I think I was psyching myself out yesterday about the whole
Weigh Day thing. I fell asleep practically dreading it and almost didn’t want
to get out of bed because of it. I was very fearful that Simon would not be so
kind today. (I do not advise this. Being afraid of the scale is how some people
get to where I was and beyond. If they avoid the scale completely, they have no
idea and assume that it’s not that bad, when it could be. I avoided the scale
for so long and somehow convinced myself that I wasn’t that overweight. Well, I
was. In fact, I looked at a chart the other day based on my Height and Weight
and it said that I was in the “Severe Obesity” range. I checked it again the
other day and it said I was just “Overweight.” Ordinarily, this would not be
something to be excited about. But, I’ve been in the “SO” range for practically
my entire life and I am very happy to be out of it. The last 45 pounds that I
have to lose will put me right in the middle of the “Healthy” range.)
If you are seriously
committed to becoming healthier, then let that number represent where you WERE
and will never be again. Let that number excite you because it’s got nowhere to
go except down. This is a starting point and starting points are very
important. Besides, you can’t walk a mile without taking the first step.
Stepping on that scale is the first step in what feels like a million mile
journey. One step at a time though and you can make it! Be encouraged. It is
possible!
So, the big reveal of what I saw on the scale. Might I add
that I did have a bad week as far as a few days of eating is concerned. I did,
however, try to make up for that by doing an extra workout in the pool and
perhaps the leisurely swimming I did on the 4th made some kind of
impact as well. I now weigh 174.6. Last Weigh Day, I started the day at 178.
Later during that day, it dropped (for some odd reason) to 176.6. So, I am
officially marking last week as a 2-pound week! (Two pounds doesn’t sound like
a lot especially if you’ve seen The Biggest Loser, but it’s actually a better
number to see after a week of exercise than 8 or 10. It’s a healthier way to
lose weight and as far as I know, the only way to lose weight and keep it off
long term. Yes, there are some exceptions, but as for me and my body, I’m
perfectly fine with a 2-pound week.) I’m also very excited about getting into
the 160’s.
While my 2-pound week is a good thing considering what I ate
last week, I do not advise eating poorly for days at a time. It doesn’t make
you feel better and it doesn’t truly bring you closer to the ultimate goal:
becoming healthier. A cheat day is necessary every once in a while. My idea of
“cheat day,” just so we are clear, is eating something that is BAD for only one
portion of the day. PJ and I had a cheat day once where we went to the movies,
drank some soda, ate some candy and then dined at Flamingo Row (a Hawaiian
restaurant) for our meal. I didn’t end up eating all of my meal so I gave it to
my mom. (I don’t like eating leftovers from a restaurant unless it’s the same
day as when we went. This helped me rid myself of the temptation to eat it
because it was no longer mine.) If your idea of a “cheat day” is different than
mine, don’t feel bad. We are different and have different thoughts and ideas
about different things. Pick what is best for you.
Onto today’s workout: Fit Test #2 (When I got up this
morning I forgot how much of a workout it really is. I remember it briefly from
two weeks ago, but thought it was a lot less insane than it turned out to be.)
This one is the 32 minute session where you basically see how far you have come
in the last two weeks. For instance, last week I could only do 21 sets of Power
Kicks, today I could do 36. Last week I could only do 4 Globe Jumps, today I
did 8. Last week I only did 18 Power Jumps, today it was 25. So, I am
improving. (Some of the moves I couldn’t even finish last week.) And, while I’m
not seeing a major change in my weight, the Fit Test tells me that working out
with Insanity is making a difference.
What’d y’all think about those wedding dress photos from
yesterday’s blog posting? Insane, right!? I almost couldn’t believe it myself.
I still have a ways to go, but keeping my mind right and focused will get me
there. Do you have some before and after pictures that you’d like to share? I’d
love to see them!!
Signing Out,
It’s Possible!!
For that chart that I talked about earlier, you can access
it at http://www.women-health-info.com/392-Height-Weight-charts.html
Scroll down to the purple chart that says “Is Your Weight
Healthy?” To convert your weight into kilograms, go to http://www.metric-conversions.org/weight/pounds-to-kilograms.htm.
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