I adored kickboxing class, even if I'm still sore and a bit stiff from it. But, the hoped inspiration and boost of starting something new is working. All week for my lunches I've been taking fresh, raw veggies with hummus and fruit to work. I've been staying away from the café and vending machine. No Starbucks. No cream in the coffee.
It feels good to have things closer on track. I’m still not at 100%. I had pizza one night for dinner. But, I’m moving forward at a good pace.
I’ve got class planned again for Friday, and depending on a couple factors, I may hit one up on Wednesday, too. I think Wednesday and Friday could be regular class days for me with my current work schedule. But we have possible out of town family member dropping in Wednesday this week.
I had a job interview last week for a promotion, that is also at a closer location, last week and it felt pretty good. I don’t want to start counting eggs, so I’m trying to keep things in prospective. I am super hopeful, though. The location is two miles away from the studio AND the studio is on the drive home from work. It’d just be too perfect.
I made another change this week, as well. Usually, Sunday is my “cheat” day. I’ve long used that as an excuse to make horrible food choices. I’d eat an entire frozen pizza and drink a bottle of wine and then some chocolate for dessert. Because I didn’t eat as terribly during the week (still made bad choices, but not as bad) I convinced myself it was okay.
With this developing new mind set, I’m doing something different today. Today I am declaring Sunday is no longer “Cheat Day” it is now “Self-Care Day.”
When I did my weekly grocery run today, I did not get something “special” to eat. I had a sunbutter (like peanut butter but made with sunflower seeds) and jelly sandwich for lunch and leftovers for dinner. Normal, sensible, every day food. I did the meal prep for the week and washed all the fresh fruit and veg I bought.
I did a couple chores around the house- laundry, the lawn, dishes and took out the trash.
Then, I had myself a little spa day.
I took an Epsom Salt bath for my sore muscles, had a facial, did a conditioning hair mask and now I am eating cookies (a small splurge) watching my favorite Netflix show.
I have a weird relationship with food. I’m sure it’s not unique, but I’m working on it. I’m getting some thoughts down, that’s an entirely different post. Once I figure it out.
But for now, Self-Care over Cheating.
It feels good to have things closer on track. I’m still not at 100%. I had pizza one night for dinner. But, I’m moving forward at a good pace.
I’ve got class planned again for Friday, and depending on a couple factors, I may hit one up on Wednesday, too. I think Wednesday and Friday could be regular class days for me with my current work schedule. But we have possible out of town family member dropping in Wednesday this week.
I had a job interview last week for a promotion, that is also at a closer location, last week and it felt pretty good. I don’t want to start counting eggs, so I’m trying to keep things in prospective. I am super hopeful, though. The location is two miles away from the studio AND the studio is on the drive home from work. It’d just be too perfect.
I made another change this week, as well. Usually, Sunday is my “cheat” day. I’ve long used that as an excuse to make horrible food choices. I’d eat an entire frozen pizza and drink a bottle of wine and then some chocolate for dessert. Because I didn’t eat as terribly during the week (still made bad choices, but not as bad) I convinced myself it was okay.
With this developing new mind set, I’m doing something different today. Today I am declaring Sunday is no longer “Cheat Day” it is now “Self-Care Day.”
When I did my weekly grocery run today, I did not get something “special” to eat. I had a sunbutter (like peanut butter but made with sunflower seeds) and jelly sandwich for lunch and leftovers for dinner. Normal, sensible, every day food. I did the meal prep for the week and washed all the fresh fruit and veg I bought.
I did a couple chores around the house- laundry, the lawn, dishes and took out the trash.
Then, I had myself a little spa day.
I took an Epsom Salt bath for my sore muscles, had a facial, did a conditioning hair mask and now I am eating cookies (a small splurge) watching my favorite Netflix show.
I have a weird relationship with food. I’m sure it’s not unique, but I’m working on it. I’m getting some thoughts down, that’s an entirely different post. Once I figure it out.
But for now, Self-Care over Cheating.
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