Eight Days

...that is how long is took my to fall off my weight loss resolution bandwagon.

I had this deal with myself--- I wasn't allowed to eat out except on payday. Not because I couldn't afford to any other day, but because it was TWO set days a month that I could count on to look forward to and satisfy any junk food cravings I had. Also, it helped that I could save money from not eating out for more important things.... like new kicks!

These are my new shoes! I never thought I'd end up with Reebok Zigs, but they were one of very few pairs in solid black and they are SUPER comfy without too much padding. Before I went to Soul to Sole and had my feet and jogging patterns looked at-- I assumed that since I was mostly flat footed I needed lots of padding and major arch support. Turns out (and I mentioned this in a previous blog) that the excessive padding and arch support was causing my ankles to roll out. So, my first pricey running shoes was a pair of minimal Saucony running shoes in white and neon pink and yellow. I LOVE them--- but they don't match much!

Now, back to falling off the bandwagon. I REALLY failed-- I ate out two more meals in the next couple days and then one more yesterday. That's 5 times in a week!

However, today is a new day and I vow that one slip up will NOT dictate the rest of my day (or week for that matter). I can't--- if every time I eat something bad and I give up for the day because I think it's ruined--- then it is. But if I really need a sweet or junk food fix I'll have ONE thing and not a whole day of junk food.

I've also formulate a new workout plan--- I put it on paper so I can look at my week and know what I expect of myself. I've been touch and go with working out--- I need less cardio and more resistance training, so I am using a modified P90X plan. I'm using the Classic plan and using the P90X resistance training portions, but using HIIT and Zumba at the gym in exchange for the P90X cardio. I am also going to attempt yoga at the gym. There IS a P90X yoga, but it's 90 minutes long and I can't sit through it alone, so I am hoping that taking a yoga class at the gym will help. We'll see!

Until next time!

On the Weigh Down!