Note to self - I underestimated how easy it would be to get back into Spinning! I worked out twice today. I got a 5-day guest pass to a gym in Hamilton and went with a friend at 1:30 and did 20 min on the elliptical, alternating every 5 minutes between going forward & backward. Definitely worked up a sweat, and the machine warned me of a "high heart rate"...I've always had a higher heart rate but I also attribute that to being out of shape...I wonder if it will gradually go down with more exercising. I then did some circuit machines, focusing mostly on my arms since they are the weaker half of my body, and I went and did some freeweights/balance ball/ab work. The friend I went with is a great motivator, and she pushed me to perform to the best of my ability (and past that!). She said that each time I told myself I couldn't possibly do any more reps, I should do 3 more. I did that for each exercise and am so glad I pushed myself! It's amazing what the human body is capable of. I felt so fantastic afterwards. I then took a break, ate lunch and drank some water, then at 5:30pm I went as an alumni guest to my college gym to take my first spinning class in almost a year. Holy mother of God it was hard. I usually am able to do everything the instructor tells us to do...add resistance to the bike, or pedal faster, or stand up while pedaling. This time I could only stand up for a small percentage of the class, and just a year ago I was the queen of spin! Doesn't take long to fall out of shape, does it? I worked up a serious sweat and my legs were jello by the time I was finished but I was so proud for completing it. I plan on going again next Monday and Wednesday.
At this point I'm still motivated to work out. I don't know how long I will feel that way for, but I'm going to try and go with this feeling as long as I possibly can! It's also nice to not feel PRESSURE to work out, but to do it to the fullest when I do feel up to it.
The eating went well today also, still going strong! I'm so happy that I'm learning how to cook in the process. I'm definitely more adept at navigating a kitchen now! My mom still hovers over me to make sure I don't burn the house down, and I appreciate that. Because I sure as hell don't trust myself 100% at the stove or oven haha.
Here is what I ate today:
Breakfast:
-Omelette: 3 egg whites, diced bell peppers, salsa & a slice of lowfat swiss
-2 trader joe potato pancakes
*I really only need one potato pancake, for the future. 2 felt like too many even though they were small.
Lunch:
-Chicken burger seasoned with salt, pepper & garlic powder with 1 tbsp. tomato basil hummus on a whole wheat thin bun.
-1 sugar free vanilla pudding cup
-small glass 0 calorie turkey hill green tea (just wanted to try it)
Dinner:
-Baked 4oz chicken breast "stuffed" with 1 slice lowfat swiss & 1 slice lowfat deli ham
-2/3 cup brown rice
Dessert/Snack:
-1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese with 1/2 of a macintosh apple, sliced, sprinkled with some cinnamon
-Small cup of peppermint mocha coffee with a tiny amount of whip cream on top (from a coffeeshop)
Water:
-3 bottles, just starting a full glass now.
I'm really liking the food I'm eating. I don't feel like I'm suffering at all. There are definitely moments when I crave something bad just because it's in front of me, but I am able to walk away. I was at my friend's house today and she has a shelf filled with keebler cookies, mac 'n cheese, sugary cereals, all the stuff I used to eat! I stared at it kind of drooling, but stepped away. She wouldn't have let me eat any of it anyway haha. I also was hypnotized by the dessert counter at the coffee shop tonight, but instead of buying a cookie or slice of cake I opted to have a little whip cream on my coffee to satisfy the sweet tooth. Every day isn't going to be perfect, but instead of focusing on what wasn't 100% right that day, I need to look at the big picture and see that my eating habits over the last (almost 3) weeks has been stellar, especially compared with what I used to put into my body! Pat on the back for me! I feel really empowered by the effort I've been making and can only hope that I can make the determination last long enough to make this a lifestyle change instead of a short-term endeavor.
At this point I'm still motivated to work out. I don't know how long I will feel that way for, but I'm going to try and go with this feeling as long as I possibly can! It's also nice to not feel PRESSURE to work out, but to do it to the fullest when I do feel up to it.
The eating went well today also, still going strong! I'm so happy that I'm learning how to cook in the process. I'm definitely more adept at navigating a kitchen now! My mom still hovers over me to make sure I don't burn the house down, and I appreciate that. Because I sure as hell don't trust myself 100% at the stove or oven haha.
Here is what I ate today:
Breakfast:
-Omelette: 3 egg whites, diced bell peppers, salsa & a slice of lowfat swiss
-2 trader joe potato pancakes
*I really only need one potato pancake, for the future. 2 felt like too many even though they were small.
Lunch:
-Chicken burger seasoned with salt, pepper & garlic powder with 1 tbsp. tomato basil hummus on a whole wheat thin bun.
-1 sugar free vanilla pudding cup
-small glass 0 calorie turkey hill green tea (just wanted to try it)
Dinner:
-Baked 4oz chicken breast "stuffed" with 1 slice lowfat swiss & 1 slice lowfat deli ham
-2/3 cup brown rice
Dessert/Snack:
-1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese with 1/2 of a macintosh apple, sliced, sprinkled with some cinnamon
-Small cup of peppermint mocha coffee with a tiny amount of whip cream on top (from a coffeeshop)
Water:
-3 bottles, just starting a full glass now.
I'm really liking the food I'm eating. I don't feel like I'm suffering at all. There are definitely moments when I crave something bad just because it's in front of me, but I am able to walk away. I was at my friend's house today and she has a shelf filled with keebler cookies, mac 'n cheese, sugary cereals, all the stuff I used to eat! I stared at it kind of drooling, but stepped away. She wouldn't have let me eat any of it anyway haha. I also was hypnotized by the dessert counter at the coffee shop tonight, but instead of buying a cookie or slice of cake I opted to have a little whip cream on my coffee to satisfy the sweet tooth. Every day isn't going to be perfect, but instead of focusing on what wasn't 100% right that day, I need to look at the big picture and see that my eating habits over the last (almost 3) weeks has been stellar, especially compared with what I used to put into my body! Pat on the back for me! I feel really empowered by the effort I've been making and can only hope that I can make the determination last long enough to make this a lifestyle change instead of a short-term endeavor.
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