Oh Lord it's so Hard - Body in Progress
It's that time again for me, getting back in the zone, on the wagon, in the mood for what I know I need to continue to do - working out on a daily basis! It's been super difficult but I am slowly getting myself to do the deed.
I've already prepared myself mentally, this is something I have to do or else just doing it won't fly with me. What my brain is asking me to do and what my stomach wants from time to time can be very combative! No I don't sit and eat my life away, but I love to indulge from time to time, chocolate, cheese and other delectable that leaves me quite contented when I fulfil that craving.
I was actually doing quite well with my workout and portioned eating right up to the holidays. I deliberately stopped because it was the holidays, we have special meals and we have gift baskets rolling in to my office like there's no tomorrow!LOL! While I didn't gorge myself, I didn't refuse most of what I wanted to eat.
I finally worked out last Monday, for an hour. It felt great! It was so hard, but it was great! I started out with dancing, then moved in to floor exercises and did my Performance machine. The next day I was sore but happy and I wasn't really feeling as bad as I thought I would! Unfortunately I got waylaid by my female body and had to take a break because I was the crankiest person on two feet for the rest of the week! It was bad!
On Saturday I rode (bike riding) for a bit, not too long. Then yesterday I worked out for 30 mins. My stamina is really feeling weighed down. I got winded very quickly. That was my sign to take it easy and continue in moderation until I build myself up back to the level I know I can do.
I plan to work out daily four to five times a week, or more if I can. My goal is to do so continuously for 90 days and lose the first 12 pounds by that time. I have already began to portion my food intake. My cheat day will be on Fridays and Saturdays at dinner time. I'll play that by ear, whether I allow myself to indulge on one or both days. Doing so will not mean that I go nuts and over indulge, it just means I am giving myself the option of eating Chinese or Pizza, or Spaghetti and BEER!
I'll follow Bob Greene's advice and not drink any beer for the first month. I've already gone a week without drinking any. For me I drink a beer or three, because it's the weekend, or if I'm in a social environment. I'm also cutting out rice during the week and only eat it with Sunday dinner, eating more vegetables with my baked chicken, or salad. It's going to take a bit more effort reducing the sugar in my coffee! I like it sweet and strong! But I think I've found a solution, a bit of evaporated milk and a splash of two percent milk will do the trick! I only drink one cup of coffee per day, so that's not a big worry.
That's it for now! I'll try to keep a log the way I used to, that helps me to stay focus! I'm thinking of starting a walking club and I might do just that!