I admit that it was overly ambitious of me to start a fitness program with such a young baby. Setbacks are inevitable even without that variable. And sleep deprivation is a difficult foe.
At the moment I am completely unmotivated to eat right. But, having said that, I know that I'm not going to feel that way forever.
I feel more motivation to exercise than I did a week ago, which is a good sign. Exercise always makes me feel better, whether or not I'm losing weight.
The other issue is that I'm not feeling especially motivated by visions of a slimmer me. Except when I go clothes shopping (which I've done a few times in the last month). When nothing looks good on me, that stinks. But exhaustion trumps all these feelings with a general "I'm too tired to care" mentality. Which also explains my choices in wardrobe of late. As much as I know I should care more about what I'm wearing, I just don't.
So, the focus right now is on getting more sleep. Once I feel like I'm back in a good routine on that front, then on to the exercise. From there, it's back to food journaling and making better food choices. Which is always the most difficult for me. But, it's best not to dwell on the difficult things in life, we just have to suck it up, right? Just do it! (As the Nike ads and President Kimball used to say.) And as my mom always says- Onward and Upward!
BOTR withdrawals
11 years ago
Goals like these seem doable until babies reach that really alert stage. You're going to accomplish your goal somehow and yes, sleep should be a priority. :) It helps me to have some protein to eat in the morning - something really simple like cottage cheese for those times I don't have the opportunity to cook myself a meal. I hope it gets easier for you soon.
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