I was in denial for a few months this fall, because I was training for a half marathon, and I allowed myself a lot more calories....but way more than I should have, mind you.
I am not a fan of the scale, like most people. But I finally had to face it!
The result?
I put back on 24 lbs of the 90+ lbs I lost altogether.
24lbs??? Unacceptable!
But, that's what happens when you go from eating "clean" and working out twice a day 5 times a week to eating "mostly" clean, and working out 3 days a week. You live and learn! Obviously, I have not yet found my life long balance routine, but I'm working on it! And I'll get there as long as I keep it as a priority.
So, the last 2 weeks I have gotten back on track. I've got my clean meals made and frozen, and I'm back to running every day, plus taking spinning classes. I'm down 7lbs, with 17 more to go.
Once you grasp the concept that you have to burn off 3,500 calories to lose a pound of weight...you can appreciate all the work it takes to lose weight. And you put in the work to get you there!!
I send positive energy to everyone who is trying to drop ell bee's this year!
It isn't easy, but it's certainly a personal accomplishment! Get it!!
3 comments:
I think sometimes knowing how many calories it takes to lose a pound is equally motivating as it is frustrating to me. I sit and wonder if I'll ever get there. Which I do, oh so slowly, but it's still frustrating. Nice job on the 7lbs! That's great progress :)
I'm glad you're getting back on the wagon. Stick with it. You're a strong woman and deserve to be fit and healthy
It sure isn't hard to gain it back.
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