What's weighing on my mind at the moment is tomorrow's weigh in. I have, rather coldly, turned a blind eye to the scale sitting ominously in the corner waiting to feel my feet step apprehensively upon it's surface to weigh judgment upon me without justice. Last week, even though my monthly visitor came and spent the entire week with me, I could not resist the pull of the scale calling my name almost every day. I ate well and worked hard but each morning as I slid onto that fiend my confusion and frustration rolled as the numbers shifted up, down, up, and barely down. I'm sure I was bloated...right? I mean, all that hard work and I only lost one pound.
This week, no monthly visitor and no extra steps on the scale. It tried to beckon me and I resisted its pleas. I have not stepped on the scale since last Monday. Here is what I am currently telling myself: regardless of the number glaring up at me tomorrow morning, I've completed over five hours of exercise this week and I'm truly eating healthy. I do feel better. Take that! Blueberries and kiwi are my new fruit friends. My purse is always full of "skinny chick treats" and I'm carrying a freaking water bottle for goodness' sake. OK, if I'm being completely honest, I do still hope the scale of justice tips in my favor!
On another note, here are some simple ideas I'm exploring. Every movement we make consumes calories. This includes my bigger workouts but it also includes cooking, brushing my teeth, pushing a grocery cart, stretching, dancing around my living room, an extra trip to fill my awesome water bottle at the fountain, etc. Basically, I just need to move more, a little longer and a bit more intentionally. Next, is food. From the beginning I've said this journey is about being healthy and not about dieting. We all need food and I, for one, am a foodie. I'm having fun reading about healthful food options, foods for brain power and I'm discovering many things I like that surprise me. My repertoire is expanding. It's something new to be educated about, and, most importantly, I'm not starving myself or grumpy or bitter or bound by rules.
I will stay standing and I will finish what I started! Wish me luck tomorrow morning...
p.s.- Glee Version of "Dream On" with Neil Patrick Harris and Matthew Morrison is an awesome workout song for motivation!
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