Hey Ladies:
So this whole lifestyle change isn't going so well for me yet. I have no desire or motivation to exercise. I have the typical issues: not sleeping well and a hellish workload. The sleep issue is kind of like the chicken and the egg situation. Is my lack of exercise due to my lack of sleep? Or is my lack of sleep due to my lack of exercise? Either way, I need to straighten it out.
I strongly desire to wake up earlier (like around 6 or 6:30am) so I can get my cardio workout done in the morning. Or I'd like to do some cardio in the morning and do some in the evening too.
I'm still eating poorly too. When I can't sleep at night, I typically stay up and do some work or watch tv. I start snacking and eating too. I'm also using the "deadline strategy" too. I'll tell myself that I'll just eat poorly for a certain time and change my ways on a certain deadline. That deadline will approach and pass and I'll just set up a new one. For example, I wanted to start things off when the Live Healthy program started and that deadline has obviously passed.
I just wanted to put that in writing. I've been thinking about it a lot since my activity minutes are low and my weight hasn't changed. I'm also noticing more things about my appearance that I'm not enjoying. Sigh!
--Jenny
1 comment:
I'm sorry to hear that. My hope (and I thought it might work for you too) now that I am employed my schedule will be so compact (with work, working out, doing "chores") that I'll be active, eating moderately, and definitely pooped at the end of the day. I know it doesn't quite work that way. Especially when you've had a long day and there is no energy to work out. I experienced that today.
I'm doing mostly well with the Live Healthy America thing, but it's discouraging to not see the results I want. My suggestion with the late-night snacking is to keep food with a low calorie amount, like sugar-free jello or canned mushrooms. I know those two things might not float your boat. I have canned mushrooms when I am craving/hankering some food, but it's relatively healthy. Find something you can munch on and it won't be detrimental to your calorie count.
If you really want to be a morning person, I would suggest an easy/short work out. I had luck with the walking for 5 minutes, jogging for 10 minutes, and ending with a five minute walk, so you have a 20 minute work out. Then, shower and go on with your day. You can then do it again later.
Good luck with the sleep.
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