I've been tracking my
caloric intake on fitday and it's helping me. There were days when I wasn't eating enough (below 1200) and I thought that I was eating more. I also noticed that I wasn't eating enough calories during the day especially breakfast. I would be famished before my second period class so I am trying to eat more before I leave for school. For the most part, I have been trying to eat about 1450-1500 calories - some days 1600. It's hard getting those calories in but I noticed that if I can eat more during the day, then I won't have to try and squeeze in an extra 250-350 calories later in the day. I never thought that I would be looking to squeeze in extra calories! lol.
I set some non-food goals such as doing push-ups without knees, and with the SB. And I want to increase my weights by 5lbs. after 2 weeks of
resistance training. I am also considering training for a 10K this summer. Two of the trainers at my gym are training for it and I might join them.
I'm trying not to beat myself up about the weight that I put on and trying to focus on what I'm doing to reach my goal. People keep telling me that I look lean but my clothes are still a little snug on me. I bought new clothes when I was in the 130s (136-138) and that's what I am using for my progress. I wasn't feeling great some days b/c of my weight gain so I decided to start acting like I was already at my goal weight. I usually dress well for work b/c I'm a teacher but there were some days that I didn't go the whole nine yards. So, I decided to put in 100% into what I wore (b/c I knew that I would feel better) and do my makeup and hair. I usually do dress well and do my hair (minus the makeup b/c I'm not a big makeup person) but it felt good to put more effort into it b/c I knew that it would make me feel better.
I consider myself attractive (never use to feel that way before) and I wanted to feel good about myself b/c I didn't for a long time. It was stressful going through my closet every morning and trying to find something that fit comfortably. Since the weight won't come off by the end of the month (does anybody have magical powers?!), I needed to work with the wardrobe that I have and decided to invest in some nice jewelery. I mixed and matched pieces of clothing that fit along with my jewelery and I noticed that it made a difference when I left for work in the morning. I received quite a bit of compliments from other teachers and even the VP. It's been a little overwhelming b/c I am not comfortable with the compliments at first even though I like them. I tend to get shy but I am getting use to it and it's nice. Even some of my students have been complimenting me on my appearance, even my make-up! One of my male students told me that he liked the way I did my make-up b/c it brought out my eyes! That was a little awkward and strange at first but nice. lol.
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