Tuesday, March 22, 2016

So the Day Didn't Go As Planned...

Sometimes, we just need to get some things off of our chests. I wrote this post...almost a month ago, but it seems fitting to post this week after I have personally come back from a slump. We need to remind ourselves how far we've come so that we can propel ourselves forward. We can be frustrated for a time, but we can't let the frustration derail us. I made my goal, that you'll read below, to workout 18/20 workouts...turns out the following week I didn't do a dang thing. So...instead of sliding all the way downhill, I jumped right back on the bandwagon the next week...and so far? I've only missed 1 workout due to illness. Reassess, recommit, and go get 'em!!

Even when you are doing great, sometimes life gets in the way. It's how you handle the setbacks. That's what REALLY defines you.

I finished this week off -9 Weekly Smartpoints. Bummer. That wasn't my plan, and even today, I went over by 2 smartpoints TOTALLY by accident! When I was reviewing my meals for the day, I realized I forgot to count 1 egg with my lunch. Boom, right there. But you know what? That's the beauty about writing down what you eat WHEN you eat it. You are DEFINITELY more aware of what is going on with your body.

I'm pretty much expecting a gain on the scale tomorrow. This week has been a Slingshot week: everyday being high carbs. And you know what? I FEEL heavier. I dipped into my FitPoints to even everything out, so I'm still okay in that regard, but I'm pretty positive I'm retaining water. I wasn't feeling very well today, so I didn't get as great workout in as I wanted. On TOP of that, I did not complete my 9MM today. So, at the end of a month's time...20 different workouts, I completed 16. Should I get down on myself that I didn't do the whole 20? I would have in the past. But I realized today, which I've said often in my posts...There is NO reason for me NOT to start again on Monday. There is NO REASON for me NOT to set a goal to reach all 20 workouts with this next cycle. And that's exactly what I am going to do. I WANT to see improvement, I WANT to do better, and I've decided that I want to show up for my life. So, I need to take into account what my first month brought me and set my goal a little higher. My goal for this next round of workouts is to get 18/20 workouts completed. Then, by the third round...all 20 will be no big deal to complete. It's all about baby steps, right?

I'm human, too.

Sometimes things happen that aren't in our control. That's the key: WE AREN'T IN CONTROL SOMETIMES. I was a control freak, and I still kind of am. If I don't have some sort of power in SOME WAY, I get anxiety and a little overwhelmed. I think it's the oldest child syndrome? I've really tried to dial it back and realize that sometimes things just happen. It's then MY JOB to make sure I make the best of it because there is no point in agonizing about something that I can't change anyway.

Bing! Life's story.

So, I'm going to dust myself off, realize today was an off day. Expect a gain on the scale and EXPECT to lose that gain, if not more, the next week. Always looking forward, not looking back at what I coulda-woulda-shoulda. The sun will continue to rise and set...just amidst the business of what we call life, make sure you take time to look at it. Or snap a picture while waiting at a stop light right as the light switches to green...

There's no fixing the past, only learning from it.

Stay true to yourself,
Camille

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