I am back baby! I think I lost the plot for about 10 days in total. It wasn't as bad as it could have been but I'm sure I have slipped back down the snake of weight loss a fair bit. I haven't weighed myself since last week- being an ostrich- I will stay off the scales till thursday, I will probably of undone some of the damage by then so it won't be quite as soul destroying.
We have a family wedding in 12 days eek! My dress is a bit too snug so I am just going for it not being too tight & my belly not being so bloated.
I have had a good exercise day today, I have done 2 school runs & really pushed myself. I have also scrubbed our kitchen floor with a scrubbing brush which was hard work & had me puffed out. I wanted to start my running training tonight but feel quite shattered with a sore knee. I have put it off until tomorrow atleast. I need to learn to pace myself as my other half has informed me. I do tend to start a fresh & really go for it then get up the next day exhausted! I will see how I feel tomorrow. Adios!
Hey up chuck. You're right not to push yourself tooooo hard but also try and monitor yourself to make sure your inner chimp is not making excuses to avoid exercise or allow yourself treats. It's a balancing act which gets easier over time.
ReplyDeleteAlso, don't think I'm getting at you here but try not think of a setback as "failing". I've noticed that word cropping up in old posts a fair bit. It's such an emotive word which carries so many terrible connotations that it can only make you feel bad and possibly encourage further lapses or the feeling that you can't succeed.
If you have a setback think of it as you needing to learn more skills and succeed next time. It's not a moral judgment on you, just something you still have to learn. That really helped me so I hope it assists you to. I mean, if you were rubbish at speaking french, say, you wouldn't say you had "failed"; you'd say you had a long way to go, or that you need to learn more vocab, or practise more. Less harsh on your psyche.
Good luck and keep it up!!
((((((big hug)))))))
Lesley x
Thanks Lesley, I think you are right & I need to reset my brain & it's reaction to a setback. I will bear that in mind for my future setbacks that will undoubtably occur (if I could ever get back on track that is!) Thanks again, I really appreciate your advice as it is always the 'head' stuff that I struggle with.
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