Celebration, indeedx
Yesterday I woke up deliriously happy. I don't know why. Maybe I was excited that I had gone for a FULL WEEK without bingeing, and I was absolutely not going to binge that day. Maybe I was happy because I have lost 3 lbs. Yeah, you heard me right, 3 lbs! In one week! Mostly water weight, I presume, but it's still an improvement. And it makes me hope that since I have indeed lost weight, I don't have a thyroid problem (I'll know for sure tomorrow). I actually weighed myself Saturday, Sunday, and today. I know that's a little overboard, but I was so afraid the drop down was just a random fluctuaion, and not real loss. But, nope, I was 157-158 Sat, 156-157 Sun, and 157-158 today. It's really hard to see the exact number on the scale, so I can only estimate, but I think I'm about 157--and the needle was definitely pointing much closer to 155 than 160. So, yay me!
I went for about a 40 minute walk/jog. My stamina is definitely improving--the jogging parts are getting easier and easier, even if I only do them sporadically. I then went to the Farmer's Market with my mom, and we bought a TON of berries, so I'm set with fruit for a little while, at least. And since berries are one of my favorite foods in the world, it will be even easier to go for them over cookies.
I was a little worried about the 4th of July gathering we always have with my extended family. It was at my aunt's house, and last time we had a family gathering I binged. But this time I was DETERMINED to not repeat past mistakes. Since lunch is always late (think, 3pm) at family gatherings, I ate lunch at 11:30 (sushi, berries, and yogurt), so I wasn't really hungry anyways. I stuck to mainly fruit and salad, with one cookie. There were a LOT fewer desserts than usual--in fact, just the cookies and some pie. So the temptation to have a little of everything sweet wasn't there.
I did my LB ST yesterday, but it was really hard to get started. I don't like doing it, anyways, and I just didn't feel like exercising. But I knew I had to--I've committed myself to this, and I would feel mad at myself if I threw myself off schedule. So, using the power of visualizations, I managed to get myself started. Later I'll post the outfit that is motivating me--it's simple, only AE Boyfriend Issue jeans and a brown tee-shirt, but for me it provides inspiration. I haven't worn jeans in months because mine were getting too tight, and it will be nice to wear a comfortable pair again.
Today I'm a little exhausted. I hade a 40 minute walk/jog this morning, followed by UB ST, and then this afternoon I went for a 30 minute walk with a friend because she wanted to. I think consistently lifting weights (as opposed to my typical sporadical approach) has caught up with me. Although my UB ST routine was no different--same weights, same amount of time, etc--my arms are now exhausted. I can actually feel my biceps ache. Which is a good thing in a way, but also a pain.
Days since last binge: 8...and almost 9!! (yes, the exclamation marks are necessary)
Ex (today): 40 min walk/jog, 30 min walk w/friend, UB ST
Ex (yesterday) 40 min walk/jog, LB ST
I went for about a 40 minute walk/jog. My stamina is definitely improving--the jogging parts are getting easier and easier, even if I only do them sporadically. I then went to the Farmer's Market with my mom, and we bought a TON of berries, so I'm set with fruit for a little while, at least. And since berries are one of my favorite foods in the world, it will be even easier to go for them over cookies.
I was a little worried about the 4th of July gathering we always have with my extended family. It was at my aunt's house, and last time we had a family gathering I binged. But this time I was DETERMINED to not repeat past mistakes. Since lunch is always late (think, 3pm) at family gatherings, I ate lunch at 11:30 (sushi, berries, and yogurt), so I wasn't really hungry anyways. I stuck to mainly fruit and salad, with one cookie. There were a LOT fewer desserts than usual--in fact, just the cookies and some pie. So the temptation to have a little of everything sweet wasn't there.
I did my LB ST yesterday, but it was really hard to get started. I don't like doing it, anyways, and I just didn't feel like exercising. But I knew I had to--I've committed myself to this, and I would feel mad at myself if I threw myself off schedule. So, using the power of visualizations, I managed to get myself started. Later I'll post the outfit that is motivating me--it's simple, only AE Boyfriend Issue jeans and a brown tee-shirt, but for me it provides inspiration. I haven't worn jeans in months because mine were getting too tight, and it will be nice to wear a comfortable pair again.
Today I'm a little exhausted. I hade a 40 minute walk/jog this morning, followed by UB ST, and then this afternoon I went for a 30 minute walk with a friend because she wanted to. I think consistently lifting weights (as opposed to my typical sporadical approach) has caught up with me. Although my UB ST routine was no different--same weights, same amount of time, etc--my arms are now exhausted. I can actually feel my biceps ache. Which is a good thing in a way, but also a pain.
Days since last binge: 8...and almost 9!! (yes, the exclamation marks are necessary)
Ex (today): 40 min walk/jog, 30 min walk w/friend, UB ST
Ex (yesterday) 40 min walk/jog, LB ST