I'm Doing This For Me, Because I'm Worth It

[Britt.f7]

Realistically, I know I am worth taking care of myself, exercising, etc., however, I am having great difficulty getting my butt off the couch to do so. I am in complete awe of all those who are able to push beyond that and acknowledge their worth. Now, how to get there...

 

[KP the nut]

Now, how to get there...

You will. For me, it was just all of a sudden, I was in the right mind set and motivated.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I have been staying at my daughters house because I have been going crazy being here alone. I will be slowly moving into my daughters house. It will take time. I am so worth being around my family so much. I do so much better over there.

 

[KP the nut]

I missed the gym yesterday as I did a community car journey instead. I will be back this afternoon. It is easy to think of excuses not to go but I will push myself.

I was proud of myself last night. I really wanted chocolate. I do have chocolate in the house as a small treat. Anyway the bars have 6 small pieces, I ate three and then saved the rest. I ate the pieces slowly, taking very small nibbles. After three squares I felt my craving was satisfied and I didn't feel deprived.

 

[Britt.f7]

I'm going back on a medicine that works, that I took myself off of because of the cost. I haven't been feeling well and I think that is part of it. The med nurse is going to give me samples until I can get back on my feet or until they run out or until it goes generic. I feel guilty for doing that, but I also don't like this feeling I currently have.

 

[KP the nut]

I will be back this afternoon. It is easy to think of excuses not to go but I will push myself.

Oops, I didn't go. Instead I cleaned the house and then Hubby and I took the dogs for a walk.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Staying over at my daughters house instead of going crazy being here alone.

 

[KP the nut]

Well, I'm back to the gym and having fun at the same time. I'm still only using grams instead of a kilo but at least it is a loss.

 

[Britt.f7]

My therapist and I discussed my getting back to the gym. She knows that I'm in a rut and having a difficult time getting myself there. We are trying to come up with ideas to give me the push I need. One thing she pointed out is that I don't have to jump all the way in on my first day back. That I should build my way back up. I kept thinking that I had to push a whole hour out of me. Even saying it makes me think I should do so. Baby steps. Not burn out.

KP, you count your weight loss any which way you want to! Good job!

 

[KP the nut]

I kept thinking that I had to push a whole hour out of me.

I did an assessment with one of the trainers and we worked out a plan for me.

I started with 5 mins on the cross trainer and then 9 minutes each on a bike and treadmill. I had to stop for a break even then. I now only take one break. Work at your pace. Baby steps.

 

[KP the nut]

Whoo hoo, at the gym this afternoon, I did more than I've done before:tup:

 

[KP the nut]

First compliment today. I was told I looked slimmer. I told Hubby and he gave me this back handed compliment - 'I thought when you went upstairs yesterday that your legs didn't look as fat' :eek::roflmao:. Bless him.

I haven't lost much on the scales but my clothes feel looser, maybe fat to muscle or it is moving to other parts.