Spring arrives this week. The weather is warmer, the days are longer. As we shed our heavier clothing it's like shedding our skin and your new fitter, more energized body is emerging. You might not see a lot of change outwardly yet, but if you are following the steps each week then things have started to change.
If you aren't seeing much change it is easy to get discouraged and give up but now is the time to dig in and press on. Spring allows for change in more ways than one. Spring is the time for growth and renewal. Make this week the week you recommit yourself to this weight loss challenge. If you've been doing it half-heartedly or have slipped up in your commitment then sit yourself down, look in the mirror and restate your intentions.
Look, I'm not saying change is easy, but I know from personal experience that it can be done and I'm here trying to help you do it in small bites. Get your food journal back on track, write down (either on paper or on-line) everything you are putting into your mouth. Get yourself out and about and get your body moving every day. Talk to your support person and tell them how it's going, where it's easy and where it seems impossible. Then take your body measurements and record your weight. Write down what goals you are having issues with and write an "I will" or "I can" statement to overcome those issues.
This week keep drinking 8-10 cups of water each day, keep counting your calories and recording your food groups, add 10% more time to your exercise and then one more thing... practice slowing down while you eat. Chew each bite at least 10 times. Put your fork down between bites. Chat with those around you while eating and listen when your body says it's comfortably full, then STOP.
Have a wonderful spring week!
4 comments:
I have been reading along since Week 1...I am now jumping in! I will keep you posted! It would be great to hear from more people out there. It's always easier with a support system.
My first goal is to run a 5k in the next few months. It will be my first since October 2010! Yay.
And with that I am off! Good luck to everyone out there.
That's great! I'm glad you've made the leap. Let us know how the running is going. Don't forget it's okay to do less than you think you should as long as it's more than before :)
Ended up going for a bike ride instead of my "first" run today...ran out of time while my little guy was at preschool sooo I popped him into the bike trailer and went for a ride instead...something I hadn't done in about a year and a half. Let me tell you how much my butt hurt...haha. Anyways, it was a win/win. J fell asleep and I felt like I made a good step in the right direction. I will keep you posted...off for a walk with the dog now :)
Natalie, Don't know if you'll see this but.......
The Mayo Clinic has a PDF file you can download on how to go about training for a 5k run.
Hope that helps you out!!
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