June 2, 2017
It’s not a lie. And I am betting I am not the only one who feels it: The frustration and disappointment of the time it takes to lose weight and get back into shape. The beginning is always hard so the desire for instant results are understandable but the reality that these things take time must be dealt with.
Of course it didn’t take a day to get out of shape or put on a few pounds but still thinking in the reverse is nearly impossible.
When I started on this journey five years ago what got me through was the constant mantra: “the program works if you just stick with it. Trust the process no matter how slow.” I wish it was as easy to find comfort in those words now.
Perhaps it’s the fact that I had been successful in my goals and then saw it slip away as I made choices that accommodated my work goals as opposed to my fitness goals. I have to own those decisions and that is my challenge and goal today.
Yesterday I set the goals at running 3.1 mile in the morning which I did as well as to ride my bike for 12 miles in the evening, which I also did; tacking on an additional three miles to complete a favorite riding route.
I made good, conscious food choices and recorded them honestly in my WW app.
My body hurt by 9pm; I slept fitfully and this morning I am sore and hungry but I feel accomplished in reaching my goals.
Today’s goals:
Run 3.1 miles
Take the time for longer, gentle stretching
Stick to another day of counting (honestly) my WW points despite the temptation tonight will bring at a graduation party.
Quote of the Day:
Focused, hard work is the real key to success. Keep your eyes on the goal, and just keep taking the next step towards completing it. ~John Carmack