Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Weight loss: 14lbs
Mood: nervous, yet excited
I was looking at past spreadsheets in which I have logged my weight loss and have determined that this is usually about the time in my new life style during which it all falls apart. Either through lack of motivation or the fact that this is when I hit my first plateau (normally just before 20lbs lost which is oh so frustrating). I have really only been here once before, possibly twice if you count the time I rebounded from the first time I fell off - but I am determined to make it further this time. I am determined to make it all the way this time! I have many real goals set for myself (realistic ones too) and there are dealines to be met which are out of my control - meaning I can't conveniently move the deadline or eliminate it altogether (for example my brother's wedding). I am hoping that these uncontrolled deadlines will help me stay on plan and stick to my new regime. I am hopeful that I will be able to do it this time around.
Lately I have not had that hard a time with my food as I have been giving myself little tastes of the things I enjoy - I am just trying to enjoy them in smaller portions than I used to. I have had a hard time with my exercise. Even when I complete my time (which is probably 5 or 6 days of the week, which is good) I am forcing myself to do it. I really want to do something that I don't need to force myself to complete. I am hoping that this Couch to 5k program will give me that - but I have to wait until it is nicer weather to start it and that is really starting to bother me now. I wish I had a higher resistance to the cold like my room-mate does.
There is alot going on in my life right now with trying to find a job in my field and starting to think about my living situation for when I get that job (and shortly after that too) and I am hoping that I am able to stay on track throughout all these new changes and inevitable dramas. I have been through worse I know that much and I believe I will be okay through all this.
Keep up the positive attitude that is half the battle. THe 5 k is a great idea. As far as the other exercising the only thing you can do is find soething you enjoy to do at the same time - reading, watching a good movie or TV show, singing or listening to music, remembering something fun - reliving the London trip for instance. Try and change that exercise time up somehow because its so hard to keep doing something you hate.
Chris' mum