I let some negative thoughts creep into my head yesterday. It sucked, it really did. I didn't eat the whole day save for 2 scrambled eggs and a pear around 11:30 yesterday morning. I didn't get back from Westchester until almost 7. I was famished and I had Chinese. Not the best choice, not my best moment. It wasn't even good, it was just something to ingest so I wouldn't pass out from not eating anything. Ugh. I'm paying for it now. The scale is up. Full disclosure.
So I'm taking the power back. I am pushing myself. Right on to a new NSV.
Today, I held my first ever 2 minute plank. Two minutes, 3 seconds, to be exact. Let me tell you guys, I wanted to call it quits after about 45 seconds. My body was shaking, but I kept pushing.
It's not ok that I caved in to old, awful habits. It really isn't. We all know that. Otherwise, we wouldn't feel so terrible about it afterwards, right. We know it's wrong. I know it's wrong. And nothing good can ever come from reverting back to that.
But I also know that it's up to me - and me alone - to snap out of it STAT. Hence me pushing the time on that plank.
And I needed to bring it with my workout tonight. I completed a total of 45 minutes on the inclined treadmill, running 15 minutes of it. I felt something in my right knee, otherwise I would've gone longer. Then I fished out a Firm DVD that I hadn't done in forever - Calorie Explosion with Alison Davis. This DVD brings the intensity. It is no joke. I burned 828 calories. Sweated my ass off.
That sweat is no freaking joke.
Better, solid day. Tracked everything, stayed with my points, and got in all the requirements.
I am taking the power back. No other way.
Good choices!


We all have our little slips. You have done so well on your journey and you know the right choices to make. I am finding the closer I get to goal the harder it is to stay on track, but I keep trying every day and I know it will happen.
ReplyDeleteThat plank time is HUGE! Not easy, and worthy of a huge smile.
ReplyDeleteTaking the power back, indeed. It's your power, your superpower, don't let go :-)
-Patrick
http://responsibility199.wordpress.com
Way to go on taking back the power and huge congrats on the 2 minute plank! You should be super proud, it's been a goal for a while!
ReplyDeleteI did Cal Explosion yesterday too :) great minds think alike ;) ...dont beat yourself up on the Chinese food! Sometimes it happens and the MSG is probably a big part of the up on the scale. Water weight that will be gone soon
ReplyDeleteDarn those negative thoughts. GRRR! Slough 'em off and stop worrying about one day. I'm 100% sure you're back up on your horse and doing Yoga on his back this morning. Keep it up, girly!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the two minute plank! Your abs must be getting super strong and sturdy. Awesome sauce!!!
Wow, 2 minute plank??? That's awesome you go!
ReplyDeleteI'm really really happy for you for hitting the 2 min plank! You were dedicated and stuck with it, and now the victory is yours.
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