The last few days I’ve been allowing stress to motivate me…..to not work-out.
GAH!
The last three days, it’s been like pulling teeth to get myself to work-out; thankfully I have people in my life who do push me when I can’t seem to get moving. Patrick and I walked two of those days. It’s a good thing I have him because otherwise I think I would have found a HOLE, crawled in and hid myself….for days.
My weigh-in yesterday proved my lethargic nature the past few days – I only lost 1 [yes…one] pound. Well, TECHNICALLY 1.2 pounds. I know I shouldn't be upset, at least I did lose a pound, but because I lost so much the week before, I expected more. As my Mother told me, at least it’s a loss and not a gain - so true. Thanks Mom J
Today, when I got home from work, I was so tired I just couldn’t get myself to run. Patrick tells me, “Honey, you have to run! I’ll even get your work-out clothes.” So as he goes upstairs to get my clothes for me, I snuck into the kids’ room and passed out on Akira’s bed. He let me sleep for 15-20 minutes which was enough to get me up and moving. I did my run and it felt good. Then later we walked for an hour.
So my advice is: surround yourself with people who will push you to do better than you think you can do. If I was all alone yesterday, I certainly would have talked myself out of running, but Patrick didn’t allow me to settle for anything less than what he knows I can accomplish.
Thought I’d provide a little motivation with picture this time. Here are a couple of before and current pictures of Patrick and me together:
Christmas 2010
May 8, 2011
January 15, 2011
May 8, 2011
I have lost 25 pounds [and 25 inches] and Patrick has lost 23 pounds!
Doesn't he look great!? So proud of my husband [who, by the way, had no intention of losing weight, but by supporting me got 'into' it]
We have turned our lifestyle around from bad habits and bad eating to healthy eating, staying active and supporting each other [and our friends] to do the same! Oh, and we both quit smoking! It's a wonderful life!
You guys are doing great! These words: "surround yourself with people who will push you to do better than you think you can do" is what I am personally lacking in my home and I love love that Patrick is there to push you! Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeletexo-Randi
You guys loo fantastic.. Wow! you can sure see a differnce in the both of you. Great job, keep it up.
ReplyDeleteRandi - :) You have support from me honey. I can push your ass more if you want - I can be pretty bitchy ;) lol Thank you for always encouraging and lifting me up. I love you.
ReplyDeleteAunt Lisa - THANK YOU. You look quite amazing as well!!!! :) I know you are working hard as well!!