Maintenance is progress
Well, after working out 4 times last week, I kind of thought I’d be down at least another pound. But, alas, this morning, I was still 170. I think that it is partly due to me not doing some weight training. I find myself avoiding it because I would like to have a “program”, a prescribed set of things I’m supposed to do. Left to my own devices, I am not sure of myself and tend to either change exercises every time I lift, or tend to do the same thing every time which isn’t productive either. I cannot afford to hire a personal trainer, and trying to find a program online is practically impossible. I don’t know if what I want exists, short of hiring a trainer to show me something once. All I want is something I can do in 20 minutes, after my workout, that will strengthen my arms and back. I run, so even though I know I should do lower body also, I rationalize that running covers it. If anyone has found any programs or books they have found helpful that would suit my needs, please let me know. However, I have to be happy that I’m at least maintaining my summer loss. My revamped efforts are paying off. Looking at that ticker below, I’m amazed I’ve lost as much as I have. In retrospect, it was hard, but it wasn’t THAT hard that people should feel like it’s impossible. It took sacrifice and discipline, but I think that’s good for the soul.
We had school canceled today due to snow, so I’ve gotten a lot done. Cleaned, did laundry, reorganized my closet (and tried on a dress I haven’t worn since high school-it fit!!- don’t ask why I still have it ten years later) and picked out some things to bring to consignment (my new favorite thing of the week), watched some tv. It’s been really nice to have a day to myself. Last week I played hooky with J, and it was great, but sometimes it’s nice just to be alone and do whatever I feel like doing. I think later I’m going to do some yoga and scrapbook before dinner. It’s been great so far, hope you all are having a good day too!
