I
have a confession. I may have started my weight loss journey just a
little bit before we announced it on television. Just the fitness part
though. I couldn't bear the thought of falling on my face during a
push-up attempt on camera. Unfortunately, even after 7 Orangetheory
classes, I still can't really do a push-up (and my arms are killing me!).
But
I'm already remembering the golden rule of weight loss: exercise only
makes up about 25% of the process. 75% of it is what you put in your
mouth. Argghh!!! That might explain why I've only lost 3 lbs after
two weeks of intense work-outs. I mean, I've tried to eat better - and I
have. But there is something about working out that makes you feel like
you might just be able to get away with a little bit more snacking than
usual. After all, your metabolism is burning like a furnace after that
exercise class!
My
fitness instructor really summed up the challenge for me: "It's one thing
to book off an hour to work out, quite another to perfectly control what you're
eating for the other twenty-three." Genius! I think she put her
finger on the problem.
Working
out is about DOING something. As a goal-oriented person, I am
accomplishing something by working my body. Eating well (in my mind) is
about NOT doing something. Not eating chocolate. Not drinking
sugary drinks. Avoiding the yummy Valentine's Day food around the
office. NOT eating too much! Somehow I find it easier to do
something - like that gratifying feeling you get when you sign up for the gym-
even if you never go.
I
already can hear our life coach Dr. Merry in my mind. I'm pretty sure
there's a better way to look at all of this. I'll have to ask. In the
meantime, I met with our nutritionist Juliana last night and I'm off to the
grocery store to stock up on a completely different way of eating - more of
that in my next blog.
Have you decided to join us yet? Changing your life is much easier when we're doing it together. We'd love to see you transform with us!
Follow
Maggie and Cheryl's Weight Loss Journey every Tuesday until the finale on June
16th on "100 Huntley Street"
