A Life Less Overweight

Today was the end of week one, and I weighed in. I lost three pounds (supposedly), so that is encouraging. I think if nothing had moved I would be really discouraged because I have been so disciplined. But, as long as I see progress, I think I will be ok. I went to the gym yesterday and also did great- 2.1 miles run and lifted free weights for arms. I think this is a good start, hopefully to a permanent change. I’ve said that in my mind before, but old habits die hard. Perhaps, as is known in my field of education, if I feel successful, I will be successful.

Well, I survived the weekend with little collateral damage. We even went out for dinner, although it helped that we went to Fire and Ice, which is basically a make your own stir fry place. We also had friends over for dinner on Saturday, which was great because I could control what I made, which always makes things easy. Then, I went to a wedding on Sunday, and did absolutely fantastic, not a drop to drink and no carbs. I did cheat by having a piece of wedding cake, but I didn’t even really like it all that much and I LOVE cake. Overall, I’d say it was a successful weekend.

Through all of this my husband cracks me up. He LIVES to eat (it doesn’t help that I must admit I am a great Italian cook), and when I can’t eat something he starts in on the “poor thing” but I am training him to encourage me rather than sympathize. As all husbands do, I’m sure, he tells me I look great the way I am (god knows he shows it) and I believe he does think that, but that isn’t reason enough for me to say I am happy the way I am. I need to do this for my health and for me, not for anyone else.  And so because he is so supportive, I’ve decided to sign us BOTH up for a 5K in September- ha! He runs too, but isn’t progressing much, so I thought it would be a great goal for us to have, and it gives us a few months to train. I think he will be into it, and now since I have written that I am going to run that 5K on Sept 15th, I have to do it right???!!! Keep me accountable!

It’s day three, and I’m doing well! I have been very disciplined, even turned down a glass of wine at a BBQ. I hope this willpower keeps up. I won’t weigh myself until Wednesday, although it’s tempting to.  Doing SB has really made me realize that even though my diet is already very healthy, I really do look to carbs more often than I realize. My one problem is that when I am careful about what I eat, I find myself thinking about food ALL THE TIME. Not just thinking about it, in terms of that I want to eat, because I don’t, but more just on my mind all the time in terms of planning. Obsessing about what I will eat next that is healthy, etc. I would love to just not think about it, give it a break from being at the front of my mind all the time.

I’ve never blogged before! I am hoping this will give me inspiration and keep me going, because nothing else has worked! Today is my first day of summer vacation (I am a teacher) and it is a great time to restart my efforts. I am starting with a small goal of 10 pounds, and we will go from there. I am also going back to the gym for the first time in 2 weeks. I was running 2 miles on the treadmill then, we will see what happens today. I need to try and not get frustrated with myself, but yet push myself and stay disciplined. Here goes nothing!