Hi All,
Yesterday went well, no real significant things to share. I stuck to the plan for yesterday and cut down my eating from Sunday's Super Bowl fest. All though the Nachos for dinner on Sunday were healthier than ever and tasted pretty good, they didn't go down very well. I had a stuffed and upset feeling right trough to dinner last night. That feeling has now past and I am feeling better.
The challenge still remains with finding the energy to get more physical. Although dieting and writing down my journal this way has been great for overall moral, it doesn't seem to do much for me when it comes to exercise. The whole food thing is something that encompasses so much more daily. You spend time working out your menu (including new recipes) and then have the pleasure of making the food with and for the family. It just seems more communal. Exercise on the other hand is hard and when you are trying to do things on the cheap, it's also lonely. That's not very motivating at all. Last year when I went to the gym and had a trainer I was at least motivated to get to the gym and make appointments. Even though it wasn't very successful I had this connection with the trainer and the others at the gym. If you went at the same time everyday you would generally see the same people and you could strike up a conversation. It wasn't such an isolated experience. Sitting at home and watching an online video to see how to do the exercise properly and then execute it is boring. Their is no drive to the process. I need to find a way to combat this because joining a gym again at this time is not an option. At the same time throwing on a pair of sweats and working out in the basement alone doesn't hold much appeal. The couch two feet behind me holds more appeal. Even if I could just get outside and go for a walk it would be better than being cooped up in here. But during the winter that's not an option for me due to my allergy to the cold. I might get the exercise but I'd also be swollen with my skin cracking in pain. What to do, what to do. If only I knew. Several followers have suggested going to an indoor pool and that's a great except for the whole skin/cold allergy thing. I've tried that and the difference in temperature between the water and the ambient air causes a reaction and then I'm back where I started. The only time I can get in water is when the water and air temperate are very close to equal. I even have reactions sometimes just getting out of a hot shower. Anyway that's where I am today, getting back on track with the food but still struggling with the exercise.
On the good side, this Thursday we are having some family over for dinner. The fun part about it is my cousin and her husband are both also working on losing wight and getting in shape. He is even preparing to run for a charity marathon this May in Ottawa. Me I get to make dinner for everyone and I'm really looking forward to introducing them to my Mexican Chicken dinner with rice. This was one of the first recipes that I posted online. The whole family loved it, except for my daughter (she is a vegetarian).
Have a good one, keep strong and don't let little setbacks keep you from your goal!
Thanx,
Looper
Exercise is definitely a challenge for most of us. I am about to hit the stationary bike and feeling tired! How about some brisk mall walking? Most malls open early (9am) and you can get a few km in before stores open. At leAst that would get your metabolism up so by the time the weather Is better, you will be more conditioned. It is really vital for your weight loss that you get regular exercise - another key piece of that lifestyle change. The Running Room stores also have free walking groups on WednEsdays and Sundays. Good place to meet people making lifestyle changes - and maybe network for job prospects, too.
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