Time is the one commodity that we all share equal amounts of without knowing when we will run out.
Time is never wasted, it is only spent. Sometimes we spend it wisely, we make great use of our time. Other times we venture off into 'things' that we feel like doing especially when they prevent us from doing the more mundane yet necessary things that we don't want to do or things that take us out of our comfort zone.
This is now the beginning of week 3. And let me tell you I kind of want to start over! I feel like I should be further along in my progress than where I am, despite having 10 weeks ahead of me to make it. That's the perfectionist in me. The optimist says, "You are doing great. You can do it. You will be great". The realist in me demands me to take a reality check!--
Am I off ? Have I failed to continue on with the healthy choices that I was determined to transition into being common practice? Have I lost my motivation?
No. No. NO. I have not lost my motivation because I have a goal set, and the goal set is more like a deadline, goals are nice and I like to have them and love to achieve them but deadlines add excitement and an added pressure for an adrenaline junkie like me jonesing for some endorphins.
I have followed an improved eating/exercise plan. The couch to 5k is an incredible tool to help keep my exercise plan on track.With it there is NO EXCUSE not to follow the program. On Monday I went to the gym to discover the treadmills both being used. The treadmill is a necessary item for the couch to5k app. I was disappointed. I only had so much time available to me and these guys were interfering with my agenda! I jumped on the bike and pedaled away, after 30 minutes it was obvious to me I wasn't going to be able to run on the treadmill (due to my time restraints) I was so mad! When I began to ride the first thought was, 'screw it' go back home come back later. Yet I already learned if I don't get my gym time in during the morning it probably wont occur at all. I decided to continue my work out minus the treadmill. Since I have a deadline before me, as well as other daily time restraints I have to plan the time to exercise. I'm not typically a rigid person, however when a treadmill was unavailable it was difficult for me. I had to accept it before I could make other accommodations. In reality no harm was done. Over the weekend we went on a family hike as I had planned on! Weekends will be family physical time.
The SparkPeople Diet and Food Tracker is an excellent guide and tracking tool as well. But this app is more subjective-- in that, you will get out of it what you put into it. Over the weekend I didn't track my food until before bed. I was surprised when I came in under the calorie allotment anyway. That's when I realized the SparkPeople app for me is a great guideline. If I go over my allotment for the day it doesn't matter-- what matters is being aware of the choices I make. Today during a lunch date I had my eyes set on the Hang 10 burger, I rationalized I rarely get burgers so I can make an excuse to justify it. But I found the turkey wrap to be just as appealing. After processing down to my final 2 selections I asked myself 'which item would be better for my body'--decision made. And I admit, yesterday while on task with my calorie tracking I chose to have pumpkin pie with whipped cream for dinner! (yes FOR dinner not with dinner! and I was within the allotted calories for the day!)
The perfectionist in me has a small voice. Perhaps my feeling like I should be further along then I am is a self sabotaging tactic that I use to excuse myself from succeeding? The optimist in me always whispers hope and finds me a smile. The realist in me says, Really? I mean really? The choice is yours----Make the time, or make the excuse! --
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