Day one or one day. We have likely all heard this saying. I usually think, tomorrow will be day one or I scroll past it thinking fuck you to the person who seemingly has their shit together (I mean, how dare they) – while I throw down a Pepsi or glass of wine. To say today was day one is misleading. I have been doing baby steps or even had times of kicking ass over the last couple of months. I have not been on point since Christmas Eve, though. I did great Christmas Eve during the day, even having a plan in place but then I committed the ultimate sin of going too long between eating and then I hit the buffet of food the boys had lined up when I got home. Christmas was wonderful but by that evening I got a tinge of depression. This often happens on holidays, even when they are great. For the most part, I know what drives it but feel powerless to combat it in the moment. This year, I allowed myself to feel it. We cannot be happy all of the time. Fast forward another week and getting hit by a truck and well, there have been more poor eating days than good. Today, though, I was on point. Today, is the day I start documenting my journey in this new platform. I may not write every day but will do brief account of what is going on when I do.
I took a big step yesterday in asking the bff to be my accountability partner. She is someone I admire and who has laser focus. I gave her a brief rundown of my commitments for the week: At least 30 minutes aerobic activity per day, plank challenge each day, 3 days of light weights. She sent me hers and it is much more ambitious than mine as well as extremely detailed. She is fierce and I have no doubt she will accomplish her goals.
Today was my first day of commitment to move for at least 30 minutes. Good Lord, I did not wanna. I am tired of the cold. It is icy and there’s frozen snow everywhere. I am a big fucking baby when it comes to these Midwest winters (which if funny since I grew up in Alaska). Thankfully, I made a commitment to her (because I fail myself all the time but usually do not fail others) to get it done and I did. I took Jesse (my dog and PIC) out for a 50-minute walk and I ended up hitting my 10,000 steps for the day. I did the first plank since my neck surgery. I have been afraid of injuring myself for far too long and was pleased that I could do the 20 seconds of day 1. I will attach below if you would like to join in. My foot is fucked up, so I had to do it on my knees but (that’s what she said)….I am happy with my effort.
I hit my WW point allowance for the day. I get a decent number of points because of my weight but am satisfied with most of my decisions today.
Breakfast: Smoothie (banana, spinach, flax seed, chocolate Juice Plus, frozen blueberries and almond milk)
Lunch: Fresh green juice (cucumber, turmeric, apple, lemon, celery), toasted bagel thin (OMG…love – eat one most days) with 2 TBS whipped cream cheese and a boiled egg
Snack: 2/3 cup Frosted mini wheats with almond milk
Dinner: 2 Black bean tacos (beans, poblano peppers, cheese) and spring mix salad with 1 TBS Olive Garden dressing
I know many reading this will be unimpressed by my efforts but we all have our own journey. I go at a slow pace, but I have long term goals I know I will attain. Plus, I fucking hate being hungry – Truth.
I hope this post finds you in the midst of your health journey or planning your Day 1. Oh, and if you’re interested in following along, please go to the home page and subscribe.
~Jenn
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