Well, so much for checking in tomorrow. My life has turned into a never-ending merry-go-round of craziness-- at least it feels that way at the moment. I'm hoping it settles down soon (or I get used to my new normal).
Anyway, positive encouragement came my way in spades this weekend. I had more than one person out of the blue ask if I'm losing weight and comment that I'm really looking fit! Honestly, I think nothing boosts me more than sincere compliments from other people (especially when they don't know I'm trying to lose weight-- somehow it makes the compliments more real). Second, my weigh in this weekend came in at 145.8. Wow! Finally something to show for my hard work! Judging by the past I will probably see it up higher again...but still, this is very encouraging.
Continuing on with the normal. I'm up to 14 miles on my long Saturday runs, preparing for the marathon. I think it's finally time for me to look into marathon nutrition. Just eating normal and enjoying the big calorie burning day has been good enough so far, but I'm really running out of steam towards the end of those runs. I'll need to find a good solution that doesn't stop my weight loss cold. (I don't think I want to try carbo loading-- but I need to do some research first.)
Don't give up! We only fail if we quit~
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Discouraged
OK, a little late posting this week's weigh in--
147.6.
I can live with that. Unfortunately, last night I let stress get to me and after doing so good all day turned to mindlessly snacking while I was reading. I am so frustrated with myself! Worse, this morning, I've eaten terribly-- too much sugar, not enough protein-- so my body is craving more, more junk. And I'm so tired, I haven't gotten enough rest of the last few days, so I think I'm craving junk in a desperate bid for quick energy.
None of this will help me in the long run. How do I get back on track today? How do I let go of past mistakes and move forward? Even harder, how do I deal with wanting to eat when I'm tired (and actually getting the rest that I need is not an option yet?)
I don't know.
I have to keep going. But it feels so hard this morning. So tired. So blue. Where has my determination gone?
I'll check in again tomorrow. There has to be a way through this.
147.6.
I can live with that. Unfortunately, last night I let stress get to me and after doing so good all day turned to mindlessly snacking while I was reading. I am so frustrated with myself! Worse, this morning, I've eaten terribly-- too much sugar, not enough protein-- so my body is craving more, more junk. And I'm so tired, I haven't gotten enough rest of the last few days, so I think I'm craving junk in a desperate bid for quick energy.
None of this will help me in the long run. How do I get back on track today? How do I let go of past mistakes and move forward? Even harder, how do I deal with wanting to eat when I'm tired (and actually getting the rest that I need is not an option yet?)
I don't know.
I have to keep going. But it feels so hard this morning. So tired. So blue. Where has my determination gone?
I'll check in again tomorrow. There has to be a way through this.
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