Going to bed on time and getting up on time. Just because someone's wrong on the internet doesn't mean I have to stay up late and tell them about it, and if I get all the sleep I need I'll be happier and healthier the next day.
Had three of the grandkids for an entire day and overnight. While enjoyable, it was exhausting. Hiking, racing, reading, playground, video games, meal prep and cleanup, baths, etc., etc. Hope we are creating future fond memories. Trying to be the "FUN" grandpa and yet not let them get away with EVERYTHING is a fine line 😏
Swilling 4-5 espressos. The first shot is nice and neat, un caffè. The others are doctored UP with collagen peptides, collagen creamer, nut pods, just a tad of heavy whipping cream, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg and allspice.
Well, that about does 'er.
This isn't weight loss related at all but I finally was able to get my contacts in and out of my eye for the first time after 3 contact lens coaching sessions
Re-reading my old blog posts yesterday gave me the push I needed to get back into the swing of things. I just took a couple of days off but was feeling unmotivated and like I was going to just give up and gain it all back. The words I wrote to myself made all the difference in the world. I feel energized now and I know that I will not give up on myself!
I made soup last night and did not go back for seconds. That is a biggie for me. Trying to never do seconds, why did I do it anyway, bad habit. I was not hungry, if it looks good I usually eat it but not tonight.
Quelling my fears about having been over my calorie goal for the past four days by doing some simple math. Even though I've eaten over my goal, I'm still 2,200 below maintenance calories for the week so I'm fine. No need to freak out, I'm still losing weight 😊
Having a flexible mindset and developing a plan B. I twisted my knee on Sunday and instead of being stupid and pushing through or taking the opportunity to full on rest for 2-3 weeks I found alternatives. Normally I do a lot of yoga and running.
Now I do:
- a very reduced yoga practice, but getting up at the same time to keep the habit rhythm
- A morning walk with a friend before work to fill up the extra time left over from yoga (so I’m not tempted to overdo it)
- Swimming
i plan my workouts and then my meals for the day based on the calories i can eat back. i plan on to run about 8 miles today and then bike 23.2 miles. i'm guessing i'll burn about 2200 calories today so i know i can add avacado and seeds to my salad.
I stayed home and got dressed really nicely today. I wanted to put on clothes that I usually don’t wear since all I do is go to work and stay home. It made me really take care of myself and not overeat and eat well because I felt so good by dressing up. It was amazing!
I'm back! What worked for me is getting back to MyFitnessPal, admitting to myself that it's really all about calories and nutrition, and acknowledging that tracking food intake is the most honest and accurate way to do this. I recently had half of my thyroid removed, and now I must take off some weight so that the thyroid I have remaining can do the job without additional hormone supplements. I'd also like to cut back on the diabetes and hypertension prescriptions I currently take. Ideally I'd like to be medication-free by 2021. losing 40 pounds would be heavenly! Would save my knees too.
I stayed home and got dressed really nicely today. I wanted to put on clothes that I usually don’t wear since all I do is go to work and stay home. It made me really take care of myself and not overeat and eat well because I felt so good by dressing up. It was amazing!
My grandmother was a very wise woman, and she said, "When life feels dark and overwhelming, get out of bed, take a shower and do your hair, and put on nice clothes and have a good meal. Either life no longer feels dark and overwhelming, or you can face it on your feet looking good and well fed. "
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Well, that about does 'er.
So much better psychologically than having the treats & then HAVING to work out whether I feel like it or not.
Now I do:
- a very reduced yoga practice, but getting up at the same time to keep the habit rhythm
- A morning walk with a friend before work to fill up the extra time left over from yoga (so I’m not tempted to overdo it)
- Swimming
My grandmother was a very wise woman, and she said, "When life feels dark and overwhelming, get out of bed, take a shower and do your hair, and put on nice clothes and have a good meal. Either life no longer feels dark and overwhelming, or you can face it on your feet looking good and well fed. "