Some days are more challenging than others. And sometimes, I'm not sure why. Today was one of those days for me. I just wasn't feeling well. Maybe I didn't sleep well enough or long enough last night--or maybe it was just the general blahs. Whatever it is, I'm okay. And I know, the best move for me is to get in touch with my gratitude list right away. I'll do that before bed.
I canceled my plan trip to see mom this evening. My Aunt Wilma's funeral is tomorrow and mom has a doctor's appointment Tuesday, so I'll see her over the next couple days. I did keep my planned visit with my grandson Noah. We had dinner together, although he didn't eat a thing. Turns out, he also wasn't feeling his best today. We stopped at the Walmart toy department on the way back to his house--and nothing brings him out of whatever has him down, like toy shopping! He has a new Nerf football, a giant bouncy ball and a squishy fake spider.
It didn't take him long to remember how cruddy he felt. And on the drive home, I was feeling it too. The most important thing for me to remember, aside from my gratitude list, is that there will be days like this and I can have my fair share and still take extraordinary care of my daily plan.
Today: I maintained the integrity of my calorie budget. I remained abstinent from refined sugar. I exceeded my daily water goal. And I stayed well connected with great support.
Whatever it is, it isn't something worth sacrificing the integrity of my maintenance plan.
I reeled it in, scaling back to the non-negotiable elements and accomplished the basic fundamentals of my plan. I'll call today a success. I'm ready to be in bed by 9:30pm.
Today's Accountability Live-Tweet Stream:
2 cups water starts the #morningdeal followed by 20 push-ups & 20 squats. This daily routine takes less than 5 minutes. Once completed: ☕️️! pic.twitter.com/ufgJl3lcK2— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 20, 2016
Two tablespoons half & half in this cup of dark roast. Another two tablespoons half & half in a refill, soon. Good morning! 80 cal. pic.twitter.com/wkqp2uquha— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 20, 2016
Breakfast in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/mi9A7sPn2H— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 20, 2016
Extra cup of coffee with breakfast. 2 tablespoons half & half. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/P3lTh8IUp7— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 20, 2016
Simple egg & cheese sandwich. Two whole eggs & two slices provolone on refined sugar/flour free sesame seeded Ezekiel. 8.6oz pear. 558 cal. pic.twitter.com/FnQk9h3l3V— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 20, 2016
Lunch in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/qE4qAhyVmJ— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 20, 2016
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 20, 2016
3 small grilled chicken drumsticks, 225g swt.potato-pan prepared w/50g red pepper & 30g red onion, plus 3secOOSpray. 75g asparagus. 599 cal. pic.twitter.com/K9C4hOYPOo— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 20, 2016
3 tablespoons half & half in this cup of coffee. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/nA1FI0fgQj— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 20, 2016
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 21, 2016
14 tortilla chips with fresh salsa 195 cal. pic.twitter.com/sWWHyIMiL7— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 21, 2016
Dinner in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/cen2PAphLS— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 21, 2016
Chicken & Sour Cream Crispy Tacos w/approx.6oz chicken, two tablespoons sour cream, lettuce and approx.28g white cheddar. 534 cal. pic.twitter.com/rklPsdEOMs— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 21, 2016
1.5 cups water exceeds #watergoal 6.8oz apple slices w/16g natural peanut butter & 2.2oz banana #lastfoodofday 235 cal. pic.twitter.com/iE0OrpxRrd— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 21, 2016
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
"Whatever it is, it isn't something worth sacrificing the integrity of my maintenance plan."
ReplyDeleteHard won words of wisdom. I may not be in maintenance yet, but the wisdom still stands for wherever we are at. Good post!!
Thank you for being an inspiration to me Sean!
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