Monthly Weight in and Patience

I am happy to report that I have lost 4.7 pounds this month!   Considering the past month and half I think it's great! 

 

For the past month I've been dealing with some things that have taken a toll on my patience from having a cold for over two weeks, my anxiety going through the roof, spraining my ankle, waiting over three weeks for my cell phone to be fixed and taking sometime away from a long life friend.  

 

At first when all these things happened to me I cried and asked why me?   What am I doing wrong?   

 

I have a plan to pay off my debt over the next year and the past ten days of not working has put a damper on this.  It did upset me at first taking the time off.  But if I don't have strong ankles to work then I don't make money.  When I set a plan for myself I hate to deviate from it but sometimes that has to happen.  Life happens and I have no control over it and this is where my patience has been tested. I know you are probably thinking it's only ten days but money is a HUGE stressor for me and this is something I am trying to deal with.     I  am happy that I am  a goal orientated woman but I have to leave space for some wiggle room too.  

 

Take for example my weight loss.  I try a food plan and if I do not lose weight in the first few weeks I self sabotage and think I just will never  lose the weight!  But if I stick with eating healthy  and working out then eventually the weight will fall off but I am not  patient enough.  I have a lot of motivation and drive but it's the patience that needs practice.   I was looking at my weight over the past year and I am 1.5 heavier then last year but over the course of the year I have gained and lost the same 20 pounds.   

 

Even though this month was crappy I learned some strong lessons.  Being patient with myself will get me a lot further in life.  Taking time for myself and not rushing to get to the finish line.  If I set a plan, do the work and stay consistent would eventually get there.  

 

 

 

 

Do you have a hard time with being patient?  What strategies do you use to get through it. 

 

 

I am thankful I have  two adorable cats who love to cuddle and make me laugh everyday!  

 

Weekly Workouts and Dangerous Dodgeball

I will start with my workouts last week:

Monday- Dodgeball (60 mins)

 

Tuesday- Kundalini (60 mins)

 

Friday-    Cycling (20 mins)

                 Body Flow (60 mins)

Total Calories:  1100 calories

I have been following a new blog Journey of a Dreamer and at the end of each post  she writes something she is thankful for.  I love the idea so starting today, at the end of my posts I will do the same.  I feel like I have been a negative Nancy lately and thought this would be a great way to turn this frown upside down! 

 

In other news, I was in the emergency room yesterday,  I had an accident at dodgeball.  I was trying to Dodge- the -ball which I successful did but at the same time when I jumped out of the way, when I landed my ankle gave out.   Good news it's not broken.  Bad news the doctor said I can't work for ten days which is sucks because I do not get any sick days or tips.   I will try to go to work earlier because one I need the money and two I am already going stir crazy! I am a little worried if I do go back too early I risk doing more damage.   I will take one day at a time and see what happens.   ahh the life of an athlete.   Since I can't workout for at least  two weeks I will focus on my eating.   At least with all this time off I can catch up on all my blogs and TV shows ;) 

 

I am thankful for having such a caring and supportive family. 

 

How do you???

When you are feeling angry, hurt and left out how do you release the feelings?   Being an overweight person, food would be my number one choice but that only makes me feel better for five minutes then the guilt sets in.  Turning to food is not an option for me anymore that is why I am writing a post here today. I want to find positive outlets to release these feeling and let things go.  I tend to hold on to these types of feelings for far too long instead I want to learn how to deal with them head on.   I am going to for a brisk walk to blow of some steam.

 

I would love to hear some suggestions on healthy ways to let go of unwanted feelings.  

 

Thanks for Reading.   

Weekly workouts/ Monthly Challenge

Weekly Workout Summary

 

Monday-   Dodgeball (60 mins.)

 

Thursday- Walking (60 mins.)

                  Spin Class (60 mins.)

 

Friday-      Kundalini Yoga (60 mins)

 

Total of 1700 calories burned

 

I am starting to feel my body and mind relax after quitting my second job.  I miss my clients but I was way too stressed.  Of course when I started to slow down,  I got sick.  I am slowly getting better after a week of this brutal cold.  

 

Monthly Challenge hasn't be great but I  still have 17 more days to complete it, here goes nothing! 

 

Have a great week everyone :)