Warning: Boring!!!
(Perhaps I should label every post with this warning because I'm sure my posts are boring for many of you.)
This past week has given me a lot to think about. Last weekend, I was very weak, eating everything in sight. (It was a 3 day weekend after all, including a wedding shower with yummy food, and Memorial Day barbecue). It was like the old "eating" Lauren was returning, but the exercise never stopped.
Okay so obviously I'm struggling. I so desperately want to keep this weight off, but my love for decadent sweets is prevailing. And... I think I should be able to have them! I definitely work out enough! I've said over and over, I need to let go and relax a little bit. I've pretty much decided to allow myself one "forbidden" sweet a day. I have no plans to let up on my exercise, so hopefully this won't be a big deal, and will prevent so many future "binges."
I've also learned that I've become preoccupied with the scale. The number on it determines my mood for the rest of the day/week... and if my attitude sucks, so will my eating habits. So, I've made a decision to not rely on the scale and rely on how I feel and how my clothes fit. My clothes will let me know my progress. Also, I've had a lot of people tell me that I've gotten too skinny. That may or may not be true, but I think that if I continue to exercise and allow myself the food I want (sensibly and in moderation, of course), my weight will stabilize at where it wants to be. If that means gaining a few pounds, then I'm okay with that (well I'll try to be.)
Man... will these experiments ever stop? :)
Keep up the exercise! Your weight may vary but you will be burning some calories and keep on toning. And keep eating in moderation. That is important for maintenance. You're right..every day is an experiment! Nice way to look at it.
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ReplyDeleteAs long as you are happy with your weight and it is not below the suggested for your height then it really doesn't matter what people think. Does it?
It does matter though that you are healthy, happy and comfortable in your own skin.
Press on!!! You're doing great!!!
Your blog is so inspirational and i can absolutely relate! i like that you are trying to stay away from the scale. It really wrecks a mood. i have always heard you have to keep exercise up to stay healthy so you are doing the right thing. I will also try to listen to nona and have just a small sweet treat. Keep up the good work.
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