Tomorrow starts my first full week back on my fitness plan. I have a two-point plan of attack:
1. Fitness: Monday I am back with my trainer and workout buddy. I have really missed the encouragement and accountability that I get from Melissa and Denise. Since I don't meet with them until the evening I plan to hit the gym mid-day and at least get a mile in on the treadmill. Tuesday and Thursday I am planning to attend Group Power at my gym. It's a group weight lifting class. I have never tried the class before, but I am kinda looking forward to it. Wednesday and Friday I will be on the treadmill as I try to increase my time to at least an hour or 3 miles, whichever comes first. If there is nice weather on Saturday I will try to get on the Swamp Rabbit trail for a nice long walk. Sunday is my day of rest.
2. Diet: Remembering my motto, "Baby Steps", I am planning on a few changes to my diet this week without a radical change. Number one is no sugar. This will mostly be snacks and desserts. I successfully cut those out last time and I'm sure I can do it again. I am going to the grocery store in the morning to stock up on fresh fruit. A pear or sweet apple usually helps me curb the craving I get for sugar. The second change will be to add a serving of vegetables to each meal. Third and last for this week is to eat a better breakfast each morning. I need to switch back to 2% milk with my cereal and watch the sugar content of my cereal.
Well, that's my plan for now. One week at a time, one day at a time, one step at a time. Wish me luck!!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Back in the saddle????
After 3 long months of self-pity and a give-up attitude, I am back in the saddle...somewhat. You might remember that December 3rd I lost my job. I have spent the last three months in a fog. For a reason I have yet to understand I really let my circumstances get the best of me. For 3 months previous I had been exercising regularly and losing weight, but I punished myself after my job loss and stopped taking care of myself at all.
Over the last week or so, something has finally snapped inside me. Today I was back at the gym and on the treadmill. I feel like I am getting my "mojo" back and my desire to be active and fit. So I am taking my own advice from my previous blogs and starting over right this minute. No beating myself up for what I didn't do that I should have or for the bad things I have been feeding my body. I am starting fresh today...right now. It was tough to get back on the treadmill today, but I can tell I am not all the way back to last August, thank goodness, but there is a lot of time to make up for.
I missed my goal of running a 5K this month, so I am scheduling a new one for the fall. I'm not sure of the exact date yet, but I'll get that set soon. I was on the treadmill today, just walking, for about 30 minutes at a 2.7 speed rate. I plan to build up as quickly as possible to one hour at 3-3.5 speed. I hope to reach that goal in 3 weeks. Then I will start running again. I am also going to be working out with my trainer again. She has been patient while I worked this all out and has continued to encourage me to not give up completely. Thanks for that Melissa!
I will try to be better about posting my progress. I hope some of you who have also been through a tough time can find the "mojo" in you to be good to yourself. You're worth it!
Over the last week or so, something has finally snapped inside me. Today I was back at the gym and on the treadmill. I feel like I am getting my "mojo" back and my desire to be active and fit. So I am taking my own advice from my previous blogs and starting over right this minute. No beating myself up for what I didn't do that I should have or for the bad things I have been feeding my body. I am starting fresh today...right now. It was tough to get back on the treadmill today, but I can tell I am not all the way back to last August, thank goodness, but there is a lot of time to make up for.
I missed my goal of running a 5K this month, so I am scheduling a new one for the fall. I'm not sure of the exact date yet, but I'll get that set soon. I was on the treadmill today, just walking, for about 30 minutes at a 2.7 speed rate. I plan to build up as quickly as possible to one hour at 3-3.5 speed. I hope to reach that goal in 3 weeks. Then I will start running again. I am also going to be working out with my trainer again. She has been patient while I worked this all out and has continued to encourage me to not give up completely. Thanks for that Melissa!
I will try to be better about posting my progress. I hope some of you who have also been through a tough time can find the "mojo" in you to be good to yourself. You're worth it!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Good advice from another blogger
One of my favorite bloggers is the Plus+Runner. Her goal is to prove that even us big girls can be athletes. I thought her most recent blog was worth sharing. Hope you get as much from it a I did; (my favorite is #5)
At the beginning of each year, we're all laced with some super-potent exercise cocktail. Evolution (or perhaps our innate nature which lets hope spring eternal every winter) makes us believe this year will be better. This plan will work. These things will stick.
Sometimes they do - but sometimes, little things get in our way. We're all grownups with schedules and obligations and habits that we drag around. So how do you hurdle them to find your inner athlete?
I've been thinking about this as I struggle to find a rhythm that works for me again for "getting moving". A few weeks back I received the rather tough news that my lingering foot issue is apparently here to stay, and having been summarily benched from running - and even (GASP) walking any real distance, I'm finding myself annoyed and unmotivated.
So I built myself a pep list. It's just what it sounds like - it's a little pep talk - on paper - to remind myself that there aren't any rules except DON'T GET HURT. Here, then, my ten tips for finding my inner athlete - being put to good use, as we speak...
1. Think outside the path. The running path is my "box" - it's the place I go to work out, run, walk, interval, cross train, bike etc. I do it because it's easy and close and safe. But now, it's off limits to me. So I've got to think wider and farther. For me, that means finding an alternate, totally different activity to keep me motivated - this week, that's going to mean cross country skiing!
2. Think of it like seasonal fruit. Every cookbook you see is organized by season (okay, well, the ones I've been reading lately.) If you're in a climate that HAS four seasons, try something season-ish. In Chicago, that means I'm tempted to check out the Ice Rink at Wrigley, or spending 30 minutes building a snowman, (try it, it's a workout!) or shoveling for an hour (okay, to be fair, not me). But there are lots of opportunities to take advantage of the weather in a way that helps get the blood moving. Do what's easy in those situations.
3. It's not about the clothes. I pay a LOT of attention to what I wear, but that's because I live in a tundra and when I was a distance runner, it mattered what was on my body for a three hour run in 20 degree weather. But most days, no one - other than you - gives a flip about what's on your bod. Cover up, or don't, but it's only an hour, and really, if you just dress in layers, you'll be fine.
4. Eat the elephant. This is Coach Jenny Hadfield's fave phrase (or at least one I hear her reference all the time) and I love it. If you have 100 pounds to drop, you're not going to see a result right away. Remember that you have to do it one step at a time. You can't run a 5k if you can't walk to the end of the block - at least, NOT TODAY. But you will be able to do it soon. Look to the horizon. For me, that means looking towards June as a "go" date, and taking small, meaningful activity bites in the meantime.
5. Stop bitching. Yikes, that sounds mean. But seriously, this is mostly a tip for little old me. I can complain all day long about how much I'm annoyed to be hurt, but let's face it folks, things happen. I refuse to complain any more about this foot - instead, I WILL find the positive in what it forces me to try as an alternative.
6. Pack a flare. When you need a group workout, ask your friends to join you. Need someone to help you get out of a funk? ASK. You don't have to ask your husband or your best friend - you can go meet new people, and ask them too. Are you going to a Weight Watchers or other meeting? Raise your hand and ask if the group (who clearly knows how to get to your location one day a week) can meet before, or after, or another day of the week and walk for 2 miles. It might only be 30 minutes, but that's a HUGE accomplishment if you were doing nothing before. You can do the same thing with work colleagues or train buddies, or that other mom who drops off her kid at the same time you do every day.
7. Have a fallback position. In one of my favorite series, Band of Brothers, I learned about the importance of a fallback position. It's the place you go when sh*t goes awry, when you can't move forward - but you don't want to get run out of town. In athlete land, that's figuring out what is the absolute BARE minimum you will accept from yourself on a weekly basis. Is that two workouts? Is it 30 minutes a day? For me, right now, that fallback position is ZERO minutes, and that's got to change.
8. Do something totally frightening. Most Januaries, I sign up for a terrifying race in the August/September time frame. It lets me plan out the year, and reduces the likelihood that I'll coast all the way till May with no aerobic or core training. This year, I'm torn because life is in a bit of limbo, but I'll likely be signing up for another Olympic distance triathlon in that range. Is it because I like killing myself? No. Will I necessarily finish? Nope. But I WILL train like a devil and get back in the pool, and for me, that's what matters today. That race scares the ever-living crap out of me, and it consistently does the trick of getting me moving. Maybe, for you, that's signing up to take Tennis lessons, or learning how to play Ultimate Frisbee. Maybe it's racquetball or basketball or a volleyball team. What frightens you is personal - think about it, and use it to make you move.
9. Pay it forward. Find a way to make your movement meaningful, and you'll likely stick with it longer. Maybe it means bringing a friend on walks with you. Maybe it's running or walking for a cause. But if you reach out and help others, you'll be more likely to finish whatever you've completed, because it's not about you - it's about someone else. And if you're like me, you're frequently far more likely to not want to let someone ELSE down than you are to pay attention to your own little needs :)
10. Accept that you will be humbled. We are not all born athletes. We have to learn how to do things. We will fail. We will fall off bikes, we will sprain ankles, and we will look really, really stupid at times. But all of those things will make us better at our sport of choice, and with muscle memory and learning, we'll get better. Really, we will. It won't always feel like this. The same goes for your aerobic capacity. We're like gas tanks - if you've been draining the lungs with no activity for awhile, it's going to take a bit of work - every day work - to get them functioning right on demand. So don't get all mad when you're huffing and puffing (or sweating or red-faced). It's a badge of honor, and it just says 'hey, I'm new here.' It's a good thing.
 | 10 tips for finding- and sticking with - your inner athlete |
At the beginning of each year, we're all laced with some super-potent exercise cocktail. Evolution (or perhaps our innate nature which lets hope spring eternal every winter) makes us believe this year will be better. This plan will work. These things will stick.
Sometimes they do - but sometimes, little things get in our way. We're all grownups with schedules and obligations and habits that we drag around. So how do you hurdle them to find your inner athlete?
I've been thinking about this as I struggle to find a rhythm that works for me again for "getting moving". A few weeks back I received the rather tough news that my lingering foot issue is apparently here to stay, and having been summarily benched from running - and even (GASP) walking any real distance, I'm finding myself annoyed and unmotivated.
So I built myself a pep list. It's just what it sounds like - it's a little pep talk - on paper - to remind myself that there aren't any rules except DON'T GET HURT. Here, then, my ten tips for finding my inner athlete - being put to good use, as we speak...
1. Think outside the path. The running path is my "box" - it's the place I go to work out, run, walk, interval, cross train, bike etc. I do it because it's easy and close and safe. But now, it's off limits to me. So I've got to think wider and farther. For me, that means finding an alternate, totally different activity to keep me motivated - this week, that's going to mean cross country skiing!
2. Think of it like seasonal fruit. Every cookbook you see is organized by season (okay, well, the ones I've been reading lately.) If you're in a climate that HAS four seasons, try something season-ish. In Chicago, that means I'm tempted to check out the Ice Rink at Wrigley, or spending 30 minutes building a snowman, (try it, it's a workout!) or shoveling for an hour (okay, to be fair, not me). But there are lots of opportunities to take advantage of the weather in a way that helps get the blood moving. Do what's easy in those situations.
3. It's not about the clothes. I pay a LOT of attention to what I wear, but that's because I live in a tundra and when I was a distance runner, it mattered what was on my body for a three hour run in 20 degree weather. But most days, no one - other than you - gives a flip about what's on your bod. Cover up, or don't, but it's only an hour, and really, if you just dress in layers, you'll be fine.
4. Eat the elephant. This is Coach Jenny Hadfield's fave phrase (or at least one I hear her reference all the time) and I love it. If you have 100 pounds to drop, you're not going to see a result right away. Remember that you have to do it one step at a time. You can't run a 5k if you can't walk to the end of the block - at least, NOT TODAY. But you will be able to do it soon. Look to the horizon. For me, that means looking towards June as a "go" date, and taking small, meaningful activity bites in the meantime.
5. Stop bitching. Yikes, that sounds mean. But seriously, this is mostly a tip for little old me. I can complain all day long about how much I'm annoyed to be hurt, but let's face it folks, things happen. I refuse to complain any more about this foot - instead, I WILL find the positive in what it forces me to try as an alternative.
6. Pack a flare. When you need a group workout, ask your friends to join you. Need someone to help you get out of a funk? ASK. You don't have to ask your husband or your best friend - you can go meet new people, and ask them too. Are you going to a Weight Watchers or other meeting? Raise your hand and ask if the group (who clearly knows how to get to your location one day a week) can meet before, or after, or another day of the week and walk for 2 miles. It might only be 30 minutes, but that's a HUGE accomplishment if you were doing nothing before. You can do the same thing with work colleagues or train buddies, or that other mom who drops off her kid at the same time you do every day.
7. Have a fallback position. In one of my favorite series, Band of Brothers, I learned about the importance of a fallback position. It's the place you go when sh*t goes awry, when you can't move forward - but you don't want to get run out of town. In athlete land, that's figuring out what is the absolute BARE minimum you will accept from yourself on a weekly basis. Is that two workouts? Is it 30 minutes a day? For me, right now, that fallback position is ZERO minutes, and that's got to change.
8. Do something totally frightening. Most Januaries, I sign up for a terrifying race in the August/September time frame. It lets me plan out the year, and reduces the likelihood that I'll coast all the way till May with no aerobic or core training. This year, I'm torn because life is in a bit of limbo, but I'll likely be signing up for another Olympic distance triathlon in that range. Is it because I like killing myself? No. Will I necessarily finish? Nope. But I WILL train like a devil and get back in the pool, and for me, that's what matters today. That race scares the ever-living crap out of me, and it consistently does the trick of getting me moving. Maybe, for you, that's signing up to take Tennis lessons, or learning how to play Ultimate Frisbee. Maybe it's racquetball or basketball or a volleyball team. What frightens you is personal - think about it, and use it to make you move.
9. Pay it forward. Find a way to make your movement meaningful, and you'll likely stick with it longer. Maybe it means bringing a friend on walks with you. Maybe it's running or walking for a cause. But if you reach out and help others, you'll be more likely to finish whatever you've completed, because it's not about you - it's about someone else. And if you're like me, you're frequently far more likely to not want to let someone ELSE down than you are to pay attention to your own little needs :)
10. Accept that you will be humbled. We are not all born athletes. We have to learn how to do things. We will fail. We will fall off bikes, we will sprain ankles, and we will look really, really stupid at times. But all of those things will make us better at our sport of choice, and with muscle memory and learning, we'll get better. Really, we will. It won't always feel like this. The same goes for your aerobic capacity. We're like gas tanks - if you've been draining the lungs with no activity for awhile, it's going to take a bit of work - every day work - to get them functioning right on demand. So don't get all mad when you're huffing and puffing (or sweating or red-faced). It's a badge of honor, and it just says 'hey, I'm new here.' It's a good thing.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Goals for 2011
I had a GREAT meeting with my personal trainer this past Monday. Because of another nasty head cold I was not able to do any exercise, but we spent the time setting very specific goals for 2011. I thought I'd share them with you. It helps me keep on track knowing that so many people know what I am trying to accomplish.
So here goes:
I will keep you posted on my progress. I appreciate all of the wonderful and encouraging notes I have received from so many of you.
Have a happy and healthy 2011!!
So here goes:
- We set some specific weight loss goals. Since I gained 1.6 pounds in December (due to stress from job loss and illness), Melissa felt that to get back on track I should have specific goals. And I agree. I am at 236.6 pounds. The goal is 230 by Jan. 31st, 222 by Feb. 28th, 215 by Mar. 30th, 207 by Apr. 30th and 200 by May 31st. It comes down to about 2 pounds per week. That's more than I have been losing so I really have to ramp it up.
- In order to reach the weight goals I am going to stick to a 1500-1600 calorie diet. I will go back to tracking my food and calories in a food journal. My calories should be approximately 900 from carbs (healthy carbs), 250 from protein and 450 from healthy fats.
- I will walk 3 miles at least 6 days a week. My goal is for a 15 minute mile pace (that's about 4.0 on the treadmill).
- I will keep doing at least 3 days a week of strength training, about 45 minutes each time. I am adding a kettle bell routine to my mix. Everything I have read says you burn more calories in the same amount of time by using a kettle bell rather than regular weights.
- I will track more closely the calories I am burning during my exercise. I am looking at several tech toys to help me with that, like a BodyBugg (as seen on Biggest Loser). I have also found several websites that will help me calculate the burn. I just need to make sure I have the correct deficit of calories so that I can lose the weight I need to lose to meet my goals.
- I have gotten slack on how much water I drink each day, so I am aiming for 8 glasses a day.
I will keep you posted on my progress. I appreciate all of the wonderful and encouraging notes I have received from so many of you.
Have a happy and healthy 2011!!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
First full week of 2011!
Tomorrow starts the first full "normal" week I have had sine the beginning of December. Between losing my job, being sick, getting through the holidays and Tim's week off things have been CRAZY! I am actually looking forward to what the week holds for me. I plan to implement my resolutions by getting back into the gym and back on a regular exercise routine.
Tim and I spent most of this past week putting down and new kitchen floor and a few other small household projects. The kitchen floor is done and the baseboards are in place. My job this week is to putty the screw holes and then to paint them. Luckily they were primed before they were put in place. It all looks great and I am excited about my kitchen again! Maybe it will encourage me to spend more time cooking, since one of my resolutions is for us to eat at home more often. Since I do not consider myself much of a cook, this is always a challenge!
My trainer is back in town after her vacation, so I will be working out with her again this week. I did not realize how much I relied on her, so I know now that I need to become a little more self reliant. As I think about getting my personal trainers certificate, it is good for me to realize how much difference a trainer can make in a client's life. I hope I can have that kind of relationship with my own clients some day! In the meantime, I still have a lot to learn and a lot of work ahead to meet my goals this year.
Wednesday night I am meeting with a friend here in Greenville to help her get started on her journey to be healthy and lose weight. She is a busy mother of three, so her challenges are different than mine. It will be tough for her to find the time for exercise, so I am really stressing to her to take baby steps and to start slowly. The last thing you want to do is burn yourself out too quickly or get discouraged right off the bat. When you have bad days and you mess up, you need to be forgiving to yourself and just start over. Not the next day, but RIGHT NOW. Anytime is a good time to start eating better and start moving. If you messed up this morning and had a doughnut, then right this minute is the right time to "start over"!
I hope all of you will find peace and happiness in this new year/ And don't forget to eat your veggies!!
Tim and I spent most of this past week putting down and new kitchen floor and a few other small household projects. The kitchen floor is done and the baseboards are in place. My job this week is to putty the screw holes and then to paint them. Luckily they were primed before they were put in place. It all looks great and I am excited about my kitchen again! Maybe it will encourage me to spend more time cooking, since one of my resolutions is for us to eat at home more often. Since I do not consider myself much of a cook, this is always a challenge!
My trainer is back in town after her vacation, so I will be working out with her again this week. I did not realize how much I relied on her, so I know now that I need to become a little more self reliant. As I think about getting my personal trainers certificate, it is good for me to realize how much difference a trainer can make in a client's life. I hope I can have that kind of relationship with my own clients some day! In the meantime, I still have a lot to learn and a lot of work ahead to meet my goals this year.
Wednesday night I am meeting with a friend here in Greenville to help her get started on her journey to be healthy and lose weight. She is a busy mother of three, so her challenges are different than mine. It will be tough for her to find the time for exercise, so I am really stressing to her to take baby steps and to start slowly. The last thing you want to do is burn yourself out too quickly or get discouraged right off the bat. When you have bad days and you mess up, you need to be forgiving to yourself and just start over. Not the next day, but RIGHT NOW. Anytime is a good time to start eating better and start moving. If you messed up this morning and had a doughnut, then right this minute is the right time to "start over"!
I hope all of you will find peace and happiness in this new year/ And don't forget to eat your veggies!!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
The Holidays and the New Year
WOW! This is my first ever white Christmas! The snow started in Greenville this afternoon and is still coming down. It is supposed to continue all night. Tim and I took a ride today to look at the beauty of it all and we really enjoyed ourselves. Fresh snow is so pretty and makes everything look so fresh and clean!
We started out the day with a breakfast at Waffle House and ended with a Chinese dinner. It was a great Christmas Day!
Now that Christmas is over, my thought turn to the new year. With the loss of my job just a few weeks ago, I am not sure exactly what to expect! Who knows what this year will hold for me. I know that much of what is to come is out of my hands. But there are some things I can control. Continuing on my quest for health and fitness IS in my control. Even though I have felt less motivated the last few weeks, I am now ready to be back on track and get some of these pounds off!
I am starting to work on my new year resolutions. I want to encourage you to make (at least) one for yourself. Be specific. No broad "lose weight" or "exercise" resolutions! Resolve to eat more vegetables. Maybe you can commit to exercise 3 times a week for 30 minutes. And tell someone...or everyone...what your resolution is so that you are accountable. Write it down where you will see it every day, like on your fridge. If you want to lose pounds, decide how much and set a goal date. Maybe also think of specific ways you will reach that weight goal. When you reach it, you can always set a new goal for the next few pounds. Resolutions can be made any time...not just in January! A goal to lose 10 pounds is much less intimidating than 50 pounds!!!
Here is my first rough draft for my resolutions:
I also want to get my personal trainer certification, even if I haven't reached my personal weight goal yet.
I would love to know what your resolutions are. Post a comment and share yours with me.
Make 2011 a HEALTHY and happy New Year for you!!
We started out the day with a breakfast at Waffle House and ended with a Chinese dinner. It was a great Christmas Day!
Now that Christmas is over, my thought turn to the new year. With the loss of my job just a few weeks ago, I am not sure exactly what to expect! Who knows what this year will hold for me. I know that much of what is to come is out of my hands. But there are some things I can control. Continuing on my quest for health and fitness IS in my control. Even though I have felt less motivated the last few weeks, I am now ready to be back on track and get some of these pounds off!
I am starting to work on my new year resolutions. I want to encourage you to make (at least) one for yourself. Be specific. No broad "lose weight" or "exercise" resolutions! Resolve to eat more vegetables. Maybe you can commit to exercise 3 times a week for 30 minutes. And tell someone...or everyone...what your resolution is so that you are accountable. Write it down where you will see it every day, like on your fridge. If you want to lose pounds, decide how much and set a goal date. Maybe also think of specific ways you will reach that weight goal. When you reach it, you can always set a new goal for the next few pounds. Resolutions can be made any time...not just in January! A goal to lose 10 pounds is much less intimidating than 50 pounds!!!
Here is my first rough draft for my resolutions:
- Exercise 6 days a week for at least one hour.
- Limit dessert to one day a week.
- Eat out only 2 times a week.
- Run a 5K.
- Post to my blog every week.
- Find a way to encourage someone in their weight battle every week.
I also want to get my personal trainer certification, even if I haven't reached my personal weight goal yet.
I would love to know what your resolutions are. Post a comment and share yours with me.
Make 2011 a HEALTHY and happy New Year for you!!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Big changes
Man, it's been a crazy week! Last Friday I was getting ready to go to lunch when my boss called me into his office. Very matter-of-factly he told me that he had decided to "restructure" his business and was eliminating my position...he was letting me go. It was like having the rug pulled out from under me! It was such a shock! I was given several weeks of pay and sent on my way. I cried all afternoon waiting for Tim to get home. He was very supportive and encouraging.
We went out to supper that night and I decided to "treat" myself to chicken alfredo pizza. Saturday and Sunday I allowed myself to wallow in self-pity and ate whatever I wanted. And no exercise either. Come Sunday night I started feeling pretty bad and woke up Monday with a yucky head cold. I guess the bright side was I didn't have to call in sick! HA!
Now here I am, a week later, and way off my diet and exercise plan! I haven't gained any weight back, but I haven't moved forward either. I know these kinds of things will happen and this is my first real test, but I think I have failed this test miserably. That does NOT mean that I have to drop out. Tomorrow is another day.
Since I will not be working I have the unique opportunity to ramp up my exercise and get back on track. I stopped at the grocery store earlier and loaded up on fruit and a few healthy meal choices. I think a key for me while I am not working is to stay on a strick schedule of meals and snacks and a good exercise plan. It will be too easy to sit in front of the TV all day and snack, so I want to have a plan. I also want to try some of the classes offered at my gym and I'm hoping they won't be as full during the day. On days that the weather is nice I want to get to the track and run. And I plan to double my treadmill time. Tim and I both agreed that keeping my sessions with the trainer is more important now than ever. I need the accountability even more than before.
I do have a phone interview on Monday for an office assistant job I would love to have. I will continue to look for a position and send out resumes. In the meantime I will continue to work towards my goal of a healthier lifestyle. I hope I will use this time wisely and make smart decisions. I'll keep you posted!
We went out to supper that night and I decided to "treat" myself to chicken alfredo pizza. Saturday and Sunday I allowed myself to wallow in self-pity and ate whatever I wanted. And no exercise either. Come Sunday night I started feeling pretty bad and woke up Monday with a yucky head cold. I guess the bright side was I didn't have to call in sick! HA!
Now here I am, a week later, and way off my diet and exercise plan! I haven't gained any weight back, but I haven't moved forward either. I know these kinds of things will happen and this is my first real test, but I think I have failed this test miserably. That does NOT mean that I have to drop out. Tomorrow is another day.
Since I will not be working I have the unique opportunity to ramp up my exercise and get back on track. I stopped at the grocery store earlier and loaded up on fruit and a few healthy meal choices. I think a key for me while I am not working is to stay on a strick schedule of meals and snacks and a good exercise plan. It will be too easy to sit in front of the TV all day and snack, so I want to have a plan. I also want to try some of the classes offered at my gym and I'm hoping they won't be as full during the day. On days that the weather is nice I want to get to the track and run. And I plan to double my treadmill time. Tim and I both agreed that keeping my sessions with the trainer is more important now than ever. I need the accountability even more than before.
I do have a phone interview on Monday for an office assistant job I would love to have. I will continue to look for a position and send out resumes. In the meantime I will continue to work towards my goal of a healthier lifestyle. I hope I will use this time wisely and make smart decisions. I'll keep you posted!
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