December 23rd, 2014 Stronger Than I Thought

December 23rd, 2014 Stronger Than I Thought

I don't think it's sunk in yet that I'm off for the next five days. It's been a very busy several days leading up to this break. I'm looking forward to a wonderful Christmas with mom in my hometown.

I'm also looking forward to writing more in this blog, since I'll have ample time for sleep! I've been burning the candles at both ends the last couple of nights.

I had a great food day today and some decent exercise, although I didn't time my workout very well. In order to make it to the restaurant in time (before they closed), I cut my workout at 21 minutes. I did some body weight strength training exercises tonight. I couldn't find how to input these in MyFitnessPal. I did wall sits, modified pushups, counter pushups and planks. I'm starting to think I'm stronger than I thought. I was able to do these fairly well and with good form.

I'll be the one cooking Christmas dinner this year. I'm ready to prepare a wonderful meal! My plan will be fairly simple to follow. The basics rules: No sugar and keeping a calorie budget. I might add 500 calories to my "bank," although at Thanksgiving, the additional 1,000 I allowed was tapped for less than 300 extra calories.

I honestly don't feel the need to stuff myself just because it's a holiday. If I find myself doing that, my focus is all wrong. The focus will be on loved ones around me, visiting and feeling good--instead of piling on the food, feeling miserable and regretting my choices. I want to feel great about my choices.

The biggest mental shift is realizing how reasonable portions doesn't equate to less of a good time. I'll eat well, I'll maintain the integrity of my plan, I will exercise well and I will have a wonderful Christmas. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, too!

My Tweets Today:

Good morning! This coffee is critically important this morning. Might be a nap in my immediate future. 30CX2cups=60C pic.twitter.com/uxDOBc1XcS
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 23, 2014

Three whole egg omelet with one slice of swiss. Medium yellow golden delicious apple. 360 cal. #importantmeal pic.twitter.com/oZK52YbJJx
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 23, 2014

3oz cube steak topped w/mushrooms & 1/2 slice swiss, 1/2 srv chips, avocado (84g) mixed w/tomato, orange. 489 cal. pic.twitter.com/gSfkyhSYnf
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 23, 2014

Two cups water in previous tweet. #watertracking
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 23, 2014

Refill. 2 more cups. #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/0nF4NxAGWw
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 23, 2014

A couple hours ago: Forgot to tweet. It's the "drink the water-get the coffee" game! Sf hazelnut 30cal. 2 cups water. pic.twitter.com/pcWeSB596G
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 24, 2014

At YMCA for a good workout. #ellipticaltime
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 24, 2014

Cut it short at 21 minutes. Body weight strength training at home, later. pic.twitter.com/50CTUmTipy
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 24, 2014

32oz glass water, no ice. This will make 10 cups today. pic.twitter.com/3iE65tNkpQ
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 24, 2014

Twelve chips counted, separated from bowl... These are mine! No mas! And salsa without sour cream 4 a change. 172 cal pic.twitter.com/oRYcpSYmAW
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 24, 2014

Chicken and zucchini squash. This is going to be good. pic.twitter.com/eNUeB5CSGd
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 24, 2014

Chicken (8oz) & zucchini squash tacos with sour cream (2tblspns)! Incredible flavor! Wow! 505 cal. That number! pic.twitter.com/ivN85EOqSB
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 24, 2014

Medium yellow golden delicious apple. 80 cal. #lastfoodofday pic.twitter.com/1xlhP5mVaj
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 24, 2014

Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean