Anchor Photos

Today didn't go as well with my eating as I had hoped... Leaving my lunch on the counter did not help... Nor did the three cookies I ate... BUT I tracked it all and tomorrow will be a better day.

I DID order new running shoes.  I am trying to be super positive and stay ready to kick butt!!  This week at Weight Watchers we talked about anchors.  I am posting some photos here, mostly for myself, but to anchor me... I don't ever want to feel as "gross" as I did in those photos... I don't ever want to be as self conscious as I was in those photos...  I can continue on this journey... And no matter where I am TODAY... I am farther than I was when I started and I WILL keep going...

So, here are my anchor photos... They will keep me grounded...

ME THEN...

ME NOW... NOT DONE BUT ON MY WAY! 

Funk Update

I am rising from the funk... Ha.  That sounds kind of funny.  But I really am working hard to be positive.  This yucky cold weather makes it more difficult, but I shall prevail.

So, let's update on some of the goals that were made for the week!

Here are goals for this week...
1) Buy new running shoes. Not completed yet.
2) Buy new workout clothes (2 shirts, 1 pants) Not completed yet.
3) Fold all the clothes in my room on the floor. Not completed yet.
4) Clean up the study. Not completed yet.
5) Write on thing that I like about myself every day on a list.
    TUESDAY- My hair.  I like my hair.  It's long and shiny.  It feels nice to play with.  And it looks good on most days.
    WEDNESDAY- My passion.  I love that I am passionate about things.  Sometimes to a fault.  But I love that I care so much.  It makes life better (and harder sometimes).  I feel very fulfilled by the things I do because of this.
6) Run two times. Work out with Courtney once. And be ok with three times this week! Not completed yet BUT STARTED... One workout with Courtney DONE!  Another one on Sunday!  That's going to be TWO!

And although I didn't make any food goals this week, here is what is on today's menu:

• Breakfast-- Chobani Flip (6 points), Blueberries and Raspeberries (0 points), Coffee (1 point) 
• Lunch-- Soup (10 points), Salad (1 point), Chobani Bite (3 points) 
• Dinner-- Brown Rice and Veggies (5 points) 

I am really trying friends... I will MAKE this happen... NO more Funk (right, Court?)

 

Also, stay tuned for updates on some big life changes... 

Funk

Today I am in a funk.  I didn't get a job for next year that I really wanted.  And I am feeling funk-ish about it.  In addition, I am feeling bummed about the state of things... my house, my weight, my attitude...

Perhaps it's just that time of year... but I am in a funk... SO... instead of whining about it (which is what I am currently doing)... I think I will make some plans...

I am going to make some plans for THIS week.  One step at a time.  Seriously... Not long term... not pounds lost before this summer... but THIS week.  And that aren't all weight plans... They are just going to get me out of this funk...

Here are goals for this week...
1) Buy new running shoes.
2) Buy new workout clothes (2 shirts, 1 pants)
3) Fold all the clothes in my room on the floor.
4) Clean up the study.
5) Write on thing that I like about myself every day on a list.
6) Run two times. Work out with Courtney once. And be ok with three times this week!

That's it.  That's what I am going to do.  Focus on those things.  And try and be positive.  Sometimes in life we get in funks.  I guess it's all about how you pick yourself and choose to face those that make you who you are... I will wallow about the job for a little bit longer.  And then I will buck up, face life head on (cheesy I know), and make some changes.  It can be done.  I know it.

No More Sucking In

Hello all!

Last time we spoke I was on a good path... a path of success and loss... While I am still bound and determined to be in the 160s before summer, there have been some minor setbacks.  I am on track for my Couch To 5k (C25K).  A couple days behind, but more or less on track.  I have been working out at least 5 days a week.  And I have been eating gluten free.

But, I have not been losing.  I have not been tracking.  And I have not been making good choices.  I am currently on a two-week physical therapy stint in Rochester, MN.  All is well!  I am perfectly fine.  We are just fixing some things that should have been fixed long ago.  It is difficult to make awesome choices when you are living a hotel.  It is difficult to make awesome choices when you end the day exhausted.  I feel like I give a thousand excuses why I can eat whatever I want.  But, clearly, I am not going to lose that way.

Yesterday my physical therapist told me some distressing news.  I am not longer allowed to suck in.  EVER.  It's adding to the stress on my body.  When I got home from the appointment I looked in the mirror at my gut hanging out... Feel slightly depressed and frustrated I had the realization that I need to have that be part of this long-term health goal.  To get to point where I feel like I can stand normally and not need to suck in.  Tonight is my night off from the gym.  Tomorrow is more zumba and running.  Friday is Body Pump.  Saturday and Sunday running. :-)  I am SO on it!

This WILL happen.  Here's to two weeks of living in a hotel and making good (not amazing, but not bad) choices!

Happy Wednesday! :-)