Everyday Systems

Well back somewhere between Oct. and Dec. I fell off the program. Maybe it was the birthday or two every week in Oct....lots of cake! Or maybe it was Thanksgiving....mmmm turkey! Or could it have been Christmas....nice gifts, but the food!!!

No matter. I've turned it around after 3 weeks of false starts. One thing I was surprised about was that I hadn't shot back up to my old weight, even though I of course gained some weight back. About a week, maybe two weeks in and I've lost 4.5 pounds! I'm excited about that. I have a goal of 200lbs by June...probably unrealistic, but I like to aim high. (Oh, I mean getting to 200 lbs., not losing 200 )

This week I'm trying to add some exercise. That's probably harder to do than getting back on the program. But hey, I'll do it somehow. Anyhooo...glad to be back!

It's good to see you back.

Welcome back!

Welcome back!

Better than a weight goal is a behavioral compliance goal.

Have you tried the habitcal? (or paper equivalent).

As for exercise, "14 minutes of ANYTHING" every N-day is a great structure (and easily habitcal-able). It gives you a structure for finding the perfect workout while you're working out (instead of putting off working out, perhaps indefinitely, until you do). Plus it's "schedualistically insignificant" and therefore "excuse proof."

Reinhard

Welcome back.

I have found that with the exercise for the first while, just plan to do something - even if it is for only 2 min, that is more than you were doing before.

Exercise is the place I battle the most and I started yesterday with 3 full Sun Salutations (group of Yoga moves which stretch whole body) and 10 Hindu Squats.

Commit to something even if it is just walking on the spot for 5 min and you can build from there.

Hugs
Mo