Today:
Its interesting how having a precise number in front of me gets me simply doing.
It’s created a daily expectation of exactly what I must do.
I have the freedom to chose how I reach those numbers so the day is of my choosing and has great flexibility. It simply needs to be done.
The numbers are harder to reach than you might think so I must be aware at all times. This is not a negative feeling quite the opposite,
Yes I must do it but I set the expectation and I get the reward. Being in charge of how it comes together is critical.
Its funny how my head is still going to Oh I should be lifting weights a certain way at a certain cadence.
I remind myself that. no I should be doing exactly what I am. My number 1 goal is BF loss and what I am doing will get me there.
I will be adding in some lifting a few times a week but right now the important thing is routine and maintaining it. My way.
It is also teaching me about maintenance down the road and what a reasonable expectaion for myself will be. And the creative ways I can get the right amount of exercise in.
My nutrition is not a challenge in any way. I enjoy a drink me smoothie for breakfast and salad and another fruit smoothie during the day.
Not hungry, no cravings and lots of energy. Clear thinking and inches are falling.
I am glad I am not using the scale. It has the power to derail me and I am not allowing that.
I will repeatedly do everyday the things required. My body will release the fat in its own time and fashion. But it will release it.
The weather continues to be beautiful and this morning I took advantage of that. I had to pick up a water sample from a client and chose to walk than drive. So 2 things taken care of, a business transaction and 6000 steps and 45 min of moderate activity and 200 calories. Not exactly difficult.
We decide if we succeed. Choose success!
California dreamin’
6 years ago
great post, cindi. I have been mentally struggling with the lifting too. i dropped my lifting sessions down to 2/week as well because i want to lose quite a bit more BF and i am trying to focus on more cardio. this is good for me to read, thanks.
ReplyDeletedoing your way is the best way!
ReplyDeleteif it is feeling good to you then that's all that matters.
i think we forget sometimes that ultimately, we just want to be happy. a simple concept, yet so elusive at times.
if what you're doing is making you happy then it is most definitely the right thing.
love hearing your confidence and enthusiasm about your regime.