First starters, yes I know it's the valley of death and not temptation.... now let's continue.
Yesterday was a semi-awesome day for me. I got on my Wii fit again and between the 1st and 3rd, I lost 2.5 pounds! How freakin awesome is that?! I know it's not an entire pants size or 10's of pounds or anything, but damn it, it's a great start! Right? I also ate pretty healthy yesterday, but I did slip and ate some yogurt (bad Lisa!). Now your probably thinking, really plain yogurt with honey is bad? Well for me it is. I have digestion problems and am also lactose intolerant so yogurt is a big no no for me. Do I love dairy? Hell yes! My mom used to call me her little mouse because I would go through so much cheese. But it does not make my body (especially my tummy) very happy. There are a lot of foods like that actually so I have to be really careful about what I eat and limit things that are bad for me (even though they may be healthy for others). So in this new year fast food, dairy, greasy foods, and spicy foods are all off the list for me. I am also going to the doctor this week to make sure I don't have to limit any other foods and double check that the exercises I am doing are ok for me and my joints.
Now today.... well I worked out. Barely made it through Kathy Smiths Cardio Step workout. If you need tapes to workout to, buy hers. They are awesome! She goes slow enough through the steps that you can focus on the correct way to do the steps and not just struggling to stay on each step like with some of Jillian's videos. Anyway, did the warm up, the first section, and the cool down for about 30 minutes today. I also tried to do a pilates tape I had, but it was extremely painful on my back so I will try to find an old yoga mat to use. Hopefully that will help. Later on tonight I am gonna just work on my workout ball for about 20 minutes.
The hard part of today was the support (or lack there of). I spent most of the day at different animal shelters with my brother (he's looking at getting a dog). On the way back to the house my parents called and asked us to pick up chicken.
Ok small break. Yes I still live at home with my family (including my parents). Let's all LOL and ROFL now.... done? Good, let's move the fuck on.
So that's how I ended up with a bag full of delicious smelling chicken, mashed potatos and gravy, and biscuits on my lap. Delicious, delicous chicken... mmmmm.... And when we got home, I was harrassed about how I wasn't eating dinner, also about how Popeye's dinner wasn't really fast food, etc. This from the same people who make fun of me for working out so I have to hide in my bedroom and do it. This from the people who ask me constantly when I'm due (yes I have a pooch, but shut up!). My family who when I told them I lost weight, said 'Well I can do that after I take a good crap, that's nothing".
It's great that I'm already losing weight and it's great that I am sticking to the healthier foods (even though I REALLY want chicken) and working out. It's great, and I knew it wouldn't be easy to do this. It would just be at least a little easier if my family actually supported me. If they just once said we're proud of you and 2.5 pounds is a great start....
On a similar note, thank you Amy Goodwin. I kept reading your comment during my 'chicken ride'. It made me so happy to know that I wasn't facing temptation alone.
You are sooooooo AWESOMETASTIC!!!! The fact that you didn't eat the chicken is so beyond awesome! It is so hard when the people around you aren't eating the same thing as you. My fam goes back and forth with eating good with me. They ate natchos last night when I wasn't home and that was good of them because I LOVE natchos. But late last night my husband had a slice of cheesecake and that was torturous not being able to have any. I absolutely get stoked when I lose 2 lbs. To some people its not that much but I get super excited! I actually got on the scale this morning and I lost 1 and a half lbs in 2 days! I literally jumped up and down. I don't care if that isn't a lot. It is the right direction! Plus from not eating fast food and drinking pop I have so much more energy in just 5 days! Today I feel awesome. I had energy and didn't feel down at all. Keep up the good work! I am here for ya! Don't listen to anything negative your family says or anyone else. Popeye's is HORRIBLE for you! Just because its not fast food doesn't mean its okay to eat. Make sure you do pick one day a week to eat what you want. If you really like Popeye's eat it on that day. But only 1 bad day a week! Mine will always be friday or Saturday. Mainly so I can drink one of the nights. lol!
ReplyDeleteAnyways keep it up! I will keep checking with you! You rock!!!!