But not before some calories were inhaled. You know what? Who cares. So, I ate some freakin' candy. The world did not end. I did not gain 10 pounds. I did not stop going to the gym or personal training. It was just a couple, less-than-stellar food choices.
And I enjoyed every last calorie.
My trainer said something very wise last night at training: this is a lifestyle change. You have to incorporate health and fitness into your life, without getting obsessive about it and missing out on the fun. You only get one life -- have fun!
And I have. I wish you could feel the joy, motivation, and self-confidence oozing out of me. I enjoy waking up, getting dolled up for work, and tackling my 'to do' lists at work. I look forward to sweating away the calories after work. Bible study, church, yoga, dance, book club, family time... My life is filled to the brim, and I'm happy.
Is all this the result of hard work and endorphins? Maybe. But I'm not questioning it; I'm rolling with it. Nothing in life lasts forever -- not even this happy, productive streak.
Oh, and I haven't even shared the best part. I lost a total of 6 pounds last month. Yeah, check it; it's in the sidebar. With the muscle I'm putting on and how well my clothes are fitting, I'm guessing the weight loss is even more substantial than 6 pounds. So, yeah, I have even more reasons to be happy.
So let's all smile and continue on this journey, shall we?
:)
11 comments:
nice job on the weight loss! and the attitude :)
I, too, am feeling all sorts of happy (except for right now, when I'm procrastinating by reading blogs instead of reading about telecommunications for school), and totally credit my happy fun time exercise (as opposed to pre-marathon 'holy crap, I have to run AGAIN exercise, and post-marathon 'I am not moving off this couch even if you pay me' non-exercise).
You are pretty damn close to a new pair of shoes, chica - and I expect you to post pictures!
EEEEeeeeEEe. I love that the confidence is oozing out of you and on to all of us, because I need to snatch some of it today.
You are doing a remarkable job!
6 pounds is awesome. I would kill to lose 6 pounds in a month. I lost 5 in the past 5 months. Love the attitude. Share that with me!!
Excellent work!
great job on the six pounds!!
Woohoo! That is awesome!
You are doing great! And your trainer is right - being healthy includes enjoying life and a little candy now and then is not the end of the world.
:)
LOVED this post! You sound so happy!! And it sounds to me like you have a pretty good handle on stuff right now.
Life is for living, and it sounds like that's what you are doing!
You go, girl!
Yay! You are my motivational partner. I love your attitude about the candy. If you can't live with it, then you can't live without it. It's all about that balance.
I also love your "presents" for you different goals. Shoes are just about the best win ever. :)
Oooooh whats a butterfinger. It sounds divine!
It may be the endorphins with me too, but like you I don't question it. I just feel really good, life is good!
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