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December 5, 2005

Possessed roller coaster

I'm back on the roller coaster and it is now possessed. I weighed in this morning at 166.6! Coincidence? I think not.

I felt completely comfortable last week. No 'out of control' episodes or anything like that, just a series of bad choices and no exercise. There were two going away parties at work and I didn't eat well at either of them. Actually, I ate too well and didn't limit my portion sizes. I have absolutely no flexibility in portion sizes if I'm not exercising at all. I can only eat next to nothing.

I didn't make the time to work out because I was so busy and didn’t feel well for a couple of days. Exercising is essential to keeping me on track. It keeps my head in the game and reminds me of what I’m trying to accomplish. I’m trying to, with a little less mental effort, become a person who is moderately athletic, fit, and who eats reasonably well most of the time. I figure that new person will be able to maintain her weight well enough without becoming a total b-i-t-c-h. Getting through that last stretch to my goal weight is the tricky part.

At minimum I have to work out 3 days a week and ideally 5. My workouts will mainly be comprised of 45 minutes on the elliptical trainer, my favorite. I also like doing step aerobic tapes that incorporate weights. Down the road I want to become a little more buff with some weight training.

When I make it less about food it makes me a little happier and it all seem a little more doable. One of the bigger challenges is putting me before work, cutting out on time and getting to the gym.

I know I’ve repeated this to you n-number of times but I figure it will help reinforce it for me. It worked today. I ate well and worked out. Bless those re-inspirational Mondays!

P.S. Oh yeah, I managed to fast and went for my test this morning. I'll post the results once they're in.

Posted by hopeful @ December 5, 2005 10:23 PM