The Journey Back: Day 17




 “What's your why ? When you


know why you do what you do, even


the toughest days become easier !"



You can look at this quote 2 ways. When things aren't going my way I wonder why that is. Sometimes it is due to circumstances outside of my control but what about the things that ARE ? Back in August I made the decision to forego exercise and devote all the time I could to my job. That was a good decision that I don't regret but I DO regret all the extra calories I took in during that time. I ask myself why I did that and I don't really have a solid answer. It's something I really have to give a bit more thought to if I want to ensure it doesn't happen again. When you turn the quote around to the positive, I often think about what my "why" is for losing weight and getting fit. I don't really have a solid answer for that one either. It was just time, I guess. By the time Christmas 2018 rolled around I already had an inkling that my job was not going to be secure for much longer. The thought of looking for a new job at my weight was not a pleasant one. It's sad but true that people are still judged by their looks as opposed to their professional skills and I was concerned. Seeing photos of myself on Christmas was the tipping point and I just knew I had to act. I didn't like the way I looked and I didn't like the way I felt. I was healthy but I knew that would change as I aged. I was all alone - who would take care of me if I was ill ? I'd watched a few too many episodes of My 600 Pound Life and I didn't want to end up in that situation. So whatever the actual "why" is, I'm glad I was able to find the strength to do something. I'm also grateful that I didn't lose my job as it's the only reason I've been able to afford Nutrisystem and iFit. It seems like everything just fell into place and paved the way for my success.


Today is Day 1105 of Nutrisystem. 173 days since I reached my goal weight. I maintained it for a while but as you know I've gained some weight and I'm working to get it back off and it's Day 17 of that effort. I'm pleased with the progress I'm making and have no doubt I'll settle back in at my goal weight soon.


Breakfast was 160 calorie waffles with sugar free syrup and an 80 calorie yogurt. Morning snack was a 120 calorie vanilla shake with peanut butter powder. Lunch was a 220 calorie pepperoni pizza melt with a chef salad. Afternoon snack was 80 calorie cottage cheese and 90 calorie oatmeal cookies. Dinner was a 250 calorie meatloaf sandwich with roasted veggies. Evening snack was a 140 calorie chocolate cupcake. Total calories for the day are 1140 and I got 80 ounces of water in. I also had a glass of wine so I'm technically over the 1200 calorie mark. Well, I earned it .. keep reading.


I got 64 minutes in on the treadmill today. 34 during my lunch and 30 after work. I also spent an hour shoveling snow after my evening workout. It warmed up today so that snow was heavy ! The driveway was plowed yesterday but my plow guy doesn't like to go off the sides of the driveway, so it's never wide enough for me. I've experienced winters where we had so much snow that the driveway got narrower and narrower as winter progressed, because of the snow piled on either side. Once that stuff freezes you aren't moving it ! It's good exercise so I don't really mind going out and cleaning it up. The glass of wine with my dinner was my reward ! Fitbit says I did almost 17,000 steps so I'd say I earned it today.


As I mentioned, temps were much warmer today - mid 30's - which is a huge improvement over the single digits ! The deep freeze is coming back though .. we have a forecast low of -8 for Friday night .. a high of 3 for Saturday and a low of -6 Saturday night ! Brrr .. I am shivering just thinking about it ! All the more reason to get the driveway in shape before the deep freeze ! I had a productive day at work and logged out at exactly 5 pm, keeping to my goal. I didn't feel guilty about it because I worked through a few really complicated and old issues today so I was happy with what I accomplished. I'm looking forward to the day all the old stuff we inherited is gone and I only have to focus on new issues coming in. I'm getting close !! On that note, it's time for a shower and bed because I am tired ! I don't think I will have any trouble sleeping tonight.

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