So, we went to see Harry Potter 7.2 at the drive in last night. It was interesting to watch a dark movie on the screen and try to make out what was happening at times. Otherwise, I think it was a good ending to the series, although, JK did leave it open to write about Harry and gang's children. And as tempting as it was, I "only" had a small popcorn. The first few weeks of a restart seem to be the easiest. I don't want the junk food. I want to stay on program and don't have to fight myself about wanted "something". I will cook dinners, which is a big part of my staying on program. When we go out to dinner, I have a hard time staying focused and/or wanting to order something that will aid my weight loss journey, as opposed to sabotaging my efforts. This week, fruit has been my "savior", as far as the go to food when I "want" something. Fruit now has 0 points, so it's very helpful to have a lot of it on hand.
This process is a rediscovery of what I am, and how I want to live. I'm feeling a bit more energetic, although, the heat of the last couple of days is really zapping what energy I'm finding from eating right. My knees still hurt, a lot, but I know after 10+ pounds lost, they also will start to feel better. I'm trying to get to the gym every other day. Making a goal of going every day is a bit unrealistic, and likely to cause me to give up (again). Giving up really isn't an option, because eating "correctly" helps to keep various health issues at bay. It's just that sometimes, I really just want to throw in the towel. I'm not at that point right now, but I know it's lurking around the corner.
I am meeting my friend at the gym this morning, so at least I will get some exercise in today. It's supposed to get up to 95+ with a wicked heat index. I do enjoy summer, but this heat is something that I do not enjoy at all.
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