Wow, time is really just flying by. I guess that's what happens when you have four kids at three different schools and are always on the go. It's funny, I thought I would have ALL this time this year, and I feel like I have even less than I did when the kids were home all summer.
I was thinking last night about the next session, and started to feel panicky. I think that may have been what went wrong last time -- the idea of committing to this healthier lifestyle for the rest of my life seemed too big a commitment to make. So I've decided that I'm going to take it one eight-week session at a time from now on. I'll focus on eating right and working out twice a week, and that's all I am going to ask of myself. If I get to the point where I want to pick up another class, or go for a run, or find the time to do a video at home, great. But it's not going to be an expectation I place on myself, and then I won't feel like I'm failing when I can't squeeze it in.
Also, eating right. I think this time I'm going to go with the "everything in moderation" approach, rather than the more hard-core "eat clean" approach. I don't want to feel guilty if I grab a couple of squares of chocolate once in a while. I also don't want to deny myself and then end up having a day where I gorge and eat three chocolate bars in one sitting. Again, expectations. I think knowing that I am eating better because I want to, rather than because I have to, will make it easier to stick to it.
I feel at peace with things today.
1 comment:
The eating better because you want to not because you have to is the key!! That is what I do. And it really does work. You are on the right track for sure, keep it up!!
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