Yesterday I weighed in again. I was at 219 that makes it a 4 pound loss and a total of six pounds in two weeks. I think something that helped me a lot this week is that I found something I am having fun with. I have always enjoyed weight lifting. It is a constant challenge, and to me gives me a ton of energy and takes away any stress. However I needed something to do for Cardio. Even when I was very skinny I never had a runners body. I am also flat footed. So I decided on a whim to go take a bike ride. I could not believe how hard it was. (I am out of shape of course), and how fun it is. The most I have done on a trail is 6 miles. Somehow on a stationary bike I can go all day until the cows come home. I decided I wanted to do this to supplement my Gym time. Has anyone ever seen a fat cyclist?
The thing that also makes me love it is that I get to go outside. I am even sun burnt, and It's great. I think this will keep me maintained when I get to the maintenance phase, and push past any plateau I have. I hope to be less than 200 by the time I get to the keys. I have also been good about going to the gym, and have not let up. It's the first thing I do when I wake up after I eat some oat meal.
People say oh I have so much energy now, and I used to think it was bull sit, but changing the way you eat and doing daily exercise has really changed my energy level.
I have also learned a lot about nutrition which as helped me. Which is great in these stressful times of launching a business.
Some days I have so LITTLE energy. It's usually the day after a really hard work out, too. I dunno. I think I'm not getting enough protein or something. I'm definitely drinking enough water. What do you think, AC?
ReplyDeleteBiking is awesome. You can see the countryside! When I walk/hike/jog I'm always so busy looking at my feet (because I'm uber clumsy) and miss the scenery. Good for you!!!!
I haven't weighed myself in several weeks. I always forget in the gym. I'll remind myself when I get there, and forget by the time I leave, lol. :)