To me, the best kind of motivation seems to be when people notice the results from the hard work I put forth every day. This week I have had co workers notice how my clothes are loose. People are saying how great I am looking, and that is a great motivator for me. I also get some serious motivation from other fitness blogs. These people have done what I am doing, and have maintained a healthy lifestyle. That is so encouraging to me.
I feel like I am past the stagnant period where you are working,but its not really taking shape. Does anyone know what I mean> It seems like for the first couple months, yes I am losing weight, and I feel stronger, but my clothes are still tight and I still really want sugar. Now that I am 22 pounds down and 2 months in, I feel like I can do anything. Maybe I am just having a good week, but I hope I continue to have good weeks.
I have had a light bulb moment. When It comes to nutrition, I have been eating clean and having one cheat meal one day a week. The cheat meal doesn't include drinks, appetizers or dessert. Yesterday my husband and I had our cheat meal, and afterwords we came to a conclusion.
To me, my nutrition is not a diet, but it is just the way I eat to be healthy. Yesterday when we were eating, I kept wanting to enjoy the food, and I kept thinking how little joy I was getting from the cheat.
Just in case you want to know, we went to a little local place in Dallas called Blue Mesa (there are a few in the area) I had the street taco meal comes with 3 tacos and a side. If you don't know what street tacos are, they are little mini tacos. I had a grilled chicken, goat cheese and avocado, and pulled pork one. I had soft corn tortillas. The side was some veggie and a sweet potato hash (basically sweet potatoes peppers and onions) I couldn't eat the pulled pork taco, but I ate the other two. Three months ago, I would have thought that this was a "healthy meal", but now I realize this was waaaaay above what a normal portion should be for my body.
The crazy thing is, I didn't feel like I used to feel after indulging. I used to feel happy. Like literally happy to eat poor food. It was my comfort. After we ate, I just felt dirty and gross. Too full...and not comforted at all!
I am not saying cheat meals are bad and you shouldn't have them. I am sure every once in a while I will have a cheat meal, but it surely won't be once a week. I just don't think they are for me. I am focused on my goal of getting healthy, fit and looking goooooood.
Did I say I signed up for a half marathon the other day? No, I have never run a half marathon. No, I have never run a 10k. It is the Wounded Warrior Project Half that raises money for WWF and the Fisher House. It is 10 and a half weeks away. Today is my long run. My goal is 6 miles.
Welp, I guess that is all for today!
Allie
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