mars2kids's Journal, 18 May 2018

So, looking outside at the rain this morning is not pumping me up for the 5K tomorrow. It's supposed to be the same tomorrow and now I'm just ready to get it over with. I really hope it's not too bad or maybe we get a break from the rain for at least part of it. The other 5Ks I've done have all been beautiful, so this will be a different experience.

5K aside, I did have a mindset change this morning. I was looking in the mirror and took some measurements and while some of my measurements have gone down, my arms are the same. I have always had flabby chicken wings, so this isn't surprising. I was being really critical of myself and did they "why am I not losing anything?" thing, when I realized that I should be proud of what I have done for myself, not criticizing one thing that I don't like. So I ran through all of the positive things I've been doing for myself, like eating better, exercising, taking more time for me, and it made me feel better. I've decided if anyone else looks at my arms as flabby and has an opinion, that's on them, but I know I've been working hard and I'm proud of myself for the work I've put in thus far. The people I care about the most don't care if my arms are big, or my stomach isn't flat, so who cares what anyone else sees on the outside, they don't know the work that I'm doing to keep myself healthy.

I hope everyone has a great (and positive) weekend!! :)

Diet Calendar Entries for 18 May 2018:
1200 kcal Fat: 39.68g | Prot: 93.85g | Carb: 127.79g.   Breakfast: Grapes (Red or Green, European Type Varieties Such As Thompson Seedless), Egg, Slim-Fast Advanced Nutrition Mocha Cappuccino. Lunch: Sara Lee Classic 100% Whole Wheat Bread, Signature Cafe Caramelized Onion Topped Hummus, Smucker's Strawberry Jelly, Peanut Butter, Silk Pure Almond Milk - Unsweetened Original, Slim-Fast Advanced Nutrition Smoothie Powder, Green Giant Fresh Baby Cut Carrots, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber (with Peel). Dinner: Bush's Best Homestyle Baked Beans, cookies original bar b q sauce, Sara Lee 80 Calories & Delightful Wheat Hamburger Buns, Roma Tomatoes, Great Value Romaine Lettuce, Great Value Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast. Snacks/Other: Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt - Vanilla (Cup), Dole Crushed Pineapple in its Own Juice, Kroger Walnut Halves & Pieces, Egg. more...
1910 kcal Activities & Exercise: Desk Work - 8 hours, Resting - 8 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...

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Awesome change of mindset and view of things! Good for you! Great words for everyone to keep in mine. Focusing on one 'perceived' flaw mean you are not looking at the whole picture. Look at the whole picture of yourself. Look yourself as the beautiful work of art that you are.  
18 May 18 by member: JLente
Thanks for the reminder!! 
18 May 18 by member: RiverRes
Good luck on the 5k! My arms have been the slowest to go down in inches...they didn’t change size forever and finally went down 1-1.5 in each arm! Maybe because there is less fat there than other places?? Your attitude is awesome! 
18 May 18 by member: momma6224

     
 

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