Mmmm...beef jerky. That's actually really good for you in small amounts--great source of protein and energy. *nod*
Went to the gym today again. Can feel my stomach actually starting to tighten up! THANK GOD THOSE 100 KNEE TO CHEST CRUNCH-Y THINGS WORK SOMEWHAT. That machine hurts. u_u; You pretty much use your elbows, back, and arms to hold up your body against a hemispherical medicine ball about five feet off the ground. You use your body weight to tone your abs by pulling your thighs to your chest like one hundred thousand times. It hurts so bad, but it's worth it in the end.
I hate treadmills too, but I enjoy running without knowing I have to run back to where I started. I like watching TV--except for those food commercials. UGH THOSE ARE THE WORST WHEN YOU'RE WORKING OUT. A lot of people get hungry, I just feel sick because I start imagining someone waving a big burrito in front of my face or something. Grosses me out!
Anyways, the only downside to a treadmill is the fact that your momentum isn't creating any air flow/movement, so you overheat really quickly. ^^; I always get so red in the face after running.
Some advice to those who "break" and give into their cravings: Eat just a little of what you want to eat every day. Put those Doritos out of sight and do like what I did--MAKE SURE SOMEONE IS HOLDING YOU ACCOUNTABLE FOR WHEN AND HOW MUCH YOU ARE ALLOWED TO EAT OF YOUR "REWARD" FOOD! Just knowing my husband would be disappointed in me for later disappointing myself just to satisfy an urge kept me from ravaging the pantry.
Also, when you're hungry, start trying healthy snacks that are low in calories. Have an apple, a can of refrigerated 'No Sugar Added' Mandarin Oranges or Peaches, or a juice smoothie. Even a small slice of cheese or a yogurt can be okay, just don't eat these more than once or twice a day as your snack. Try drinking water when you're craving food--have a small snack with it so your stomach isn't miserable again in half an hour.
I'm just suggesting the things that worked for me in losing my weight and continuing to keep it off. I used to be ashamed with how I looked. I was in denial that it was just a trick of the mirror, but then I started looking at recent photographs of myself. I went to my husband and told him to be 100% honest with me about my weight gain. He told me it wasn't way out of hand yet, but I was more attractive to him when I was thinner. This was a big motivator to me--a tough love sort of thing--and I used it to get back on track.
People say weight doesn't matter--which is true if you're thinking about weight itself, not BMI--but depending on who you are, you might not feel that way. Of course, that doesn't mean becoming anorexic or bulimic like my cousins did, but it does mean it's time to do something to make yourself self-confident again. But gym by itself does nothing if you're not controlling your eating habits. I could go to the gym five days a week and eat junk food and not lose a single pound. Think of it as running in place. You aren't moving forward, you aren't moving backward. Your hard work is being stunted by your food cravings.
I'll keep anyone on this forum accountable for their exercise if they want me to--I'll even text you to remind you to go to the gym! If you need a person to push you but don't know anybody around who will help you out that way, come here!
You can tell me your goal weight and your current weight and we'll work on losing weight together! I'm still trying to become trim for my costume and need a work-out buddy as well, even if I am two states away!
Anyways, just want to motivate everybody to keep up a healthy lifestyle. I mean, sure, I goof up and eat pizza or drink soda once every month at least, but keeping myself on the right track keeps me from gaining that weight back. I want to help you guise do the same! 8D 8D 8D
Well, loves~sorry for the long rambling post. ^^; I get excited about things sometimes.
