First off, a huge congrats to the 90 day group! Looking forward to reading your final posts -- what you've learned, how you've changed, how it differed from what you expected. As we push, grunt and sweat our way into week three, I know I'll keep coming back to your experiences and successes. Good luck as you transition back into "normal" life, and let us know how it goes.
Shout out to Melanie and Heather -- the new 125 day PCPers. Sometimes life hands you a big old crap sandwich, and it totally sucks. Just know that it doesn't make either of you ladies any less FABULOUS! Big respect for you refusing to stay knocked down. Keep it up!
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This weekend marked my first encounter with cravings. Nothing makes my Friday evening more "ahhh, relaxing" than to welcome the weekend with a glass of luscious red wine. I can do without added sugar, salt, fat, even caffeine, but I knew wine would be a challenge. Especially after a bear of a week. Would my willpower hold strong?
So D opened a bottle to pour himself a glass, and (following Patrick's tip) I made myself a cup of tea. I'm proud to say that the cravings came and went relatively quickly. It was an interesting practice to sit and watch these feelings surge and fall away. I know they'll come again, but I think I can take them.
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Small physical changes are taking place already. Per my previous post, I've been cutting back on yoga to make room for everything PCP, only getting in a few practices this past week. It's been a good thing, though. Coming back to the mat I've seen that gaining some leg strength has opened up a few poses dramatically. It actually surprised me!
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It sounds like we'll have a little less food next week. May be speaking for myself, but I'm all for trimming a bit off of dinner! Be careful what you wish for though, yes?
thanks for the shoutout! I need it, as I'm feeling less than fabulous about the circumstances but hope to keep rockin as a true PCPer does. ;)
ReplyDeleteCravings happen, even now! but whats nice is the craving doesn't have to be in charge. I liken it to stealing: sure we all want the shiny pretty thing on the shelf, but we dont just take it coz we want it, right? Nope, we acknowledge the feeling and it's just a feeling and it goes away. Thank god!
What a great comparison, Melanie! I'm going to keep that one in mind myself.
ReplyDeleteShelley, it's so encouraging to hear that your work is already paying off!