Still Unmotivated

Still unable to motivate myself. I did walk to the store which is only a 14 minute walk there and back. I did so to test out my Skechers Shape Ups (also hurt my feet, I can't win). I also stayed below my maximum calorie intake despite eating potato chips! I always measure out just 50g (one serving) so that I don't overindulge.

I hope my get-up-and-go returns soon because I do worry that I will stop all together if I can't get it together. It's pathetic that I can see that happening but not get my ass in gear to stop it. Pitty party for one!

I've fallen off the (food) wagon

My big, fat, unmotivated ass has become just that again.  Officially I'm down 14 pounds but I have not been very good for the past week with too many over calorie days and too few exercise days.  I did have to fight with myself tonight to not eat an ice cream after a very fatty dinner of ribs and rice.  As I write this I once again feel like bursting into tears, but now I realize that it's that most-unwonderful-time-of-the-month again and that last month I had an episode similar to this also.  I hope that I can get past this and continue on my big, fat, unmotivated journey.

I had my foot checked out today.  The doctor says it is okay and prescribed an anti-inflammatory cream to use on it.  I hope it helps.  The two times I worked out last week I felt minimal pain after but I am worried that when I go back to more frequent workouts that the pain will come back. 

I am going to write today off, which I am not proud of.  I just can't do it today, although I have done some house and yard work this evening which is more than I can say for most days.

A Few Days Gone By

It's been a few days since my last post. Or more specifically my last "Big Fat" post. The last few days haven't been great but I haven't let it discourage me.

Wednesday was a family BBQ and I was not good with self control. Thursday was an outing to a friend's house with the kids, still lacking self control. And tonight (Friday) was a work outing, and I can only guess the calories of the dinner that was provided and I ate it all!

I only exercised on Thursday. I am having a hard time this week motivating myself to do it but once I start I don't want to stop. However, since I didn't actually start my workout until after 9pm, I had to stop at 10.

I have my Sports Doc appointment on Monday. My ankle hasn't been bothering me and the pain in my foot is minimal so I hope he/she doesn't think I'm nuts. I will let them know that I have reduced my workout frequency but that I'd really like to not have to take time off.

I am so overdue for a bike ride. I'm afraid that I have ruined any progress I may have made in distance. However with the heat and humidity it's far better to do what I can in my air-conditioned home. I should also try to get in a walk this weekend.

More Positive!

I was able to do 30 minutes on the Gazelle tonight (plus a 5 minute cool down) with no foot pain! Yay! It's not gone completely though as a bit of pain came after I was at rest for a while. I sure did sweat tonight, it was dripping good. I might have to use a towel when I work out. It's more of a motivation I think. To know that I'm sweating because what I'm doing is working! I love it!

Last night I did only a short workout on the Wii after vacuuming the living room. I did "my routine", which I've added an eleventh exercise to, and then I did ten minutes on the step. That's another thing that makes me sweat.

Working out is helping me feel better overall. I'm doing more around the house. And I feel more energy when I get home from work. My doctor had at one time suggested depression but the medicine made me sick so I didn't take it. Maybe he was right, but whatever I'm doing now is certainly giving me a more positive lookout on everything.

Results!

The best indication I have received that I am achieving results hasn't been the numbers on the scale, or that my pants are getting too loose on me.  The best thing that happened is that I was looking for a bra to wear with a tank top and I decided to try on a bra was that I bought online but have never worn because it was so tight that it hurt.  I put it on and it fit perfectly!  I can't even describe how good that felt.  I certainly did not expect results in that area.  I mean eventually, sure, but now?  I've only lost 13.6 pounds (as of this morning).  It felt GREAT!!!!

I purchased a Nike+ Sensor on Friday.  I love it!  I used it for two short walks.  I don't have Nike+ shoes so I just tucked it in under the tongue and it worked great.  I can't even believe how hard a brisk walk is though.  I'm not sure that hard is the right word though.  The first walk I wore my Skechers, beautiful shoes, but my hip was hurting (I do have hip problems).  I blamed the shoes since they are quite flat and I am used to a bit of a rise (heel).  The second walk I wore my Nike's, but still had some hip pain.  Like anything else I just need to get used to it.

I haven't ridden the bike in a while, it's just so hot here right now.  It seems we are always under heat advisories.  Not to worry because it seems I have enough other options right now so I am not getting bored.

I like writing on here when I have positive things to say.  Even if no one reads it, this helps me think about my progress, about my results, and about what I want to do next.  ~TTYL!!!

I Can't Believe I Said That!

After all these years (35) I finally like to do my exercise! So why do I have to be injured?!? I managed a 1/2 hour at least but had to stop due to the pain.  I have an appointment at a sports injury clinic in a week and a half and I can't wait!!! Hopefully the can recommend some sort of brace that will relieve the pain so I can do what I want to do!

Fabulous!

Fabulous workout this evening on my Wii Fit.  I love when I'm dripping sweat when I'm done.  Ten minutes is still my maximum on the step, but it was only my second time with the raised step.  I'm thinking maybe two separate ten minute sessions with other exercises in between in order to work up to twenty.  I wrapped up my foot and ankle and although my foot pain had increased after doing some gardening when I got home from work, the pain was minimal while I was working out.