OK...I understand there are 6 months in this journey - to get back to the 'fightin' weight'.
But the basics were accomplished - the kitchen (AKA my eating) ends at 7PM and I journaled in the MyFitness Pal all the food.
Now the harder part - I didn't go food shopping like planned. I got into a web-surfing/class prep and then on to work. The raining day - I didn't want to go for a walk but the laziness kept me in....So yeah, the bare minimum.
Tomorrow is yoga with one of my favorite instructors, followed (or preceded) by a walk and, finally(!), the food shopping. Looking forward to getting some fruit, lean meats, chopped veggies and restocking on my water.
The biggest con....I"M STARVING! It seemed so long ago when I first went through this and lost 30 lbs....But I do remember the hungry part and having to 'work with it' until my stomack shrank.
The motivation....
I remember when I finally had the routine for journaling and balanced eating. I was never stuffed or full. Always in the balance between lightly peckish and satisfied. But it wasn't an annoying feeling. I was actually more energized. So my body is looking for the balance again - lightly peckish to satisfied.
The stuffed feeling left me feeling very lethargic and low on thinking and motivation.
The journaling of the foods and intake does help me remeasure my intake - esp after going back to habits from childhood. I was very cocky before - thinking I would be OK without keeping the measuring and journaling. If one had a good basis for eating - healthy parents, exercise and other healthy habits ingrained in the home, community and availability - it's easier (very relative opinion and assessment).
However, in the my community here and at home - the big big portion servings of heavy meats and carbs and fast-food are easier to get then a healthy meals with Kombucha tea (add to food shopping list now!) in batches delivered each week.
But these are all excuses - I can plan the food shopping (just like I did before), and just stick up for the health and energy I deeply desire to have once again.
Lastly, I remember when working out was like taking a shower - a daily requirement to do something. My main issue - I haven't found the habit to connect me back. Working from home and not being in the routine does suck. But - I need to give myself that routine I had. Waking up at 445AM to workout for an hour (30 mins cardio and 3-4 machines - keeping track of my increase in weights). However, I'm also enjoying working outside more - but really - why can't I go to the gym - at least for the lifting. Just like I could have done today. It's raining AND I'm wearing my gym clothes - but didn't work out.
But it comes back to habit. Getting back into it. And also giving myself credit for what I am doing great. This is long-term and I know that I need to think of it in that respect. Just blogging on here has helped - instead of staring off into space - thinking about the 'what-ifs'.
So to reinforce, the goals for tomorrow: light breakfast, Yoga, food shopping, walk/jog, some HILT, cleaning, goal-setting with professional and personal, some work online and enjoy life....