It only ends when you reach the pearly gates. Until then, make it a way of life.Last night Leah and I did Day 4 of Making the Cut, which was a repeat of Day 1. Day 1 I thought was much harder than Day 2. Then we got into it and bam! - mountain climbers and squat thrusts. Not to mention, we decided to go for each circuit twice. Doing this made me drink more water at least. I need to work on that.
I hate scales now. I believe them, they're right, but I hate them because they're all inconsistent and not showing me numbers I want. I'm on a plateau- AGAIN. And this one is lasting and lasting. It's been over a week now that I have stayed in the 141-143 range. It goes up and down and I have been working hard and writing down all my low-cal, low-sodium foods. I have included fruits and veggies in my diet every day. (I'm actually eating carrots for my afternoon snack right now.) Finally, the scale said 140 this morning. Sigh.
I got Brandice onto Making the Cut. I told Jeannie about it and she wants to do it, too. Then I told Lindsey (which prompted the sadness) about it. Her problem is the same as most people- she's a leader in school organizations, works part time and is a full time student- AKA an insane schedule where all you have time for is quick meals and sleep, if that. I remember that feeling. People who face this problem, who are already working hard must work even harder than others. I work 7 days per week and doubles for two or three of those days. I have to pencil in an hour work out in the morning and wake up extra early or drive straight to Leah's after my shift and stay up extra late. It's stressful, tiring, miserable I admit. However, I am more and more in love with the pain quote provided by Mom. It DOES hurt more to look in the mirror and hate yourself than it does to burn when doing squats for 50 reps. The worst for me were the nights I'd want to go out with friends and had so many cute outfit ideas in mind but couldn't wear them because they didn't fit me. I'd stand in the mirror and cry until Brian came in and caught me. Then I'd make an excuse like, "I'm tired." I never want to feel like that again and I don't want people I love to feel like that either. It will slow you down in life when you have tons of potential. I'll def. invite Linds to work out with us, but I know it will be hard to coordinate the schedules.
Last night one of the Hispanic cooks at work asked if I've been on a diet. It was cute. I'm sure I was beaming because it was a genuine compliment from an unexpected person. Donny has seceded from the contest unofficially, haha. Victory! (almost)
Leah- Yes we should try to run 3.2 miles per day so that when the actual event comes we'll be miles ahead of everyone and it will be super easy for us. It can be done. I ran 2 miles in 20 minutes last night, no problem (and after a Jillian workout). Stick another 10 minutes of your day on there and consider it 5K training.
Mom- If you feel hungry late at night, have a glass of water and go to bed. Sleep will distract you. Exercises will, too. Practice distractions. Do a couple of squats or hop on the total gym when the cravings hit. That's what I have been doing. When I get the munchies, I go outside and throw the ball for Captain or I start doing crunches. I have read that often munchies only feel like hunger when actually you are just thirsty. There is a diet called the water diet where you watch what you eat but when you get a craving, test your hunger by drinking a full glass of water then wait 15 minutes. Usually the feeling subsides.
Funny cartoon but sooo true. It was sad to hear about Lindsey. I know how she must feel seeing how well your doing. She must be feeling alone. You and Leah are so lucky to have each other to push you through the tough times. I don't think Lindz has that kind of support.
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