Today: I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained refined sugar-free, I exceeded my daily water goal, and I stayed connected with good support.
When I get tired, frustrated, and stressed out, I'm putting myself in a vulnerable position. The things that keep things steady are gratitude, helping someone else in need of support, and making sure I have the basics of my plan available when they're needed.
I have much to be grateful for and it's so easy to get super self-centered in the middle of an exceptionally long day where I'm blinded from my gratitude list. Reaching out in support of someone else immediately shifts the perspective. I paused a few times during the day to make that action important. It's an intentional action during high-stress times, and it's not always easy-- but it works. Good support flows positive energy both ways. This is something I've learned from watching and listening to others.
Today's schedule was challenging. I arrived in the dark and left in the dark after twelve hours. I made it home just in time for a couple of back to back one on one mentoring sessions--and then I headed to the Mojo Men concert. I made the opening announcements and introduced the band--stayed for just minutes before hurrying to the grocery store for a few things I needed for dinner. I made it home, prepared and cooked dinner--and finally started eating dinner at 9:33pm. But really--I'm smiling, because I paused long enough to count blessings. If I hadn't, I'd still be super stressed and upset over a variety of things.
Today's Accountability Tweets:
2 cups water, 20 push-ups, and 20 squats ✅✅✅Done. #morningdeal before coffee. pic.twitter.com/ZzNyOoTCIJ— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 17, 2017
3 tbs half & half in the first cup- another 3 tbs half & half in the refill cup to-go, soon. 120 cal. pic.twitter.com/7WOSD0H0ks— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 17, 2017
Breakfast in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/0yvcDAoeMk— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 17, 2017
Favorite breakfast! Ezekiel toasts. One topped with 87g avocado, another topped w/2 egg whites, 2 whole eggs, and 1 slice swiss. 6oz apple slices. 632 cal. pic.twitter.com/e6PXHFpiWM— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 17, 2017
2 tbs half & half in this midmorning cup of dark roast 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/ePEvbW2c5n— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 17, 2017
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 17, 2017
Lunch in MyFitnessPal. Not shown: 2 tbs sour cream, 5.9oz apple, and 123g banana. pic.twitter.com/Tvwcv1Zl3f— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 17, 2017
Tostadas w/183g fat free refried beans, 2 tbs salsa, 14g cheddar-jack, 1 slice provolone, 30g lettuce, and 30g sour cream. 5.9oz apple slices and 123g banana. 656 cal. pic.twitter.com/I186pk1brK— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 17, 2017
2 tbs half & half in this afternoon cup of dark roast. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/jyPgMaZv0n— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 17, 2017
Dinner in MyFitnessPal. Not shown: 14g mild cheddar cheese & 4 seconds olive oil cooking spray. pic.twitter.com/xatfjxWscD— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 18, 2017
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 18, 2017
8oz patio steak, 6.75oz portobello mushrooms stuffed w/2oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese & 14g mild cheddar cheese. 160g sweet potato pan prepared w/93g red pepper, 101g red onion, and 4secOOSpray. 732 cal. pic.twitter.com/OOfeodTkQx— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 18, 2017
1.5 cups water exceeds today's #watergoal 5.4oz apple slices #lastfoodofday 80 cal. pic.twitter.com/nakVq9tXHE— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 18, 2017
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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