I suck! Sorry to be so blunt but it is true! I have let myself and you all down lately. In fact, it's kind of like I have dropped the ball and kicked it under the bed where no one can reach it. Things are NOT going well right now with my whole healthy living plan.
#1 reason - VACATION!!!!!!!!
I went on vacation. It was fabulous and marvelous. We ate at great places, and for the most part I tried to order healthier options. I had a turkey burger instead of a regular hamburger, a side salad instead of double the mashed potatoes. I tried not to over eat on Thanksgiving, and did rather well. I only had two small pieces of pie, but I did have a slice of pie pretty much every day after. I bought an exercise video to use on the vacation, a Jillian Michael's workout that is only 25 minutes - it stayed in my suit case. For half of the trip we were really active walking all over Baltimore, New York, and Washington DC. It was just the other half of the trip when we weren't out sight seeing that I should have been using the exercise video. With that all said, I actually maintained my weight on the vacation, Thanksgiving and all. Good job, right?
WRONG!
Even though I am no longer on vacation, my mind seems to have stayed on vacation. I am very much lacking the motivation right now. Since being home, I haven't gone grocery shopping until tonight. So I have been pretty much eating out at least 1-2 times/ day (calorie trap!). I've only worked out once and broke a sweat (I know, I suck!). I am still having one treat per day (unnecessary calories!). Oh, and I've been pretty much having a diet coke every day too (yes, there are no calories in diet coke, but for some reason it seems to empare my weight loss efforts! I know better.). You can only imagine the results of my recent effort. That's right, I have gained four pounds in one week! Suck! The motivation has just hit me like a rock! I have got to get back on track!
Challenge:
One week of awesome healthy McHealthyness
(I am aware that is not a real word, but I like it!)
Challenge criteria:
#1: No more eating out until next Wednesday. Sorry friends, we are going to have to do something more constructive with our time. Gym, anyone?
#2: No diet coke or carbonated beverages. Who ordered a water?
#3: Exercise! 1 hour or more each and every day for the next week.
#4: No more treats! (I am going to throw away the half eaten carton of ice cream, tonight!)
#5: I must ride the stationary bike while watching TV. Goodbye comfy brown couch!
Challenge witnesses: My friends, roommate, and coworkers
Goal: Lose the 4 pounds I gained by next Wednesday.
The challenge is set. The motivation is here. I must stop typing now and go to bed so I can do my 30 minute Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred in the morning. So ta ta for now. I won't let you or myself down anymore! I promise!
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ReplyDeleteThat really makes me laugh because that is exactly what happened to me, including the weight gain. Well since we seem to loose and gain together, you will be happy to know that as of yesterday I am back on track. I finally had to make a deal with Blanca that if I ate more than 1700 kcals per day between now and the end of January, then I have to take her and Lily to a fancy restaurant. However, I do get a few free mess ups. It helps because then they ask me every day and I am held accountable. I went to the gym across from my work yesterday, and today right after work. I know if I go home first then it does not happen. However, whenever you want to go after work let me know and I can meet you! It is on again, and again, and again until this weight comes off! We did it before and we can do it again!
ReplyDeleteWhat has happened to our 20 lbs before the 1st of the year? You know Melissa is going to win this challenge how lame are we? Ok girl! It is on!!!!!!!!!
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