I know that I will probably look back at this post and think about how dumb I was, but I need to vent out some frustration.
So, I've been working out hardcore again for three weeks now. This is what my schedule looks like:
Mondays - Running club
Tuesdays - Spin & Body Pump
Wednesdays - Spin
Thursdays - Running club
Friday - rest
Saturday - Body Pump & Spin
Sunday - rest
As of this morning, I am up 2 pounds. WTF? I realize that I should not be a slave to the scale. This is a lifestyle, not a quick fix. I could say that those 2lbs were maybe some bloat from lunch and dinner with the family, or maybe I'm building muscle, or maybe I'm not eating enough, or maybe something else. Whatever. I don't want to assume things going on in my body. I am tracking what I eat, making better choices, working out consistently (and with my heartrate monitor so that I can track my calories burned), and I feel like I am failing - which I know is not true. How do I know? My clothes are fitting differently. The jeans I bought less than 2 weeks ago are baggy on me. So, why am I not happy? I'm happier when I look in the mirror than I was three weeks ago. But, then I get upset when I get on the scale. It makes me want to do things that I know are bad - like diet pills. I guess that's been another good thing about breastfeeding - I absolutely cannot do anything like that while I am still nursing Ethan.
I know better, too.
I'm just going to keep plugging away...
Monday, March 5, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Last week : B+
Today, I realized that I forgot to grade last week!
Overall, it was a great week. I worked out 5 of the 7 days (my goal), and ate very well. This week, I realized that my body is starting to freak out a little bit. Like, I've lost weight, but my body is trying to figure out if this is a lifestyle change or a temporary thing. Hopefully after this week, my body will ramp up into losing since these habits are going to stick around. :) I did go out for lunch with co-workers once, and then we had a date night with Clif & Melody for crawfish on Saturday. I've decided that I will only give myself an "A" if I avoid eating out for that week.
I've decided that (just like last time I lost weight), that Sunday will be my no tracking/cheat day. I do not have any control over what our parents cook while we visit, so I will try to watch my portions. It worked out wonderfully last time around.
So far, this week has been great! Ran on Monday, Spin & Body Pump on Tuesday, Spin on Wednesday, and I'll be running again tonight.
Bonus Points: I've been able to run with Ethan in the jogging stroller every time since the second week. Woohoo!
Overall, it was a great week. I worked out 5 of the 7 days (my goal), and ate very well. This week, I realized that my body is starting to freak out a little bit. Like, I've lost weight, but my body is trying to figure out if this is a lifestyle change or a temporary thing. Hopefully after this week, my body will ramp up into losing since these habits are going to stick around. :) I did go out for lunch with co-workers once, and then we had a date night with Clif & Melody for crawfish on Saturday. I've decided that I will only give myself an "A" if I avoid eating out for that week.
I've decided that (just like last time I lost weight), that Sunday will be my no tracking/cheat day. I do not have any control over what our parents cook while we visit, so I will try to watch my portions. It worked out wonderfully last time around.
So far, this week has been great! Ran on Monday, Spin & Body Pump on Tuesday, Spin on Wednesday, and I'll be running again tonight.
Bonus Points: I've been able to run with Ethan in the jogging stroller every time since the second week. Woohoo!
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