Let Go...Let Flow...

Hey Everyone!

Thanks so much for all of your comments and feedback. To know that I have your support with this new plan really helps solidify my thoughts that I'm headed in the right direction. Yesterday was the first day on this new plan. I loved not having to wake up at 3:45 to run. I really think I was doing too much. I did get my workout in with Byron and I did some yoga afterwards, so there was some activity, which I still intend to do daily, unless weight loss continues. Also, being able to eat with my family again was truly a pleasure. We ate from Moe's and I enjoyed every bite without feeling (too) guilty.

It's so weird trying to be in the "maintenance mode" instead of "weight loss" mode, or just "not caring," as it were. It's taken me 25 years to get to a healthy weight and stay motivated to keep it off. Kind of sad, but at least I'm at that point now and I've gotten there. I feel like I'm back in a school science class, performing one big experiment to figure out what works for me.

Throughout this process (and lots of your comments verify this), I've realized that I need to relax and let go. I don't need to be obsessed with my diet and exercise anymore. I need to do what works for me. I need to make working out fun and accessible to my lifestyle. I feel like I've let go a little bit. I've compromised some. I've reduced exercise by almost an hour a day, allowed myself more sleep, and I'm only counting calories for half of the day. Once I get more comfortable, I'll loosen the reigns more. Hopefully soon, I won't even have to think about this and it'll all come naturally. I need to learn to trust my body and I'll get there. I know I will. It'll lead to a better and more relaxed "me," which is the long term goal.
Thanks everyone for sticking with me and taking time to comment. You really don't know how much you're helping me.
There may be another post later, seeing as though this one is technically yesterday's! :)

Have a wonderful day, and thanks for reading!