As of this morning, I am down another 1.8lb, which puts me at my two week total of 4lbs! And, I did this while being sick, taking steroids, traveling...many of the excuses I have used in the past to defend my weight gain. So, this week, I am a winner!
I have talked a great deal up to this point about what to eat, how I am eating when I travel, and how I navigate some of the pitfalls of eating out. What I haven't talked about is the exercise component. It is important, not just to eat right, but also to get yourself up and moving!
Moving can be defined differently to each of us, and can vary based on our physical limitations. However, we cannot use those limitations as an excuse. I know I have used mine in the past as an excuse!
This week, I added activity to my routine! I am using the p90X strength training workouts, I used my run through the airport as activity (I think if I am sweating, it counts!), I parked far from the front door at the grocery, I cleaned out the closet which required that I sit, stand, squat, go up on my tip toes. All of this is activity, and more than I did the week before!
Activity can be a simple walk around the block to get you started. It can be going to a Zumba class. The important thing is to find something that you enjoy and that you can commit to.
Now, for those of you doing Weight Watchers with me, you know we get activity points. Anyone else using a tracker of any kind, you when you enter your activity, it will show that you can add food to your day as a result of the activity. Two of my suggestions: underestimate and don't use the credit unless you really need it!
This week poses a whole new challenge: Thanksgiving! I'll save my thoughts for you on that subject for another day!
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