I'm learning that it's great to have long term goals, but it's essential to have shorter term goals, weekly goals, and daily goals.
I've only been doing ok on my goal. Actually. I can't say that at all. I never made a strict plan of meal 1 thru meal 6 so it's hard to say that I've been compliant or not. I HAVE been logging some meals on myfitnesspal.com and that's really an awesome tool. I also downloaded LBC's (lean bodies consulting) app for substitutions.
I went away for the weekend and totally indulged. I drank wine, ate white bread...had a great time. But I didn't stick to my goal.
Looking forward, I'm setting my goal for FOUR WEEKS 100% compliance. I will definitely need to set aside time to set up a meal grid. And I will need to prioritize logging my meals on myfitnesspal.com, and blogging everyday.
Today, I was carrying around fatigue that has built up over the past two weeks. So I took a nap. I also caved to my craving of pizza and shrimp and corn chowder. And a piece of chocolate brownie cheesecake.
However, when I woke up, I wanted NOTHING more than I wanted a burger from Texas Roadhouse, with a baked potato. I really didn't think I had it in me to fight off that craving, but the longer I sat with it, the more I realized that this was a moment when I needed to remember this: when you are chasing a goal, you cannot let THE WAY YOU FEEL decide WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO DO. The only difference between who I am, and who I want to be is WHAT I DO.
Today I chose to drink apple cider vinegar as a detox, write my blog, and go to bed.
I should get started thinking about a reward for four weeks of compliance!
