New Year, New Me #2 (Obstacles)

TimGames

TimGames

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Hello again people!

I've really been working hard to get back into shape, but today I came across some obstacles. We've all been in this situation before, and we can all agree it's a big obstacles. FOOD! I feel like I over ate for supper, I've been eating really good, but I don't know why, but for some reason I feel like I over ate. Normally I would just go and turn on the Wii U and work out, but my vacation just ended, so I have to work, and by the time I get home I'm tired! I know I can work out, but, I don't feel like it when I get home. I might be over reacting, but it's really bugging me, I've put so much effort into my diet, and I don't want to throw all my progress away because I have to work! Any suggestions????






-TimGames
 
Great job recognizing the obstacle. Take time to look back at the progress you've been making on the diet front over the last few days and don't sweat the impact of any one meal.
A few things that have helped me in the past have been to set reminders to get up and walk around on a regular basis, incorporate exercise into the lunch or break times (even if it's just walking) and squeezing in some body weight exercises anytime you can sneak them in. Some of these depend on how much freedom you have during work but there's usually a series of small things you can do that help add up to a big change.
Definitely a lot easier when work doesn't get in the way so the more time you can spend preparing for the challenges with work (preparing meals at home, bringing workout gear with you etc) the better you can work around the challenges.
 
Two things you can do:

1. cut back on portions. I know, after the plentiful portions of the holiday the normal amount of food may look pretty pitiful, but trust your stomache. If you don't feel even a hint of hunger (craving and tired and stressed does not equal hunger) before a meal then you probably overate. Don't starve yourself tho, and I hate skipping meals, eat at least something.

2. Exercise a little at a time when/wherever you can. If you are too tired or don't have time, just do 5 minutes of exercise. If you have time to listen to two songs, or microwave 2 dishes, you have time for those 5 minutes of exercise. It doesn't take much time and it's NOT going to make you that much more tired. Sometimes I do it in the kitchen or restroom at work, just ~2min for 60-80 squat or something, even pooping takes longer sometimes so surely 2min is not that bad. Then I work my way up from there (and into the exercise room, lol).

Firstly focus on maintaining the results, then focus on moving forward.
 
Eat on a smaller plate (particularly a blue plate, I hear this tricks your brain). Use a portioned plate. Just some ideas. Then again it could all just be in your head. I mean, we naturally as humans have a way of psyching ourselves out over the littlest of things. If you're truly concerned maybe weigh your food. But don't add unnecessary stress to your life, that can also negatively impact the weight.
 
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