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This week has not been a great week for me. I excercised 4 times last week (my goal is 6), but so far have only excercised on Monday of this week. AND I only made it for 30 minutes on the treadmill. I am SO TIRED! I'm not sure what the deal is.
Also, went to a bridal shower, and a celebratory dinner with little bro's fiance , and ate some things I shouldn't have. So I am up a little from last week. I'm seriously bummed.
I need a pep talk ladies! Because tomorrow's the wedding, and I don't know if I should just enjoy it, or if I should try to be really strong and not eat any of the scrumptious wedding food!
Today's question from Amber is how we stave off temptation. One thing I have done in the past, and need to do again is I make a list. I list all the reasons I want to get healthy - from the most shallow (like I might accidently run into an X from high school), to the more important (like how I want to have the energy to do fun activities with my children). I keep this list on me, then refer to it when I'm feeling really weak.
Also, to resist the temptation to quit before my treadmill time is up, I have some pictures taped to my treadmill. I know this is really dumb, but sometimes vanity is the ONLY thing that keeps me motivated. So the pictures...remember this picture I "made" of myself here? 
Well I have the actual pictures of Jessica Alba taped on my treadmill to remind me that I can't give up! She's someone who takes great care of herself, and looks great as well (not unhealthy, but definitely trim!) Go ahead - I know I deserve a lecture on how I shouldn't be looking at a celebrity for my ideal body image, and I should be doing this for health reasons (which I am), but like I said, sometimes vanity motivates me more than logic.
I'm not giving up, even though I'm frustrated today...Next week will be a better week!
Comments
Congrats to your brother and his new wifey!!
I agree with Tabitha and Lynn. Don't deprive youself at the wedding. Just get right back on the wagon after the wedding. Enjoy yourself!! Wedding don't come around every day.
Next week will be a better week. Hang in there and have.fun.at.that.wedding!!
Much love from NJ,
Sue
xoxo
NKOTBV09
Love ya!
Tanielle
Instead of focusing on what you did NOT do, focus on what you did. GOOD for you for getting in a day of exercise. That's better than no days of exercise ;) Congrats, and have a wonderful upcoming week!
Liz
You can DO this Xazmin!!! I know you can!
(Then just throw in an extra work out in the next week!)
I love the idea of taping pictures up!
Have a great week!
Next week will be a better week!
XOXO
Jen
Look ahead not back, that's the easiest way not to trip!
You and that picture...you crack me up sistah!
Just remember that you don't have to do it all in one day. Baby steps...
Now if I could just take my own advice.
If it makes you feel better I've had a down week as far as the weight-loss bit goes myself.
I don't have a scale. No one will pick me up and say "oh you're gaining a few..." (Besides, lean muscle weighs more than fat.) I base it on how my clothes fit. If they're too small I increase exercise, decrease calories. Make sure to mix up your activities too. I'm not a huge fan of the DVD work out, but P90X has a killer one that I can stick with.
I also find it is helpful to buy myself a "goal" dress or pair of jeans. I try them on every week and it encourages me. Nothing will motivate you like a tangible marker of your progress.
Do NOT skip the good stuff at the wedding, but plan for it: Decrease your calories a LITTLE bit before and after the event and DO NOT go there hungry. Before you go, fill up a bit on some fresh fruit, a whole grain something and lots of water all that day. Keep drinking it at the reception too. You get the yummy stuff and you don't over eat. Same principle as don't go grocery shopping when you're hungry.
Good luck and enjoy yourself.