HERE they are - my first official pair of running sneakers. I said I'd give myself a week before I bought some. Mainly because I have tried to "eat better" so many times before and never stuck to it.
I knew I deserved these tonight because I have been on my treadmill every.single.night. Also, I have NOT strayed from my diet. Yes, I did indulge in a SMALL ice cream last night (a dilly bar from Dairy Queen which is 210 calories exactly) - BUT I made sure I saved enough calories in my diet plan so that I could enjoy this).
Tonight, Antoine wanted to go to Red Lobster (and has been begging to go for months). I was so nervous to "eat out" while dieting. I didn't think I could control myself. However, I did just the opposite!
I made sure to order a garden salad and the light balsamic vinaigrette dressing. I got a lemon water....and they serve rolls while you wait for your food. I knew I shouldn't eat one....but this was my downfall tonight. I shared one with Noey. THEN she wanted another one so I ate another half. So I had one little roll. By the time my fish came I actually wasn't that hungry! I ate a third of my Tilapia/Linguine and had to pack the rest to go home. I really thought I did pretty good actually. Antoine had battered/fried shrimp and I would be a liar if I said I didn't want to try some! He even said "just try it!"....but I resisted the temptation and packed the food.
Because I have completed a week of sticking to this - I know I can do it.
After dinner we went to a couple of stores because we are scheduled for pictures tomorrow with {{Lindsey Robinson}} check out her site (LOVE!!!!) and wanted to get Antoine a new outfit. I ended up with a pair of sneakers.
By the time we got home, it was 8:30, and I was pooped. Noelani needed a bath....and as I type now, I'm ready for bed. I told Antoine "ugh I don't feel like this treadmill tonight". He said "just skip it then"......WELL, that was all I needed to hear and I got my butt in gear and tried out those new sneakers and completed a mile on there!
Funny moment of the night - I got Noey some oranges as a side with her chicken tonight (instead of fries) - and she kept saying "YELLOW YELLOW!!!!!" when asking for them. Hey - she knew they were SOME type of color!!
I am hoping I can stick to this healthier lifestyle. I know that I might have bumps in the road and slip up a bit - but I need to do this.
YAWN - ok I need to take my butt to bed because little miss gymnast has class at 9am and I will barely have the energy for it!!!
Oh my gosh Jennifer! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! I remember when I blogged about the first pair ever of running shoes that I got. I was SO determined and so excited that I was finally serious enough about it all to take action and DO something about it! It was like a breath of fresh air! I hope this feels the same or even better to you! CONGRATS on the shoes. I know to a lot of people a measly pair of shoes doesnt mean much...but I know how good it really feels to you. I was there! And you will get here my friend. You will.
ReplyDeleteAnd please indulge within reason. Its good for you. You need a reward and you need to treat yourself at least once a week so you dont get cravings :)
Really, I am so happy for you and Noey that you are doing this! (And Im sure Ant is happy too!)
Oh, and IM SO HAPPY THAT YOU DIDNT SKIP YOUR MILE! Its easier to skip a night once you have skipped a night if that makes sense. And its so much easier to stick to it every night when you make yourself just suck it up and do it. But do take a break once a week to rest. :) Again, so happy you are doing this~
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ReplyDeleteThank you :) I'm glad you understand what these shoes meant to me!! LOL It is very silly...but I have never bought sneakers for a PURPOSE (if that makes sense!)
I did allow myself 5 candy corn today - I couldn't take it lol...they were staring at me ALL day at work and finally I broke down and ate 5.
I also gave myself a break last night from the treadmill...but I must say...I feel guilty. AND I am happy I feel guilty - that must mean its becoming a habit to me. Yes, its only been a week....but I am slowly but surely getting there. I was able to set my treadmill incline at 1.0 for the first time Saturday. Again, against your stats it's nothing - but I am trying to be optimistic I will get there.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for the encouragement and inspiration!!!!!!!!!
Ahh, I seriously need to start remembering to click on email me the follow up comments! Sheesh.
ReplyDeleteIts not silly, makes sense and if anyone can understand ITS ME! ;0)
Ahh, the candy corn...bad stuff. I cant stay away from it either and I give you credit. Only eating 5 is GREAT. I admit, when I have them its more than 5 so now Im trying not to eat even one, because one leads to 10 with me. Stupid candy corn.
Its great you feel guilty, but you do need to let your body rest. I know sometimes you dont want to but your body really needs it. The c25k plan only has 3 days a week on the schedule but the heck with that...when you are as determined as you and I are that is just not enough!
And see....only 1 week into it and you are already improving by going up to an incline! IMPROVEMENT right there! Dont push yourself too hard though, you dont want to ware youself out too fast.
It isnt nothing...its SOMETHING and you already have improvement. You will get to where I am. Keep at it and you will. I been at it 17 months now minus time off for my surgery and you will get there too! PROMISE!
You are SO welcome. I think we give each other motivation. You motive me !!!