Marathon Mom

Instead of posting my daily stats here, I’ll be updating my Boot Camp page every 10 days starting with today.

The weekend went really well. I didn’t exercise at all (gave myself a mental and physical break) but I did a TON of housework Sunday including furniture moving and I got a pretty good workout from all of that (there was much sweating!) I didn’t binge or even really eat much out of my usual routine. I did have a small box of Junior Mints at the movies (not the movie theater size) and I enjoyed them just as much as the big box, so I’m going to do that from now on as my once a week indulgence. I had a couple handfuls of some crackers but didn’t gorge on them (they are a major trigger food for me and this is huge that it didn’t unleash my demons!) I felt very in control all weekend. I did have a sort of last hurrah and had ONE small piece of pizza last night. One. And I didn’t WANT a second piece, didn’t crave it, didn’t have to “deny” myself it. I just had it and was satisfied and that was that. THAT HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE! So, that was my final “I am ready to do this” que. I needed that.

I feel strong and powerful this morning. Lots of confidence and determination. I’ve been building up to this with the Slump Buster Challenges and the weaning off of Coke Zero. It’s been a good combo and really put me on the right track to where I am now. I couldn’t have just jumped into this. It would have been TOO overwhelming. Instead, it feels like I’ve just upped things up a notch. It’s good. I feel GOOD. If I lived anywhere near Philly, I would totally run up those steps! I can hear Eye of the Tiger playing in the background right now!

Sooooo, today I work up at 5:15, had some water and a banana, got up and dressed. 5:30 and I was on the elliptical, baby!! 6:30 had me out in the family room with Jillian and the first of the Biggest Winner DVD series. Then I remembered I needed my step, pause and run to room to grab it. Play. Jumping lunge things to warm up. Crap! Forgot my… uh… bladder control issues. Pause. Run to bathroom to implement necessary precautions. Play (and it’s now 6:45. And the DVD is a FULL 30 minutes not including 5 min. cool down.) So, I need to do some tweaking to the schedule a smidge. That’s why starting it BEFORE school starts helps big time. It gives me some extra wiggle room the next few days while I get the bugs worked out of my routine.

I’m now at work, enjoying a bowl of sugar-free maple and brown sugar oatmeal with a scoop of vanilla whey protein powder. I’ve already had a mug of Irish breakfast tea and I’ve just about finished off 24 oz of water (I have a pretty pink refillable water bottle, I’m all about the environment, doncha know!) In a little bit, I’ll be having a couple cups of green tea and at 11:00 I’ll have my snack of Yoplait Light yogurt in one of their awesome flavors. 12:10 will find me heading out to the gym. I’ll update when I’m back!

UPDATE 8:29 PM

I’m posting at the end of a successful day. I know there are going to be days that will test me beyond all belief. So I’m going to be very grateful for the days (like today) that do not. Yes, day 1 is often the easiest because we’re the most motivated. It’s all new and fresh and fun. The challenge hasn’t worn on and become a grind yet. So today - I totally kicked ass!

I’m posting this from my bed. I’m going to be turning out the lights very soon. Just as soon as my 5 year old stops crying over the too small shoes that we threw away this evening after buying brand new shiny, sparkly DORA shoes that she loves. Currently, she is inconsolable. It may be a long night.

Posted on August 17th, 2009 by firefly
Filed under: daily blathering