Yup, it's time to face the music troops!
Looks like quite a few of us are having problems staying on plan over the weekends! I sure am.
So, what exactly is our problem? Or is it a combination of factors?
Time to share your weekend woes...exactly what challenges are you facing on the weekends? What is causing you the biggest problem? What would you like to change?
For me the biggest problem is lack of structured meals and mealtimes. During the week I have my routine down pat. I make a smoothie to take to work (a kind of late breakfast), take a healthy dinner to eat at around 1am, then a snack to have after I work out. Then I have eggs or whole grain cereal before I go to bed in the morning. Works for me! But the weekend comes and I skip breakfast, or maybe have a late one. Then I skip lunch or just grab a snack. I eat dinner but usually much too late. Then I don't sleep well. So I'm up at all hours trolling for something to eat. And I tend not to be real choosy at 3am! This past weekend I ate a little bag of mini donut holes left over from soccer snacks!
Okay, I obviously need some structure.
Another problem I have is the sense that I deserve a "reward" for getting through another week unscathed! This is an old habit that dates back to when I first started working nights and I would bring home donuts or sweetrolls on weekend mornings. I am getting better about this, but it is tough going. Last weekend I did bring 2 donuts home for my DH & DS, and no sweets for me. I didn't get the Starbuck's white chocolate mocha but got a nonfat decaf cappuchino, no whipped cream and added SF vanilla syrup at home. So that was pretty successful, really.
So that's my sad weekend tale of woe! I just feel as if I am not as in control on the weekends and I don't much like the feeling.
What's your story? How do your weekends differ from weekdays? What would you like to change? Let's hear it!
Group Activity for Week of 10/5-755 minutes!
Wow, we did great yesterday! I am really impressed with all the activity you guys are racking up!
Leslie-Where are you? Business or pleasure? Having fun? Tired of my stupid questions?
Sue-You are hearby awarded the Clutter Free Treadmill Badge of Honor for heroically cleaning off your treadmill!
Now you just have to put it to good use! Start small...just 10 minutes?
Julie-You are in a great position to try a gym! You have a group of people you know who asked you to join them, so you won't be alone. You even know the trainer...a huge plus! You might feel self conscious at first but I doubt that will last long. Just be proud that you are doing something so good for yourself!
Okay, so think about your weekends and report back here!
Tomorrow we'll look at some solutions to our weekend woes.