I don't know when the last time was that I took a week off from writing. (Guess I could check, but that would take away from writing, now wouldn't it?) Life's been really busy. Remember when I said I wasn't taking any new clients? Well, that changed, because some people who expressed an interest in training a long time ago, well, they are now coming back, which is a great thing. But that means I really have to have my systems in place. So any computer time this week has been spent working on what I think of as "infrastructure" -- all the stuff that helps you to stay organized and on track as you run a business.
My intention is to set aside some time and answer comments -- I save every single one -- but now is not that time. So let's talk fitness, ok?
At last week's weigh in, I was exactly the same weight as the week before, which just sucked and led to a 24 hour sugar festival. I KNOW in my mind that you can't lose weight every single week. I also know that weight fluctuates. But I was feeling rather adolescent -- I WANT TO BE LIGHTER AND IT'S NOT FAIR THAT I'M NOT BECAUSE I'M WORKING REALLY HARD, SO SCREW IT -- that was the overriding thought. Oh, and I'd gone to TWO movies and eaten a protein bar each time, while my companion(s) ate yummy stuff, and that my friends, should result in negative calories, don't you think?
Anyway, it's a new week and I'm back on track. In fact, I'm getting some feedback that I don't need to lose any more weight. Whaaaat???? I've needed to lose 5 (10? 15? 20?) pounds for my entire adult life practically. Plus I'm not at my dream weight yet -- you know, that magical number where life will be perfect .... ok, so I know that's not how it works, but I still really like my number. But I can see the vein that runs along the top of the bicep all the time now (even when I'm not lifting) and that kind of freaks me out. And I did take measurements. Here they are:
5'5.5" tall
135 pounds
36" bust
27" waist
36" hips
21" thighs
So maybe the reality is that I'm at a good weight for me? For some reason, I'm incredibly uncomfortable with that thought. Like it seriously makes me uneasy. In fact, I don't want to talk about that anymore, ok?
(This is the great thing about typing a monologue -- abrupt subject changes are just fine!)
On the workout front, I'm trying to get acclimated to the heat. So yesterday I did a 5 mile run/walk at 11:00 when it was in the mid-80s or so. I could tell I wasn't feeling all that energetic, but it only takes a few of those planned heat runs to get used to the warmer temperatures. I may be able to fit in another run later today or tomorrow -- we'll see.
Time to do Junior High pickup, so must run. Hugs to all friends -- stay healthy and know that you are appreciated!
4 comments:
Leslie, you DO NOT need to lose anymore weight...you look WONDERFUL! You should know that when you gain muscle, the scale will go up...that is what you want! I think that if you lose more weight, your body is going to rebell and may even look sick. Tim doesn't want an unhealthy skinny-minnie does he?? That vein in your arm is telling you you don't need to lose anymore weight...so stop trying and get the "number" out of your head!
Okay, enough lecture from me ;)
So, what movies did you see? Anything good? Please dish ;)
Hugs to you too! Have a wonderful day/week!
I don't know how you arrived at that "dream" weight, so I can't really be sure what losing that would achieve for you, but those stats sure don't look like numbers to complain about.
At this point, you are pretty fit so you might want to consider burning the calories through physical challenges, rather than dieting (the opposite advice would apply to someone who is not fit). Always pay attention to what you eat and avoid poor quality food, but don't make a big chore out of it.
I'm curious about what your BF% is right now. Sounds like it's in the teens since you can see the vein on your bicep. Sounds like you are in a great place where you don't need to lose any more fat unless you want that super lean look. I personally want to get to a place where I maintain at 16% BF and around 130 lb.. I'm sure that would be that magical number for me that would make life better, lol. ;)
Glad to hear things are rolling right along with your business. :)
Wow I won't compete with that last post. :o I'll just ask you this. Do you ever just feel like giving up on all this fitness nonsense? lol Sometimes I feel like getting a large pizza and just burying my face in it.
I'm just messin' with ya. Sounds like your getting your fitness equilibrium in order.
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