Two Weeks, Big Win, Small Loss. I'll Take It! (Day 14)
I've been stuck in a rut of doing my stairs as exercise the last few days because I like that it gets my heart rate up more than just walking. I am also finding that I am less and less scared about the pounding in my head, and that my recovery time is less as well. But I am moving more than I have for a very long time, and even though I hate every minute of it, I am seeing (very small) improvements in my stamina and my attitude every day.
Knowing that my "tribe" is out there keeping tabs has forced me to push myself every day, and today I was determined to go for longer than I had before. I set my timer for 25 minutes, and did 31 trips down and back. After a three minute break, I dragged my fat ass up and down those stairs (on jello legs) for another seven minutes and ten more trips. I was so amazed that I finally passed the 30-minute mark, ending with a total of 32 minutes and 41 trips! My previous best has been only 25 minutes total with 34 trips. Big FAT stinking WIN!
I was also happy with the results on the scale today, as it seems to have nudged down a tiny bit. Overall, in two weeks, I've managed to shave off a total of three pounds, two ounces, even with being sick for several days. And yes, I admit, I stepped on the scale three times today just to see if it was consistent, and this is what I got each time. It's not as much as I'd like, but considering I haven't really changed what I'm eating, I'll take it!
Now I need to start deal with my food issues. You guys have been giving me some great suggestions, and I appreciate them all. I am going to be taking some time on Friday to think about how I can change what I eat, and find more things that I will eat that are also good for me. And, since tomorrow is another new day, perhaps I can score another Big Fat W in the WIN column! Wish me luck!
Dawn, great for you. It is so important to accept each gain as a victory on the way to your goal.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! Sometimes it's hard to think of something to reward myself with other than a great big chocolate chip Grandma's Cookie, so I am having to be creative. And every day that I move is one more than I used to do before, so they're all wins so far!
Deletejust don't starve yourself because that will make your metabolism lower. Focus on eating whole foods, not processed foods. If you have any questions, just PM me on FB.
ReplyDeleteI'll try to help you as best I can.
Thank you so much Sandy! I am trying to go that direction, and it's a challenge for me. The processed foods just taste so good and are so much easier (for me!) I don't intentionally starve myself, I don't think that's worth it, but I DO just not eat because nothing healthy sounds good to me so I just don't eat anything And that gets me in trouble later because then I am starving and will overeat or not be able to resist "bad" choices. It's a real struggle for me but I am trying, at least trying, to change :)
DeleteWay to go, Dawn! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteIf I know you are following, I will Sharon!
DeleteI needed to edit; sorry!Slow and steady wins the race! I LOVE that SnarkECard!!! Bwahahaha!
ReplyDeleteDawn, I would love to share my weight loss story with you. I started "pumping tin" (cans of cherry pie filling) because my then-husband didn't believe I would follow through on my plan. I showed him! I went on to get my own weight set, bench, and lost 80 pounds! Hah! You can read it here...no obligation...just if you'd like to...
http://denisejackson.blogspot.com/2011/01/getting-into-my-jeans-originally.html
Thank you so much for sharing your story Shrink! That is absolutely amazing! I would love to have that kind of success! I am determined, but I also know from previous attempts that determination can fade after a while. I am hoping by keeping up with this blog that it will keep me motivated through the days that I positively would rather slit my wrists than exercise!
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