I was really concerned about today's weigh day. Not in a "oh no--I might not see the number I want" kind of way--rather, in a self-honest "I know I wasn't necessarily giving it my best" kind of way. I've dined out too much, I constantly choose to struggle with getting enough water, I choose to not get enough sleep and my workouts have been less intense overall during the last three week period. I didn't see the pool once during this previous three weeks. I attended two, maybe three spin classes total--I think it is two. The majority of my workouts have been walking and elliptical, but mostly walking--and some of those walks could be classified as leisurely strolls. I'm not mentioning these things in an effort to criticize--I'm simply pointing out the extreme imperfection of it all, and that's a good thing. It doesn't need to be perfect, it only needs to be consistent and relentless.
What have I been doing well? I haven't strayed to the dark corners of a binge in more than six months. I credit my abstinence from sugar and my accountability measures for this binge free 1/2 a year! I'm staying connected very well via this blog, my Twitter feed and Facebook page. And I'm keeping my progress in perspective. I'm not looking for a loss to make me happy. I'm already happy. I'm maintaining a critical level of importance in my recovery. It isn't something I'll sacrifice.
The other things--the "things I need to improve" will or they won't, depending on the importance level I assign to each.
I was absolutely thrilled to step on the scale today and find this:
8 more pounds gone! I've lost 97 pounds in the previous 25 weeks. I must say-- when someone asks me what I eat, I love sending them to the Twitter feed for "every bite-everyday." Live tweeting this recovery from regain has been a decision I'm very proud I made.
It was a very busy day! I'm preparing for a trip to Las Vegas tomorrow evening. It'll be a short trip, but fun and interesting none the less. I didn't get to do all I wanted today, but I was able to get done what I needed to get done work wise and otherwise, in order for me to have a less stressful departure day. Tomorrow night's blog will be coming from Las Vegas. I'm looking forward to sharing the experience in these pages.
My Tweets today:
Liquid energy. Coffee with sugar free flavored creamer. 30CX2= 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/QtUdcKK7Y7
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 15, 2014
Weigh Day Update: 8 more pounds down! 97 pounds in 25 weeks! #blessed #thankful #hope #results #consistency pic.twitter.com/9xwIRBVRWF
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 15, 2014
BIG post weigh-in brunch! Turkey & Mozz melt on Joseph's Pita. Avocado (88g), sr crm, blue chips. Big pear. 668 cal. pic.twitter.com/02pkLG6lO3
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 15, 2014
Large Honeycrisp apple with 32g (2 tblsp) natural peanut butter. 340 cal. pic.twitter.com/i9ZHIq3PBt
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 15, 2014
Iced coffee with my own Pyure Brand Stevia (keeping some in my man bag) & 2% milk (1/4 cup). 30 wonderful calories. pic.twitter.com/DEUErWLasd
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 15, 2014
Chicken breast (7oz), baked sweet potato medallions (177g), asparagus, 1/2 large pear, olive oil spray. 529 cal. pic.twitter.com/4xEHhvz9DX
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2014
It's Y time. Elliptical ride for me. #timetosweat
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2014
Getting into the music 100% makes my workout fly by. The more I get into the songs, the better workout I receive. #whatworksforme
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2014
1/2 Anjou pear. #lastfoodofday 72 cal. pic.twitter.com/XvUE9CGvxW
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 16, 2014
Thank you for reading and your support,
Strength,
Sean
