No more, I say to myself, literally with my fist in the air. Today is a new day and a good one to recommit to myself. What better way to launch a recommittment than the day the sun will be blocked, ready to come out again moments later. Summer is officially in it's last month for 2017, yet still a whole month to get the glow of summer health to take into a new season. Taking a long sweaty, photo filled hike felt good yesterday. Eating a big bowl of Gardetto's last night left me feeling dehydrated and bloated this morning. It isn't rocket science to figure out which path to fall I should be on.
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| Me, in a relaxed state in front of the water. |
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ReplyDeleteHah-Thanks, Wendy for the boost!
DeleteYour well being should be number one on your agenda!
ReplyDeleteFrom my personal experience, weight issues should be given priority as they totally affect our health and mood.
You don't have to do anything drastic. You can eat well at about 1250-1300 calories per day, and a 7-hours sleep will do wonders to your metabolism. Good Luck!
I know what t do, it's doing the right thing most of the time that's a challenge, You of course, are right.
DeleteI am also recommitting today. This is the start of the kids first full week back to school and so I am spending time getting new routines in place and making sure that I schedule time in for exercise. I walked 2.7 miles this morning taking them to school and then continuing for a longer walk instead of just coming straight home. I also have been working on trying to figure out the eating part. It is hard. But we can do it! Good luck with your restart!
ReplyDeleteGreat effort, Rachel. I think the start of a school year brings fresh energy.
DeleteI fell off the food bandwagon this week on holidays...including cheesecake, steak, shrimp, and scallops in fettuccine alfredo...might have been a bagel or three in there with cream cheese. I did however drag hubby all over the countryside hiking but frankly it would be better to just quit eating so much crap than have to exercise so bloody much! Good for you, you've inspired me
ReplyDeleteI rained most of today but I can't let that bean excuse. I think holidays ate meant though to not think about diets and enjoy. Its the rest of the time I need to remember to eat well.
DeleteI have a friend/colleague who runs round like the bloody Energizer Bunny and always has (I swear she stole me "oomph" many years ago). She's great though but you know what I'm serious - she is one big ball of energy and enthusiasm. I seriously think that it is due to the fact that she exercises so much (running, aerobics, pilates and so on). I can't even make excuses for myself as she is 5 years older than me, we both have kids and we both work full time, so I'm starting to think exercise really is the key to all this stuff. Now if only I could buy some bottled willpower .... Anna
ReplyDeleteBoth eating well and moving, and common sense. I know salty snacks at night make me feel cruddy, yet still, I ate them. My children all have good eating habits and regularly exercise-didn't want to follow my footsteps.
DeleteToday is a new day! that's the spirit. We all need to chill out and kick back once in a while. You've done brilliantly, keep it up. x
ReplyDeleteThank you and I'll keep chilling. Next time with maybe a bit more seltzer and less hops and sugar.
DeleteI am impressed, but I am not recommitting to anything until all our guest have gone. Yes I know it is crappy of me, but wine is flowing every evening!
ReplyDeleteI would commit to pouring yourself another glass of wine and enjoy your company.
DeleteI am in one of those ruts also. I spend WAY too much time reading online newspapers to read the latest Trump misadventures. What a waste of time! A total eclipse is the perfect time to renew your commitment!
ReplyDeleteI get sucked into the comments-not good! Nope, no excuses to not spend my time and energy where it gives me joy and helps me feel better physically and mentally. Seeing pictures of old classmates children and grandchildren, extended family on FB-makes me happy. Reading bickering comments about someone's political view, makes me gut wrentchingly sad.
DeleteI have had an ample amount of work stress, and turned to sweets for the first time in several months. Guess what - predictably, it made me feel worse. Time to (once again) understand that a quick walk or some deep breathing helps more than any piece of chocolate. (This advice is to me, but may also apply to you).
ReplyDeleteWorking out is critical, and I am 100% with you - I'm insanely "busy", but could definitely make the most of the time sandwiched between other things - vs just mindless computer stuff. It's hard to motivate, when you know you only have 10 minutes or whatever.
I haven't so much turned to any particular food self medication, but just have been lazy about prepping veggies for munching, restocking my desk with almonds for a quick, protein filled pick-me up, and allowing myself too much pasta, rice and things that I know just sit on my bad in excess calories.
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