OK. Trepidation over - the results are in!
How did the plan go?:
I excercised for at least 30 mins each day. Check.
I walked 5 times. Better than the four planned. Check.
I rowed 8 times (yes, I did it in the morning; then was watching TV in the evening and thought "Why not?" a couple of times). Much better than the four planned. Check.
My eating was pretty good, but we had a family birthday party and I probably snuck in a couple of extra chips and things above the dessert and cake that I had budgeted for. Close enough.
Results:
1.8 kilograms! I'm impressed! That equals 3.98 pounds (very, very close to 4 pounds, don't you think? - maybe I should round it off), which sounds even more impressive. What's more it was worth the work to achieve it.
And the measure-in had some mixed results, my favourites being 1.5 centimetres off my tummy circumference, and 1 off my waist. For some obscure reason an additional centimetre snuck onto the widest part of my thigh, but I can ignore that given all the other good news.
Where to from here?:
I miss my next measure-in by being away at church meetings from this coming Wednesday for a week. This will limit my excercise opportunities, and increase the potential for eating all sorts of yummy food.
The adjusted plan (for the next fortnight):
I will not put on any weight (I'm not going to expect to take any off, though).
I will do 30 mins exercise each day. Probably walking, and I shall make certain I have the opportunity to enjoy the beach - it would be harder walking. (See, enjoy the exercise - oh, look at the pretty water!)
I will row twice in each week. (Before I go and after I come back)
I will try to be reasonable in my eating. I will get reasonable-sized portions. I will carefully select which of the yummies are irresistable. I will go for the fruit if it is offered.
I don't know if I can keep it 2 naughties/2 desserts. Maybe I'll keep a list of all the yummy stuff I've said "No" to so that I can share my willpower with you all later. I can tell you that I am going to have Gelati at the little place that I love near my little bro's house, because it is a seasonal/locational treat that I don't get very often - and I'm not having the low fat option either, so there!
It's actually good to go into this with good results this week. It might help when my motivation wears thin - I don't want to undo all this hard work.
Six and a half years later
3 years ago
5 comments:
I'll echo that yeeeeaaaahhhaaaarrr and add a big WELL DONE to it. Great news; and good that you're being realistic about the next fortnight. It would be easy to say, "Well, the next fortnight is a write-off so I'll eat whatever I like" but I think your plan is good and achievable without making you feel like you're missing out on everything.
BIG GOLD STAR for you!
xo
I was very close to "Well, the next fortnight is a write-off so I'll eat whatever I like". I'm glad you think my plan is likely to work. We'll see - I mean, of course I'm committed to it and I'll see it through so that I can report back on my success it in a fortnight.
Oh well done HJ!
And what's the difference between 3.98lb and 4lb?
Approximately None.
Wow. That is fabulous Jen. I am so impressed - you are off to a flying start.
You have set the bar very high for the rest of us!
Hmmmmm...I can be quite competitive so this could work well for me. Thanks!
AWEOSME!! Congratulations Jen!! That is a superb effort!
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