Well, I have been at this for a little over a week now and I can't seem to bring myself to step on the scale to see if there is a change. I mean, I know there is going to be a change (and in the right direction) - but what if it isn't as much as I feel I have earned - then what? I tend to be motivated by success at things - as I am sure most people are, but I am also very easily demotivated by perceived failure. I got a pass this week because I was in Ottawa for my sisters housewarming (more on that later).
So I talked about this with my trainer Paul, and he was frustratingly neutral about it. He can see both sides of the issue as well and reminded me that I will be gaining muscle as well, so that could account for a smaller loss than I would have anticipated. It is funny because I am less than 50 feet from the scale the whole time I work out, but I can't take the steps over to get on it. So I am thinking that I am going to weigh myself before my next session with him on Thursday - so if the results aren't what I thought they would be, then he can talk me down and make the workout harder. I know that this is supposed to be a lifestyle change as much as it is a competition, but for now it is the competition that is keeping me motivated.
And motivation was the name of the game this weekend. I ventured to Ottawa for Linz housewarming party and to see her spanking new house first hand. Needless to say, my serious case of house envy was not placated...it is even nicer in person - and her friends are very nice (if maybe a little too smrt). I saved up my calories throughout the day and managed to have only a few chips/salsa and about 1 full piece of fresh bread (mmmm) in between carrots, broccoli and fruit - oh and a couple of glasses of wine. And in the end, I managed to stay within my calorie range for the day - wine and all :)
I guess it is all about planning. Linz made us a super tasty and healthy meal on Friday night, because we both knew it was going to be a high calorie day the next day. I think I also burned a lot of calories helping organize all of the boxes and cleaning up for the party. I really wish someone had witnessed me on my hands and knees vacuuming the carpet with her Dustbuster (because the central vac is on the fritz)....seriously it was quite comical - even Hailey (katface) had a smirk on her face as she watched me perched on the top of her new favourite couch. I was actually surprised how many calories 'cleaning' burns...but I have no plan to give up my cleaning lady - let's not get carried away here :)
I have also found genius bikes at the gym that have built in programs so you can do a spin class at any time. There is a guy that talks you through each of the stages and tells you when to turn up the tension and when to turn it down. I am really liking spinning, although I am still waiting for it not to hurt. I also did lower body with Paul tonight, so I should be good and sore tomorrow (but don't worry, I am well stretched).
End of week one, and I am still as motivated as day one - feeling changes in how my clothes fit (even if it is all in my head) and already learning that 500 calories on a cardio machine isn't as rough as I originally thought if you are doing something that is fun - like spin or swimming.
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I know I've said it once or twice already but could you rock any more? You are the best! I wish I had put a kitty cam on Hailey's head to get a pic of you vacuuming my house with the dustbuster. So sorry lady, but WOW thank you thank you thank you! And don't worry, I'll be sure to low-cal the thanksgiving dinner as much as possible--perhaps instead of my awesome mashed potatoes with everything bad in them I can do your accordion baked potatoes-and-onions with the fixins on the side... And stove top doesn't require that you put the butter or milk in (once again, not actually ever having butter or milk in your house makes you learn these things).
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