So yesterday I was so pumped off of my great workout/eating/weight loss, and today is not measuring up.
Reason #1: Ran this morning - Now I'm proud that I got up and did it, I had to wrestle with my brain to get out of bed, but when I was out there I confused myself. I planned to run at least 2 1/2 miles, to build on what I did last time. As soon as I started running my legs felt dead. They were fatigued from my workout yesterday. But I pushed and made it the mile to the track, where I ran into a decision: keep going on the road for a change of pace, or stick to the track where I can measure my distance? I chose the track, which turned out to be a bit of a mistake since I was counting laps. I eeked out 2 and headed back. But this is where things got weird. I felt myself pushing harder and running faster without intending to. This kept up on my way back and I finished in a fast run down a hill I usually ease up and stay steady on. Then I kept going a little further before beginning my cool down walk. So I wound up only running 2 miles and change, but I pushed harder without thinking...see my dilemma?
Reason #2: Lunch - One of the great things about my work has now become evil. Lunch was brought in from Olive Garden (my favorite) to celebrate one of our colleagues achieving his MBA. Oh...and there was cake. I had the best intentions, packed a lunch so I wouldn't have to indulge in the calorie fest that is OG. But pasta usually wins, and I took about an open hand size portion of penne alla marinara (which is less scary at 310 cal for a lunch portion), some salad (and a tsp of house dressing, ugh)...oh, and a slice of cake. I could have done worse, and I'll be skipping my afternoon snack, but I feel bloated!!! Hopefully I'll be able to squash all future temptations by remembering this.
I still have Quickstep class tonight. I do love being so active.
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Well, here's my two cents my dear...
#1) I've done the same thing. Subconsciously you probably felt weak and down on yourself since you only did 2 miles, so again, subconsciously, you pushed yourself the last bit. I've done that myself. Felt blah, so I pushed the last bit out to at least end on a positive note.
#2) DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT!!! With exercise and smart eating choices you will get the results you're looking for. Counting calories is just going to stress you out, and stress has a negative effect on the body and can impede your progress. Consistence and persistence will Regardless of what "diet" you choose, a tiny splurge once a week is fine and not unhealthy. So yea, you may feel bloated, we all do at times, but don't stress about the birthday splurge :) You'll be right back on track tomorrow, and really just one splurge meal shouldn't put much of a dent (if any!) in your weight loss.
Moral of the story- you're doing great!!! Keep up the exercise, eat right, and yes, even splurge now and again, without feeling guilty! You'll be just fine :)
*huggs*
- your cousin whose husband is a health-exercise-nutrition nut and will likely be a personal trainer
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