Okay guys. I said at the beginning of this thing that I was going to be completely honest. So I might as well tell you that last week was a complete and total sh*& show. I’m not exaggerating.
Exercise wasn’t the best. I didn’t do BBG at all. Not even once. I did make it to classes twice and did a bit on the bike one day. So I’m not too terribly upset about it.
But. Foood. Oh my word.
I did not make ANYTHING off of my meal plan from last week. I just made it up as I went along and we got takeout and snacked nonstop.
It started bad on Monday and picked up steam and was a DISASTER by last night. Snickerdoodles, Chex Mix, candy, risotto, chips, pasta, nuggets, wine, YOU NAME it. I had zero self control. And I felt like crap all week long. Tired, headaches, grumpy, upset tummy. Back to feeling the exact way that I felt before I said something needed to change.
Wasn’t my plan to eat the damn cookie? Not EAT ALL OF THE DAMN COOKIES. Ugh. Good news is it was just one week. Before I started this it was every day of every week of every month of every year of my life. So I can totally start fresh this week. This isn’t a restriction or denial. This is having balance the rest of my life.
So today I start anew.
But man I’ve got to get out of this rut. Every minute of my hour long Spin class last week was a STRUGGLE. I was having negative self-talk and I was yawning and looking at the clock and telling myself I couldn’t do it. So frustrating.
Are any of you struggling right now? How do you deal with it and get past it?
Monday
Workout- Body Sculpt at the YMCA
Dinner- Boeuf Borgignon + Haricots Verts (from Dinner in an Instant Cookbook )
Tuesday
Workout- BBG
Dinner- One Pan Tuscan Pork Chops + Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Wednesday
Workout- BBG
Dinner- Teriyaki Chicken Bowls + Cauliflower Rice (from Skinnytaste Fast+Slow Cookbook)
Thursday
Workout- Spin Class at YMCA
Dinner- Clean out the frig before we go out of town. I will probably do a big stir fry with the chicken and veggies we have left over.
Friday
Workout- BBG
Great Wolf Lodge
Saturday
Great Wolf Lodge
Sunday
Great Wolf Lodge
Dinner- Mexican Food- this was my life long family tradition on Christmas Eve and I’ve passed it on to my family.
Things to share from last week:
Frozen Brown Rice from Trader Joe’s is one of my most favorite things. I go buy and buy like three boxes every week.
This Taco Soup was incredibly delicious. I added green bell pepper.
These Brown Rice Crisps from Aldi are SO FREAKING GOOD.
Though I need to adjust the seasoning next time, this Roasted Chicken with Veggies recipe was pretty good and super easy.
I’m obsessed with Everything But the Bagel Seasoning from Trader Joe’s. I put it on everything.
Okay that’s it for this week. I’m praying that I have a better attitude this week and that I’m kinder to myself this week.
Please check in and fill me in on what’s going on with you!
xoxo
S
I hear you!! Last week was crap here, too. I did make my Body Pump class and tried the Body Sculpt class at Y so not a total loss exercise wise.
But food was a struggle. My son was sick with flu and when my husband was home he was sick too. So I was in nurse mode.
Between that and my picky eating kids I just found myself not eating well.
The positive is like you said I realize now how it makes me feel horrible. And my mindset this week is it’s just not worth it!
I am trying to food prep and make green smoothies ahead of time so I’m better at eating. That is key for me. Just taking a little time on Sunday or night before.
For the first time I’m having trouble with winter blues and eating ice cream like never before (2 bowls). I did treadmill 3.5x. It’s a new week and new choices. That’s my mantra.
Hi Stephanie, have you ever looked into Weight Watchers? I’ve had great success with it, myself, and I think that’s in large part because WW isn’t a diet. You can eat anything you want, as long as you’re mindful of quantity and balance with other things you eat that day/week. I think the program would be really complementary with what you’re already doing. Food for thought 🙂
My niece swears by the TJ spice blend! I definitely have to pick it up next time I’m in Trader Joe’s I’ve added the Tuscan Pork and the roasted chicken dishes to my recipe box as I think my family will enjoy both of those. Just wondering…what seasoning adjustments would you suggest for the chicken dish?
You didn’t learn bad habits in one week, and you won’t change everything in one week. It’s not always a weekly thing or even a daily thing. Some days it’s a moment by moment choic.e. This time of year I love to bake with the grands, and there’s the stuff at work, there’s the stuff my husband brings home from work, so those choices are everywhere. Had a cancerous mole removed from my foot, and today they’re removing a large amount from around the edges,. They want me off my feet for two weeks, but I work retail-at Christmas, so it’s unlikely. Walking daily will stop for a time though, and that means choices adjusted again since there are still pounds to lose.
So face your moment, dear lady, make your choices, and smile. You’ll get through and learn so much in the process. Merry Christmas!
Let go of the myth that it’ll ever be easy. It won’t – because the tastiest treats are unhealthy ones and sitting to read a book is always better than the gym. But it’s ok! We all struggle and stumble it’s part of the process. Finding the balance is ongoing. All that matters is that you get back up and to the good choices. You’re doing GREAT. Truly. Keep rocking it one choice at a time.
This time of year there is so much going on that it’s easy to get knocked off schedule. I have not been doing my classes the past 2 weeks as I have been really tired – although that is my own fault for burning the candle at both ends. I did, however, play my weekly basketball game last night (every Sunday). Funny how I never miss a game – I guess I must love it 😉
The good thing is that if we are conscious of our choices, we can change them. One week or 2 of less than optimal focus doesn’t mean throw in the towel. You are already winning the battle if you recognize that you should just get back into things.
I have plans over the holidays to start planning out our meals better (when I do it, I am so happy!) and prepping on the weekends so that there are meals in the freezer for the week. It will help with eating healthier and will keep us from buying needless items at the grocery store (easier on the wallet – yay!).
Here’s to a fresh start!
The struggle is real. And I firmly believe it’s all about our minds. Sometimes we find the strength and I wish I knew why sometimes I am so committed and why sometimes I go so far off the rails. I know when I am feeling strong something has motivated me. A good friend who has lost and looks amazing? Be envious but llet her inspire you ! Try to wrap your head around the fact that this will take time. You’re going to fall. But what’s important is you get back up ! This is a very hard time of year. So give yourself a break, let the holiday pass and then get rid of the junk. If it’s not in the house, you can’t eat it. The kids will adjust . And if you’ve never tried it, I agree with another comment .. join WW. They really are great at what they do ! Good luck Stephanie. Just don’t be too hard on yourself. You’re not alone !
Yes, yes, yes. I feel like two steps forward, one step back. I start with a good plan and then, esp in winter, I fall off. Last night hubs and I sat down for some tv shortly before bed and between us ate an ENTIRE container of helluva good onion dip with chips. While it was pretty good tasting as I stuffed my face… I felt like crap when I got up this morning. I worked really hard to document everything again today in myfitnesspal, which to be honest, I sometimes just ignore, as if I am exercising and eating great. 😉 But it hard. Ali Edward’s post today mentioned self loathing and sometimes just.not.wanting.to.do.it. Even when you know you should. And then we regret and negatively self talk. Blech. So glad you started anew today-and got to spin class! I ran for thirty minutes… I really had to talk myself into it, but I did it, and felt pretty good afterward, which helped me eat a healthy dinner. Cyclical for me. Good luck on tomorrow! Hugs, hang in there! Keep being proud of all you do RIGHT!!
I struggled with all this until I started with Kitty Blomfield at Nustrength https://www.facebook.com/NuStrength/
It’s all online and you learn so much. I have been learning/eating/planning for 5 weeks and no longer crave those biscuits. It’s a completely different approach where you eat real food – oj, milk, potatoes and fruit I’m not looking to eat biscuits and junk as I am satisfied with what I can eat. It takes a bit of planning initially but has got easier over time. Exercise is weights 3 times a week. I’m not doing so much if that due to injury but I have noticed a difference with what I have done so far. It’s not a quick fix for sure .
I’m not usually one to share these kind of things but when you said you eat biscuits every day – that was me!
All we can do is keep moving forward in the right direction and stop beating ourselves up when we make a mistake every now and then.
First, thank you for so many things. Your honesty, humor, and ability to give me perspective on my own life is truly appreciated.
This was exactly what I needed to read today.
Second, when I have those days, weeks, months , etc. my first goal is trying to stop the spiraling. Then, I really attempt to just make the next choice a good one. You know, the whole do the next right thing idea. Sometimes it’s as simple as going for a walk, or making a better snack choice.
I know this isn’t mind blowing, but it sometimes works for me. Thanks again for putting yourself out there.