As you know, I prioritise working out before dieting, I think people should play to their strengths and thats mine. Of course diet is still important, otherwise you would just be wasting your time getting all sweaty, but thankfully because I've made working out a sort of habit ~ its just another part of my day ~ I don't find it nearly as hard as some people.
Its always when we're doing well and making gains that something comes along to test us! and my not-currently-dieting sister is exactly that. It was just a normal day, I'd picked at a few non-diet foods during the day so I was just planning to have a cup of soup for dinner before I worked out. My sister had another idea though, she'd had a bad day and was tired, understandably she just wanted to order pizza and watch TV. She's supportive to a point, but she hates it when she eats junk food and I'm sitting there holier-than-though with my soup. This went on to make me feel bad for making her feel 'judged'. So I conceded that fine, we could have a pizza night, its just one night right?
As I thought about it more and more it dawned on me, I always intend on only eating 2-3 pieces then backing off, but I usually end up eating half a pizza, oh yes, I can put it away when I want too lol. But this time, really? This is what always happens when I do well, I ruin it! Sending myself right back to the start. So instead I set it up as a challenge for myself, 2 pieces, thats it, I'd leave it alone, I just couldn't stand the idea of doing it all over again.
and... drumroll... I did it! I know I know some people would still think thats bad or whatever, but in my case it was quite the achievement, an hour later I had an awesome workout and you know what, didn't have any water weight gain issues the next day either.
The whole point is, small victories! Whatever we do, regardless of whether it has changed your life, or just wasn't the setback it could have been- if it was hard, but you did it anyway, then you did great and should be very proud of that! Every time we prove ourselves wrong, go beyond what we thought we could do, even if it was only small, it brings us closer to our ultimate goal- to no longer be ruled by stupid habits.
Tips from today:
* Remember the people around you, a lot of dieters say they have issues with family and friends sabotaging and discouraging them, but try to think about why that may be. Losing weight is a personal choice, everyone thinks they should do it, or wish they could, but many are either too scared to start or simply can't fit it in to their life. It can be all too easy to feel like this is your chance to get a few people back for making you feel bad about yourself in the past, but take this opportunity to be the better person, this especially applies to those who have struggled with weight for a long time. Regardless, they will still feel like they are being judged even if you haven't been so try to be kind and don't take it to heart when people try to discourage. Ignore it and keep the diet on a need to know basis, on the down low as they say.
* Never under value those small victories, because its one less habit you'll have to kick in the future!
and most importantly, have fun! On that note, I'm going to a belly dancing class tonight, just to see if I'd like it, besides I hear its good exercise ;)
Don't forget!
Eat clean (if you can), exercise like crazy and moisturise!
Rosie.x
"My weaknesses are food and men, in that order"- Dolly Parton
Its always when we're doing well and making gains that something comes along to test us! and my not-currently-dieting sister is exactly that. It was just a normal day, I'd picked at a few non-diet foods during the day so I was just planning to have a cup of soup for dinner before I worked out. My sister had another idea though, she'd had a bad day and was tired, understandably she just wanted to order pizza and watch TV. She's supportive to a point, but she hates it when she eats junk food and I'm sitting there holier-than-though with my soup. This went on to make me feel bad for making her feel 'judged'. So I conceded that fine, we could have a pizza night, its just one night right?
As I thought about it more and more it dawned on me, I always intend on only eating 2-3 pieces then backing off, but I usually end up eating half a pizza, oh yes, I can put it away when I want too lol. But this time, really? This is what always happens when I do well, I ruin it! Sending myself right back to the start. So instead I set it up as a challenge for myself, 2 pieces, thats it, I'd leave it alone, I just couldn't stand the idea of doing it all over again.
and... drumroll... I did it! I know I know some people would still think thats bad or whatever, but in my case it was quite the achievement, an hour later I had an awesome workout and you know what, didn't have any water weight gain issues the next day either.
The whole point is, small victories! Whatever we do, regardless of whether it has changed your life, or just wasn't the setback it could have been- if it was hard, but you did it anyway, then you did great and should be very proud of that! Every time we prove ourselves wrong, go beyond what we thought we could do, even if it was only small, it brings us closer to our ultimate goal- to no longer be ruled by stupid habits.
Tips from today:
* Remember the people around you, a lot of dieters say they have issues with family and friends sabotaging and discouraging them, but try to think about why that may be. Losing weight is a personal choice, everyone thinks they should do it, or wish they could, but many are either too scared to start or simply can't fit it in to their life. It can be all too easy to feel like this is your chance to get a few people back for making you feel bad about yourself in the past, but take this opportunity to be the better person, this especially applies to those who have struggled with weight for a long time. Regardless, they will still feel like they are being judged even if you haven't been so try to be kind and don't take it to heart when people try to discourage. Ignore it and keep the diet on a need to know basis, on the down low as they say.
* Never under value those small victories, because its one less habit you'll have to kick in the future!
and most importantly, have fun! On that note, I'm going to a belly dancing class tonight, just to see if I'd like it, besides I hear its good exercise ;)
Don't forget!
Eat clean (if you can), exercise like crazy and moisturise!
Rosie.x
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