Wow...! When I made the commitment to blog about my experiences everyday, I definitely didn't think it through. Soooo disappointed with myself for having missed a couple of days already. If I'm allowed to make an excuse then it would be that it was the weekend. But who am I kidding right? I made the commitment myself so excuses are a no go.
The good thing is I didn't let the third day go by and I'm back here.
So anyway, what did I get up to? Well, I was in celebration mode because after my first week back on the program I found that I lost 2 kilos. I was ecstatic. And no, by celebration I didn't mean food and drinks. I was just very happy. How did I celebrate? Now, it may sound a little irresponsible on my part already but I slept in and skipped exercise the last couple of days.
Yes, I felt very guilty. Almost didn't feel like waking up this morning.
I spent the start of my day feeling bad about what I'd done. I went back to thinking about how I felt when I slept in. I felt happy. I felt like I had earned it. I knew what it takes to wake up at 6.30 in the morning. The commitment to sleep at 10.30 at night. The sacrifice of a very active social life. I had done that for a week and knew I was capable of doing it again. Suddenly, I didn't feel guilty about sleeping in anymore.
So I've decided I'm going to continue being "naughty" on that odd occasion and I'm going to do it guilt free. I'm going to continue enjoying the things that make me happy.
Sleep ins
butter/cheese on toast
creamy pasta
break from exercising
movie marathons with popcorn
ice creams
paan
parties with beer and wine
low fat pizza with extra cheese
maggi noodles
red velvet cupcakes
and the list could get quite exhaustive so I'll stop for now...oh wait..! I can't forget chocolates. Especially Lindt... they are sooooo yummy..... :)
Not letting that marketing genius win......!!!
The good thing is I didn't let the third day go by and I'm back here.
So anyway, what did I get up to? Well, I was in celebration mode because after my first week back on the program I found that I lost 2 kilos. I was ecstatic. And no, by celebration I didn't mean food and drinks. I was just very happy. How did I celebrate? Now, it may sound a little irresponsible on my part already but I slept in and skipped exercise the last couple of days.
Yes, I felt very guilty. Almost didn't feel like waking up this morning.
I spent the start of my day feeling bad about what I'd done. I went back to thinking about how I felt when I slept in. I felt happy. I felt like I had earned it. I knew what it takes to wake up at 6.30 in the morning. The commitment to sleep at 10.30 at night. The sacrifice of a very active social life. I had done that for a week and knew I was capable of doing it again. Suddenly, I didn't feel guilty about sleeping in anymore.
Ever notice how everything you love is always not so good for you.....?
I'm convinced its the work of a marketing genius in the weight loss industry. They make you feel guilty even for craving that odd cupcake once in a while.
No one should feel guilty for doing something that makes them happy. Yes, we should be aware of the consequences of our actions and take responsibility for them. Makes a big difference. One is discouraging (for lack of an apt word) and the other is empowering.
So I've decided I'm going to continue being "naughty" on that odd occasion and I'm going to do it guilt free. I'm going to continue enjoying the things that make me happy.
Sleep ins
butter/cheese on toast
creamy pasta
break from exercising
movie marathons with popcorn
ice creams
paan
parties with beer and wine
low fat pizza with extra cheese
maggi noodles
red velvet cupcakes
and the list could get quite exhaustive so I'll stop for now...oh wait..! I can't forget chocolates. Especially Lindt... they are sooooo yummy..... :)
Not letting that marketing genius win......!!!
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