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Feb 02 Tales from the Downsizing Trenches
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Posted at 3:59 PM by Amy -
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What’s going well:
I’ve been incredibly encouraged. Lisa, Sara, Melissa, and many others- you’re supportive words have been like fuel. THANK YOU!
Working out in the morning, though I loath it, it ensures that I get my sweat on before the day gets away from me.
Instead of focussing too much on what I’m not eating- I’m tracking my servings of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and water. Until I’ve checked off all those boxes- I don’t delve into other food. Come to find out- getting in everything that my body actually needs usually takes care of my hunger- at least until those just-before-bed hours.
What’s not going well:
Losing weight is a whole lot of work and takes a whole lot of consistency. Sometimes the length of this commitment feels absolutely daunting. It’s HARD WORK. I want it to be easier.
I need to remember it’s not all or nothing… it’s one choice at a time.
I don’t enjoy working out- but I want to love to hate it. I’m not there yet, but I’m hitting the pavement anyway.
My night-time snack of stove-popped popcorn (it’s a whole grain!) needs to be put in check, so as of now its become a weekend-only indulgence. But dang… I want it EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
Progress: I’ve lost 2kgs
6 Comments on “Tales from the Downsizing Trenches”
the fact that you keep pounding the pavement so consistently (and so early!) even though you don’t enjoy it? dang, kitty. that challenges me. and makes me that much prouder of you.
next time you “cups up”… imagine i’m right besides you, cheers-ing your progress. you’re off to a great start, friend.
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Hello? I am an American. I do not understand the metric system. I’ll have to google the conversion.
Oh my…4.4 lbs. That’s great!
Just keep at it. I was just reading an article about exercise keeping your cells young. Basically old people who exercise are cellularly (that’s probably not a word) younger than young people who sit around. So, hey at least your cells are happy. You know how it goes…once you make it a habit you won’t be able to break it.
I’m proud of you!
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Yay on the update, Amy! I’ve been really thinking of you. Good for you for not putting this off another day! Each day is one day closer to where you want to be. I love that you’re doing this first thing in the morning so you won’t be tempted to skip it. And your saying “It’s one choice at a time” shows your head’s in the right place. Just remember: Every bite of really good food that you’re eating is saying, “I’m worth only the best fuel I can put in my body.” And you are *so* worth this!!!
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You’re amazing!!! Keep pushing through even the hard days–it’s already paying off! My problem with the popcorn is not putting the butter oil on it…….
Love you and keep up the hard work!
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Amy, I am happy that you are trying to eat more healthy. Is David doing the same? It helps if you have someone eating the same.
Love, Mom Riep
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I am trying to lose weight too, and I am right there with you. It is really hard work. We can do this though. I am determined to do it by the power of the Holy Spirit. I cannot do it alone.
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