NSV - Even my gym wants me to give up!

Korpikaazi

As a teacher, half term is definitely the worst time for my eating habits. During the term I'm so busy teaching and planning there's no time for snacking and going out to eat, and having the gym on site at the school means I can't really not go! So this week has been off to a bad start - naughty dinner on Valentine's, then the leftovers on Sunday, then bad food and cocktails at Sticky Fingers yesterday... I figured I really ought to drag myself to the gym today to at least work off some of the calories I'm bound to consume in pancakes tonight!
Firstly I had to face my social anxiety and interact with the receptionist - something I'd normally leave to my gym buddies. Then I had to face the embarassment that the gym doesn't even open until 4.
I then had to face the shop on the way home, knowing that we needed milk. Normally, I'd treat myself to a sandwich meal deal and probably also a pork pie to congratulate myself for at least talking to the receptionist. Instead, I bought some salad and fruit to go with the pancakes and then seeing as the sun was out, I walked back. Wasn't even tempted to take the bus!

It might not seem like much I guess but the fact that two months ago (not to mention the fact that I wouldn't have even been going to the gym in the first place!!) I would have figured that the week was a loss anyway, given in to food temptation, and then felt sorry for myself carrying the shopping and gotten the bus back, I'm quite proud of myself!

(And talking to the receptionist wasn't as scary as I had convinced myself it would be!! Woooo!)

Morgaen73

and you should be proud of yourself. Every victory is a victory no matter how small it may seem Keep it up.

deoliveiraf

Baby steps in the right direction. Then those baby steps will grow into a full stride. Before you know it, it will part of your lifestyle. Good Job!!!

Morgaen73

deoliveiraf wrote: »

Baby steps in the right direction. Then those baby steps will grow into a full stride. Before you know it, it will part of your lifestyle. Good Job!!!

^that!

dimeda78

I am a foodie. I really, really like food. I just had to learn that I don't have to eat it all at once. No, I wasn't a glutton but I have to say, my portions were more than a serving size and I had to have sweets everyday. When I decided to make a definite change at the beginning of the year, I decided to cut out sweets until I felt I could have more control with them. Now, I can have them but, just a little. My favorite treat is a cup of chai tea with either 4 Biscoff cookies or 6 of the Annie's Ginger Crisps. Those are serving sizes and ooh so satisfying. If you are determined to get on track with this fitness thing, you will find your niche and do what works for you. I wish you the absolute best in this journey. Know that you are not alone.

natshaw19

Well done that is a great achievement. As everyone says baby steps and they will soon pay off to big giant leaps. Well done and enjoy your half term.

melduf

Way to go! Make this a new lifestyle!

Most people are just as shy as you are. Once you understand that, you realize that you taking the first step is probably a huge relief for them!!

determined24girl

Good job! Keep it up!

Tljordan40

VICTORY!!!!!!

wateryphoenix

/highfive!

pjcfrancis

I can really identify with the social anxiety, especially at the gym. My biggest fear is running into one of my students, or any of the students from my school at the local gym, but fortunately I live far enough away from my school that those students don't come to this community center.

MargueriteMuguet

Oh I hear you loud and clear! Mega congratulations to you and to the progress that lies ahead! You are doing great!!!

chrissimj97

Way to go! I can relate to social anxiety; still a work in progress. I am slowly working towards the courage to join a gym in the area I have just recently moved to. Kudos to you for facing your fears! Keep it up!