So I haven't posted in almost a week. The funk I'd been feeling prevailed
through the weekend, and is just now beginning to lift. I went off program
with a vengeance from Friday to Sunday... which always seems quite logical
at the time, but always ends up making me feel like crap by the second day.
Friday I went out to a 2 beer lunch, drank more beer when I got home, then
went out and drank all night. I was in bad shape on Saturday morning......
Saturday afternoon I hosted my SIL's bridal shower---a tea, which was
lovely. But I also had a ton of leftover scones and finger sandwiches to
take home. And I ate them like crazy. Sunday wasn't horrible, as my MIL made
beef brisket and roasted potatoes with green beans (who does that for
easter---I want my HAM dammit!) for easter dinner, and I didn't over do. I
did come home and eat more finger sandwiches though. bleh.
Anyhow! I took Monday off from work as a "catchup" day and got my butt to
the gym (hadn't worked out since Thursday) for a nice looong workout. I am
back on plan and feeling better---if not great. I did have an awesome cardio
circuit training session today on accident really, and have decided to make
that a regular part of my cardio workouts. I actually ran for the first time
since my Toe injury, and it felt pretty good! I also finally came up with a
strength training plan and am looking forward (if not a bit warily) to
moving to the "big people" room---or, where the free weights are.
Additionally, I have not stepped on the scale since Thursday morning. This
is huge for me, because I am and always have been, a daily weigher. Not
knowing my exact weight as of this morning is a little weird for me---like
not knowing my social security number, and when I put my weight into the
cardio machines at the gym I feel like Im somehow cheating... but in other
ways I feel free from the bondage of the number. Not knowing means the
number cannot define me. And that feels good. I don't know when I will check
again for sure---my official weigh in days back when I was actively loosing
was Thursday, so I may sneak a peek tomorrow... and I don't know if I can
continue with not weighing everyday... but I think that not checking
everyday has given me some more perspective, and is a good tool to get back
in the game of health when I get too hung up on the number.
Thanks for all your recent comments... I am going to try to get around to
everyone today, but if I don't I will be soon, I swear!!!
Posted By: Gvmemoment
Comments to this post:
04/12/2007 08:38
It's okay.
We should just enjoy the holiday and be with our family. The important thing is to get back on track once it's over. It's hard for me not to weigh every day too and the only time I don't do this is when I am on vacation. Don't wanna know how much I gained from all the bad food. I always hope and pray that it's not more than 5 lbs when I get back.
Yay that you got back on track with working out!!! Send some of those vibes to me, please! I've been so stressed out this week I can't bring myself to exercise. I feel so pathetic with my little pity party.
Those daily weigh-ins can really take a toll, eh? Good call on not weighing in all the time.
Good for you to stay away from the scales. I ahve a huge problem, I weigh myself at least once a day....... and I know I shouldn´t, but shoudl just weigh in once a week. Do tell me how you do it!! :)
My name is Bethany and I'm a Scale-a-holic, too. I know what you mean, not weighing daily is both horrifying and liberating at the same day. One day, perhaps we will be able to lose the scale and go based on how good we feel. Until then, here's to small baby steps...
I think all of us at some point become really obsessed with the scale and the daily weighing in. I know I did, I let a number rule my life. I know that this has happened to me several times but its a learning lesson. I know just how you feel with not weighing in all the time. Its like your free, no worries at all.
Just coming by to say hello and hope all is well with you. I need my daily number on the scale though. I'm trying to not let it define my day, and some days I'm successful, other days not so much ;) Hope you are chasing that bad funk away.
Just saying hello. I'm sure you are keeping the upper hand in the war to maintain. In any event, came by, said hello, hoping things are well with you! So, Hello!
Just stoppin by to say hello. I see you haven't blogged in a while. I am back after a 2 month hiatus, myself. Hope you are doing great and enjoying the Spring weather! Let us know how you are doing some time!
I just wanted to tell you that I saw your "before-after" pictures and they are amazing. You look very good!! good job!!!. How long did it take you to lose weight and were you on any diet plan? I want to lose some 22 pounds, I lost 40 when I was 20 years old, now I'm 32 and trying to lose 22 more pounds that make me feel so fat, but I haven't been so succesful.
Thank you for being an inspiration!
Sakura
