Two steps forward, three steps back. #TransformationTuesday #LoseATurkey
This health and fitness and transformation thing is really a marathon and not a sprint. I feel like I’m definitely taking two steps forward and the next week I take three steps back.
Last Wednesday, I backed out of my race I had planned for this past Sunday. There was no way I could do it. By Monday I was going stir-crazy. I had not exercised since the previous Sunday and I felt like a big blob. I went to the fitness center during lunch, in hopes of at least walking on the treadmill or doing the elliptical. I went for the elliptical and suffered through 16 minutes before calling it.
The upside is that it appears my antibiotic I finished last week is starting to work now (it’s amazing how those things work after you’ve completed them.) The downside is I feel like I’ve lost tons of fitness. I’ve definitely gained weight back.
This is the week where I make my healthy food choices. I took grapefruit for a snack yesterday. Today I have an apple and another grapefruit. It’s all about the fruit for me. And less candy corn. I love candy corn.
My meals are planned out, and they’re all healthy and balanced. I have 3 (!!!) slow cooker meals this week, so I don’t have much of an opportunity to bail on my dinner plans if dinner is already made.
So I can still lose a (small) turkey by Thanksgiving. And I can still transform myself. I’ve just hit a minor bump in this road to healthier living.
Have you hit any mental or physical health roadblocks recently? How are you handling fitness heading into the busy holiday season?
We all hit bumps in the road sometimes, but the important thing is that you WANT and are ready to get back on track. You can do it š
I’m so glad that antibiotic finally started working. Whew.
We all have ups and downs. You can’t beat yourself up for being sick. If you try to workout through bronchitis you will never get better. Glad you are refocusing and making good choices. And yay for the crock pot š
It’s common to have days like this. But it’s a good thing you still have a goal in mind.
I’ve hit a big one! Due to some medical issues, I’ve been out of the gym for nearly 3 months and feeling like a big blob. My pants are tight and no matter who well I watch what I eat, it doesn’t make up for that time spent sweating it out. Hope you feel 100% again soon!
It’s entirely possible for you to still lose a turkey so it’s great that you haven’t let this setback get you down. Good luck!
Good luck in meeting your goals. I know you can do it!!
Honestly, the way I keep myself sane and on track during the holidays is to give myself a pass. I try really hard all year to stick to a healthy lifestyle. When the Thanksgiving and Christmas roll around, I just say, “forget the guilt. I’m eating what I want.” Then I get back on track again, because I planned for it.
We all go through it this is so very common! The thing is you are refocusing and making change! Excellent!
Yes I went to Rome. I was on a diet and exercise and then went to rome. I’ve just now started getting back into my workout routine again.
If you feel like a blob for missing a week, I can’t imagine how you would feel if you were me! LOL – Don’t be so hard on yourself! š
You sound like you have a plan,. Glad you feel better.
I love candy corn too, so I have to take my handful and give the bag away, which I do. š Hope you’re feeling back to 100% soon!
we all hit walls sometimes. sounds like you’ve been able to climb over it and get back on track
While candy corn will never be a temptation for me, there are plenty of other naughty things that are. I need to get myself back on a regimen of sorts and lose my own turkey.
I can understand your reasoning. You definitely don’t want to get yourself injured!
Don’t be too hard on yourself. We all hit bumps in the road, just keep on going!
The important thing is really that you don’t quit trying. There will be hiccups along the way. Just keep moving! š
Hang in there. I think we all feel that way with the 3 steps back for every 2 forward. Best is that you recognize it and keep on going forward!
Trust me when I say we all hit bumps in the road and sometimes they just can’t be helped. It is ok, we are only human.
I’m trying to make more time for exercise as we go into the holidays. Crockpot meals are a smart idea.
I think you are doing great! Choosing those fruits is already a great start!!
Running is my me time. If i dont find time for me for i find it hard to deal with the tasks I have ahead of me.