I had a solid set of goals today. I really did. And I accomplished a lot, just not in the order I needed. And honestly, it's okay. I'm making tremendous strides and truly feeling extraordinarily well with my progress.
I said it/wrote it many times during weight loss mode: "Maintenance will look very similar to what I'm doing now." In fact, aside from 600 extra calories in the daily budget, it's identical. I'm proud of this fact.
Is what we're doing sustainable long term?
Answering that question each day really helped me define and refine my approach along the way. And still, it's always evolving. The me that sits here tonight will certainly have marked changes this time next year. The key, I believe, for me--is making sure I always keep the plan in alignment with my authentic self--and as long as I do that, it'll be an easy embrace each day.
I have a few ideas for changes I'd like to make and who knows what else will come of this constantly evolving transformation?
I don't know.
I do know one thing, I pray that I always make the fundamental elements of my recovery just as important tomorrow as I do today. Because for me, it's the fountain of my freedom. I don't resist it, I embrace it. If ever I lose it, it'll be because I released my embrace. And if I ever release this embrace, it'll likely be because I wasn't being true to my authentic self. And that would be tragic.
Today: I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I exceeded my daily water goal, I interacted with solid support connections and I had a great workout tonight.
Continuous Accountability Live-Tweet Stream:
#morningdeal Done✔️2 sets of 10 push-ups-10 squats, 20 each total. And now, coffee time. ☕️😀 pic.twitter.com/6Xk1jjROhA— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 23, 2016
Three tbsp half & half X 2 cups. Good morning! Here we go. 120 cal. pic.twitter.com/B1Ls7Exbon— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 23, 2016
Breakfast in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/DKBXSiLZHP— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 23, 2016
2 egg whts-2 whl w/85g avocado. Ezekiel toast w/.5oz cream cheese & 18g SF strawberry all-fruit. 7.1oz pear. 574 cal pic.twitter.com/9hxmK9jK3j— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 23, 2016
Extra creamy cup of dark roast with three tablespoons half & half. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/etoqVp2JUa— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 23, 2016
5.2oz banana 83 cal. pic.twitter.com/gwwPER0F2V— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 23, 2016
3 tbsp half & half in this midday dark roast pour over. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/M6HjZTOwxB— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 23, 2016
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 23, 2016
Lunch in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/lzpcCxZM4s— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 23, 2016
Love these! 279g Giorgio Stuffed Baby Bella Mushroooms, 349g cantaloupe & 73g red seedless grapes. 399 cal. pic.twitter.com/9lVsgzmSvE— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 23, 2016
Late afternoon cup with only two tbsp half & half. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/HociDUHhBI— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 23, 2016
Holdover till dinner, late afternoon something something, in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/0ES328imkX— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 23, 2016
Joseph's 60 cal Flax-Oat Bran-Whole Wheat pita w/32g natural peanut butter, 1.6oz banana & 1.25oz apple. 314 cal. pic.twitter.com/I0yEXTSZnK— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 23, 2016
Dinner in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/SY5wnnps9Q— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
2 cups water with dinner #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/j2Jv6p9JhL— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Surf&Turf. 6.8oz sirloin, 174g catfish, 66g asprgs w/3secOOSpray, 200g red pot.w/1 tbsp half&half&15g sr crm. 624cal pic.twitter.com/GuKj6rXFA5— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Fast fruit run. pic.twitter.com/FSGhY2fGfX— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
20 min max level 20 elliptical, 20 weighted squats, 20 lat pull-downs, 20 weighted step ups, 10 weighted lunges.✔️✔️ pic.twitter.com/HpjGpS8Ma0— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
6.6oz apple #lastfoodofday 92 cal. pic.twitter.com/xSgcqR1G4K— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) August 24, 2016
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
You have a very healthy attitude and that's why you succeed. Kudos!
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