My accountability: Crimsongrey
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yesterday sucked. I am feeling really anxious about not being able to do a lot of things I'd like to do because I want to rest my ankle as much as possible. When I'm anxious, I eat and I eat crap. Then I feel horrible and depressed and anxious so I eat more crap. Since I have no self control I guess I'll go to the store and buy a bunch of healthy things I can gorge myself on while I deal with this anxiety. I was feeling so good when I started running again and now I feel like I am spinning out of control. My house is a mess, I'm fat, I have lost all motivation to do anything, including riding.
Ok, vent over. Today will be a better day. Sorry to put all that out there, but this is my safe place where I am willing to share my true thoughts.2 -
I understand so well I could have written your exact post word for word. Thank you for saying something I'm usually too afraid to admit to, even to myself.
New day, new choices. You are strong and you can get through this. I'm cheering for you.
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@crimsongrey can you use your running time to do something like kettlebells or swimming?
I know your feelings personally!! can you play mind tricks..... I do it all the time (sad I know) so you feel like poop.... you want a bowl of popcorn... unload and reload the dishwasher while the butter is melting.... Ice cream is in the freezer... walk around the house first doing lunges.. then use the diet bowl and small spoon.... every commercial while watching Survivor hold a static yoga pose, and 5 m&m's
Like I said to @here4ponies Rome wasn't built in a day so as long as you have one foot going in front of the other it is forward, and slowly further away from where you were!
You have been an inspiration to many including myself! don't doubt your strength or fortitude.....2 -
Thanks ladies. It was a rough start to the week, but today was ok. I went to yoga this morning, which felt great. I bought a lot of veggies and no beer today. Didn't ride, but did sign up for a dressage show and a 5k race (hopefully my ankle can hold up by then!).1
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Went running today! I started out slow and stiff, but then went faster than usual. I was in the zone and just went with what felt good. And my ankle feels fine Running helps me so much mentally. Next time I get all whiny and depressed, please tell me to go running! Seriously. 1
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Plan for the week:
Monday: power washing the barn, farrier
Tues: recovering from power washing. Going to an orientation for Spin classes at the gym.
Wed: yoga
Thurs: Run
Friday: Spin
Sat: something light...maybe a hike if the weather is good
Sun: 5K Oktoberfest race (maybe 1 beer after the race...it is Oktoberfest after all
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How was the orientation today? I like spin class but can be a *kitten* show with riding if you are an overachiever like me
I am glad to see you aren't running every day, it is an awesome thing..... i love running but it is definitely stressful on your body to run back to back before your first consistent 150mi.
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orientation went well. It was actually a pretty good short workout. I'll do my first class on Friday
Yoga was good and greatly needed today. Power washing on Monday was exhausting! I've also been pretty much cleaning stalls twice a day since it's been raining and horses have mostly been in all week. Luckily, I only have 6 horses now so it's not too bad.
Still haven't had beer and the puppies are sleeping through the night
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Pretty proud of myself today. I REALLY didn't want to go running. Not even a little bit. Day 3 of dark and dreary and depressing weather. Sitting here feeling sorry for myself and said "screw it, I'm just going to do it" and out the door I went. 3+ miles, a little sluggish, but decent pace once I got warmed up. Yay me
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Fantastic!0
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I read the schedule wrong and there was no spin class today, but I went to pilates instead. My abs are sore!2
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5k race today. Not a bad time for me, not my best, but not my worst. It was fun and a good reminder to my hubby that he does in fact like to run. I'm going to sign us up for more races to encourage him to get healthier
Hope everyone had a great weekend!1 -
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This week's plan.
Monday: off
Tuesday: Spin and Tone
Wednesday: Yoga
Thursday: Run
Friday: off (clipping horses and doing extra barn work)
Saturday: Spin
Sunday: Run
I'm going to try to ride a few times this week, but unfortunately riding isn't the top priority right now. There are a lot of things I need to get done around the barn before winter.
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When your done with yours do you want to come clip mine??0
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What is this week's plan? did you get to spin and run on the weekend?
How's the winter property prep going?0 -
Well, let's just say the winter prep is going pretty well! The past 2 weeks have pretty much gone to hell as far as fitness and diet. I was sick last week and my focus this week has gone completely to a couple of projects in the barn. I'm ok with it though. Pretty soon it will be so cold outside that I'll be wanting to spend all day at the gym! This weekend we've got a lot of stuff to do around the barn so I'm not even going to try to make an exercise plan. Next week! There's always next week!1
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I've decided to not even make a plan for this week. The weather is going to be decent and I really want to get a few projects done before it gets too cold. I'm going to get stuff done and ride. I've had a few rides lately, after a summer of almost none, and have been reminded of how much I need it. In a way, it was good I took some time off. I feel refreshed and energized to make plans for next summer. My indoor is small, but it will get a lot of use this winter 2
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Maintenance projects are still exercise. Moving tree limbs and yard waste from storm clean up reacquainted me with some muscles I haven't used in awhile. Don't discount what you're doing just because it isn't formal, planned exercise. I'm glad the break from riding helped remind you of why you ride in the first place. We all need that from time to time. 2
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Did spin class twice last week, rode a few times and took a yoga class. I got a new boarder who's also an eventer and she rides at about the same level as me! It's been great to have someone to talk to and to ride with. My other boarders either don't ride or do the occasional trail ride. Now that I have someone to ride with, I'm feeling much more motivated.
This week will include riding, yoga and a couple of spinning classes. I also REALLY need to start recording my food again because even thought I'm pretty fit, I'm not losing any weight. I'd like to lose about 30 pounds.1 -
So jealous you have a riding partner with the same abilities, goals, etc. Have tried to do the same but w zero success. They either exaggerate their experience or give up after a couple of weeks. Congrats on yr focus2
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How will November end for you?0
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Happy thanksgiving0
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That's it! I'm sick of being fat and out of control with food. I am starting South Beach today. It is the only plan that has worked for me in the past and it helps me have structure. I'm also going to continue with spin class on Tuesdays and Fridays, yoga on Wednesdays and add a run on Thursdays and either Saturdays or Sundays. I am also going to ride both of my horses at least 4 times a week. We got so much work done around the farm over the weekend that I finally feel like I can just maintain until new projects start in the spring.1
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Congrats on setting new goals. Sending you energy to stay focussed. Let’s us know how u r doing. Not familiar w South Beach. How does it work?1
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@Shron123 south beach is a pretty sensible low carb plan. I lost 30 pounds on it several years ago and kept it off for a long time until I completely let myself go.
Day 1 went well yesterday. I tracked all of my food and my calories and carbs were within the range I planned and I wasn't hungry at all. I rode one horse and got a bunch of other stuff done. I clean 7 stalls every day and do the typical chores associated with having 7 horses to take care of...soon to be 8 horses. I started painting a fence and brought some jumps into storage. I've been working from before the sun comes up to after the sun goes down to take advantage of the mild weather we're having. I fell asleep at 9 lol!1 -
We have three horses which is enuf work for me. I too am doing low carb but have plateaued recently. Trying to get back to basics ie measuring everything I eat. It seems every weekend we have an occasion which involves wine which I know isnt helping so gonna just stop at least til I start losing again. Riding here is impossible. We swing from too much mud to frozen mud full of hoof prints which even the horses have trouble navigating. Waiting for a good snowfall to make riding possible here again. Also considering the expense of weekly lessons at an indoor arena for the winter. But that will have to wait til after Christmas. It sounds like you work VERY hard. You must love it to put so much into it. Wish you much success especially w the challenging holidays coming.1
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Thank you I do work pretty hard, which makes it more frustrating that I am so chunky right now. I think the pounds packed on mostly because of beer...nothing like a cold one (or 3) after a long hard day
I'm quitting all alcohol for now.
Sorry to hear that riding is tough @Shron123 , I've been there and know how hard winter can be. I'm extremely grateful for my indoor! Hopefully you can get some lessons in. Are there any farms near you that allow haul-ins just to use their indoor?0 -
Day 2: normal chores, rode Jimmy and pushed hard at spin class. Tracked food and was under my limits. Pretty good day 0
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Day 3: why does life have to get in the way?! Didn't get to yoga (had to wait for an electrician for some barn issue) and didn't get to ride due to some unfortunate trailering issues. Oh well. I was on target with food.0
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