Bleeech... in a total trough in the last few days. I am hating the skipping, I am procrastinating with the workout and generally feeling like I am getting nowhere.
The scales have not moved in a week after steadily losing just over a kilo every other week. On top of that, my photos this week are really average and look worse than last week. I guess I should spend more time on the outfit choice and take Richard's lead of primping and posing before the photos get taken. But I usually just grab my helper before she walks out the door to take the snaps. This is after I have done a workout and am looking pretty haggard.
Yesterday and today, I have got the skips done before breakfast but tripping everywhere and feeling blah about it all. No energy to try any moves but I was just going through the motions. Really feeling parched so taking big sips of water between the sets which may not be such a good thing.
For yesterday's workout, I was procrastinating by faffing about on the internet. I guess I was just putting off those floor jumps for as long as possible. I looked at the time and realised it was getting close to Max's dinner time and time for my helper to leave so I did as much of the workout as I could.
The form for the leg work was pretty poor and I was just trying to get it all done. Floor jumps had me on the floor as usual crawling about on all fours. For the first set of Da Vinci's it took me 35 reps to get to failure. Then it went down from there to around 15 in the last set. I was really struggling to get the last few done and form was dreadful. Failure in the other shoulder exercises and a great burn. I didn't do the V-sits or side crunches until later last night after baby was in bed and all other housework done - more procrastination. I did get the 8MA done though.
I have been really hungry as well. I ate some extra veg last night to make sure I didn't make myself some toast which was what I really felt like eating. Apart from the blowout at Tony Romas, I have been true to the diet and not gorging myself in AMAYW but keeping around about the same size meals as before.
Not sure why I am in this funk. Perhaps it is the heat and the knowledge that I really can't get to fit in more cardio other than walking in the Tokyo soup. I really want to swim but there are no childcare options for me with Hubbilicious working such ridiculous hours. Perhaps I am disheartened that the scales haven't changed and I really, really want to get to under 70kg before the end of 90 days. Waa waa, whinge, whine.... I could go on and on.
I might watch the Tunnel Vision video again.
Sorry to whine and babble on but am just feeling yuck today.
You are entitled to feel yuck. Remember I felt yuck for over a week and you managed to get me out of that. Also don't beat yourself up about the weight. Your body might be taking a breather. Also if you have been eating as well as you have (unlike me) then it will all come together.
ReplyDeleteI will be back in Tokyo on Sunday. If you want to explore (when you are not working) getting together for a walk, swim (if we can figure out logistics) then that's an option. I can look after Max.
I also feel like my body has stopped changing, but perhaps others see us differently. Also I once took pics of myself after a workout and it is the most depressing (to me) of my photos. Have you got a full length mirror? If so, or even just in the bathroom, try and take a photo of yourself. My 10 and 9 year olds take my photos. Sometimes I haven't got a head. It is why some of my photos have grimaces as timing is not always optimal.
Hi Tracey...a couple of comments. First, are you kidding re the photos??? I had a good look through them, and let's talk about your progress from day 1 first. WOW! You have dropped so much weight. Now, you may not think that your recent photos show progress from the previous, but they do. You are really doing well. You don't sound too happy with the photos. I agree with Conny. Try and take some yourself. If you have someone else take them, you are probably going to accept the first photo they take. However, I think if any PCPer denies they are trying to get the best photo up on the blog, they are lying. If you take yourself, in mirror, you can sort through for the best photos, and not feel odd asking for more photos.. As always, some will look ok, but some will look great!
ReplyDeleteI hear you on the floor jumps...I procrastinated that one too. It's tough, and quite tiring, right? I had a mediocre workout the same day...kinda just went through the motions. It happens. Plus, your Tony Romas blowout is NOTHING. I had a great Mexican blowout tonight. Again, as Patrick said, it happens, and it really won't halt your progress. Just get back into it the next day.
Seriously, you are doing great, and only have 18 days to go. Stick at it...I have a feeling you'll be surprised by how well you have done at the end. Your progress is obvious to me so far. Ash
Stick to the great work you are doing Tracey.
ReplyDeleteYou look so different from your Day 1 pics..The progress is so defined and we all can see that.. Dont' loose heart...
Moroever,sometimes you might feel that your progress is stagnant, but no its not...Dont be unhappy about ur recent pics..The muscles are getting developed and oh gurl u are loosing good amount of fat. M sure Patrick will give more better and positive views.
Take a deep breath, relax, go for a nice swim..Do what makes you feel happy and m sure you will even say after seeing floor jumps and creeps that "bring it on baby" .You will feel good and positive about your body....
Just few more days to go and the end gorgeous results will be there...
You are seriously doing great work!!
Trace you look great! Marathon runners hit a wall at 19 miles I think so be compassionate with yourself hon. Also - photos, have your cleaner take them from above a bit if she can For front view speshly and rock it! Your progress is remarkable
ReplyDeleteThank you to everybody for all your support. It really did help me get over my funk. Am feeling a heap better now and have taken off my grim-coloured glasses and things are looking more rosey.
ReplyDeleteConny - you busy next Friday? Want to do the gym and then lunch?
Yep, you are on. Will it hurt?
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