Over the past two or three weeks, the commitment has been fading for some reason. Maybe it was coming so close to the threshold of 220 pounds. Maybe I was getting tired of watching everything I eat. Maybe I was letting this turn into an exercise in discipline and denial, instead of a positive, life-enhancing experience. Maybe the stress at work has been getting to me. Whatever the reason, I've been flagging, and my weight loss has stalled.
Last night, I read this blog again from the beginning. To my friend Cynthia, who suggested this blog as a reminder and inspiration for just this moment, I say thank you. You were right. I was going to need this.
So this morning, recommitted, I hit the gym. I had a long, fast walk on the treadmill, did two sets of upper body weight lifting, crunches for the abs, and lunges for the legs. I watched what I ate very carefully today. OK, we had pizza for dinner, but that was balanced out with a load of fruits and vegetables throughout the day.
Tomorrow morning, the new old program continues. A long walk around the neighborhood is on the agenda.
It's good to be back.
Food log:
Breakfast: fruit with yogurt and granola
Lunch: vegetarian cassoulet with wild rice
Dinner: two slices of pepperoni pizza, watermelon
Snacks: one mini peppermint patty, a granola bar
I know that it is hard to live every day like this "new" person. Sometimes you just don't want to and that must be allowed for. I say just keep it up too for the long hall.
ReplyDeleteHave a great 4th of July too!
Thanks for the encouragement Julia. I sure appreciate it.
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