Week 7 - Three More Pounds
Posted by Lynn Terry on 24 Feb 2006 | Tagged as: General
This morning I weighed in 3 lbs lighter - for a total of 13 pounds lost during this challenge so far. I have not gotten back into my daily workout routine, and havent been drinking my water every day either… both of which I am really disappointed about. If I had, I would feel better and look better - from my skin to my shape, and even my energy levels.
So how did I lose the 13 lbs? Mainly by skipping meals, drinking Slimfast, eating less when I do eat, cutting out the Egg McMuffins for breakfast, etc. And I barely even nibbled on the box of chocolates I treated myself to on Valentines.
I just dont want to be “fat” anymore.
I guess for a long time food was a fun thing - a ‘treat’ even. I was homebound full-time while taking care of my grandmother, so baking or ordering out were high points. Fun things I could do without leaving home. And after awhile, “who cares?” - because nobody is seeing me anyway, right? 
Life is different now, of course, and as my lifestyle continues to change and I find myself getting used to it all… well, my habits are changing some too.
The way that I look just doesnt fit the person that I want to be anymore. If that makes sense. I just have it in my head that I want to be ME again. Back in MY jeans, and doing things that I really enjoy.
I’m really struggling with getting back into my morning workout. I know that I enjoy it, and that it has always made me feel great. It’s an incredible way to kick off the day! So why am I having such a hard time fitting it back into the schedule?
I have to get past that. I think maybe some of it is lack of energy (probably from skipped meals). A bit of it might be distraction (other things on my mind at that time of day). A little of this and a little of that. Which all boils down to a handful of excuses.
I have to do this, though - so that’s where I’ll be challenging myself for these last 5 weeks. To work out daily, and to drink at least 48oz of water every single day. That’s the goal!
Another 3 pounds closer to your goa,l Lynn that is awesome!
Maybe to help you get back into the workout routine make a deal with yourself. Like if you workout you can have a reward (not food though!). Like if you workout 5 times next week you’ll go to the movies.
I like to use workouts as a time to also workout my mind — I listen to teleseminars or audio books on my MP3 or read business magazines or newsletters. That also motivates me to get out because I don’t have time for this reading any other time.