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I have dragged myself to the gym again this morning. I am still a little sore from the rafting trip. Monday was my birthday and I was going to give myself the day off from working out, but then I reconsidered and decided the gift I would like more was to stay committed even when I wasn't wild about the idea, so I went to the gym. Last night, after a big dinner and much fun with friends, I did not sleep well. I was moving slowing this morning and almost decided to stay home. Then, that voice in my head--one that has gotten stronger and stronger over the past few months--said that it was not okay to skip my workout because I didn't want to go. I ended up feeling really good by the time I got back home.
So much of this physical change involves mental struggle. I find it so important to keep my head in the game so to speak. Over the past few days, I have eaten more than normal, but it was a conscious choice, not just mindless consumption. Even though I had quite a few restaurant meals, I thought about what I wanted and needed rather than just thinking with my tummy. Even though I indulged while celebrating, my resolve is still solid and it will not throw me off course.
Be strong out there in Fat Secret Land today!
Diet Calendar Entries for 28 July 2015:
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1495 kcal
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Fat: 67.52g | Prot: 76.82g | Carb: 150.68g.
Breakfast: Ideal Vanilla Meal Replacement (shake), Skim or Nonfat Milk (0.5% or Less Butterfat), Coffee. Lunch: Egg Drop Soup a la Senior. Dinner: Ramen with tofu, mushrooms & spinach. Snacks/Other: Snak Club Raw Almonds, Fiber One Chewy Bars - Oats & Chocolate, Trader Joe's Cheesecake Bites, Fiber One 90 Calorie Lemon Bar. more...
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2062 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Bike Machine (Cycling) - 22 minutes, Weight Training (moderate) - 40 minutes, Resting - 14 hours and 58 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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On a youtube video there was a comment that getting fit is 90% in the mind. I believe that includes both the fitness and losing weight. Getting healthy and staying healthy is a choice.
28 Jul 15 by member: wholefoodnut
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Happy belated Birthday!!!
28 Jul 15 by member: Sugar Waffle
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What a great gift to yourself! Couldn't agree more w/ Jeri that the mental part WAY bigger than the physical and you are 'well-armed' in that regard!
28 Jul 15 by member: losinit1655
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Happy Belated Birthday!! You continue to inspire me!!
28 Jul 15 by member: kclab
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Losinit, my trigger for having to lose weight and exercise was the threat of a knee replacement. I spent over a year on crutches when I hurt my leg working with my horses in 1986. The memories of what I went through then are almost like yesterday. I was never ever supposed to be able to walk without crutches I had a 5% chance of doing so. I DO NOT want to do that again, ever. So a mental outlook yes. I really really believe your mental state plays a huge part. As many here know my cane hangs on my shower rod in my main bathroom as a daily reminder not to go back to my old ways. It tells me to keep up the strength training and pay attention to what I consume.
28 Jul 15 by member: wholefoodnut
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Wholenut -- that explains why you're such an inspiration to so many here . . . having overcome (and continuing to overcome) challenges and obstacles to living a healthy, active lifestyle!
28 Jul 15 by member: losinit1655
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Losinit, that battle to walk was a long time ago but it does still spur me on, injury was in 1986. Read the book Younger Next Year for Women, recommended to me by Draglist a couple years ago. I want to be that 100+ yo woman with a brain and still active, it is also a goal .
28 Jul 15 by member: wholefoodnut
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That's awesome that you went to your workout. I too have found that inner voice speaking up. Last night my allergies were acting up, and I really had no energy. I made myself go, and I managed to even up my workout when I was there! I also felt great by the time I got home. Agreed that this is so much more mental than anything else. I am way more conscious about everything in my life than I was before.
28 Jul 15 by member: WaterStar999
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Good for you Water Star!!!
28 Jul 15 by member: wholefoodnut
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Seems we are all a bunch of mental cases... :)
Thanks for all the good wishes and inspiration.
28 Jul 15 by member: izzypup68
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Good job! I struggled with working out today but did it any way!! So glad I did!!! Your funny Izzypup68! :)
28 Jul 15 by member: rae-ann griffin
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Yes! It can be a mental struggle - I have found if I just take my body to the gym, my mind eventually follows!
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Happy birthday, and keep fighting the good fight!
29 Jul 15 by member: Lokidixon
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