Backsliding
Remember how I was all about being motivated, and excited that I was losing weight? Remember?
I stepped on the scale to an ugly 170 this morning, and I haven't exercised in a week. I've been blaming it on my never-ending cold. I truly haven't had the energy to work up a good sweat. Plus, sweat = ew.
Seeing those unhappy numbers this morning reminded me that I am going to have to work at this. I need to get up offa mah buttocks and move. I've got to really pay attention to my food intake, especially when I'm around the house all day. And I've got to trust that my body really does want to lose this weight.
I'm going to take the dog for a long walk this evening, and get my heart rate up. And I'm going to evaluate the dinner options once again - I think it's a soup and salad night, instead of grilled cheese.
This is where it gets challenging for me - I see some moderate success, and then I get sick, or busy, or embark on a PMS bender, and I lose sight of the plan. I won't do it this time. I've had a rough week. Okay. I still don't want to be fat. I still have to get back on the plan.
I still have to eat small but well, and move my booty. Aaaargh.
I've added a couple of recent dinners to Small Slice - and I'll be uploading more. I think I need to do all meals for a while again - it is really a good way to keep myself honest. (Not that I'm not honest most of the time, but I've been slipping on the low-carb thing, and behold, my weight loss has ceased. I curse you, carbohydrate temptations!)
How are you all doing?
Comments
I said I would join you for this month of motivation second edition, and so far the only goals I've stayed true to are eating a variety of healthy small portions at meals/snacks, and fasting one day a week. I've only exercised sporadically, and I was SO bummed that the belly dancing didn't work for me! Other than that, I don't think the desserts every night have helped put the "healthy new me" in good shape either!
Posted by: prov31wisemom | September 13, 2006 7:16 PM
Thanks for this artical.
Posted by: R. Moon | September 13, 2006 7:24 PM
I can see your motivation in this piece. It is easier to stick to plan when things are going well. This is the part when it really counts to push through. Good luck and never forget what an inspiration you are to me.
Posted by: Sher | September 13, 2006 10:11 PM
I remember hearing that one thing "losers" have in common is that they kept trying until the finally managed to get the weight off.
You can do it!
Posted by: Shrinkingmom | September 14, 2006 9:27 AM
Hi. I was in diet site that lead from site to site until I found something you wrote. I am from Santa Rosa and have a daughter with 2 children just a few years younger than you. She had been overweight also and lost it about a year ago and now is trying to keep it off. We live in Washington now but enjoyed your post. Good luck!
and...I just got scooter for my 50th b'day!!
Posted by: Marla Heldt | September 14, 2006 3:36 PM
Jenny, you're making big changes - it's only natural that they would come with some setbacks along the way.
I'm not doing particularly well myself lately. Been a bit grumpy, and Kyle's been working a lot, which means that I have to cook for myself, and that's never pretty (or nutritious).
Posted by: mothergoosemouse | September 15, 2006 8:16 AM