Resolutions?
It was never a “thing” for my family to make New Year Resolutions. New Years was just about spending time with the family, watching the ball go up around 9pm, and then going to sleep at 9:30.
This year, though, I found myself reflecting about the past year. I had a kid, and was able to go back to my pre-pregnancy weight, but I wanted to lose more. I wouldn’t characterize myself as “over weight,” but I would like to melt off a few more pounds so that I feel comfortable in my own skin again.
This past year, I wasn’t good at dieting or exercising consistently. I would start and be good for about 1-2 weeks and fall off the rail for another 1-3 weeks, and repeat. I was just going around in circles, feeling annoyance at myself for “having to start over again,” and not being more strict with myself about x, y, and z. The more I thought, the more I came to realize that my whole view last year was wrong and I came up with a few things to remember.
Remember that it’s okay to skip a workout! I’ll be the first to admit that when life gets a little busy ~ especially being a teacher AND a new mom with a one year old ~ I’ll opt to not workout that day because “I’m too tired,” “I haven’t spent time with my family,” “I have too much work to finish,” “I just want to relax.” Excuses, excuses, excuses. After one pops out, it soon flows like a river, and suddenly I haven’t worked out in about 3-4 days. At that point, I feel like it’s been far too long since I worked out, and now I NEED to start my program over. WRONG. Starting today, I need to stop thinking like that. If I skip a day, that’s FINE, just don’t make it a habit! (And always start back up where you left off!
Remember that it’s okay to have something junky occasionally. I’m totally the type that can do pretty awesome the first two weeks of “dieting,” but then suddenly I get cravings OR someone brought “goodies” to work, and the temptation is just too great! It’s OKAY to have a treat, JUST DON’T GO OVERBOARD! (And I do go overboard every time since if you binge your body won’t know that it’s multiple things, lol.) I have to tell myself: it’s not really dieting, its just being healthier as a whole.
Remember to make my health a priority. I don’t have my health in mind when I stress eat 5 cookies at work, or buy all the junk and binge eat at home to feed my feelings. Every time I’ve done those things, I have never felt good about myself afterwards. I always felt like my actions have always put me back at the starting line.
Remember to love yourself. Being healthy and fit takes time. I’ve read countless of blogs and commentary where they say that you need to love yourself BEFORE you workout, otherwise you will never be happy with what you see in the mirror. This is so true! From the ages of 18-31 my weight has ranged between 109-165 pounds, and I have NEVER been comfortable in my own skin (even when I weighed 109 ;=_=). I always would work out so I could “look better.”
This year, I’m going to keep these things in mind. Now onto Days 1 & 2 reflections!!
Lemme just say: I’M SO SORE!!! And I’m very much enjoying Lift4! The workouts are pretty intense, and leave you hurting the next day.
I was still contemplating on what to do with Lift4, and have decided that I’m going to run on my “off days.” Starting today, Saturday, and Sunday, I will be going to the gym and hopping on the treadmill for 30-45 minutes. I’m going to use the “Running” app and do the “Running for weight loss” training plan.
Here are my day 1 measurements and pictures ~
And lastly, my meals ~
That’s all folks!
❤️👍
