Runs for Cookies: Wednesday Weigh-In: Week 76

I am so excited I can put on this shirt! (It is a dimension XS, so I am certain it is alleged to be large like that. In all probability not wrinkled, although.) I’ve had it in my “stitching pile” for months.  The perimeters have been break up (deliberately) and the again of the shirt was longer than the entrance. I did not like that, however the shirt was SO COZY and smooth and I like the design, so I purchased it (at Goodwill). Then it sat with different garments that I wanted to change for the longest time. Lastly, I eliminated the ribbed hem and minimize the shirt in order that it was symmetrical, then reattached the hem. It is essentially the most comfy shirt I personal. Too unhealthy I can not put on it anyplace as a result of there will likely be black Duck fur throughout it!

Effectively, I’ve Day 1 of 75 Exhausting beneath my belt (once more). I went for a run this morning to kickstart my problem; working provides me an enormous psychological increase once I’m finished. I wished to work on the toilet and I nearly delay beginning Day 1 till tomorrow, however I’m simply sick of overthinking *the whole lot* in regards to the silly lavatory and I simply desire a break from it. I am the worst in terms of overthinking. It is a horrible behavior (character trait?) and it makes decision-making take ceaselessly.

I had a fairly good week, contemplating I used to be doing 75 Exhausting till I needed to restart. I acquired in a ton of train, felt very hydrated, and I used to be nonetheless maintaining a healthy diet vegan meals. Nonetheless, I did an excessive amount of snacking after dinner–another unhealthy habit–which impressed me so as to add a “rule” to my weight loss plan whereas doing 75 Exhausting. After dinner, I can have 300 energy in snacks. That means, I can eat what I am craving, however I will not overdo it.

I used to be fearful I would acquire weight once more this week, however perhaps the additional train canceled out numerous the snacking, as a result of I noticed my weight was precisely the identical as final week: 132.6.

So, that turns into my official beginning weight for 75 Exhausting as effectively. The problem is not about weight reduction, so my weight does not actually matter, however I’m curious to see what occurs over the 75-day interval. I took my physique fats share as effectively. My physique fats is taken into account regular (21.1%) so I am not essentially making an attempt to decrease it; however once more, it will likely be attention-grabbing to look at it over the problem. If my weight goes up and physique fats goes down, that can present I am constructing muscle. I ought to take a number of physique measurements, too–it’s been a very long time since I did that.

The non-fiction ebook I made a decision to learn is ‘Discovering Extremely’ by Wealthy Roll. I learn it earlier than, years in the past, and I actually appreciated it. I do not keep in mind very a lot about it however I held onto the ebook as a result of I appreciated it a lot. It is a memoir, and never essentially a “self-development” ebook, however I feel that is acceptable for 75 Exhausting–written within the writer’s description is: 

“Discovering Extremely is a superbly written portrait of what willpower can accomplish. It challenges all of us to rethink what we’re able to, and urges us, implicitly and explicitly, to ‘go for it.'”

I keep in mind how impressed I felt once I learn it earlier than. And now that I really feel enthusiastic about working once more, I feel studying that is good timing! (Edit: After studying my 10 pages at present, I feel I’ll have been referring to ‘Ultramarathon Man’ by Dean Karnazes. ‘Discovering Extremely’ is beginning very slowly, so I am undecided I will proceed it. Gah!)

After my submit yesterday the place I discussed lacking my Kindle, Jeanie (my sister) advised me that in a later interview, Andy Frisella stated that Kindles/e-readers have been okay. I nonetheless wish to learn ‘Discovering Extremely’, and my library does not have the Kindle model, so I will must learn the paperback in any case!

General, I would contemplate this week to be a win. Like I stated earlier than, I am undecided how lengthy I ought to do my Wednesday Weigh-Ins, as a result of I am not trying to drop extra weight; however after having gained the final three weeks, I undoubtedly do not feel like I wish to stop the accountability but. So my progress could also be fairly boring from right here ahead, however I consider that as a very good thing–I’ve by no means actually gotten the dangle of weight maintenance–and my plan is to attempt to keep my weight between 125 and 135. If I can try this, I will be thrilled!