Remember Why You're Here

Woohoo! As I write this, I am crazy sore all over. Darn that Jillian Michaels and her 30 Day Shred DVD! I did the 40 minute workout last night and by minute 25, I was ready to give up. But, that's why I love Jillian. Right when I'm about to lay down and rest, she says, "Don't phone it in! Remember why you're doing this. When it gets tough, remember that." So, I did. And while, I made some modifications (because that woman is crazy), I finished the workout and then ate a healthy dinner (AmyLu chicken burger patty, 1/2 cup of Thai jasmine rice, green beans, and strawberries).

 

And as I was crawling into bed, my whole body aching, I said OUTLOUD the reasons I'm doing this. I started off a little shaky, laying in the dark, talking to myself. But, a few reasons in, my voice got stronger and by the end, I was almost yelling.

 

And, when I woke up, I was ready to face the day, feeling strong and empowered.

 

Which leads to my week two weigh in....

 

I lost 2.4 pounds!

 

Next week, my goal is 3 :)

 

 

Goals

I enjoy goals. Concrete, attainable goals. Nebulous things like "getting healthy" and "losing weight" are tough for me to relate to and unmotivating.

 

So, I made a goal sheet. I thought about adding in pre-selected dates, but I decided that would just make me sad if I didn't hit one of those. And then, it would throw all the others off, and then I would have to change everything - which makes it more likely that I'll quit. This way, I am motivated to reach the next step, but if I don't lose as much as I hope in one week, I can make it up in the next. And the rewards will keep me motivated to get to the next step!

 

Here's my chart. I tracked a few different variables, Body Weight Lost, Goal Weight Lost, and Pounds Lost. I also find it really useful to track moving from one decade/tens place, etc to another, i.e. into the 170s. If you come up with more fun ideas for rewards, let me know!