checking in
There have been a few changes in recent days around the Sisterhood. I love the new look, I love the new categories, and I love the new concept for Wednesdays! Instead of having a *weigh in day*, it’s been expanded to a *check in day*. So if you weigh in, then you hop on the scale and bargain with it. But it’s about more than just the number on the scale. Are you on track with your training? Have a NSV you want to shout from the rooftops? I think it’s a best of both worlds kind of change.
I find it ironic, however, that just when the Sisterhood makes this change, I’ve gone back to weighing in. I needed the wake up call. I’m still a huge fan of intuitive eating, and I’m still trying to build my own personal definition of it. But these last few weeks haven’t been intuitive eating. They’ve been a smorgasbord. A completely thoughtless one.
On the personal front: a week ago I was on Twitter bemoaning the fact that Harry was never going to be potty trained. It’s now been three days since we’ve had an accident. When I stopped being quite so obsessive, and simply put him in underwear and reminded him to keep them dry, he took on the responsibility like a champ. Not my NSV, necessarily, but a very happy event nonetheless.
On the fitness front: my half marathon training started on Monday! It was what I needed, it seems, to re-awaken the part of me that loves working out. In fact, I missed this morning’s walk (sleepless toddlers at 2AM + 6AM alarm = does not compute) and am yearning for evening so I can get out and put my miles in.
On the scale front: 167. I’m not going to compare that to old numbers. It’s my new starting point. It just is. And I’m not going to obsess about it. A very wise woman posted a comment on my last post, saying” the scale isn’t your enemy – its just a tool to measure what you already can tell by your pants.”
My goals for this next week: Drink water, lots. Enjoy my training. Feed my body, not my emotions. Forgive myself when I screw up. Step on the scale next week knowing that, whatever it tells me, I’ve treated myself well.
You have a wonderful attitude! Potty training can be stressful but like you I am trying to get my son to just take on the responsibility. Some days are better than others!
Hurrah for Harry!!!!
and Hurrah for you! emotions be damned our bodies need fuel!
Love your perspective!
Very good plan. Just don't forget that if you don't do those thing in your plan, you haven't been treating yourself well – no matter what the scale says. So enjoy those walks (when you haven't been up half the night) and drink that water!
I love it!!! Yeah for Harry, yeah for you, and yeah for training!
Hello! I think it's great that you experimented with intuitive eating and I'm sure you'll continue to work on it even though you are going back to weighing-in. Also, I love the new start point concept and the forgiving yourself! That's a great way to do it! And I'm with you on the water!!
Such a great attitude. And a great post.