So the 45x30 challenge has been a disaster thus far. Since it started I have only exercised three of the nine days. I missed 2 days due to rain, 3 days due to feeling sick, and 1 day due to lack of sleep. Right now I see two options at my feet:
1. Start over! Tomorrow is the 10th, so I could make the challenge 45x20.
2. Admit that 45 minutes still seems like a lot of exercise to me. Go back to the 30x30 challenge until I feel really comfortable adding in the extra minutes.
3. Change the challenge rules to allow myself one day off a week.
Advice would be appreciated. I by no means am giving up on exercise, but I do want to create a new plan that works for me.
I've been really wanting to continue exercising in the morning, as once I am awake I find it really easy. I do get a little nervous being out so early in the dark alone, though. Aileen, do you have any suggestions as to how to get over this ridiculous fear?
Anyway, I've been on point for eating this week and have only used half of my anytime points. This weekend I had a much easier time not snacking, for whatever reason. I've been switching back and forth at work between eating lean cuisines and bringing a wrap. I've also been trying hard to meet all my healthy guidelines, so I've been eating a banana with my breakfast, putting lots of romaine and spinach on my wraps, and having at least one vegetable with dinner. I like to snack on fruit during the day, but only if it is really fresh and in season which is hard to find in the city, even at the farmers markets (in my opinion). I think I was spoiled growing up in Minnesota where apple farms and berry farms were always so close to our house. Sad.
In terms of progress, my jeans are really loose on my thighs and butt now. A couple of my tighter shirts no longer hug my stomach. And my newer red skirt (that I am in love with) slides down my hips now. I think I will see even more progress once I am able to get back on track with exercise, but for now I feel pretty good.
1 comment:
1. Don't give up...the benefits of exercise are numerous.
2. Definitely drop back down to 30 minutes so you don't burn yourself out to quickly.
3. Also, it's okay to have a day (or two depending on how strenuous your workouts are) off each week because your body needs rest time to recover and grow stronger.
4. For walking early in the morning, I'd suggest going to an outdoors store and getting a small, flashing light so that people can see you. Also, they sell travel-sized things of pepper spray if you really don't feel safe. And, if you listen to an iPod, keep only one ear bud in so you can also hear what's going on around you.
Go you!
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