This week's ever changing motivation is brought to you by: my (ridiculously amazing) relationship.
Ah, motivation.
It comes in all sorts of forms, from the "I've had enough of not fitting comfortably in a theater seat" type of motivation to the "Oh, Zumba...that looks like fun--I can do that..."
It's how we stick with things that we want to accomplish that matter.
My boyfriend read my post from a couple of weeks ago regarding the Chinese food incident. (I LOVE YOU!)
I guess reading what I was feeling struck a chord with him and he decided both for his health and my goals to make a plan for himself to rid his body of the bad foods & start from scratch with healthy foods and exercise. In addition to him losing weight with this process, he'll be supporting me in my efforts.
This not only made me happy for him and his health, but it encouraged me to put my best foot forward and keep on pushing towards my goals.
Two weeks ago I had my amazing plan. And I stuck to it--for the most part. I had to rearrange some workouts, but I stuck to meals pretty well. There were a few poor food decisions on my part, and a minor emotional break down on that Sunday when I didn't complete my workout schedule as I'd planned, but overall it was fine. But then I gained 2.4 lbs. Almost entirely because of Aunt Flo (also cause of the breakdown) so I should not have been discouraged, but the following week I did a complete 180 and had a workout-free eating fest on Monday followed by several days of poor food choices. Hence the not blogging for a week.
On Saturday my friend and motivator Fit Chick Megan came to town for the day and we went out together to work out. We did about 3 miles of jogging/walking together and it felt great to get back into the game. While she went off to camp for a week where she efficiently mapped out a jogging course and plans to strength train (using kids for dumbbells), I used that as motivation to get back into my planning game.
So all these elements have come together this week to motivate me to get on track and stay on track. With the boyfriend and I working together to plan healthy meals and strengthen ourselves together and Megan around to keep motivating each other to push ourselves to Fitness, I have a feeling this is going to be a good week.
Share with us! Who or what pushes you to keep going? How do you collaborate to keep going?
Until next time
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Feeling good
A bit sore, but good.
My shoulders are sore from my grocery weight lifting I did the other night, but yesterday I went jogging and it felt damn good. I was out of breath, but not like I felt I had to stop. My friend & I went for about a half hour with intermittent walking & jogging.
Considering I hadn't gone in weeks, I wasn't sure how I was going to do, but it felt good. And we pushed each other which was good. And we even held full conversations while jogging.
We were definitely tired at the end, but not unbearably so. Being our first trip out together I think we did a great job. I can't wait to go back out there.
Of course its raining again so I can't go out tonight, but I'm going to try to do some indoor strength training tonight after rehearsal.
Gotta keep this up! No excuses right?
Until next time
PS...is anyone else having annoying issues w/the site the past few days? I've lost all my side links. Ugh.
My shoulders are sore from my grocery weight lifting I did the other night, but yesterday I went jogging and it felt damn good. I was out of breath, but not like I felt I had to stop. My friend & I went for about a half hour with intermittent walking & jogging.
Considering I hadn't gone in weeks, I wasn't sure how I was going to do, but it felt good. And we pushed each other which was good. And we even held full conversations while jogging.
We were definitely tired at the end, but not unbearably so. Being our first trip out together I think we did a great job. I can't wait to go back out there.
Of course its raining again so I can't go out tonight, but I'm going to try to do some indoor strength training tonight after rehearsal.
Gotta keep this up! No excuses right?
Until next time
PS...is anyone else having annoying issues w/the site the past few days? I've lost all my side links. Ugh.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Tools for Living #4
I'm feeling very big today & very off program.
Okay--once again, I had a successful weigh-in on Monday, and only a small goal to accomplish this week, and it's now Friday & I feel like I am failing. Although my points haven't been too bad (though Tuesday was a bit over the top), and I have been getting in my lunchtime walks every day (but not my evening walks), I feel like Monday's weigh-in is going to be a disappointment.
Not that I'm giving up. I can't go for a walk tonight (well, maybe a short one, but it's hot & I have a date), but I certainly want to tomorrow. A nice long one in the morning because then I will be picnicking in the park with friends & wine & cheese & wine & food & wine...followed by more food & mojitos. I'm going to have to be careful because the picnic could easily get out of hand. Maybe I'll bring some food I can eat & not feel guilty about. That's a good idea.
I think for this I have to use one of the Tools for Living. This week I will use Mental Rehearsing, the act of practicing in your mind ahead of time, being in a challenging situation. According to WW it can be used to
I will be at a picnic and will be presented with a lot of unhealthy food choices as well as an endless supply of wine which will be highly detrimental to my plan. I want to enjoy myself but also be very aware of what I'm eating and drinking and help myself stay on plan.
Second I have to imagine myself in the situation:
Where am I?
I am in Central Park at Turtle Pond, sitting on the lawn enjoying the summer with friends
What am I saying?
Oh, thank you, but I don't want any more wine. It's hot, I think I'll have some water. Can I have some more fruit? Would you like some of the [insert healthy food here] which I brought?
What am I doing?
I am having a glass of wine, followed by a bottle of water. I have some cheese & crackers as well as some fruit and/or veggies which I have brought, or some other healthy and filling summery fun dish which I have brought. I am getting up to play to get some exercise with a ball/frisbee/some other sport equipment. I am basking in the sunshine and soaking up healthy UV rays. At dinner following the park, I am choosing light and healthy meals, and will have one mojito so as not to deprive myself, but won't fall for the pitcher of rummy goodness.
How am I doing it?
With grace. And style. And skinny clothes so I can remember how far I've come and my goals I want to reach.
Third, rehearse the desired response:
No thank you, I'll have the water. Hmm, that fruit sure looks delicious. (Okay, that was a bit cheesy, but it helps)
Fourth, repeat until the event
I think two things that will help this along are bringing food that I can nosh on without feeling deprived, and water to drink rather than wine or other alcohol; and if I wear something that is very suitable for my fitter body so I can remember that I want to continue moving towards my goal.
I'll report back on the results!!
Until next time
Okay--once again, I had a successful weigh-in on Monday, and only a small goal to accomplish this week, and it's now Friday & I feel like I am failing. Although my points haven't been too bad (though Tuesday was a bit over the top), and I have been getting in my lunchtime walks every day (but not my evening walks), I feel like Monday's weigh-in is going to be a disappointment.
Not that I'm giving up. I can't go for a walk tonight (well, maybe a short one, but it's hot & I have a date), but I certainly want to tomorrow. A nice long one in the morning because then I will be picnicking in the park with friends & wine & cheese & wine & food & wine...followed by more food & mojitos. I'm going to have to be careful because the picnic could easily get out of hand. Maybe I'll bring some food I can eat & not feel guilty about. That's a good idea.
I think for this I have to use one of the Tools for Living. This week I will use Mental Rehearsing, the act of practicing in your mind ahead of time, being in a challenging situation. According to WW it can be used to
- Develop healthy new behaviors
- Deal with situations you know will be difficult
- Visualize living at your weight goal
I will be at a picnic and will be presented with a lot of unhealthy food choices as well as an endless supply of wine which will be highly detrimental to my plan. I want to enjoy myself but also be very aware of what I'm eating and drinking and help myself stay on plan.
Second I have to imagine myself in the situation:
Where am I?
I am in Central Park at Turtle Pond, sitting on the lawn enjoying the summer with friends
What am I saying?
Oh, thank you, but I don't want any more wine. It's hot, I think I'll have some water. Can I have some more fruit? Would you like some of the [insert healthy food here] which I brought?
What am I doing?
I am having a glass of wine, followed by a bottle of water. I have some cheese & crackers as well as some fruit and/or veggies which I have brought, or some other healthy and filling summery fun dish which I have brought. I am getting up to play to get some exercise with a ball/frisbee/some other sport equipment. I am basking in the sunshine and soaking up healthy UV rays. At dinner following the park, I am choosing light and healthy meals, and will have one mojito so as not to deprive myself, but won't fall for the pitcher of rummy goodness.
How am I doing it?
With grace. And style. And skinny clothes so I can remember how far I've come and my goals I want to reach.
Third, rehearse the desired response:
No thank you, I'll have the water. Hmm, that fruit sure looks delicious. (Okay, that was a bit cheesy, but it helps)
Fourth, repeat until the event
I think two things that will help this along are bringing food that I can nosh on without feeling deprived, and water to drink rather than wine or other alcohol; and if I wear something that is very suitable for my fitter body so I can remember that I want to continue moving towards my goal.
I'll report back on the results!!
Until next time
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Quick blog
I'm tiiiiiiiiired. I had a long day at a school taking photos and then doing an impromptu teaching session on top of that. I am ready for beddy.
However, I still have plans tonight with my fellow WW bud Robyn who has been on the program with her husband for at least a month or so before I joined. Even before WW, she was one of those people always looking for and finding healthy & great tasting choices of food. And she would get very excited about her finds and share them with everyone. Or at least share them with me. Obsessive-compulsive in a good way :) So we're going out to dinner.
Fortunately I have a lot of points left for the day because I had a very light breakfast/lunch at the school event. Apparently half a serving of a whole wheat veggie wrap is zero points. It filled me up at the time. I'm currently hungry though. But dinner will be soon.
Ciao!
However, I still have plans tonight with my fellow WW bud Robyn who has been on the program with her husband for at least a month or so before I joined. Even before WW, she was one of those people always looking for and finding healthy & great tasting choices of food. And she would get very excited about her finds and share them with everyone. Or at least share them with me. Obsessive-compulsive in a good way :) So we're going out to dinner.
Fortunately I have a lot of points left for the day because I had a very light breakfast/lunch at the school event. Apparently half a serving of a whole wheat veggie wrap is zero points. It filled me up at the time. I'm currently hungry though. But dinner will be soon.
Ciao!
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