Monday morning, and back on track.
So, last week was a complete and total bust, needless to say. I’m not sure if it was a combination of packing, having my lovely period, or my stupid ear bothering me, but I was eating crap food like my ship was going down. Seriously, I haven’t eaten so much crap for days straight in ages…and I’m sure I paid for it royally…so I’m not getting on the scale. Not for a little while, anywayz. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…it’s just a #….but it still screws with my head mentally…and I don’t need the added stress right now. I’m in the process of moving home, and I definitely couldn’t handle any other bs at the moment, ya know? Alas, today was a fresh start.
I planned on sleeping in, and then beginning the unpacking adventures, but the bf had to be up at 6am to leave for work…and of course, I was up too. As I was walking him out to the car to say goodbye (he lives out of state, and we only see each other on the weekends…so goodbyes are a must in our relationship)…I saw one of our neighbors either preparing, or just returning from a run. These neighbors of ours are kindly referred to as “The Perfects,” because frankly, they are. Anyhoo…as I glimpsed this chick in physical mode, it inspired me not to return to the friendly confines of my bed, but to put on some workout gear, and head to the gym. (By gym, I mean adorable little rec center through the park district, complete with 4 treadmills, one elliptical, and some various other prehistoric cardio machines. My workout partners in this facility….well….I’d say ::other than myself:: the youngest person was roughly…oh…60. They make me smile though… :) So, I did 30 mins on the elliptical, 20 on the treadmill…and some crunches. I was going to do some lifting as well, but I know I’m moving furniture later in the day, so I wanted to preserve some muscle strength for those adventures. God I love moving. Did I mention that cynical was my middle name?
So right now I’m sitting outside on the patio, drinking my coffee, and preparing to start the day. (Took the day off from work…man I really need to win the lottery…I could get used to this not working stuff.) Oh yeah, speaking of coffee. I used to be a sweetner/creamer junkee. I wouldn’t be surprised to find out that my morning coffee ran me at least 300 cals. So, I found a great substitution. Vanilla soy milk. I personally think plain milk in coffee tastes like ass (I’m blundt as well…please don’t be offended…that’s just my personality…)…but vanilla soy milk gives coffee a sweet flavor with a hint of creaminess to it. (And..I’ve read that soy protein helps aid in belly fat loss. I can’t particularly vouch for this….but hell, it can’t hurt! Try it…let me know what you think.
Well folks, I’m off to make some semblance of my bedroom…my clothes are currently sitting in garbage bags on my bedroom floor. Have I mentioned how much I love moving? :) Have a great Monday!
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Getting out for exercise was a FANTASTIC choice… I know you’re proud of yourself for doing it (and doesn’t it feel good when you’re done?) … Yes it’s Monday … a brand new day for you (and me!) to keep on track and hit our goals! Have a great day!!
Good Morning! Don’t feel bad about last week, pretty sure I tanked it this weekend as well! Damn that junk food anyway.
Weight is just a number, and it’s hard not to be slave to it, but just think about how great you’ll feel and look, and the weight will have to go down if you keep up the good work.
Good job getting in your workout today. It sound slike you’ll be active with the moving too. That’s a great start to the new week.
OMG you’re so funny!! I never thought about it that way “tastes like ass!”
lol seriously!!
Here’s to vanilla soy!! May it make our belly’s trim!!!
lol god I’ve had those weeks before, in fact I think I spent several years have back to back bad eating days!
I can be a creature of habit and it’s so easy to repeat the bad ones. But it’s great that you are not dwelling on it and yes this is a new week and the best thing about this is we get to start over as much as many times as we need too!
Good job pushing yourself to work out, I know what you mean by the perfecto’s, I work with tons of women who are obsessed with themselves and I admire their dedication but I also hate their selfcentered personalities, I’m always on the fence, love myself hate myself, it’s always an internal conflict I face…
I’ve gotten used to skim milk and splenda but I’m going to give the Vanilla Soy a try. have a great day!