Today was I awake before my alarm, relaxed and feeling good. That's a Whole30 TRADEMARK. Three days of eating well (not dieting though) and I feel so much better. I wore my skinny jeans yesterday - fit just fine. These jeans have NO weight wiggle room. They are fitted, with no stretch. Keeps me honest. When they fit, I can breathe a sigh of relief. I will say, there are times lately that they have some "room" - this wasn't one of those times, but it's only been three days.
Today is my late lifting day. And she'll talk about the Challenge. I've decided to participate if we don't have to log everything we eat. If we do, I think I might participate in spirit only. As I type this, I wonder if I'm being a baby - it's only two weeks. Logging for two weeks is very doable.
I thought my goals for these two weeks would be basic -- NO alcohol, NO desserts, NO cheese (that seems to gateway me into eating junk). I'm not adding fitness goals because I'm already doing them and part of those goals is allowing some flexibility when I'm extra tired, sore (like an injury), etc. An extra rest day here or there is making a difference. I don't need the push (right now) in the fitness area.
The big deal about these goals is it takes me over 2 big dates -- Superbowl and a celebration dinner for my son and his girlfriend. At first, I thought that was a deal breaker. But I remembered how I lived-my-healthy over those 4 months and it involved making some choices. I have weekend company later in the month and a trip to Orlando -- both will be "treat" moments. I can still enjoy the Superbowl and the dinner and continue my good habits.
I need to commit if I promise myself. No give-backs. No broken promise.
The conflict in my head is that food-freedom should include special events. Two meals over two weeks shouldn't make a difference in my health. Why am I fighting it? Isn't that diet-like? See - it's a good argument. Just typing this is getting that conversation going in my head. Devil on my shoulder.
But the angel on my other side says there is enough to enjoy without "needing" to treat myself. There is nothing special about Superbowl food (oh and I'm making it all -- lots of good stuff I can eat) and the dinner will be just as special with or without a glass (or two) of wine.
Okay, thanks for listening cyber-world. Decision made, big girl panties on, 2 weeks it is - if I "have to" log, I will. Fun little Challenge to start the month. Game on.
She's having a prize for the winner (anyone who reaches goals gets a chance to win) -- so unlikely I'll win the drawing, but I think I should "prize" myself. Got it - trip to the outlets on February 15 - perfect. P.S. Looking at the calendar, I noticed Valentine's Day is over the challenge too. Not a big deal, but still ...
Okay, this post has gone long. Time to wrap it up. Other than lifting and maybe a quick dog-park trip, nothing planned. I'm holding off on my nails (if I can without breaking them) to let them "breathe" a little before I polish again. I'm thinking Friday (fingers crossed). Today I'll start looking for February goals, finish the motivational book (more on that later) and do some house chores. Sounds like a plan. Later gators.
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