Besides that oops, it was great to realize how fit I was compared to the last time I was on the Island. Life is simply easier when you are not obese. The lines are easier to maneuver, the walking is easier, getting up and down off the ground easier and simply bending over to reach into the cooler for water is easier. It's important that I don't take these things for granted because it's these everyday things that have changed my life.
It was invigorating to watch the athletes battle for gold. Rowing is a very intense sport which requires complete commitment. Sometimes I despise it because our lives revolve around it. Practices are every day and nothing comes before rowing. Nothing. My husband drives my daughter to the course everyday at 4:45am, and he never complains! These athletes give 100%, 100% of the time in order to win, and win my daughter's crew did! Gold. It was all very exciting and the upcoming season appears to be very promising.
When the rowers think they are giving it their all, they sometimes have to give more in order to pull ahead and cross that finish line first. In order to reach the prize, they must consistently practice, learning and perfecting new techniques. They cannot take days off, or be kind of committed to the crew - it's give it all you've got!
I want that drive and determination. I know my prize - it's size 8 and 155 pounds. I know what it takes - 100% consistency in healthy eating and exercise. I cannot be half committed and expect to see results. Just as my daughter is training to win gold at the Henley Cup in August, I am in training to reach my prize September 1st.
Even though she loves rowing, she isn't always happy about her choices. She's cranky from fatigue, her body often aches and she is sometimes dissatisfied with her social life as a result of the time put into her sport. It's hard, but to her it's worth it. Changing my lifestyle is hard. It is not easy! To care everyday about every bite is all consuming discipline. But, to me it is worth it.
I had a great eating day today. I had an enjoyable run, seeing a fox on our run and a deer on my drive home. My legs ache just right - enough to show me I worked hard. Tomorrow's lunch will be my main meal, as it my parent's retirement dinner after the church service. They have been ministers for over 40 years!
Eating less, moving more,
Dawne
8 comments:
Great to get an update on how you doing....still such an inspiration to us all Dawne...never for this!!¬
NEVER FORGET THIS...it what is should read...xxx
I made some poor choices at a wedding last night after a wonderfully successful week, so I'm hearing your feelings and feeling them myself. This morning, I'm just saying "why?" Why do I continue to do this? Glad you were back on track quickly. I wish for you strength at the retirement dinner today.
Sometimes - even the 100% best choices still don't give MAX results. But that's ok...We need to keep doing what we know to be right... and things will take care of themselves!
We beat ourselves up with crappy food choices for so long.... our bodies are recovering from the disease of Morbid Obesity. That's bound to take some time!
Something in this post spoke right to me. I cant put in half the effort and expect all the results. You are so right! i am going to go for my run tomorrow in my new sneakers and start my day out right!!! Thanks for the reminder...
Jennifer
http://wecanlosethepounds.blogspot.com/
Hi Dawne! I read an article about you on a flight and I've been meaning to contact you. You have created an amazing blog! Congratulations - I understand you are 20 pounds away from your goal! I am using a system that i know would help you get your results - send me an email if you want more information (janey@snelgrovechiropractic.com).
I'm looking forward to your success!
What a great post! That really inspired me. Everything you wrote in there is true. About the dedication, yet not always liking being sore...but the final results being worth it.
I'm going somewhere this weekend too. Two picnics....yikes...I have to pack food too....But I did the chips and cookies thing a few weeks ago. An all or nothing thing works best for me at these picnics. Because one bite just seems to lead to another.
Live and learn, right?
Hi, Dawne.
I've been dropping in from time to read your blog.
Awesome journey.
I love your positive attitude and I have the same goals -- no dieting rules, just common sense eating and exercise.
I did learn something from a doctor specializing in obesity that might be helpful to you. He gave me a method for figuring out my ideal weight. (I'm not sure where you got your number and I am not questioning it, but I love the logic of this method.) He took my weight and my body fat measurement. Subtracting the total fat pounds from total weight gives you the number that represents the weight of your bones and muscles only.
For example, if you weigh 200 lbs and are 50% body fat, you would be carrying 100 lbs of fat on 100 lbs of muscle/bone/skin. Then you choose the fat level you would want to carry, with average being 20-25%, lower for elite athletes.
So the ideal weight in this example is 120 -125. I think it makes sense to have a number that is truly right for your build. Finding an accurate reading of body fat percentage can be challenging but even if it is within a few points, you are headed in the right direction.
Keep up the good work and the blogging! You will never know how much it helps!!!
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