I’ve been at a good place this month.
I always worry when I finish a challenge like a Whole30 that I’m going to go off the dietary deep-end…because I usually do.
It hasn’t happened this time. I ate a few things I shouldn’t on Valentine’s day and paid for it dearly, but that was it. It’s been whole foods, lots of veggies, no grains, good fats, proper protein almost every day.
Exercise has been regular, thanks to our new gym membership and my training for the Color Me Rad 5K in April.
February – a month that is usually a struggle for me thanks to the sugar-fueled convergence of Valentine’s Day and the kick off of the Easter treat season – was solid. I feel good, on so many levels. The scale has more or less stayed the same (which is frustrating), but I know I’ve gained some new muscle and my measurements were down about an inch and a half (including a quarter inch gain for my calves – hello, that’s the wrong direction!).
My biggest goal for March is to keep doing what I’m doing. I’d still like to see five or six more pounds less when I step on the scale, but that might not happen. I’m trying to be okay with that and focus on gaining fitness as opposed to losing numbers.
That’s harder than it should be.
My goals for the next 31 days…
- Run 3 or 4 times a week, at least once on the road – and be able to run 30 minutes straight by the end of the month.
- Move hard another 2 or 3 times a week, whether it’s on the elliptical or playing racquetball or something else.
- Yoga several times a week.
- More weights.
- Keep my diet right where it’s at.
How was your February? Are you closer to your fitness and nutrition goals? What are your plans for March?
Yay. Glad you hear you’re keeping on track in February. I definitely did not. I haven’t been terrible but there was one day where all I ate was an entire large bag of sunchips…Eek. Turning myself back around starting today. Even made it to the gym for the first time in almost a month.
I’m also struggling with those last 5 lbs. But it seems like you have an excellent plan of attack. Looking forward to reading updates on how it goes.
They gym has been my salvation this month – it’s amazing what pushing myself harder has done for my mental state and sleep! I didn’t make it today due to some pain issues and it’s messing up my whole world.
I was frustrated with the numbers until I pulled out a pair of boyfriend skinnies that were tight late last fall. Now I need a belt to keep from hitching them up. The scale might not sure, but I’ve definitely made progress!
I’m glad you are on track after the Whole30- I feel like I’ve swung like a pendulum to the far side of awful dietary habits after coming off such a clean month. I can feel that my body hates me right now! That said, I have done a better job of working out regularly and have found a lot of peace in that. You are a great inspiration! I’d like to get back to a place of primarily Whole30 eating at home with flexibility on special occasions (frustratingly enough, this is right where I was before the W30!)
I find it hard to consistently be making great choices with both eating and exercise – it always seems like one or the other is stronger.
And I definitely know that feeling like your body hates you. You can totally get back to where you need to be!
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