just one of those things. Nature must run its course.
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