101 - #91 - Lose 10 pounds
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dirtylibrarianToday, using lara7's guest pass to swim at her gym (public pools being closed for the holidays), I checked the scale and was pleased to find I weighed in at exactly 150. Originally this 101 item had a date attached to it, but after changing it 3 or 4 times, I decided to drop it altogether. And I'm glad I did. I think the changes I have made in my exercise, diet, and general health should be much more lasting done over nine months, rather than one or two. I'm curious as to how much muscle has been gained during that time, too. I think swimming has made me very strong for my size.
It is only in the last few weeks that I have actually felt shaped different. A plaid wool skirt that was always a bit tight is now comfortable. The shape of my face feels different under my own hands. When I run, things aren't jiggling anymore (that is, things I don't strap down with magically engineered running equipment). I feel excellent. I may try to repeat this one over the next 9 months.
Things that have made a difference for me:
1) upping my swim to a mile each time
2) getting into the habit of running...which though I've certainly tried over the years, hasn't been a habit since junior high
3) doing yoga more regularly, to help me listen to my body
4) carrying nuts with me everywhere I go, to resist junk food urges
5) eating fresh fruit and/or vegetables every day
6) carrying water with me everywhere, to avoid empty calorie beverage options
7) completely giving up pop and sweet coffee beverages
8) dealing with my anxiety better, so that I can differentiate actual hunger from feelings of worry, loneliness, or stress.
Much inspiration has been drawn fromlibrarian, too. Thanks Jessamyn!
lara7's guest pass to swim at her gym (public pools being closed for the holidays), I checked the scale and was pleased to find I weighed in at exactly 150. Originally this 101 item had a date attached to it, but after changing it 3 or 4 times, I decided to drop it altogether. And I'm glad I did. I think the changes I have made in my exercise, diet, and general health should be much more lasting done over nine months, rather than one or two. I'm curious as to how much muscle has been gained during that time, too. I think swimming has made me very strong for my size.It is only in the last few weeks that I have actually felt shaped different. A plaid wool skirt that was always a bit tight is now comfortable. The shape of my face feels different under my own hands. When I run, things aren't jiggling anymore (that is, things I don't strap down with magically engineered running equipment). I feel excellent. I may try to repeat this one over the next 9 months.
Things that have made a difference for me:
1) upping my swim to a mile each time
2) getting into the habit of running...which though I've certainly tried over the years, hasn't been a habit since junior high
3) doing yoga more regularly, to help me listen to my body
4) carrying nuts with me everywhere I go, to resist junk food urges
5) eating fresh fruit and/or vegetables every day
6) carrying water with me everywhere, to avoid empty calorie beverage options
7) completely giving up pop and sweet coffee beverages
8) dealing with my anxiety better, so that I can differentiate actual hunger from feelings of worry, loneliness, or stress.
Much inspiration has been drawn from
librarian, too. Thanks Jessamyn!
