Day 10: Don't Quit

Hey PEEPS!!! Today was pretty quiet. I worked, went to the grocery store, came home, put the groceries away, did a few chores and did my workout.

Today's Eats
Breakfast: Plain greek yogurt with blueberries, raspberries and 1 TBS flax seed, 1 banana

Snack: apple & string cheese

Lunch: Pork and green beans

Snack: the LAST of the chocolate zucchini bread and 8oz almond milk

Dinner: Lemon pepper rotisserie chicken (appx 5 ox), marinated balsamic tomatoes

Treat: 1 oz dark chocolate (I DO have a sweet tooth - shrug)

**Yeah, I struggle with snacking. My biggest weakness - chocolate, and bread or pastries!

Excercise: It took just under 45 mins on the treadmill to burn 300 calories! I did incline intervals (I call it "treadmill hills")

Meg's Thoughts

Tonight on the treadmill was really really rough and I was really surprised. I was winded, tired, sweating like a bloody pig!! And frankly, I am a bit discouraged. But I expect that. You have to have realistic expectations when you are just getting started.

I plan on doing the insanity fit test tomorrow, and then continue doing one of the workouts twice a week. That is the plan at least. But I think due to my rough night on the treadmill, and how sore I am from my leg workout yesterday, that I may have to rethink the plan. I may not be able to do insanity for a couple of months.

When I began my workout sabbatical this spring, I was in great shape. And silly me, I expected to pick up right where I left off, almost 6 months ago!!! I cannot deny that I am discouraged by my present state of fitness.

It's hard for me because I am mentally just as fit and determined as when I left off, but physically, I am out of shape. And this limits what I can physically do. This leads me to todays...

Tip of the Day

I know it sounds weird, but as challenging both mentally and physically as it is, starting out, it is important to make a few mental notes of your body right now. Jot down how you feel after a workout – and be honest!! Look at yourself in a mirror, wearing only your underwear, maybe take a picture (keep it just for you). Write down how many push ups you can or can't do. These things are all important because although things are rough and suck now, you WILL GET BETTER! You will see changes in your body, in how you feel, and you will improve in workout performance and get stronger and faster. Although it sucks to write down how you are doing or looking or feeling now, it is important proof for LATER.

At the very least, take before pictures of yourself. From the front, back and sides. Take down your starting weight (if weight-loss is your goal, and maybe even if it isn't), take your measurements. Just do it! You will be glad later on.

I have to tell myself this, and I'm going to tell you the same thing; In the beginning it is going to be hard. You are going to feel weak and slow and you will struggle with a lot of the exercises. Know now: that is totally normal and to be expected. It is. It's ok.

Again just try to remember how you feel now so that when you do make improvements a week two weeks a month from now you will be amazed at your progress. Just know you have to start somewhere and at the beginning it is going to be tough! You'll get sore. You'll make a few bad choices, and slip up a little. PICK YOURSELF UP! It's OK. You fall down, just get up. With your daily food choices. With your workouts. With the little daily habits and activities. Give it 100% of your attention and the hundred percent of your effort and you will not be sorry. You will see results over time, just be patient.

P.S. Make sure after your workout, you stretch, drink plenty of water, and have a little snack to fuel your body.

 I had a chocolate protein shake. I use ISOPURE - dutch chocolate. Yum yum!

Thanks SO much for reading!

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