I had motivation, but then I lost it. And I really I wish I could find it again. The laziness bug has bit me and I don't like it. But I apparently don't dislike it enough to get off the couch and hit the gym. The brutally cold weather didn't help me either. Ugh... I need to just stop making excuses!!
In an effort to find my motivation, I bought Active Link at WW this week. Wearing the device hasn't made me hit the gym but it has made me more aware of how much I am or am not moving in my daily life. As of now, I haven't gone out of my way to be more active (i.e. hit the gym) but I'm making a conscious effort to not be sitting around as much.
I'm interested to see what my week-long assessment will reveal about my daily life. I have a feeling its going to show that I'm not nearly as active as I like to think that I am. And if that's what it tells me, then I really need to get my butt going.
Like I said earlier, NO MORE EXCUSES!!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Burning Calories but Gaining Weight... What?!
I worked out like a crazy person last week! I earned 31 WW Activity Points! I was rather impressed with myself and was expecting to see a decent loss when I weighed in. So imagine my surprise when I gained a pound. One whole lb. Ugh. How did that happen???
Well, I don't know how it happened. Maybe my muscles were retaining water - I did push them this week. Maybe I ate too much - I did eat more than my allotted points each day. Or maybe I didn't eat the right foods - my tracker was full of carbs but not a lot of protein.
My leader told me not to stress; it's only one week in the grand scheme of things. But it's hard not to stress when I know how hard I worked. I ran on the treadmill three times and hit the cross trainer twice. Plus, I did core work after each cardio session. I felt like I worked hard enough to drop at least one pound, not worked hard enough to gain one pound. So frustrating!
Regardless of what happened, I switched things up this week. I've kept my workouts to a minimum (not necessarily on purpose) and I'm focusing on what I'm eating. I made it a goal to eat a more protein rich diet. I truly think that what I ate did have an effect on what happened at the scale. So I'm trying to make better choices this week. And I'm keeping my workouts in the efficient calorie burning zone and not the crazy calorie burning zone.
So, we'll see what happens on Wednesday. Fingers crossed, it's a loss!
Well, I don't know how it happened. Maybe my muscles were retaining water - I did push them this week. Maybe I ate too much - I did eat more than my allotted points each day. Or maybe I didn't eat the right foods - my tracker was full of carbs but not a lot of protein.
My leader told me not to stress; it's only one week in the grand scheme of things. But it's hard not to stress when I know how hard I worked. I ran on the treadmill three times and hit the cross trainer twice. Plus, I did core work after each cardio session. I felt like I worked hard enough to drop at least one pound, not worked hard enough to gain one pound. So frustrating!
Regardless of what happened, I switched things up this week. I've kept my workouts to a minimum (not necessarily on purpose) and I'm focusing on what I'm eating. I made it a goal to eat a more protein rich diet. I truly think that what I ate did have an effect on what happened at the scale. So I'm trying to make better choices this week. And I'm keeping my workouts in the efficient calorie burning zone and not the crazy calorie burning zone.
So, we'll see what happens on Wednesday. Fingers crossed, it's a loss!
Sunday, January 6, 2013
...Hello 2013!
Out with the old, in with the new! Happy New Year to all!!
I started 2013 back at my pre-holiday weight. The .4 lbs that I gained the week of Christmas, I lost the week of New Year's. Which is somewhat of a feat because I definitely didn't work the hardest or necessarily watch what I was eating. But it sure is good to be back on track.
As a New Year's Resolution (NYR) this year, I resolved to run two 5k races (spring, fall) and one 10k race. Now, running races isn't really a resolution; I realize this. But I need an "end" to my resolution to be healthier. So instead of resolving to be healthier, I resolve to run. Last year I resolved to run two 5k races and I did just that. I completed the Get Lucky 7k in March and the Nickle Dickle 5k in September. Both races were completed with my favorite running buddy Tracy! I look forward to what 2013 has in store for us :)
In an effort to be healthier this year, I want to create routines and good habits that are sustainable through my busy time during the summer. When I'm working 6 days a week, 70+ hours a week it's hard to stay motivated and to keep on track with workouts. So instead of completely quitting working out (which is usually what happens) while I work crazy hours, I want go-to exercises/routines that will get me through the stress and crazy hours. Much easier said than done.
So I'm starting out 2013 on the right foot - literally and figuratively. I'm losing weight, I'm working out, I'm running, and I'm (hopefully) creating good habits. And on that note, it's time to get some stuff done around the apartment before eating a healthy lunch and heading to the gym.
I started 2013 back at my pre-holiday weight. The .4 lbs that I gained the week of Christmas, I lost the week of New Year's. Which is somewhat of a feat because I definitely didn't work the hardest or necessarily watch what I was eating. But it sure is good to be back on track.
As a New Year's Resolution (NYR) this year, I resolved to run two 5k races (spring, fall) and one 10k race. Now, running races isn't really a resolution; I realize this. But I need an "end" to my resolution to be healthier. So instead of resolving to be healthier, I resolve to run. Last year I resolved to run two 5k races and I did just that. I completed the Get Lucky 7k in March and the Nickle Dickle 5k in September. Both races were completed with my favorite running buddy Tracy! I look forward to what 2013 has in store for us :)
In an effort to be healthier this year, I want to create routines and good habits that are sustainable through my busy time during the summer. When I'm working 6 days a week, 70+ hours a week it's hard to stay motivated and to keep on track with workouts. So instead of completely quitting working out (which is usually what happens) while I work crazy hours, I want go-to exercises/routines that will get me through the stress and crazy hours. Much easier said than done.
So I'm starting out 2013 on the right foot - literally and figuratively. I'm losing weight, I'm working out, I'm running, and I'm (hopefully) creating good habits. And on that note, it's time to get some stuff done around the apartment before eating a healthy lunch and heading to the gym.
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