I hope no one is offended by what I've titled this entry, but let's face, regardless if your skinny, fit, chubby or obese - we all have better days than others when it comes to how we feel in our bodies. Don't we typically label the days we are uncomfortable in our body as "fat" days? Well, that's how I'm feeling today.
Let's start this off with good news first and also the antecedent to why I'm feeling "fat" today.
After waiting for almost 4 weeks after I had a second interview at a high school nearby, they FINALLY called this past Friday to offer me a teaching position for the 2012/13 school year. I couldn't be more happy and I know I've worked hard and deserve it. It works great also because this was just my first interview for the next school year and now I don't have to worry about interviewing and can just enjoy my summer. This job is also pretty much exactly what I wanted so I'm glad I waiting an entire school year and just subbed last school year to wait for what I want. I hate settling for less than that. At any rate, after I received the phone call from the principal, I literally hung up the phone and started jumping up and down like a fool. It was a humorous site to see, I'm sure.
So, as our society is accustomed to, we celebrated with food and drink. We first went to one of my old college professors' home, who lives near us. She was having an end of school year party for the families at her children's school and invited us by for a drink to celebrate. Then, my husband and I went to a Mexican restaurant, where, since we were celebrating I ordered whatever I wanted plus two margaritas. We continued the evening at home on our patio with a few more drinks. The next morning I woke up bright at early for work (ironically, a WW meeting) and felt great! But, by the time I was getting ready to leave I was famished and everyone knows the foods you crave after a night of some choice beverages. So, I picked up 2 hot dogs for the husband and a gyro for me, although I only ate half. That night we grilled chicken tenderloins and had a balanced meal so that wasn't terrible. Afterwards, I went to my friend's house and sat on her patio and had some drinks with them. Sunday, I finished my gyro for lunch and then we went to a Memorial Day party. Naturally, there were grilled foods and different kinds of sides and realistically, I didn't too do poorly there. But, in the hot summer heat, a few more beverages were consumed. That night when we got home, I started getting hungry and made some pierogies. Not the best choice at 7pm. Finally, yesterday we had a few friends over. We used our smoker for the first time and smoked fresh salmon that my husband caught off Lake Michigan last weekend, 2 racks of ribs and had a beer can chicken on the grill, plus the necessary sides. Oh, and how could I forget? After everyone left yesterday we topped off our weekend of gluttony with a Culver's Concrete Mixer.
So, is my "fat" day warranted now? I think so.
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| Ha! This is what I feel like...like my inner fat girl is torturing me with temptations, resulting in fear of the scale! |
It doesn't matter how active I was or what exercise I got it, I just feel blah. I feel soft. So this week it's time to get back to my regular scheduled programming. I picked up Jillian Michaels' 6 week to 6 pack DVD that I was doing sporadically but I think I might do it as recommended, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. I did her 30 Day Shred last year for 30 straight days and loved it. So on top of running, I think I'll get back to feeling like my normal self in no time, but in the interim, this blows!
But, this happens to most of us and the reason I have this blog is so that people going through the same journey know they aren't alone. Whether others admit it or not, no one is perfect at their exercise routine or their eating lifestyles. We all slip up, or don't give the 100% that you know you could. The important thing is, you recognize it, own it and get back on track by making a plan.
My plan this week: increasing exercise and accurately tracking my food. I know it works and it's fool proof for me. Do what works.
I don't do anything crazy myself. It's all about trying to live a healthy lifestyle the best I can(being my best self--for me, my partner, my family and even socitey). I don't drink or smoke. I try to workout at least 3times a week. I eat a lot of fruits and veggies and try to eat junk food in moderation.I agree, "do what works." Different things work for different people. No doubt KC, you lost a lot of weight and should be proud of yourself. You look great but more importantly seem to be a genuinely kind and hardworking person. Much Success!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading Amy! It was so nice meeting you yesterday. I hope you enjoyed yourself at our house! Glad to have met a new friend! :)
ReplyDeleteI really tried to be really good last weekend, except when we went out to eat after the movie on saturday. I had a small steak, steamed vegs, a salad, and a small bit of bread. I blew it when I we ordered deep fried mushrooms (my favorite). I enjoyed WAY to many of them. I counted all of my points and figured, i didn't do too bad. After all, it was a date night and I had not had any fried foods in 2 plus months. The problem is that the next morning, by body was telling me that it was not used to fried foods (if you know what I mean). I don't regret having the mushrooms, after all, Weight Watchers is not about giving up everything. I feel that if I don't treat myself every now and then, than I am setting myself up for failure. I guess, I made this my personal little blog (sorry). But KC, way to go on the job, and thank you for being my leader. I AM going to succeed in this new journey in my life.
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