Finding My New Normal
In last week's post, I talked about having a hard time with the quarantine. Staying home and staying separate has been quite a struggle. While my work from home period has now been extended through the end of April (eeks!) , I feel like I am gaining control in this uncontrollable situation. (Is uncontrollable even a word?)
With the help of my gym (shoutout to @CrossFit 616), I had a renewed focus on my nutrition this week. I restarted my Instagram page (@smartphonefitsarah) that I have just for posting my food and weigh ins. Hello Weigh In Wednesday! I tried to make each food decision as an intentional one. Was every decision a good one? No, absolutely not. But my goal wasn't to be perfect. My goal was to think about each food decision and not let that decision be controlled by emotion. Yes, I had wine and chocolate and pizza. But, the majority of my meals were ones that I was happy with. And compared to the last few weeks, that is a huge win for me. I didn't let my feelings of being out of control, or annoyed, or pissed off (to be completely honest) control what foods went into my mouth. It is quite refreshing to feel in control of this part. Now, will I lose weight when I step on the scale on Wednesday? I have no idea. And it doesn't really matter to me. I feel like I finally have control and I know that weight loss will follow once I start weighing and tracking.
Now, for fitness, that isn't any better. I didn't work out this week. And, I have no excuse. I was wide awake each morning with enough time to get at least a 30 minute workout in. But, did I? Nope. So this week, while I continue to focus on my nutrition, I am going to focus on working out the majority of the days. My goal is to workout 4 days this week. That still gives me three days to do nothing. I can do more, if I feel like it. But, I'm not going to feel guilty if I don't. I just have to get out the door 4 days this week. I have to move.
So, what are you struggling with? Or what did you win at this week? I want to hear it all! Good or bad!