Why I Wanna

This morning I DID NOT WANNA drag my booty to the pool to swim. I wanted to drop Zoe off at dance at go back home and crawl into bed. The whole 'wanna' thing is for me, about wanting 'it' (feeling good in my skin) bad enough that I'm willing to do what it takes to get there. But what about when I don't want to >>> It's not about even feeling Neutral, it's plain not wanting to do what I know I should be doing. I think this is normal. I think everyone, even Jillian Michaels, (ok maybe NOT Jillian) has times where we don't want to do what we KNOW we should be doing, we WANT to do the very opposite. I think (my hypothesis) is that successful people DO what they should DO, or have planned to DO to reach a goal, even during the times they don't want to.
The next part is for me; to serve as motivation during those times I don't wanna. Between my OBgyn and every office commenting on how 'big' I am or that I look 'so pregnant' I have developed a weight complex. I'm actually considering not attending some up-coming events because of my complex. It's got me thinking..
I don't ever want to feel this way again. Granted pregnancy is an excuse but I never want to carry around 40 extra pounds. With extra weight this is what BUGS: it hurts to move, it hurts to bend over, it hurts to breathe sometimes. I get winded climbing the stairs. My face looks different. My wedding ring is tight. My physical activity with my kids is limited... and the list goes on. I remember a couple of years ago I had dropped about 15lbs right before ski season started. I distinctly remember how good it felt coming down that hill vs. the prior year. I want that feeling back. (I know patience grasshopper, I still need to be pregnant for 5 more weeks).

H.A.L.T.

Copied from msn's home page about how to think like a skinny girl:
Add the word "halt" to your vocabulary, says Gallagher. More than just a command (as in stop eating that entire sleeve of cookies), it's an acronym that stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired -- the four most common triggers for emotional eating.
If you're truly hungry, eat a balanced snack, such as a handful of nuts, to tide you over until your next meal. But if you're angry, lonely, or tired, seek an alternative, calorie-free solution to your emotional need. Blow off steam by going for a run or just jumping around - the heartbeat boost will help dissipate your anger. Lonely? Call a friend, e-mail your kid, or walk to the park or mall. Being around others will make you feel more connected to your community (even if you don't bump into anyone you know). If you're tired, for heaven's sake, sleep!

But what if you're pregnant and just really craving those peanut butter chocolate bars?

Loving motivation from a spouse

Last weekend Brian comes walking in the kitchen and says to me, "This Spudman isn't that far away, you've got to get on it!" I'm limping around because of my SI pain and I've got to 'get on it'. FINE swimming is the one thing that doesn't aggravate my pain, other than getting my lazy bum to the pool. My goal for this week was 3 good days of exercise regardless of what my pain level was and 2 of the 3 needed to be pool days. I did it! Next week I'll go for 4 maybe.

Baffled

I really believe the scale is possessed. I've worked out maybe 5 times in the past month. I've pretty much been eating like crazy because food finally sounds good. I just spent 2 days in Las Vegas and the calories eaten in Vegas I'm sure Did Not stay in Vegas and I stepped on the scale at the Obgyn and I haven't gained anything in 4 weeks. Crazy!
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Give up?

I've been dressed to exercise since breakfast this morning. It hasn't happened. I've done everything but that. Its almost 3pm I really should get dressed for the day, and maybe put on some lipstick.
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7000 daily calorie burn

Did you catch Biggest Looser last night? I know they wear the Body Bugs and have daily calorie burn goals but they never tell you what those burn goals are. It got a little heated with the Red team during the weigh in and it came out that they are expecting a 7000 daily burn. Wow. I don't think my polar version of the Body Bug counts that high. 7000 day in and day out. Hmmm my 350 burn during my 20 quick run on the treadmill is feeling a little wimpy!!!!!
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Super Cool

I'm just leaving combat and this lady had on white terry cloth short shorts and a purple vellor tank top. I know you're thinking wow, I was as well at first glance. I don't even know where you buy vellor work out tanks. The cool part was she could totally pull it off. She had strawberry blonde hair and a smokin body. Good for her. Keep your eyes peeled for terry shorts and vellor tanks I'm gonna need some in about a year when I get my body back! Have a great day!
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