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Originally Posted by Jacqui_D
Ever have one of those times when you just really, REALLY, R-E-A-L-L-Y don't want to exercise? I almost caved at the gym tonight. I was ready to go home after only walking a mile and doing 10 minutes on the elliptical. It was so crowded! And so hot because there were so many people! My irritation began as soon as I started walking. People kept not looking and stepping onto the track right in front of me and walking slowly. Usually I enjoy my walk, but it seemed like all I was doing was passing people who weren't paying attention, and the tricky part of that was trying to pass them without getting in the way of runners in the outside lane! When I had finished with the 1st mile and a teenaged boy walked by me reeking of that nasty Axe spray, I about walked out. I was so done. But I made myself wait just a few minutes and really think about it. My routine is usually to walk, elliptical, walk (end of 1st mile), do the exercise machines, walk, elliptical, walk (end of 2nd mile). It breaks it up nicely. But tonight after the 1st mile, there were all kinds of people on the exercise machines. I definitely hit the gym at the wrong time, and what's odd is that it was around 6 pm. Why weren't all those people home eating dinner? Lol! So I thought to myself, forget the machines tonight, just walk the 2nd mile and do the elliptical, at least get that much exercise in, but as it turned out, by the time I was finished with that, the machines had opened up, so I stayed and did those too. I was so hot and miserable and annoyed, lol, but hey, I did it!
Wow I can so relate!!!! Even if you had just done that 1st mile, it would have been great. I admire your determination and maybe reading this will stick in my mind to get me past all my mental obstacles! I think the daily routine of exercising, even when it feels like you described, contributes a lot to long term healthy body. i don't why but it's just a gut feeling, that the every day thing really helps, maybe tones up muscle or something like that.
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Originally Posted by Wannabehealthy
Mars, I doubt if I would have left the thread. I feel that I have become friends with all of you and would have wanted to continue in the conversations. I learn a lot from you.
Whew!
(Same here). I agree with the others that you are moving closer to a plan that works, even if it might look to you like it isn't a plan. Btw, I saw Robert Lustig or his look-alike get into the parking van at work the other day. I wanted to say something, who knows what, "may I have your autograph" lol. His Sugar Science project is sponsoring a challenge at work where you set goals to either raise your awareness (read labels) or actually reduce sugar from the diet. I don't think he is a big fan of fructose in any form.
I'm glad to know pears don't spike your BS--maybe they will work out in my WOE. I don't like mushy ones, though, so if they aren't in season, I'll have to figure out some back up carb , maybe quinoa.
Thanks Rennie!
Yes please do catch up to me!
The sleep issue is really a puzzle for me. So is your usual bedtime 1245am/ getting up ~645? They say that you should make sure your BR is dark, don't fall asleep to TV as it is stimulating (who knew?
)I love to nap, and I wonder if that is why I have developed this short sleep pattern, now that mention it. I may try to stop that, or maybe set a timer for 20 minutes max just as an experiment. I'll be sure to report in!
SAD is Seasonal Affective Disorder, aka winter blues, when daylight is shorter. It's supposed to be related o low levels of serotonin, and part of why some people crave sweets in fall/winter. I have tried light therapy and it really helps.
chickadeee Love reading what DH said re meat.
It sounds like you are converting him to healthy WOE, whether or not it's on purpose! Thanks for posting the Mock Pancake recipe. I do the same with the Morroccan stew--add all sorts of veggies. I've been putting cinnamon in my chili, lately. Really good.
I like Rennie's idea for spinach in the smoothie, it tastes really good to me in a smoothie. If the powder needs sweetening, you might get by with just a very little bit of fruit, like a couple of grapes, or maybe just stevia. If you find a coconut oil that has a sweet taste, that could work too, and it would be really filling. Love the coffee idea.
My stepper should arrive Friday. I am SO ready!
My weight is about the same, down .4 but that's likely because I missed 16 oz of water yesterday. I think I have figured out my maintenance WOE. This weight is very stable and that's not at all a bad thing compared to what I had been doing. If my clothes fit, I would be happy at this wt. Time to ramp up the exercise and limit Carb Day--just a little bit!