Three weeks of the 12-week transformation challenge done! Even with some rough points in the week, I finished strong! It has been interesting to find out which of my focus areas are coming along and which are still a work in progress. I am really impressed with how well the infused water pitcher is helping me keep up my water intake. I have had above 70oz for nearly two weeks now, and most days are closer to 100oz! That is a huge improvement from my past bests of around 40oz in a day! I will say that the weekends are more of a struggle for me when it comes to this focus, and so I will be more intentional about it on the weekends moving forward.
From a mental perspective, the fight over doing my workouts is diminishing. I had no trouble jumping right back into it today after my rest day. I still need to work through the physical aspects. My body is still working through the transition from not working out to having a consistent workout regime. Just keep going, and I know it'll continue to get better.
One of my focuses is to be more thoughtful about my treats and to choose healthy food options. I have found that by planning my treat meal in advance, I am less tempted to have treats the rest of the week. I had set in my mind that it would be Saturday, and so we went out and had a great time. It was part of the plan, so I didn't feel guilty. This week we had Mi Ranchito, which is one of the Mexican restaurants in the area. Had chips & salsa, cheese dip, and a great dinner. We then went for dessert to a new place that opened up, Smallcakes Creamery. Smallcakes is a cupcake shop and the creamery is a new concept store for them. They basically take their cupcake flavors and put them into the form of ice cream. I took a picture to prove I did indeed have a treat! Two of my favorite flavors of their cupcakes are the Caramel Crunch and the Red Velvet. Naturally, I got them both in a waffle bowl. It was awesome! When you plan your treat, consider them! :)
The other thing about the treats that is interesting, I don't want them during the week. I had the dinner and the ice cream last night, and I was ready to eat healthy again. I felt bloated and sluggish at the end of the night. I don't regret my treat. I just feel like my body is getting more and more used to the healthy options. It actually wants them more often over the junk than it used to. When I do have to grab a quick bite out, I'm making better choices. That is great progress!
On the sleep front, this is definitely a work in progress. I was in bed around 1 am last night. Between the bloated feeling from the treat and the late night, my day started rough today. As I ate well and got active I noticed I felt better. Getting sleep is going to be important for me. I may have to start writing it on my calendar to keep it top of mind. That seems to be working for my workouts, treats, and water consumption.
I am excited and nervous for next week's measurements and progress pics. I am feeling a difference, and it will be interesting to see if it shows when I check in!
All the best,
OkieGal
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