I couldn't stay away. I needed to post this update so I officially start making changes for a positive result this coming weigh in. I'll be going to my monthly meeting this Saturday also.
February 2006, it's time to get back on track and ...
DO IT ANYWAY!
I managed to scrape by this month with minimal damage, just. I would lose a kilo, gain a kilo, lose a kilo, gain a kilo. Not fun but I've had a rough month in other aspects of my life and tiredness (here comes the excuse) allowed me to make some very unhealthy choices. Seriously, what a difference eating an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise can do to how you deal with everything else in your life!
After nearly a year of treating my body so well, a couple of weeks of eating badly really screwed me around. Talk about getting depressed and feeling helpless! But I've kicked myself now and there is no way in hell that I am going to put the weight I lost back on.
February is definitely the month. I've had 2 months of "who the hell am I" time and now it's time to get on with it. My freelance work will pick up again now that everyone is back at work and I'll be getting up at 6am now instead of 4am for the part time work I do. I still won't be able to exercise in the morning (a little unhappy about that) but at least I'll be able to do more at night now. No excuse.
The Australian Biggest Loser should start soon too so I am looking forward to that. I'll be getting on my bike while watching it for sure.
Thanks to everyone's really inspiring posts lately. I was feeling really down but catching up with everyone over the past few days has really perked me up. Keep up the great work guys and I hope you all have a really good week!
23 comments:
Oh yay! I'm so glad you came back :) yup, i'll be doing some back to basicsmyself, me thinks! I'm so glad you don't have to get up for 4am starts anymore either as that was a little ridiculous!!
I know what you mean about the difference it makes when not eating well - since mid december i really haven't thought about what i put in mouth & boy do my moods & energy levels feel it.
Have a fantastic week hun!
February is SO going to be our month! Glad to hear you are feeling more positive!
I love the biggest loser - the new US one started here last week, made me stay on my stepper for way longer than normal! LOL
Im happy you didnt stay away too :o) My eating has been good, but exercise has been soooo slack, so February is my month too! Im going to get back into exercisng during February, it does make me feel a whole let better!
Yay for those extra 2 hours in the morning!!
All the best for February, and beyond!
xoxo
February is definitely the month. I've given myself a big kick up the You-Know-What too so i'll help keep you on track and you have to yell at me when I stray. I feel so tired and lethargic since i've been eating crap and i'm sad and depressed all the time. It really does get you down. Eating healthy is such a better alternative.
So good you don't have to get up at 4am anymore. Good that you'll be getting more work too.
Have a great week!
Bri
You have done SO well...and you are truly an inspiration to many people!
I am also really looking forward to the Biggest Loser..but how great are you riding your bike while doing so.
Here's to Feb!
What a great post. I can relate to most of what you said. Except getting up at 4am (could never do that) Lol.
I too have been abusing my body with crap food and lack of exercise. I have been feeling depressed and helpless too. But, time to pull my finger out and just do it!!
Have a great week!
(http://healthysarah-2006.blogspot.com)
Great that you have the extra couple of hours in bed in the morning. The main thing is that you are maintaining which is really what it is all about - while you may not have made the best choices at times - I think that has to become about living a sensible life which may mean bad choices ocassionally but then getting back into the swing of things to keep maintaining.
Take care and keep up the great job - looking forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks time.
Lotsa hugs - Me
You can so do this! I know you will do great in Febuary. Your mind seems set :)
its surprising how big of a difference taking a step back to observe makes doesnt it? im glad things will be going more smoothly for you from Feb. Its not been the best beginning to 2006 but heres to things getting a million times better! big hugs for you xox
Good to see you back!
The thing that amazes me about trying to lose weight - I look at other people and feel jealous (stupuid eh!) that they eat whatever they want and they don't care. Even if they are twice my size it doesn't seem fair that I can't just pig out on chips and KFC and McDs .. that I always have to watch what I eat, watch how much exercise I am doing ... over Christmas I got so slack I was pretty much eating what I wanted whenever I wanted and guess what! I also felt tired, depressed and hopeless too! Eating bad food doesn't give me the pleasure it used to! I am now back on track and am so looking forward to my healthy, point friendly meals that I have planned this week.... go figure!
xx
Good on you Mary - I think February will be a fresh start for a lot of us - especially me!!
I think 4 am starts would kill me! Good to see the mojo back :)
I love that mantra!
I am in the place you were recently, feeling down and helpless.
Hopefully I can snap out of it too, I have no idea what my problem is but it's annoying the crappers out of me
can't wait for the biggest loser
Hi Mary - I really enjoyed catching up on your blogs....For me the important thing about this community is that I understand I am not the only one feeling a certain way. Sure we all have our different inputs that give us reasons or circumstances that lead us one way or the other - but remember, you are not alone. Thanks for the inspiration.lb
Same feeling about December/January as you. What in the hell happened? February WILL be better.
:o)
This year is flying ALREADY! Glad to see you are back, and hope your break went well.
I'm also looking forward to the biggest loser, although I think it's on 5 nights a week at 7pm or something, which may get a bit much. Still hopefully it will be some motivation.
Good luck with the freelancing, I know it can be difficult.
Hello Mary Dear. Good on you for being so positive and making a new start in February. You have the right attitude and you will succeed. I agree that a healthy diet makes SO much difference.
Thankyou for your comments to me. You always make me feel so positive.
Yes I do feel that life is fun at this stage in my life, but remember that I am not working at all at the moment and I am rested and not too stressed. I remember how difficult it is to cope with all the ups and downs of life while working hard. Sometimes I felt that life was an indurance test and I had to get through it the best way I could.
I hope things are easier for you now you are starting work a little later. Getting up at 4am is insane!
I am so glad to have you as a blogging friend.
U always leave great comments on other peoples blogs so it's nice that you are being so positive towards yourself also.
Hey hey. Nice of you to check in early ;-) Hope you had a great long weekend. I'm sure once you get into some more reasonable routines, all your good habits will fall back into place. Don't be so hard on yourself!
Have a great week. I'll try and catch up with you for real, sooner or later!!
Cath
You can so do it, and after almost knackering myself (if that is at all possible) trying to ride Mark's bike this afternoon I think I will join you all on an exercycle journey whilst we watch the biggest loser. Can't have the contestants having all the fun now :D
I just wanted to say hi and I know you're going to be able to truck on through! Everyone goes through bad times and the key point in my thinking is not to beat yourself up over it but just keep moving forward as well as you're able. By the sounds of it, that's exactly what you're going to do!
I can't wait for the Biggest Loser to start either. ;) :D
I'm looking forward to seeing The Biggest Loser on TV too. Should be good. Positive vibes for next month!
Hi Mary, welcome back and hope you have a good year. Understand what you are saying about how it is harder to cope with lifes hurdles when eating and exercise is off. Welcome to Feb and a fresh start. Hoepfully not having those 4am starts will help you to manage a bit better. You are certainly not alone in the problems in January. Lets put it behind us and move forward, and downward...
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