*sigh* I really don't want to write this post. But the only way this challenge will work is if I'm completely honest and hold myself accountable.
I did not do well this week. I only exercised twice. Sure I have excuses: new job issues, husband issues, car issues, I've been sick to the point I tire easily and am running out of kleenex...but I really feel shamed...I mean I was the one who said "3 times a week" b/c I felt that was reasonable for me. I didn't even eat all that well. (no excuse for that) My excuses are real and legit, but so is my weight.
If it matters though, I learned some things about myself:
1) I need to specify the time of day I am going to work out. It doesn't have to be the same time, but I need to say "ok at 12 I am going for my walk". If I just say "oh I'll do that later" it gets put off and doesn't happen. (this is true for everything, not just exercise!).
2) I eat better on the days I get up early. Don't ask what the correlation is, I don't know.
3) I need a healthy "salty" snack. sometimes I want something but I don't want something that tastes sweet (fruit, graham crackers, etc.) any ideas?
4) I need more positive reinforcement than I'd like to admit. I am terribly insecure about personal things. (my job? I can do...managing my personal life? I worry).
So there's my Sunday confessional. I'm not happy about it, but I owe mom and Repressed Librarian the truth. Especially since mom did at least 4 days of exercising. I hope that this will get easier as it becomes more of a habit--before this challenge I typically had a good week then I'd fall off the wagon. Then I'd give up. Well I can't give up this time, I promised to go for 12 weeks. Monday is a new week.
I have to small goals for myself this week: 1) Get up earlier! Since husband's car's not working great, I'll be taking him to work most days, so that should be easy to do. 2) when I get up pick the time that I will workout that day. I'm a mental list maker--my mind never shuts off. So when I say I'm going to do something at a particular time, I've committed myself to it and I do it. I need to practice that more.
Stress and Obstacles (I guess it's Accountability and goals also.)
Trying to balance academic life with a healthy lifestyle.
8 comments:
it's ok to have weeks like this, rented life. we can't always meet all of our goals. trust me, i know about that. the important thing is that you aren't giving up because you had one not-so-great week. you are making adjustments and learning to work with your habits and stress. i congratulate you for that - i know (also from experience) that this is even harder to do sometimes. keep it up and keep up posted!
oh and p.s. - i have the same "salty snack" issue. i like the mini bags of popcorn or reduced fat wheat thins. have you tried these?
Now for you absolution!
I completely understand about having a set workout time. Treat it like a standing appointment, that way it's as routine as brushing your teeth. I set mine at 3 PM. It works well because I am finished teaching at that time and I am at the end of my rope and need a stress release.
If you are sick, you are sick. I used to beat myself up when I would miss a work out because of illness or the RA would flare up. What I decided is that shit happens. When the shit is over, get back to it.
Try a handful of nuts. Almonds and walnuts are good fats and fill you up.
I often use my workout time to resolve and reflect on issue. I think Addy N wrote about her meditation walks. It really does help. At minimum, you well be less stressed out and less depressed when you are done.
We are rooting for you!!!! You can totally do it!!! Keep us posted on your progress!
Yes, the mini bags of popcorn are awesome. And just the right amount for a serving
Don't beat yourself up! Take this one day, one week at a time. Set your alarm for early and schedule your work-out time when you wake up.
Salty snacks: Nuts, cheese and crackers, reduced fat wheat-thins, microwave popcorn, tortilla chips and salsa
There is time for one more workout it is still Sunday. Having a scheculed workout time is a great idea. I love the statement " shit happens, when the shit is over move on". Don't beat yourself up for what you did not do, turn the page move on.
First off, congrats to you for acknowledging how you feel. That is the first step toward a positive outcome. Secondly, your list of relizations is great. You've learned some things about yourself and put it out in the open. Finally, the list of things you are going to do to help those realizations is awesome! Putting those out in the open will help you (you know, public accountability and all...).
This week will only be better for you! Remember, each day is a new day!
a handful of low fat pretzels can help a salt craving!
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