My Journey With Health And Fitness – Proving To Myself I Can Do This

Today I decided that after 5 weeks it was time for a splurge day. We had found a fish and chips restaurant the last time we were at the trailer and decided to give it a try. I was happy because the menu had a ‘smaller appetites’ section which meant I could order a small piece of fish which came with fewer fries. It was the perfect amount for me and really didn’t blow my calorie intake out of the water. I don’t call this a ‘cheat’ day because I planned ahead and tonight’s dinner will be a salad with grilled, skinless chicken. I’m confident I’ll be in a good range for my overall calorie intake.

Today is our 3rd full day at the lake and we are heading home tomorrow. The past couple years it has gotten pretty easy to come up to the trailer and kind of let everything go. By that I mean eating things I shouldn’t and not doing many (if any) workouts. The last time we were here I vowed to reverse that behaviour and I was pretty successful. This time I did even better.

The past 3 mornings I have logged at least 20km each day along with 30+k in steps. I have managed to walk at least 4 hours each day all of which has been done by noon. I have also been very careful about what I have eaten (not a single potato chip) and it has all been healthy meals with lots of fruits and veg. I think I have even mastered cooking on the charcoal grill given how Thursday’s pork chops and last night’s steaks turned out. Moreover, I have not once eaten just for the sake of it but rather have only eaten at mealtimes.

So why is it so different this year? I think it is because I have gotten back both my motivation and determination. I am working so hard the rest of the time I don’t want to have to ramp things up just to accommodate bad habits at the trailer. For me holding on to consistency on this leg of the journey has been essential.

And so tomorrow I will be up before dawn to get in a 2 hour walk before heading home. A little more than a week before weigh in and I am getting excited.