I know now the reasons athlete's have recovery days. I may not walk without pain for a week. Granted, walking hours and hours a day is not athlete training, but same principle I guess. I'm sure I've got micro tears all over my body. Today, I'll not be walking a city, but will do laundry, regular house work, and resume normalcy.
This was the weigh in week so was aiming for 11 pounds weight loss, the pounds I gained sitting at home, I mean working from home. This was the first goal towards a minimum loss of 10% of my body weight. It's been rough. Grand total, 3 pounds. I've had way too many set backs; when I saw some progress, gave myself liberties when I did burn calories, by going out, eating high calorie food, and then getting too little exercise. But, I'm holding on to the fact that those 3 pounds are gone and are not coming back. I'll watch carefully, what I eat, what little white lies I'm telling myself, how much movement and exercise I'm really getting. And, I've got to let stress and poor mental health days stop turning into excuses for decisions my physical me regrets, which recycles poor mental wellness. That's become an unfortunate circle.
Keep cheering me on. I've got so many reasons to keep working to be in better shape. I won't let setbacks reverse my course this time.Here's me in Julia Child's kitchen.
Love your top in that picture! Having setback is really natural. I have weeks where I'm more in control of my healthy eating & working out, and weeks when that's less the case. For me, hormones & stress, as well as factors like traveling or routine changes, all play a big role in how consistent I am.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the 3 lb loss!
I like the top too, but not how it fits now. Stress the last few months has been high, but I'll find coping mechanisms beyond snacking.
DeleteIt seems to me that losing weight is more difficult as we age. Three pounds is a great start and I've no doubt you'll reach your goal.
ReplyDeleteBut putting it on so easy. I have to pay attention to every bite it seems.
DeleteA loss is a loss. Good job! How was it seeing JC's kitchen?
ReplyDeleteI've seen one time before and it's pretty cool to see where she did her cooking. I am probably going to watch her show.
DeleteYeah for progress and being kind to yourself!
ReplyDeleteIt is important to take the good and not just the slow as some progress.
DeleteEvery pound, every little ounce, lost is cause for congratulations! You've been so busy and with travel, you've done well! You'll regroup and move forward. It sounds like you and your daughters had a great time. Celie
ReplyDeleteI guess if I lose at 3 pounds per two months, I'll have lost 18 pounds, not my goal or speed but that would be a right step.
DeleteI think three pounds is fabulous! Sometimes we are too hard on ourselves and compare ourselves to others. I suspect you also have a pretty stressful job, at times. I know I do and that contributes to weight gain and overall mental health issues such as not being able to sleep and anxiety. You are doing great! Cindy in the South
ReplyDeleteYes, sleep is an issue with me Always has been. Change at work is constant.
DeleteGood for you in not letting setbacks get the best of you! Congratulations on the weight loss. Great picture too! Looks like a fun time at the Smithsonian.
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed the American History Museum a lot. So much to see.
DeleteYou will be do better now that you are back and identifying what has been the holdup on weight loss.
ReplyDeleteThat is the hope. Thanks for encouragement.
DeleteWell done on the weightloss, you look fabulous in that photo, I love the polka dot top and your hair always looks so healthy and shiny! xxx
ReplyDeleteBaby steps, I guess. Thank you on my hair. I had taken care of roots before we left.
DeleteI finally went out walking this week for what must be the first time in about two months and boy do I know about it. It takes ages to get "in the habit" and about two hours to get out of it, doesn't it. But well done on those 3 lbs. That's 3 more than I lost!
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