EATING
Half portions have made me realize that I've got a habit of not eating enough during the day, and consuming a higher percentage of my daily calories at night.
I've been physically hungry for each meal, and that's made food taste even more delicious.
Being mindful while eating is a pleasurable practice that I've often neglected on busy workdays.
When out at a restaurant, I don't necessarily need to eat the entire portion if half will satisfy me.
Slowly savoring one glass of wine can be enough.
EXERCISE
A week's worth of Down Dogs and Chaturanga don't get into the chest muscles the way a set of good old fashioned pushups can.
I have not been doing enough cardio over the last few years.
Forgot how much I love situps. Sick, I know, but there it is.
Reading Patrick's "Embracing the Suck" post has pointed out that tight inner thighs are keeping me from fully opening in several asanas. Looks like I've got more than inversions to work on.
PEANUT GALLERY
Comments from friends/family/others have been interesting:
- "You're thin already, you don't need to do this."
- " I soooo wish I had the desire/time/drive to do that."
- "No alcohol?!? For how long?!?"
- "You're going to cheat, right?"
DISCIPLINE
90 days is a long time, but I am so in for this challenge. Looking forward to next week's diet and exercise instructions. To borrow from Jonti, Bring it!
Me crazy Too. Me love sit ups.
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you on the sit-ups! I almost get into a meditative trance while doing them. I close my eyes, tune out the world, and reach deep inside to really concentrate on the ab muscles.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing great so far!
My favorite part of this post is the comments from the peanut gallery. So true! And actually not totally dissimilar from comments you can get when you tell people you're a vegetarian...
ReplyDeleteDon't listen to the "you're already skinny" crowd. They have no idea that "thin" does not mean "good". We're gonna make you lean and strong.
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