I weighed myself on either Friday or Saturday and realized that I've lost about 3 lbs. A couple things I'd like to say about that. First of all, I can't complain because I have neither gained weight nor completely plateaued. I have lost weight. There is some sort of progression on becoming thinner and fitter. But secondly, I am busting my ass off and that is all the results I have. It's ridiculous and so completely discouraging to see that that is all the progress I have made within a month. I can't imagine people, who have a similar stature, having a less rigorous diet and workout schedule than I do and attempting to lose weight. I have been at this for over a month now and half of the month on paleo. However, I will admit that my endurance for physical activity has increased a lot, to the point where I have never been so in shape in my life in that aspect. I used to be the girl at absolute toning (the easiest workout Rik offers) who was dying on the ground only ten minutes into the workout and felt like she was going to faint or puke then would be sore for the next five days. Now, it is a breeze and yes I may still feel it in my core the next day but really nothing more and I hardly break a sweat! So I am thankful that my endurance has increased quite a bit in the past month. It makes it that much easier to push myself further. Also, regardless of my weight I have seen quite a bit more definition in my muscles. My arms are leaner, my thighs are toned, and my calves smaller. I have quite a fantastic looking butt that I've never had in my life too (I really always had a flat behind to say the least)! So I am not complaining that I cannot see absolutely no change on my body or health but it is just frustrating how long it takes and how much patience it takes. If you know me very well I am far from a patient person, lol.
It takes so much energy to keep up the effort of a healthy diet and excellent workout ethic. And at times even I regress. I have amazing willpower when I want to but then there are times when I give in. I'll think about how I did so well that day and that I deserve a treat so even that cookie for the day is a setback. I know you're not supposed to reward yourself with food but that is what I have been used to since I was little, "if you finish your dinner, you will get dessert", and "I'm so proud of you, let's go get ice cream". So it's very hard to break an almost 20 year old habit. I just gotta keep thinking that cookie or treat I give myself just puts me further back from achieving my goal. I have got to stop regressing or I'll never be satisfied with my actual progress. It's a constant fight (progress vs regress) to the top.
Well, I am off to go shower, relax, and watch day two of the Paleo Summit. I had a really intense workout tonight, filled with my calves being on fire, my wrists feeling like they broke and my legs shaking so much I couldn't walk - so I totally deserve the relaxation. Good night all.
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