The Sound of Silence

I haven’t really been exercising when it comes to riding the bike every other day, but I have been taking the long routes to places and walking more than I usually would so that counts for something. The reality is, I could beat myself up in this post and talk about what a failure I am because I had not eaten just when hungry and on multiple occasions ate just because.

But the reality is, I’ve sort of trained my brain to pick better snack options for those times when I do start mindless eating. The part is, when I do eat, the choices I make on types of food to consume are much better. I’m not eating the McDonald's cheeseburgers or hitting up a fast food place. I’m eating lower fats, lower calorie items. And that’s part of the battle.

In 1.5 weeks since I lapsed off the strict diet and exercise routine I’ve gained .06 pounds. It’s not a whole lot, but it’s enough to get me running again.

I’ve noticed that when I was exercising I was actually less tired throughout the day and more ready to go to bed earlier in the evening. Now, I’ve spent a bit of time trying to sleep more, which is why I’m not getting up early enough to exercise. I’ve started letting my life’s stresses push back on me and I’ve allowed it.

I need to constantly remind myself to push back.