For over a year now I have not been exercising regularly. I felt guilty, but justified that I'm just not at stage of life where I can devote hours a day to exercise. After all, I am a wife and mother of three young children and I'm not as heavy as I used to be, and that would be selfish, and.....
But... over the last year I gained 35 of the 64 lbs I had worked SO HARD to lose and started feeling depressed, low energy, tired, and having trouble sleeping. It was obvious why!In order to lose those 64lbs I had cut all sugar, grains and processed foods from my diet. I worked out 5-7 days a week and at times for 3 hours straight. As I slowly became less restrictive of my diet and got out of the exercise habit- the pounds quickly returned. It was a not so slow fade. I would have days of eating "perfect", and then one mistake would lead to discouragement and days of eating whatever. I never really got back into exercise. It was a cycle of defeat and not a pretty picture.
I don't want to circle this mountain anymore! (Deuteronomy 2:3) About-Face!
A little motivation bit me today! I text my husband (who hits the gym early every morning, but doesn't usually watch his diet), and asked if in honor of our 10th wedding anniversary this year if we could train for and participate in the Warrior Dash. He replied- "let's do it!". I didn't hesitate, and registered us right away. I now have 21 weeks to get into the best shape of my life and endure what appears to be much much harder than giving birth... running, climbing nets and walls and junk cars, tight rope, jumping over fire, hurdles, rappelling, crawling under barbwire, and more!
So what did I eat today?
breakfast: chicken breast with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar
lunch: 1 scoop LEAN protein powder with water and iced coffee
I'm going to start with the Couch to 5K 9 week plan and also include weights. Tomorrow I plan to do Body Pump class- it will be sad to have to start back with baby weights, but it will be great to get back to it!
Humm... now where is that old sports bra????
Have you ever been bit by a little motivation? What inspires you to challenge yourself? Do you have any tips?
But... over the last year I gained 35 of the 64 lbs I had worked SO HARD to lose and started feeling depressed, low energy, tired, and having trouble sleeping. It was obvious why!In order to lose those 64lbs I had cut all sugar, grains and processed foods from my diet. I worked out 5-7 days a week and at times for 3 hours straight. As I slowly became less restrictive of my diet and got out of the exercise habit- the pounds quickly returned. It was a not so slow fade. I would have days of eating "perfect", and then one mistake would lead to discouragement and days of eating whatever. I never really got back into exercise. It was a cycle of defeat and not a pretty picture.
I don't want to circle this mountain anymore! (Deuteronomy 2:3) About-Face!
A little motivation bit me today! I text my husband (who hits the gym early every morning, but doesn't usually watch his diet), and asked if in honor of our 10th wedding anniversary this year if we could train for and participate in the Warrior Dash. He replied- "let's do it!". I didn't hesitate, and registered us right away. I now have 21 weeks to get into the best shape of my life and endure what appears to be much much harder than giving birth... running, climbing nets and walls and junk cars, tight rope, jumping over fire, hurdles, rappelling, crawling under barbwire, and more!
So what did I eat today?
breakfast: chicken breast with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar
lunch: 1 scoop LEAN protein powder with water and iced coffee
I'm going to start with the Couch to 5K 9 week plan and also include weights. Tomorrow I plan to do Body Pump class- it will be sad to have to start back with baby weights, but it will be great to get back to it!
Humm... now where is that old sports bra????
Have you ever been bit by a little motivation? What inspires you to challenge yourself? Do you have any tips?
todays snack:
ReplyDelete10 g macadamia nuts
supper:
chicken breast
salad with cheese, cashews, apple, rasp. vinegar
carrots
1- chocolate cookie