Keeping on :/
This is always the part where I have to hang on for dear life.
It's like two weeks into really being serious about things, and I feel nothing but impatience. I'm not tempted to binge or anything, but I do feel tempted to quit trying when I don't see results as fast as I want to.
But there are things I'm happy about. I found a sport I enjoy -- swimming. I fit better into my jeans. But not as much as I'd like. How do you control these emotions? I'm doing twice or even three times more exercise than I was a month ago, so I feel like the pounds should be melting off. I don't snack anymore, or have the urge to snack. I stay within or under my calorie limit, though I do eat back some exercise calories.
And that's the thing. In the past, I've tried to go all out, hardcore, and I end up feeling exhausted and give up quickly. This time I'm trying to go steady and make it a lifestyle change rather than crazypants hardcore mode, but it's sooo hard to be patient with myself.
But, I'm still going running and swimming in the morning.
Being patient is definitely the hardest part -- I'm always tempted to give up too, but for me it's usually in the form of binge eating.
I know that we're both in this to look awesome, but in the meantime, focus on how GOOD you feel. For me, eating better and exercising has had so many benefits; I sleep better, I'm not as exhausted all the time, I feel more energized, I don't have that draggy feeling, and I actually feel healthy!
My advice to you is to focus on how good you FEEL right now and all the good you're doing for your body. The skinny jeans will come in time, just keep pressing on! xx