Get back on the horse
I am trying not to get discouraged at how many times I have started over. It seems that I will get a good head of steam brewing and then something will set me off course. Then it’s time to start, AGAIN, and repeat the cycle. I am trying to take comfort in the fact that I am not alone, that so many people have to start several times before they are successful. And I also realize that as long as I don’t just give up that I will eventually meet my goal.
I have decided, though, that I am not going to use the scale. Normally on a Monday I would hop on to find out my “new” starting weight and then keep track. Knowing I would be discouraged when I saw my new weight I decided to avoid it all together. This disappointment on top of the fact that I have been up since 2:15 (my son isn’t sleeping again) would make for a disasterous day. Instead, through the holidays I am going to focus on making healthy choices. Since I enjoy exercise I’m going to make sure I get that in at least 4 days a week after school. My eating is where I have difficulty but I am going to put the emphasis on healthy foods instead of “good/bad” foods. I am still going to eat primarily low carb by avoiding sweets and things like chips, potatoes, etc. but I will allow myself some fruit and dairy products to increase the variety of foods I can eat.
So as of this morning I’m a 24/26. I still would like to fit in the size 22 jeans by Christmas (the previous goal was Thanksgiving). Every weekend I’ll try on the jeans to see how close I’m getting to my goal.
I wish everyone the strength they need to make it through the holiday season in a healthy way.
My scale this morning was being a jerk. Yep, scales are male. Anyways, after 20 different readings 20 different times I decided it isn’t accurate and there is no way I am starting my day depending on his approval. I got a handy dandy tape measure out and I am going to measure around my mid section at my belly button on every Monday. Once a month I will measure other places, but the worst place on me is my waist band. If I am on track, that number will get smaller. I am in a size 22 Walmart jean shorts today. They are incredibly snug in the waist, no muffin top though. (I refuse!) Baggy in the rear, no butt on me. Hopefully by NY’s I can get into my size 20’s. Anyways, long winded post, but I completely understand where you are coming from!
Wow, it’s like looking in a mirror!
I restarted just a few weeks ago, disappointed in myself for letting things get out of hand again. And I too am avoiding the scale (I find it stressful, not helpful). And one of my major reasons was my pants — the fat pants weren’t fitting, and THAT is dangerous!
My plan has been to take it really slow and ease back into healthy habits without stressing myself out.
I wish you luck & please let us know how we can help you!