My Dream Normality (Workout Session 11)

I've actually lost a few pounds over the last week, so I'm in kind of in a good mood...getting away from that damn 230 number that was creeping up on me and scaring my increasingly tighter pants off.

So last week was one in rare form; I was actually bored at work. I had free time to read others' blogs, apply for jobs elsewhere, and write a bit for myself. And to stop my boredom in its tracks, I had my iPod containing the fabulous Two Fit Chicks and a Microphone podcasts, and was listening to some old downloads to keep myself from falling asleep at my desk.

And then I got inspired!

In the podcast labeled "Farewell to the Noughties," Diet Girl Shauna says something around the lines of figure out what your life would be when you're ready to maintain your weight. What exercises would you do, what foods would you eat if you were in the phase of life that isn't dependent on temporary dieting. Because the difference between what you do while dieting and what you should do to maintain is not that significant at all.

This inspired me, got my brain waves going.

What do I want? What do I want my life to be once I reach my goal weight? What do I see in my crystal ball as a normal day/week in the life of skinny me?

Because there is no reason (other than the job I really REALLY don’t want, but currently have) that I shouldn’t be living that life.


So here’s what I came up with:

• Eat a breakfast that is satisfying and has at least one vegetable (I find that veggies in the morning make all the difference)
• Start each morning with a workout (5 out of 7 days I would like it to be circuit training, weightlifting type of workout, the weekends could vary between yoga, Pilates, or running)
• Walk, or run, each day (I should run 3 days a week, twice after work, and once on the weekends) for at least 15 minutes
• Do yoga at least once every day, and end each day with a yoga session…now I know this isn’t really realistic, so I think that if I at least have one yoga session a day, I should be good (a little bit of yoga is something the body is able to handle every day, unlike weightlifting and running)
• Eating out should be a treat. I ate out this weekend on Sunday and a little bit on Saturday, but I refused to eat out the 4 days before, and the food I ate tasted even better because I wasn’t used to eating that food on a daily basis. So, if I have to eat out, save it for the weekend.
• Wake up early everyday INCLUDING WEEKENDS. I like the idea of being able to get my ass out of bed every morning by 6:15AM…doesn’t always work, but I very much want my body to want to.
• Be ready for bed by 11:00PM. Now this does not mean I’m asleep by 11PM, but my jammies are on, my teeth are brushed, my face is washed, and my night guard is in…in other words, I’m ready to fall asleep in front of my TV.
• Go grocery shopping once a week. I have the habit of doing all my grocery shopping at once every 2-3 weeks and buying what I think I have a taste for at the time, but then I’ll lose interest in half of the items (usually a fruit or veggie item), and it spoils before I can cook it. Enough wasting food and money!
• I want to fit in no exercise things into my normal routine, short 5 - 30 minutes stints of meditation, preferably on a daily basis
• Music lessons - If I can fit in 30 minutes 4 times a week on my guitar and my keyboard, I think my lessons may take off. 

OK, that’s all I’ve got for now, but I’m sure this list will grow too. I think my next step would be to come up with a planned schedule for all of these activities!


So, here's the TOPIC OF THE WEEK (I know! I haven’t had one in a long time!!!):

What is your dream you? I’m hoping you love yourself, so I’m not talking about personality, or even weight, but what about your dream normality of living? How would you like to get through a typical day every day (or week)?

(OK, I saw this image & couldn't help myself)


OK gang, hit the showers, and I'll see you next session!


Your Workout Buddy,

Roxy