One thing about me when it comes to losing weight and being fit is that I want it to happen now. I think most everyone feels the same way. The pictures of myself from week one and week two shows a small difference in my stomach. It's frustrating, but at least I see something. This morning when I woke up (it's the second day of the second week), I remeasured myself and reweighed. That's one thing you shouldn't do (constantly, anyway). I used to do it every day. I've gotten better at that, though. Anyway, when I weighed, I went down one more pound (I already lost one by the end of the first week), and lost my first inch in my waist. Now, although I'm thrilled about it, I won't put too much stock into it. Each day you fluctuate by how much you eat, how much you drink (and what) and how much you exercise (if you gain muscles, you do gain weight). It's enough, though to keep me motivated. I've made it through the first two weeks before, but I need...want...to survive until the end, then repeat.
I have always loved eating healthy. But when you add unhealthy snacks to your diet, that's definitely going to put on some pounds. It's also hard to do the right things in the right portions. Now, don't get me wrong. My mom and Joe (stepfather) don't eat unhealthy, per se, but it's the snacks (Oreos, chips, cookies, etc.) that they (he) bring in. Then when cooking, sometimes oil is added, or butter, or cheese...That's all when my red flag flares up.
I know what works for me and what doesn't. I already felt more energized during week one. There were some workouts in Autumn Calabrese's program (scissor crunches, frog crunches, and superman) that I did weird modifications to, saying "I can't do that." I wanted to make the most of my fitness, so I got down on the floor to practice them. The crunches, I found I had no trouble with. Maybe I was too tired to hold up my legs by the time we got to them. Or maybe I just watched Autumn and her group and said "I can't do this, so I'm going to do something else and hope it works." Maybe that something else would work, but Autumn put those workouts in her program for a reason. So, the next time I come across those workouts, I'm going to do my best. Even if it takes me longer to finish.
The other day, I had the biggest temptation as of yet. I was very upset over something personal. Those who know me knows that I resort to comfort food. That screws me up every. single. time. And of course, Joe had made some fresh baked "smelled so good you'd want to eat a whole batch" chocolate chip cookies. Oh, how I wanted some. I went into the kitchen and almost, almost, ate one. My hand hovered over gooey deliciousness. I was angry, upset and hungry. I removed my hand and told myself "no. You'll only regret it. You need to finish round one first, then healthy, homemade cookies can be made." Particularly in my new favorite toy, "FIXate," a cookbook of Autumn's 101 favorite recipe. Instead of the cookies, I got my serving of fruit that I had reserved for a snack.
There's one thing that I already knew, but I get too impatient because I want results now. I wanted it years ago, but I would always give up. In order to have the body you desire, the strength you desire, and the health, it takes, to quote Autumn, "one day at a time, one pound at a time." Maybe now, my body and my mind is finally ready to listen. And being a part of a challenge group is really helping. Especially when you talk to each other about your progress. We motivate each other, and it's great!
Now I don't want those cookies anymore. I'm going to want them, among other things, but I figured once I get my body the way I desire it, then I can venture out, eat what I want, but on rare occasions, and in modification. My goal is for this journey be my lifestyle. Consistency is the key. When you're consistent, that's when you can cheat every once in a while.
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