Oh what to share this week? I seriously have so many
ideas swimming in my head, I am REALLY hoping for some writing time over my extended
holiday break to share some with you! I have 16 articles in draft mode at
the moment – YIKES!
I thought this motivational picture was a good representation for where I am at now...
There are many times I have wanted a burger or insert food here - but I made the choice to say no.
I have said a big screw you to the fat and unhappy old me!
I have gotten on the treadmill many a time, wondering is it really making a difference, but doing it anyway.
It really is all about making good choices!
Last week was hum drum. Nothing exceptionally exciting going on….just the same ole same ole craziness of life. I am trying to get in the mood to do my Christmas shopping (yes, I wait until the last minute – I am VERY deadline oriented!) I don’t know if it’s the unseasonably warm weather or what, but I seem to be in denial that Christmas is NEXT WEEK! EEK!
I am on target with my December goals. I took today as my 3rd of 4 rest days for the month after completing 7 straight days of jogging workouts. I used 2 too close to each other last week, so it will be a challenge to make it through the month with only one more. I was hoping to push through for a couple more days, but I could tell that it was getting more and more difficult mentally and physically to push through and focus, so thought it was in my best interest to take a rest day. Today was a beautiful day out and I was fortunate to have meetings in other buildings for work, so I was able to get in a couple of short walks to burn a few bonus calories. Tomorrow morning I will be hitting the treadmill again! I have started adding in plank hold and squats to my daily routine. My legs were sore earlier in the week, but I am quickly building endurance and strength.
I am focusing on trying to eat more fruits and veggies and
less carbs. So lots of green smoothies and carrots/hummus for snacks, and my new fave is greek yogurt parfait!
It is a GREAT source of protein and yum! I have also been having a salad
lunch or a small entrée portion with a salad filler, and cutting back on the
rice and potatoes (two of my major weaknesses!). It seems to be going
well and I am not feeling deprived and am pleased with my results for the month
so far.
Weekly results:
Weekly scale +/- (Mon-Sun all weights): down 1.2 pounds (I made up for my gain last week and down some! - YAY!)
Workouts last week: 7
Workout minutes: 311
Workout minutes: 311
Total miles last week: 21.79
What was your biggest challenge or success this week?
And in keeping with the tradition I started...my weekly pic
finally starting to feel a little more curvy instead of just feeling lumpy and bumpy!
Keep an eye out for another post (hopefully in the next couple of days) an update on my jogging.
Have a great week peeps!
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