I enjoyed my walk very much last night, however when I got home, I really didn't want to go.
I forced myself to get changed into my walking clothes.... sat around... put on my runners..... sat around....fiddled with this and that.... sat around....
Finally I just had to stand up and tell myself to stop stalling and get moving. It worked and in 10 minutes I was out in the night air enjoying the park with oh...about 300 other people out there making changes in their life for the better. All shapes sizes and speeds. Its a nice feeling and by the end of it - I really felt great physically for having gotten out and moved around.
I stopped at the Kroger on the way home and had a MAJOR NSV. Being alone in the grocery store at night after working out is a huge trigger for me to buy junk. In fact, going to get "a couple of things" at the grocery store is a bad one for me in general. If I'm doing a huge shop with a list I'm okay, but that quick nip in and out of the store has always been "Treat time for Tamzin". The hand is faster than the brain... and I would be leaving with a snickers bar or something else... M&M's etc. Always consumed in the vehicle, quickly, guiltily and then the remains hidden in the trash.
Last night, I thought about it... my old brain said - late night store visit = treat. I wrestled with myself a little and then said. No. I won't. I got in, got my stuff. Got out. I'm happier and stronger for it. This morning I weighed in... 284.8.
Onwards... and downwards!
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Thank you for stopping by to perv on my blog, as I fight myself to change my old habits and make new ones to get fit. I don't get it right all the time, but I'm still here and I'm still working at it.
Tamzins Double Dog Dare You Ticker!
My homage to the 14lbs that I lost on Allan’s DDDY Challenges. A watering can for the vast oceans of water that I have learned to drink and love every day.
Tamzins Double Dog Dare You Ticker!
My homage to the 14lbs that I lost on Allan’s DDDY Challenges. A watering can for the vast oceans of water that I have learned to drink and love every day.
5 comments:
I have the same struggles. Last night though I send Dail to the store to pick up my necessities and so thought I was safe but when it came time for relaxing, the snack bug hit me and I lied to myself and told myself that I didn't have to really start my new plan until today. I found myself sending Dail out for my favorite peanut butter cookies. It was a real wakeup call and I realize now how dangerous night/relaxing/television is to my level of temptation. I have the best intentions today. I may have to come on tonight and blog every fifteen minutes to keep from getting into snacking mode but if that is what it takes, I will just have to do it. I believe that if I can manage to avoid the late nigth snacking for two weeks, I will have established a GOOD eating habit. Wish me luck!
I see two victories there: not getting treats at Kroger and going for a walk even when you didn't feel like it. That is terrific.
Maybe you could treat yourself to something different at the store. A new fruit or something like that. I know I know. No the same as Snickers but you get a treat that you can feel good about.
Congratulations on the new low on the scale.
Same here. I'll pop in to get some bananas and some bread (for example), but I always come out with some kind of treat.
It wouldn't be so bad since it's only ONE treat. But... I eat it as soon as I get home!!! I don't save it for the next day.
Problem is... I'll have already eaten all my calories for the day. So I got over!
Very glad to hear you did well with your NSV! Congrats! It's harder than it sounds!
Woo hoo! Way to go, Tam! Congrats all around - getting out there, skipping the treat, and losing some poundage!
Really awesome!
WOOT!
Kelly - that is truth - 2 victories and yes Chickpea ... I need a new "treat" pattern. I shall have to find it soon.
Karen. If you blog every 5 minutes its worth it!!
Tena. You rock! I can't wait to see the 270's ... then.... down down down!
Thanks All!! :)
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