Wrapping up summer, heading into fall.
The summer months didn't prove to be great for exercise for me. I got a couple runs in and maybe a handful of trips to the gym. Most of my exercise came from walking and making sure that I walked more than normal. I was starting to feel a little "soft" and I didn't want to go back to where I was. I had those pesky two pounds to lose. They just keep coming on and off. I've decided it's just got to be a day to day variance and I can't stress over it.
The one thing I have learned about maintaining my weight is how deep my fear is of gaining it all back or slipping back into old habits. I'm 18 months past my 56lb loss and I've stuck to it but that fear always lives within you. It's not like I think about it everyday, not at all. Every once in awhile though, it creeps on it. For example, when I ordered pants online this week and hoped that I still fit into the same size I did last time I bought skinny jeans. This is what got me thinking about all of this this week. Why was I stressed over that? My size hasn't changed and frankly, two pounds doesn't change my pant size. Does anyone feel this way? I'm sure I'm not alone. (Oh and yes, the pants arrived and both pairs fit.) I guess old feelings never really escape you, ordering pants online was not something I was ever able to do before my weight loss, nothing every fit quite right and for some reason, that same feeling sticks with me, even though I'm well beyond that. Our bodies may change but it takes the mind a very long time to catch up. Though the physical part of this was incredibly challenging, I really do believe that the mental shift and the emotional side of all of it is the most challenging. It goes on long after the pounds have come off and the physical has changed.
So with that, I'm back at it. As my dad says, my mind must be set for "back to school" because as soon as Labour Day hit, I knew it was time to get back into a healthy routine; both in food and exercise. I took a couple selfies in the gym when I was there doing legs and core. I couldn't walk properly for a few days but, it is good to get back at it. I've shaved a minute off my run time week over week so, I'm slowly but surely getting back to my average "pre summer break" run time. Only 1.5 minutes to go from that and 4 minutes away from my personal best (but, that was while I was 10k training and in my best running shape ever.)
So, I'm back. I am also hoping to blog more because it helps keep me motivated. I'd also like to blog about people in my life who are in the process of losing weight or have reached their weight loss goals ( get in touch with me via FB, tweet, e-mail, comment on this.) I will most definitely be writing about my uncle Barry in the next couple of months. He has lost over 60lbs over the last year! He looks amazing and has worked so hard for it and deserves some public celebration for it.
I hope everyone enjoys their last days of summer before we are officially into fall. Good luck to everyone running half or full marathons this fall, I applaud you for your dedication and hard work to training, good luck!
The one thing I have learned about maintaining my weight is how deep my fear is of gaining it all back or slipping back into old habits. I'm 18 months past my 56lb loss and I've stuck to it but that fear always lives within you. It's not like I think about it everyday, not at all. Every once in awhile though, it creeps on it. For example, when I ordered pants online this week and hoped that I still fit into the same size I did last time I bought skinny jeans. This is what got me thinking about all of this this week. Why was I stressed over that? My size hasn't changed and frankly, two pounds doesn't change my pant size. Does anyone feel this way? I'm sure I'm not alone. (Oh and yes, the pants arrived and both pairs fit.) I guess old feelings never really escape you, ordering pants online was not something I was ever able to do before my weight loss, nothing every fit quite right and for some reason, that same feeling sticks with me, even though I'm well beyond that. Our bodies may change but it takes the mind a very long time to catch up. Though the physical part of this was incredibly challenging, I really do believe that the mental shift and the emotional side of all of it is the most challenging. It goes on long after the pounds have come off and the physical has changed.
So with that, I'm back at it. As my dad says, my mind must be set for "back to school" because as soon as Labour Day hit, I knew it was time to get back into a healthy routine; both in food and exercise. I took a couple selfies in the gym when I was there doing legs and core. I couldn't walk properly for a few days but, it is good to get back at it. I've shaved a minute off my run time week over week so, I'm slowly but surely getting back to my average "pre summer break" run time. Only 1.5 minutes to go from that and 4 minutes away from my personal best (but, that was while I was 10k training and in my best running shape ever.)
So, I'm back. I am also hoping to blog more because it helps keep me motivated. I'd also like to blog about people in my life who are in the process of losing weight or have reached their weight loss goals ( get in touch with me via FB, tweet, e-mail, comment on this.) I will most definitely be writing about my uncle Barry in the next couple of months. He has lost over 60lbs over the last year! He looks amazing and has worked so hard for it and deserves some public celebration for it.
I hope everyone enjoys their last days of summer before we are officially into fall. Good luck to everyone running half or full marathons this fall, I applaud you for your dedication and hard work to training, good luck!
I love the selfies! You go this girl! You're so inspirational <3
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