Learning from what went wrong
Current weight: ? I’m going to guess 225 b/c I was 223 yesterday and ate a ton of water-retaining carbs.
My absence didn’t start out w/me being off plan but it sure turned out that way. I’m not going to beat myself up over it, it’s over and now I’m back. But here’s what I learned b/c now it’s game on, baby!
1. Do exercise first! Yesterday we had an open house so I “moved” my workout from the morning until we got home that afternoon. By then I was so tired and hungry that I didn’t have the desire or energy to workout.
2. Eat! And eat healthy foods. This slippery slope started on Friday night when we had a birthday party at the in-laws. The plan was to order pizza so I picked up a Lean Cuisine pizza to take along. But I barely ate on Friday (too busy) so by the time I got home my resolve was weakened, plus the fact that a little Lean Cuisine pizza would not have even put a dent in my hunger.
3. Come on here every day no matter what. I’m going to have to be more creative in finding time (it’s 5 am right now and I just finished working out). I’ll be back on later tonight.
So far, I got up at 4:00 and did the hour long TJ workout. First day of school w/kids, gotta go :)
6:45
School went well today although it was busy and only the 9th graders were there. Tomorrow all 1800 kids will be at school and I can bet that about 1799 of them will need schedule changes. If this pace keeps up I’ll lose about 20 pounds by Friday! But I love being busy, it makes the day go quickly. I stuck good to food, though, and ate the snacks I brought. If I can figure out a way to keep my workout routine I know that I’ll make a lot of progress.
Semi-long-term goal is to be under 200 by the New Year. I’d like to be 210 or lower by Halloween and 215 by my son’s benefit at the end of September. I will do it.
Also, is it bad that I’m agreeing to buying a 46″ tv (it’s a great deal and my hubby has been really patient) just so I can buy an elliptical? Since I have quit the gym I realized how much I liked a pure cardio workout and I still hate the treadmill. Plus, mine is so old and noisy that I don’t like to use it. I saw one on hsn that I’m considering. Do any of you have ellipticals that you like?
Progress toward workout goal: 98/300
As long as you learn from the mistakes, it’s all good! I know what you mean about being too tired to workout after you get home. Wish I didn’t take so long to get going in the mornings but I don’t do well until I’ve had a couple cups of coffee and done my blog. Maybe I’ll give mornings a try after I get back in the exercise routine. Right now, I’m just trying to get back on track.
We went from no tv to my hubby talking me into a 54inch. Seriously. My living room now looks like a theater, only with less furniture, as none of our stuff is here yet. I still won’t agree to cable, though, so we only get one channel (the armed forces channel). Doesn’t stop them though, they play the wii!!!
I’m so glad you like your job. You seem much more relaxed. Things are all coming together… work, hubby’s work, house! YAY!!
I LOVE my elliptical (I better since I’m on it anywhere from 1-2 hours a day!) It’s a Healthrider, probably about 5 years old, give or take. It was my mom’s, my sister made her buy it. She got it home and promptly hung her jacket on it. She occasionally piled other clothing items on it over the next couple/few years. And then offered it to me when I moved here, oh, about three years ago. So I was it’s first user!
I’m so impressed that you are getting up that early to work out.
I need to buckle down I guess…if I get up half an hour earlier I could get the hour long video in before I start getting ready for work.
All of your tips are really good. I bought single packs of almonds at the grocery store because being starving is not an excuse to get something from the vending machines, its a wake up call to bring better options with me.
I love my elliptical. It helped me drop my first 10 lbs and really got me motivated. It’s a Pro-Form and I’ve had it for almost a year with no problems. Make sure you buy one that has a lot of resistance levels and that you USE them. Without the resistance it’s just a lot of momentum and not a great workout. If it comes with pre-programmed workouts, even better! Mine did and I use them all the time.