I’ve been trying to get myself to run a few minutes at a time. I got up to 5 minutes and maintained that for a week then I was gonna increase it. But then I had to stop running last week because my right ankle started acting up again. I took my husband’s advice to put off running for a bit. All this extra weight is hard on my joint during normal daily activities, how much more running. I was kinda disappointed because I do enjoy running and wanted to get back to that but I realized that my body is just way too heavy for my weak joints. I’m going to have to put off running for a while and my dream of doing my first marathon this year.
This week, I’ve lowered my calorie intake. I didn’t realize that I was consuming around 2,200 to 2,600 calories a day but if I want to see a more consistent weight loss I’ll have stay in the range of 1,200 to 1,500 a day. So I’ve adjusted my eating to meet that range. I’m doing well so far. Not feeling hungry or anything since I eat every 2 to 3 hours. I’m struggling a bit coz I’m wanting to emotionally eat right now... can’t figure out why... will have to sit down and journal. Also, I’m finding that I struggle at night. The longer I stay up the more I want to snack. So I’ve got to really push myself to sleep early.
Overall, I’ve been trying to stay active or keep moving even here at home but I must say some days when I get home from the gym... I just don’t want to move. lol. I’m really excited about the changes we are making in our lives. I’m so proud of my husband coz’ he’s sticking it out and he’s so disciplined with his portions... he motivates me so much! He’s lost 10 lbs.!!! Man... he drops weight like nothing... why can’t I have his metabolism! *sigh* But overall, it’s been so good to know that we are making good and healthy changes in our lives. I love hearing my 10-year-old son ask “Can I have salad with my dinner, Mom?” Isn’t that just sooo exciting!!!
Yay God!!!!!
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