Humpty Dumpty Falls…Again?
Yes, I am assuming the title “Humpty Dumpty yet again. I’ve fallen and I WILL get up.
The fall I mention this time is a more subtle one in comparison to the one that led to my recently torn ACL. This one was calculated. I mathematically figured that I could wreck any semblance of a healthy meal day and still be “ok in the morning. This warped thinking initiates the demise of healthy success.
No, I am not indulging in the wonderful culinary delectable dishes which so many competitors are partaking. (Chicken breast, protein powder, egg whites) But this should not give me a “free pass everyday, all day long. I used the inclement weather as an excuse to consumewhatever was in the house. Shopping was not a viable option with the accumulation and far from ephemeral ice on the roadways.
Well, I ate an entire bag of Oreo cookies (I don’t even like chocolate, but they were sweet and satisfied my sweet tooth). To balance the Oreo’s with something savory, I devoured a bag of Flavor Blasted Goldfish. Both were started and finished after I finished a half bag of Teddy Grahms this afternoon. [Note: these were NOT individual serving bags. These were full, multi-serving items.]
My calculations were skewed nonetheless. Usually, I don’t let this type of erratic behavior bother me. Today it has. Today marks 5 consecutive days in which I did not work out. Worse, I made no attempt. I even failed to do my knee re-hab exercises today. (I did do a lot of indoor walking … room to room) Tomorrow, I will do better. Anything is better than nothing. Rain, sleet and/or snow:I AM getting Physical tomorrow!!!
January 18, 2007 at 1:16 am
My daughter buys Oreo Double stuff… I try and not go near THAT cabinet. lol
January 18, 2007 at 4:20 am
A whole bags of Oreos?!?!?! NOOOOOOO do’t do it (Even though it’s no such a bad idea…Don’t do it! And for the Gold fish, you owe me an extra set on EVERY exercise! lol
Get back in the Game Dtrek, we’re watching you
January 18, 2007 at 6:14 am
Ouch - \"tough love by Xtreme. I\’m gonna\’ log out now. When I return, I WILL have a postitive progress report…whoa!
January 18, 2007 at 8:23 am
Aha! I worked out for 55 minutes this a.m. Notice how I didn’t round up and report 1 full hour. Feeling a little "accountable" especially after Xtreme’s "tough love.". I plan to do another 45 mins. this evening…and shun eating "junk food". Garbage In…Garbage Out.
January 18, 2007 at 8:46 am
IT IS HARD TO GET MY MORNING CARDIO GOING IN THIS WEATHER, WED MORN I GOT 30 MIN ON MY BIKE AT HOME, TODAY I HAVE A DATE WITH THE LEG PRESS,EXT, AND SQUAT RACK. THIS IS MY FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK, WHEN EVERYONE IS BENCH PRESSING I AM TALKING SMACK TO THE 12 PLATE ON THE LEG PRESS. THEN MORE FUN WITH 3-4 PLATE ON THE SQUAT RACK. GOOD THINGS START FROM THE GROUND UP.
January 18, 2007 at 11:12 am
Thats for your comments. Funny, everyone not in the fitness community tells me "oh that can’t be healthy," and it is funny because they are the ones out of shape and overweight. So long as I get my vits, mins, and my macro nutrients correct I feel like I will make big gains.
January 18, 2007 at 6:32 pm
OREOS!! mmm LOL now you have me wanting some, but anyway, we all fall off from time to time..you already kno what it takes to bring u to your best…so ur at the top of my list in my books…so an eensy weensy set back..but ur human..it happens..time to get back on that horse…(as i am trying to myself…lol)
January 18, 2007 at 11:24 pm
just wanted to compliment you on you awsome work you look wonderfull…and oreos are the best cookie on the planet hehe i am glad you had them to satisfy you sweet tooth hehehe
January 19, 2007 at 3:51 am
Aurgh this weather does suck! I think instinct takes us over and tells us to pack on some bodyfat. Get going back at it - especially with your knee exercises - can’t skimp on those now!
and isn’t it awesome that we can lean on each other here!
January 19, 2007 at 8:15 am
You are in such great shape, I’m sure a one day oreo fest won’t ruin it…it’s probably more the psychological effect than the physical right? You will bounce back!
have a great day!
January 19, 2007 at 3:37 pm
I haven’t read your blogs in a couple of days and your eating oreos and goldfish!!! One slip! No biggie! Get back on track and start kicking ass again! Focus on your goal!!!
April 23, 2007 at 10:53 pm
This was the best blog I have read, ok so it is not pulitzer material but woman it spoke mountains. I have and do the same things you mentioned in this blog. I never realized how detrimental it was to my healthy success. Thanks for sharing your off days as I have had more than I need since my goal is far off but still around the corner. Everyday needs to be a day towards my fitness goals not against them. Tomorrow I will do better as well.