Almost the end of week six and looking back it seems I have fallen off the motivation wagon. At the end of week five I was excited and ready to move forward in my weight loss experience, but that wasn't the case as the week progressed. Between the long days at work and the long nights awake trying to catch up with my home life, I did not make time for exercise. :(
Looking back at my menu this week I did well sticking to the plan and eating healthier foods. So I had a successful week in that aspect. As for my water intake, it started out well and slowly decreased as the days went by. But I think I just thought of one solution to my water drinking problem while I was just typing. I need more nalgene bottles just like a co worker suggested. If I have a water bottle ALWAYS filled and ready to go then there should be NO excuse. P.S. I LOVE the nalgene water bottle that my brother bought for me. It is dishwasher safe, it holds 32 oz. of water and I have had it for a while and it is still like new!
Now on to the exercise issue. Well the ONLY issue is that I'm NOT exercising! Even though I don't want to be a scheduled exerciser I think that might help stick to my goal. For example if I write on my calendar "exercise" on the days I need to get to the gym or run outside then I think I would be more apt to do it because I don't want to let myself down. I have also noticed that I was very excited to run the 5k but because I was always concentrating on how far or how fast I was running I stopped using the other machines at the gym. I know many studies say running is the best exercise and burns probably the most calories but my new running body can't seem to run everyday of the week, which means on those off days I should probably use the elliptical or the bicycle at a low intensity. Do you have concerns about keeping up the motivation or ways that you try to keep up your excitement? I would love to share new thoughts and ideas.
So here is to a great weekend of water, exercise and healthy food!
CHEERS! :)
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