Every month I seem to go through this same slump - and then every month I remember that I went through this last month - around the same time. I start to see a pattern and remember TOM. Believe it or not, identifying this problem does help me to stay focused. Of course, the real problem is emotional eating, but TOM messes with the emotions...making me want to eat. Then I get depressed because I screwed up...and then I eat more. Well, today is the end of that for me...for this month at least. I ate much better today - not perfect, but better. I also went to the gym and went a half hour on the treadmill - stayed around 4.5 mph. Then I went to my old fave, the elliptical, for another half hour. One good thing is that my endurance is still there. I feel proud of my cardio health - I still think I'm in the best shape of my life right now...in this area. I may not be able to run yet, but I've never been able to jog before either. Now I can go on and on...with the hopes of being a runner one day.
I know that the body gets used to it when you do too much of the same thing, but sometimes I just need consistency. I was going to the gym regularly when I was just using the elliptical. I always stop going when I try to mix up the routine. So, if my two choices are to overuse a machine or stop going, I think I'll stick with the elliptical for now. (I know that this is faulty logic, but I need it.)
My bubble belly is back for now - which sucks. Hopefully it's just TOM-related, but I deserve it if it's truly there. It's only a matter of time before it's gone either way.
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That Tom guy sounds like a real A-hole ;)
Yeah, starchy carbs. somehow they sneak their way back in there, don't they? And the more you have them, the more you want them...
I think staying with the elliptical is not a issue. Its all about calories, you know that. If anything maybe try switching up the intensity or any other adjustments you can make on the the elliptical. I am sure with the amount of weight you have lost your body has become pretty efficient at the elliptical. Keep pushing Kristen
Reason #5392 that I'm not a woman.
The good news is, you're identifying the problem. Without that first important step, you can't solve it. You've got this one, Kristen.
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