Don’t ask why
As of yesterday I have had 20 days this month where my eating was on plan. This is a fairly significant achievement for me considering the fact that I didn’t start being back on-track until January 5th. Exercise has always come easily to me but making healthy food choices for a consistent period of time has been my major struggle. For some reason, though, it has been much easier this time. Of course, not having holiday challenges makes it much easier but there have been a few dinners out and parties this month and I stuck to my plan. For now I’m not going to question why it’s easier, I’m just going to be thankful. Besides, I’m too much a believer in karma that if I start talking too much about how much easier it has been this time around I know I’ll be speed-eating french fries and cookies before you can say “told you so.”
This morning I had to get up at 4:00 again b/c of meetings after school. I did my Karen Voight arms/abs DVD and the 20 minute TJ. That makes early workouts every day this week. Tomorrow I get to “sleep in” until 5:15, I hope that my internal clock doesn’t go off at 4:00 like was happening before Christmas.
That’s all for now, time to catch up on what you all are doing.
Days on plan this month: 20 (yay, I met my goal)
Progress toward workout goal: 169/250
So glad to hear that everything’s okay with the booboo! Shew!
Sad to hear about the cost of a treadclimber. I’ve looked into a high quality piece of equipment for my home too and was terribly disappointed to realize it was over $3000.00. That’s ten years of a gym membership!
There’s something to be said for a gym membership - when you’re there the only focus is a workout. Too easy to get sidetracked at home, get off the machine because a little one (or big husband) requires your attention. Yeah, I like gyms because I can focus. I also like feeding off of the energy of other people focusing. I also work harder at the gym, heart rate naturally higher - pumped up!
For instance, I had to workout at home today because of the snow. I did my very best, yet burnt 60% less calories than I would have at the gym. I wasn’t able to achieve the same level of focus either.
Where did this month go so quickly? Has it moved fast for you too? I hope the rest of the year doesn’t fly by like that, life is to be leisurely and enjoyable. Sometimes.
Woohoo ! I am so happy for you. You stayed on goal for 20 days and this is great! You keep up the fantastic job.
I am so glad to hear everything went well with your little guy and the operation. I hope his recovery goes just as well.
I also am hoping that the vots goes your way next week. Take care
Joy
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VOTES
I’m voting for you, Brandie!
Looka you! 20 days on plan and what a week you’re having! Congrats and I agree, you guys are going to come out okay. Glad your hubbie has been doing school, your little guy is home and well and you are ON PLAN! Vote, schmoat. You are going to do great no matter which way that goes. Yea for you for staying on plan through it all. Delita