Consistency and exhaustion

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Thats my problem. I'll be good for a couple days and then I'll hit a wall and quit again.

For some reason I've been really tired lately. This past year has been hard. I think it's a combination of poor nutrition and lack of exercise. However it's hard to get on a good healthy routine when all I want to do is crawl into bed. I understand that I was tired when I started work at 6:30 every morning but not now. Not when I'm on a more normal working routine.

Now that it's been warm out hopefully it'll help. I tend to hibernate in the winter.

  

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TG-9000 4/13/2010 8:19PM

I'm right there with you on the hibernating in the winter thing. It's so hard not to! It's dark all the time and bed is so warm. But never fear, spring is here! And the warm weather will call you out, eventually. And, if you're still tired all the time, maybe check with the doctor to see if you've got a vitamin deficiency. I have a problem with getting enough iron (most young women do) and it totally makes or breaks my energy level some days. Don't give up! Report Inappropriate Comment

Back after a short break

Tuesday, April 06, 2010

So I'm 3 weeks into my new job now and I'm coming back to my routine. I had trouble figuring out how to go from unemployed to working full time but I should be good now. I have the full support of my husband now as he is starting to realize how his bad habits are affecting his health. With both of us working hard to be healthier I know we can do it.

I'm starting tomorrow because we were out of town for the weekend and weren't able to get any groceries until tonight. So here's to a great week!

  

Work is tiring....

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

So I haven't gotten in the workouts the last couple days that I've wanted to. I think I'm still suffering a bit from daylight savings time. I just have not been able to get up in the mornings like I hoped. I also don't have much time anyways because the car is in the shop and I have to take the bus to work.

I'll get there though. Last night after work I had a huge headache all night and just couldn't get up the stamina to jump around. Hopefully that won't happen today.

  

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TG-9000 3/28/2010 7:07PM

I feel your pain about daylight savings time-- it took me something like a week to stop feeling tired and to be able to get to bed at a good time. I was almost late for work on the Monday... no good. I hope your new job is working out, and that you've been able to get into a routine that allows for some exercise. It sounds like you've got a lot inconveniences and new things happening at once, but you can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

TSWARTHOUT 3/18/2010 11:34AM

I hope you are feeling better today....or well enough to get a workout in. It is hard sometimes. I really hope you feel better soon. You will get a routine down soon:) Report Inappropriate Comment

New Job, New Routine, New Me???

Sunday, March 14, 2010

So tomorrow is my first day at my new job. I've been off work now for a couple months. Not working isn't good for me. I don't get anything done without deadlines. I work much better under pressure.

So here is my plan for the week. Because I'll be in training I'll be working 9-5 but starting probably next week I'll have varying shifts. I'm glad though because even though I like some routine I like a routine that changes.

Because my husband has to get up at 6:45 for work I'll be getting up with him. I plan to do the 30 Day shred right away at 7 and then do my 20 minutes of pilates. Then I'll get ready and go to work.

I'll get home around 6 so I'm doing to have to be very organized in terms of supper plans to stay healthy. My husband also has ju-jitsu in the evenings as well as a class twice a week so it'll give me plenty of time to head to the gym for a little cardio. I'm going to aim for 45 minutes a night.

I know it's a lot but seeing as I'm completely changing my schedule anyways I might as well go all out.

Wish me luck!

  

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1500LUNGES 3/14/2010 8:58PM

I wish you lots of luck! Change is good. I got a new job a few months ago and its been the best thing for me as far as sticking to my fitness plan. The jobs I had before were odd hours and long shifts. I didn't have much energy for working out. Now I have an office job, and I don't want to get the office spread! I've joined a run club at work and we run a few days a week with the group. I've been going to the gym after work for spinning, pilates, or strength training, and I've been getting up earlier and practicing yoga for a hour a few times a week. So embrace the change and use this opportunity to make new habits. It sounds like you've got a great plan, now its time to put it into action!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Why do I do this???

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Ok so it's been a few more days and I still haven't gotten back into it. This needs to stop NOW! I need to get off my but and get to the gym. Why can't I do that? It's so frustrating. This is why I'm fat. This is why I always feel like a failure. I had one amazing week followed by two weeks of crap!

I know my triggers now though I think. I know now that I can't let my guard down. I can't have that sweet treat to reward myself because once I start I can't stop!

It all started with a stupid ice cream. I thought "I've done so well this week! I can reward myself!" NOT! NO! I can't do that! At least not this early before I've fully developed my good habits. I know now. I have to be VERY strict with myself. It's not that hard if I keep it up but as soon as I let my guard down just a little bit it just floods over. Well just one bite won't hurt. One glass of soda is alright. And one turns into two turns into another one the next day and before I know it I'm completely off the wagon.

NO MORE!

  

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TSWARTHOUT 3/12/2010 2:04PM

Ok...now that you have said all that...get back on track. Remind yourself why you wanted this. Write it down if you have to. Scream it if you have to. Get back on the wagon. YOU CAN DO THIS! It is in you. Find that girl and let her out! We are all rooting for you:) Chin up lady and get to work:) I will be thinking about you:) Report Inappropriate Comment

TG-9000 3/11/2010 9:27PM

It's so easy to get wrapped up in negativity and past mistakes, but it'll sabotage you. While you can't go back and un-eat that ice cream, you can choose an orange today, right now. And XOXOBunnii is right-- one week of slacking is not going to kick you back to the starting line. You can totally get back on track and keep with it! Also, I find that sometimes those little "I've been doing so well" treats have hindered me in the past, so now I try to either choose a reward that isn't food, or choose a similar food reward that's better for me (I had a chocolate fudge frozen yogurt instead of the cookie dough ice cream I usually get, and it was just as good). You can do it! Stay positive! Report Inappropriate Comment

KEANDREW 3/10/2010 2:28PM

You are beating yourself up and the ladies below are right - control what you can do now, don't get too caught up in last week. I would guess that everyone on here has bad days, weeks, months...take baby steps. Do one thing right today. Eat one piece of fruit. Do one minute of jumping jacks. Log your nutrition on spark. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

XOXOBUNNII 3/10/2010 1:30AM

I can totally relate. It's so easy to just say "No, I'mma do this tomorrow" other then getting up and doing it, I struggle from this too. But like Samara173 said all journeys have some setback, I would guess it depends on how you react to those setbacks to make all the difference. Last week I totally ate over 2,000 cal. and I knew it, I totally beat myself up, but it doesn't hit the reset button on my weight I've lost (Having an active imagination like all the weight I lost is coming back in 1 meal.) So, I jumped back on it and I am good now and so will you! Comment edited on: 3/10/2010 1:37:00 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

SAMARA173 3/10/2010 1:05AM

it's ok. the weight loss journey will have some setbacks. and. it's ok. don't look at your past mistakes, but rather focus on what you can do today, what you'd like to do tomorrow. you got this. Report Inappropriate Comment