Yesterday was an especially hard day. I hurt everyday, still, since the car accident, but life must go on, right? Yesterday was a terrible one though. Not only was I hurting but I had a massive headache. We had to go see the lawyer and then got home late, ate dinner and were about to get around to do our off day workout when my very sweet husband looked across the table at me and said, "Why don't you go run yourself a bath." Me - "But what about our workout?" Him - "Go run yourself a bath and add all the salts and bubbles and such and just soak. You'll feel better." I thought I'd regret not working out, but when I sunk down in my tub all that just soaked away........
As sweet as James is, he doesn't let me cop out. I didn't want to go running today either, but we went anyway. And he is running on the treadmill beside me cheering me on the whole way with high fives and "Ok, last 30 seconds," "One more set," and, "We could take it a little faster." :)
Well, now that I've bragged about him and his awesomeness, let's talk the last couple of days.
This whole "Diet/Eating right" business is actually GETTING EASIER. It's moved from an effort into habit - GOOD HABITS!! Now, I get up and make my lunch in the morning (Salad), I don't even consider ordering out at lunch unless it's an unsweet tea or a coffee, and I have been eating breakfast, which for me is really hard. I don't know about you, but eating breakfast has always been something I struggled with because I could get really nauseated after eating in the morning. I have motored through it though and I don't get nauseated anymore and I can tell that it helps me to be less hungry come lunch time. Salads and a piece of fruit are more satisfying at lunch when you don't feel like you could eat everything in sight.
I have also started some daily goals. My most common recent ones are to have a salad every day. Even if it's just a small side dish with a full meal. I look back on meals and realize I could go a week or so without an actual serving of fruits or vegetables in one meal. Pitiful!! I've also been drinking lots and LOTS of water, as planned. Finally, I have been slowly drinking less coffee and more green tea. I really just want the hot liquid anyway and there are zero calories in my tea!! I steep it by the cup, add a tea bag, a dash of lemon, and a packet of Truvia (or a half packet if I feel like it) and sip away.
I've seen a lot of really great results from these daily goals. My skin is clearer. I thought I'd never get rid of acne, but I only have the occasional pimple now! I can tell that I look healthier. I feel better, and I don't crave things the way I used to.
Running and going to workout has been easier as well. It's more of a habit then a tentative plan. James and I even got our workout in today when normally we wouldn't have considered it a day with enough time. I sweated more today than I have during any of our running sessions and it felt good!! I forget about the pain and exhaustion after I've had a shower and I've recovered. Then I can just look at it as a really great workout.
Running and going to workout has been easier as well. It's more of a habit then a tentative plan. James and I even got our workout in today when normally we wouldn't have considered it a day with enough time. I sweated more today than I have during any of our running sessions and it felt good!! I forget about the pain and exhaustion after I've had a shower and I've recovered. Then I can just look at it as a really great workout.
There's been progress, and it's not all measured in weight or inches. I feel better, I can see a difference in myself, and I am loving it.
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