Fit Club: Random Thoughts

In the two-ish months that I've been actively trying to get fit, a few random thoughts have crossed my mind.  And you get to hear them:

1. Buffets are not the enemy.  When I first embarked upon this voyage, I thought that my days of potlucks and buffets were over.  In fact, I've found them a great tool - I can take just a smidge of something that interests me, enjoy it, and move on.  I don't have to cook an entire casserole of macaroni and cheese to have a taste.  What's more, I'm not responsible for the leftovers.  Brilliant!

2. I think that some civilians find it suspicious that I'm improving my appearance while my husband is gone.  They clearly just don't get it.

3. I've had an odd change in motivation to get fit.  Well, the underlying reason is still the same:  to be healthy and be attractive for my husband.  But the more immediate reasons are different.  When I started, the thought of a reward was my biggest motivation:  I really wanted that pedicure!  While the tangible incentives are still nice, I'm highly motivated by logging my food and exercise, weighing myself, and noting the progress in my journal.  Prior to this, I couldn't imagine that idea.  Amazing.

4. A laugh is a smile that bursts.

That's all for this week.  What are y'all thinking?

Comments

[name must not be blank]

I understand the civilian thing. I keep my eyes focused on exactly on what's safe. The world around finds fault with every little thing you do while hubbie is away. Darn it all! If not dealing with the lonliness you have to deal with so many that have no idea what your intentions are and don't take the time to find out, but certainly are happy to applaud and pat the back of our beloved soldier. Man oh Man!

[kannie/Krista]

My #1 thought right now, as I savor the relief provided by a good knee brace and some Aleve, is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." (I irritated my right knee by fiddling with extra arch support, LOL... but was running fine at my oooooverweight weight before that.)

2) Not letting the naysayers get in my way. I know what I'm capable of, and how I was feeling, much better than a random commentator on my life.

3) Life is about being proactive and being in control of myself, rather than being controlled by (bad) habits or addictions... or the unhealthy results of those. I want & need as much freedom to fulfill my roles as I can!!!

And buffets DO rock for the reasons you outlined! :-)