It took an inciting incident to get my beastmode back on.
If you don't know what an inciting incident is, reference any best-selling novel that is written to the standards of a typical novel. If it's a mystery novel, there is a murder of unknown origin, causing the character to be plunged forward into a web of all kinds of lies, treachery, and murder. If it's a love story, the protagonist catches the eye of the love interest, and sparks fly immediately. Or one person hates the other, depending on whether it's straight up erotica or romantic comedy.
My life is not as interesting as a romance novel, an erotica novel, or a murder mystery. BUT... bear with me, there is a story to be told.
I decided to stop my supplements.
This was not exactly a spur of the moment decision. I had given long thought to the cost effectiveness of spending over $100 a month on supplements that I wasn't particularly sure were working. I decided to quit them, hoping that I would be able to carry on with the weight loss.
Obviously, if something works, removing it will only add to the problem. I wavered around 187 for a few days, and then my weight shot up almost eight pounds in two days. It was eighth grade all over again. Everyone around me was freaking out, afraid that my 45 pound weight loss would be for naught. Finally my parents insisted that they would pay for my supplements, and I could make it up to them in other ways. No such thing as a free lunch, I suppose.
I started them two days ago and I noticed a newfound interest in working out and eating right. I decided for the time being I would cease to be straight-up vegan and try adding a little bit of protein into my diet by way of eggs, cheese, and lean meats. At least in theory, anyway. I have no idea how to cook meat, can't stand touching it or seeing it cut apart, especially chicken breast. And the fear that I'm going to catch salmonella or e. coli. But bear with my Aspie self, I will get there eventually. :-D
Anyway, last night I decided I would go for a ride on the stationary bike. It had been sitting in the basement like a lead weight after my dad had a burst of exercise initiative and then fizzled out after the first of the year. Basically, it was just collecting dust and in the way. So I decided to put it to use for something other than holding the fan and television remote.
I put in 6.51 miles on the bike. I was exhausted, sweaty, and sore but I felt a sense of accomplishment. I ended up dropping weight, too. Overnight I dropped several pounds, getting to about 190-191 from 192-194. Tonight, I decided to put a little more effort into it and try to go seven miles in thirty minutes. I actually went around 7.52 miles in thirty minutes, feeling extremely sore but still felt good about it.
With that, the beastmode was turned on again. :-)
I am hoping to continue this pattern of fulfilling my goals. I also intend to develop my spiritual life. I have seriously read about five different books back to back to... well, you fill in the rest... and I am starting on a sixth now. Not trying to brag or anything, just when you get me reading it is very hard to stop. Tomorrow I will go to church and hear more from my very spirited minister. :-) He has an energetic way about him, even though the sermons are often 40-45 minutes long I find myself engaged in what he has to say. Always good when that happens. :-)
I hope everyone has a good evening!! Be blessed and carry on!!
My life is not as interesting as a romance novel, an erotica novel, or a murder mystery. BUT... bear with me, there is a story to be told.
I decided to stop my supplements.
This was not exactly a spur of the moment decision. I had given long thought to the cost effectiveness of spending over $100 a month on supplements that I wasn't particularly sure were working. I decided to quit them, hoping that I would be able to carry on with the weight loss.
Obviously, if something works, removing it will only add to the problem. I wavered around 187 for a few days, and then my weight shot up almost eight pounds in two days. It was eighth grade all over again. Everyone around me was freaking out, afraid that my 45 pound weight loss would be for naught. Finally my parents insisted that they would pay for my supplements, and I could make it up to them in other ways. No such thing as a free lunch, I suppose.
I started them two days ago and I noticed a newfound interest in working out and eating right. I decided for the time being I would cease to be straight-up vegan and try adding a little bit of protein into my diet by way of eggs, cheese, and lean meats. At least in theory, anyway. I have no idea how to cook meat, can't stand touching it or seeing it cut apart, especially chicken breast. And the fear that I'm going to catch salmonella or e. coli. But bear with my Aspie self, I will get there eventually. :-D
Anyway, last night I decided I would go for a ride on the stationary bike. It had been sitting in the basement like a lead weight after my dad had a burst of exercise initiative and then fizzled out after the first of the year. Basically, it was just collecting dust and in the way. So I decided to put it to use for something other than holding the fan and television remote.
I put in 6.51 miles on the bike. I was exhausted, sweaty, and sore but I felt a sense of accomplishment. I ended up dropping weight, too. Overnight I dropped several pounds, getting to about 190-191 from 192-194. Tonight, I decided to put a little more effort into it and try to go seven miles in thirty minutes. I actually went around 7.52 miles in thirty minutes, feeling extremely sore but still felt good about it.
With that, the beastmode was turned on again. :-)
I am hoping to continue this pattern of fulfilling my goals. I also intend to develop my spiritual life. I have seriously read about five different books back to back to... well, you fill in the rest... and I am starting on a sixth now. Not trying to brag or anything, just when you get me reading it is very hard to stop. Tomorrow I will go to church and hear more from my very spirited minister. :-) He has an energetic way about him, even though the sermons are often 40-45 minutes long I find myself engaged in what he has to say. Always good when that happens. :-)
I hope everyone has a good evening!! Be blessed and carry on!!