For my first week back on plan it wasn’t too bad. Not too great either. I almost missed breakfast and lunch a few times when I got so involved in my programs I didn’t realize how much time had passed. So some of my meal times were way off key. I also did not exercise nearly enough, 2 days out of the 4 planned. So, while I am nowhere near my level of commitment a month ago, I am working my way back.
My plan is this:
1) Stick to the DVD plans (we backed up to week 3 even though we had made it to week 9 of 12). This isn’t hard for me since Mario and I really motivate each other when even one of our heads are in the game.
2) Incorporate funner workouts. If it warms up [more consistently] I am making it a priority to get out and walk/run around the neighborhood and get back on my “salsa schedule”. The point is to make sure I am doing the things I really love and not depending on a DVD to motivate me for the long term.
3) Watch my snacks. I’ve made it too much of a habit the last few weeks to splurge not just once, but many times on high-calorie snacks. My meals overall are good.
4) Drink water! I’ve been slacking on this as well. I’ve been gorging on diet sodas for the caffeine intake. Coffee scares me… but i bet one cup of coffee and more water will be better than 3+ diet sodas a day!
5) Spend some quality alone time. Not the vegging in front of TV alone, but reflection and relaxation time. This level of complexity in my programs this semester has me so stressed out. Once I begin to write the code I’m okay because I understand the material. It’s the pre-coding, high expectations and being surrounded by computer gurus that gets me all choked up before I begin. I need to let some of that go so it stops affecting the eating, exercising and relationship aspects of my life.
