Dina:
The last 3 days have blended together in a blur of kid’s sports, weatherizing the house, Halloween and making sure I get out the door and walk on the days I do not have a class planned. I missed yoga Friday morning as I had to rearrange some appointments but I have walked 10 miles in the past 4 days. I did a brisk 2.5 miles each day and it felt to be out in the fresh air. I have done a pretty good job following the nutrition plan – again, substitutions here and there based on what I have available.
My challenges:
1. Not drinking enough water. I did great the first 3 days and then I have been struggling to drink the entire 96.
2. Nocturnal eating and Halloween candy. So there is a substantial amount of chocolate goodies in the house right now. I regularly find myself awake at 3am and I drift into the kitchen. One night I broke down and had a couple of peanut butter cups. The other nights, I willed myself back into bed and tried to fall asleep. I am not sure why I am always waking up at this time – could be from the 3am blood sugar checks we used to do on my son or maybe I am experiencing a blood sugar fluctuation of my own…??? I think once I have a full week of workouts/walking/yoga, I hope my body will readjust and I will sleep through the night.
So, how do I feel emotionally just under a week in? I feel a little more clear-headed and I believe that the “eat clean, train clean” theory works. I have started to really become aware and engaged when eating – which is something that we all do not do enough. I am learning that eating while under any kind of stress directly affects your digestion and nutrient absorption. Before each meal, I take a 30 second “breather” and try to relax and become present in that moment instead of fretting about my day before or after that meal. Funny, I stopped eating red meat for a while as it would upset my stomach. My nutrition plan calls for meatloaf and since I started “distressing” before my meals, I have not had any issues.
And it’s killing me not to jump on a scale somewhere…anywhere…to see if I have made any progress. But I surrendered to not knowing my “number” until day 90. Sigh….
"Nothing to it but to Do it!"
Kelly:
I thought for sure Dina would have made her Yoga, however, VERY PLEASED that she put her efforts into her walking. I hear hundreds of excuses of why people “can’t”, “couldn’t” do their allotted amount of exercise. Gold Star for Dina! I especially love that she noticed that “it felt good to be out in the fresh air.” Most people do not recognize this and it really will change your view of what you are doing. Enjoy your time with and for yourself.
Any exercise should never, ever be boring, uneventful, or something you just don’t like, etc. You must must, must, MUST do something you enjoy. I frequently have clients tell me “I’ll do whatever exercise you think I should do”. Listen, this is not about me. Sometimes you just may not know what your fun exercise or regimen is so answer your own question by trying something new, research, look for free demos or drop in classes, or week free offers. That is why these things are offered so that good clients become great clients, so that fitness trainers, (etc) can help you with your decisions. You may love it, you may not – this is YOUR life, your health, your future and your preventative maintenance.
This week I need to have a very serious chat with Dina about nocturnal eating. I did not know that Dina did this – surprise to me! There could be many, many reasons why this is happening and we need to work on it day 5, not day 25 or more. This needs to be addressed immediately. My first question to Dina is going to be very simple: “why didn’t you breathe before you ate the Reese’s?” No matter what we need to get to the real answer. Going through a transition like this is very difficult and stop adding fuel to your own fire. What happens then? Guilt. I don’t want guilty clients. Ummm…do I need to post on my website “SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY”.
Can Dina have Reese’s? Yes. When she figures out why she wants them. Is it justification (good or bad)? Judgement call? Is it low blood sugar? What really brought her to the kitchen? Why couldn’t she replace it with something else? Apple…glass of milk? The milk has good proteins & sugars and it would have kept her stomach full and muscles fueled.
I’m standing very strong on the fact standing on a scale is not going to prove anything this week. Absolutely nothing. Maybe the end of next week and ONLY with consistency. Will Dina force us to use the scale as a reward? Is this really what the reward is?
"If You Can Change Your Mind You CAN Change Your Body"
Kelly LaCasse
Fitsique Body & Mind
www.fitsiquebodyandmind.net
kellylacasse@verizon.net
Dina Wiroll
Feed Your Soul
www.feedyoursoulnow.com
dina@feedyoursoulnow.com
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