Still struggling to get back on track

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Alrighty my job is really getting me off track in a very distracting way. It so bad that I am not sleeping at night thinking about problems coming on Monday morning. I am really struggling to get my thoughts headed back in the right direction on ME and what I NEED to accomplish. Does anyone face similar problems? Any tips on getting back on track?

Well on a happy note.. i got my replacement pedometer! At least I can start counting my steps again. Still walking too! On Day 36!

  

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LJOYCE55 10/22/2012 7:57PM

Sometimes just a minute or two of meditation helps me stop the worrying and concentrate on just one or two things at a time. Accomplishments, however small, help me feel more in control. Report Inappropriate Comment

ERICADAWN1986 10/21/2012 6:54PM

Yes, work can be very stressful sometimes but in order to stay on track I blog my weekly workout plans and sometimes a few nutrition goals for the week and use it like a checklist. It takes the guesswork out of my week and it forces me to schedule in time to workout (which not only gets me closer to my goal weight but is a great stress reliever too). I also find that when I'm working out, it gives me a moment to step out of the stressful situation and think of other ways to handle whatever is going on. Either way, if nothing else is going right, you at least got in a workout that day. Report Inappropriate Comment

LYNNA1968 10/21/2012 6:42PM

YES!!! I feel the same way. I love my job, lol like most of the people. I list a lot & it does help a great deal. Focus on lots of steps, if you are off track because your eating due to stress then only bring what you would/should eat for the day. Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

AMURPHY26-2 10/21/2012 5:21PM

Yes, I experience this regularly! I find making a list helps (I'm a compulsive list maker). And then I go back and mark the things I CAN control vs. the things I can't. Sometimes just a visual reminder of things that you can't control helps you balance the stress a little better. Make the list tonight (but not right before bed), then consciously affirm that you are done thinking about it tonight. Tomorrow you can approach the list with a clear, well rested mind. Report Inappropriate Comment

Argh, been out of the saddle for a few days

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Well the past few days are not the brightest moments of my weight loss journey. It's not that I overate significantly or didn't walk my daily route (Day 31 of my streak :) ). I just didn't keep myself in mind. I didn't track my food. I wasn't mindful of what I ate. I am definitely not drinking enough water and consequently not sleeping enough. It's not my proudest moment because I didn't put me first and fell back into old, unhealthy patterns.

My job is pushing an enormous project right now. I am responsible for making it happen and integrating the new "culture change" into a well established system. The start date was yesterday. It didn't start. My boss is annoyed to say the least but luckily not at me. Never the less this project is still just eating at me. I want to start it and get it going to get over it!

At the end of the day though, the job is job. My health is paramount. I can't put someone else's vision for the future in front of my health and happiness. With this post I recommit myself to tracking my food, being mindful of what I eat and keep walking off the weight.

  

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LJOYCE55 10/17/2012 9:04AM

The good part is that you did not give up and are starting again. I really like the sentence about not putting someone else's vision for the future in front of your health and happiness. Pretty healthy thinking. Report Inappropriate Comment

KAREN633 10/16/2012 8:32PM

You may not have tracked but you have a good mind set, I have no doubt you will be right back on track Report Inappropriate Comment

Lost my pedometer :(

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

I am really disappointed. I took my daily walk and my pedometer went missing somewhere along the way. I retraced my steps but someone must have picked it up or something. Argh. I was starting to do really well tracking my steps.

On a happy note I lost another two pounds :). That make four total since the end of September.

  

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LUVS2BIKE101 10/11/2012 10:25PM

Congrats on the weight loss! Sorry you lost your meter. I never used one but I do use my watch to make sure I complete at least 30 minutes of cardio activity 5 times per week. Keep Sparking! You are doing great! Report Inappropriate Comment

NANAGO1204 10/10/2012 11:30PM

Four pounds is a fantastic milestone...congratulations!! ...lost your pedometer...bummer! Hopefully you are able to get another one fairly quickly and keep counting... Report Inappropriate Comment

I'm getting faster :)

Thursday, October 04, 2012

I started walking everyday about two and half weeks ago. It's made a significant difference in my weight loss journey AND I am getting faster each week. When I started I could only walk a mile in 19 to 20 minutes. Yesterday I made it in 16.5 minutes. Since my ankle/feet injuries make running out of the question I will need to expand my route to keep my fitness minutes up and to continually challenge my body. Plus my pedometer came in the mail today so I can start tracking my steps. Very excited about that addition to my weight loss journey as well. I am really enjoying watching my body change even in small increments, like walking a mile 2.5 minutes faster or 2 pounds lighter. It makes me hopeful that things will change. That I will change and this to shall pass.

  

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NANAGO1204 10/7/2012 6:48PM

Excited to feel your excitement! Keep on keeping on...more days of delight ahead! Report Inappropriate Comment

LYNNA1968 10/5/2012 9:25AM

Hold on that feeling of success! You are doing great!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DLDMIL 10/4/2012 10:50PM

I also started walking to get in better shape. I started walking at work on my breaks and lunch break. I am now walking a 15-16 minute mile also. Keep pushing you can do it. Report Inappropriate Comment

LYNNIERN 10/4/2012 10:36PM

Your progress is exciting. I love how it feels when you figure out you've improved your time! Report Inappropriate Comment

I finally watched the scale move!

Monday, October 01, 2012

It's official. I've actually lost two pounds. I started walking about two weeks ago in addition to keeping a food journal and the scale actually gave "weight" this time around. I am very content right now. That warm type of content that starts with a coy smile and a deep breath before feeling relaxed all the way through. There still a long long journey ahead full of pitfalls, bad days, rough times and weak moments. At least I have this feeling to remember and I can't stop smiling.

Just think, it all started with walking around the block everyday.

  

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MELLIE1030 10/1/2012 8:31PM

It is a great feeling. Keep up the great work. Report Inappropriate Comment

SCRAPPINPOLLY 10/1/2012 8:27PM

Congrats on the loss and the walking!! Keep it up! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARYSABEAN 10/1/2012 8:21PM

Two pounds on the way to many more. Good job. Keep up the good work. Report Inappropriate Comment