I started the year off on a high, I sure as hell don't want to end on a low.
Week 33: Move your Body
Remember when I used to be fit? Then I kind of just feel off the radar. I didn’t really enjoy it anymore. But I don’t actually think I didn’t enjoy going to the gym, I think I just didn’t enjoy the pressure of trying to achieve too much.
But here I am probably 4 months on and I don’t feel good about it. Thankfully I’ve got a girlfriend whose joined the gym and is kicking my butt. She’s making me commit, she won’t accept excuses. So off I go.
I have decided to make this work I don’t want to set unrealistic goals. My goal is to attend the gym twice a week. Because I am so unfit I will spend the first couple of week’s power walking and finishing with weights. Then hopefully I’ll get back into the running.
Week 34: Food Habits
This is the weakest link in my life right now!
I started the year on the Food Patrol 90 Day Challenge and did really well. I lost 8 kilos, but sadly I must admit I’ve put half of that back on.
I do like to think ‘at least I’ve still essentially lost 4 kilos’ but then the voice in the back of head says ‘where will you be by Christmas’
And the reality of it is, it’s not even about the weight, if I told you what I’ve been eating, you’d cringe. Maccas, yeap. Hot chips, chocolate, excessive coke, then I have sugar cravings and can pretty much polish off a packet of jube lollies.
I do it and then I feel like crap.
Where did my will power go?
I feel sluggish, that just makes me want to eat more crap, its like a vicious cycle. Tomorrow, I keep telling myself. So here I am, confessing my sins, hoping that by being honest and putting it out there, I’ll make the change I need to.
I’m not going to go on about what I need to do, I’ve done it before. We all know how to be healthy.
-x-
So there we have it, so much for me, personally, to ponder. Here’s hoping as we move into spring, I (we?) find the motivation we need to put a spring in our step.
Cheers
Mandy.
At least you are trying to get to the gym - I like team sports but this week Netball finished and wont be replaced for a while. Just trying to keep moving.
ReplyDeleteGoodluck with tackling the food - I have been very slack lately - just snacking way too much for no real reason.
I hope you find that spring in your step soon :)
Oh, it's very interesting topic! Your Food Patrol 90 Day Challenge is really excellent. I've used some rules to keep my body fit and avoid junk food as well. I'm impressed to see this information that you have given. If you post more ideas it will be very beneficial for me. Over all that's wonderful expose.
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I know where you're coming from, I've totally lost focus from diet and exercise, but am suddenly feeling compelled to get back to it, with swimsuit season looming (oh dear), I need to find someone to kick my but!
ReplyDeletedefinitely start from where you are - i also dropped back from the gym and was at 1-2 days on average (and gained back my 3+ kilos) - now i am doing 4 days again but with no pressure.
ReplyDeletethe food definitely is a cycle - can't wait to hear more about how you go getting back on track
Nice post, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm in exactly the same boat - lost alot and felt great, then had a couple of crazy months and lost the momentum. But I am reminding myself that it's a journey, not a race. As for the cravings, I followed Sarah Wilson's 8-week 'I quit sugar' plan and it worked a treat. I'm still pretty much sugar free and feel so much better for it. And its not as difficult as it sounds! Good luck and be kind to yourself.
ReplyDeleteYep I'm the same too - trained for the city to bay (12km run), ran it in 1 hour and 5 minutes - was so proud of myself...then went on holidays and haven't got back on the treadmill (it's been a month since the race). I found when I was training for something I had the motivation - now it's gone. I think I need to make my own training plan for somethinh
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