I can't decide yet how I feel about yesterday. It was my first day of not working out at all and it wasn't because of any time constraints or even not wanting to. I just made a conscious decision not to and I didn't feel incredibly guilty about it.
I've noticed another new trend with me and that is not eating past 8pm. Occasionally I still do, but IF I do, it's generally something healthy. It used to be a bowl of icecream. I miss icecream and candy and chocolate yet I'm not finding myself craving them to the point of doing whatever's necessary to get it. I've had a Hershey's with almond candy bar on my dresser for the past week and I haven't even given a second thought to eating it. Before I would have sniffed it out like a hound dog the very second I walked into the house and eaten it with very little care or concern.
Today as I write this blog, it's day 9. Tomorrow, I am technically done with my challenge and yet I have changed so much that I do believe this is just the new me! I'm not being so strict with myself that any fault disappoints me in myself, but I'm not being careless either.
A couple days ago, Taylyn wrapped her arms around me for a hug and said "Mom! You're getting so skinny!" She has noticed the change physically but she has also commented to me about some other things. And people I love noticing is a huge factor in continued motivation for me. It's also causing me to make better decisions for our family.
Today I ran an errand to the post office with the kids. Typically, I make excuses for swinging through McDonalds for the kids. They love it, they think I'm the best Mom ever when I actually take them there, and it's faster than going home and preparing a lunch. I didn't even try to talk myself into it and as a result, we're all full on leftovers (big step for me...I HATE leftovers!) and I saved about $10 in doing so.
Now I'm looking forward to going for a short and easy run, playing volleyball tonight and hanging out with Pete and Denise afterwards.
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