Speaking of willpower, yesterday I attempted and did push the limits on this one. I fasted all day only taking in some bone marrow broth during the day - about 6 cups total. Then I went to endurance class. I mixed in some BCAA's to my water for before and during the class. Rowing was 10 of 30 sec on and 2 min rest. Damper setting between 7-8. I'm not a sprinter by nature so by the time 15 sec was up I had my pace then it was time to stop. I could have actually done 10 more of these when we were through. Sadly, didn't get to push the truck but there will be other opportunities and its not like I haven't out of the snow.
Back to willpower. I made it through seeing other eat some delicious looking yet unhealthy creamy pasta dishes, brownies and chocolate. Walked by the new vending machine with a snickers staring at me about 20 times. And saw many food porn images being posted on facebook. I stuck to my guns and didn't cave. My theory is to test my willpower so I can strengthen it just like muscles.
After class and arriving home, I made fajitas really quick. In total last night I ate 1 chicken breast, 1/2 pepper and onion, jalapeno with 1 tomato, half avocado and cilantro salad, and a small sweet potato with nutmeg on it. I snacked on a 1/4 cup of pecans. Normally, I don't snack or eat nuts anymore but I had that darn sweet tooth.
The last point I wanted to make in this post is my struggle with focus. I'm certainly struggling at work. Like right now I came in the office to write notes and I'm blogging instead. I have so much paperwork to get done but I find myself staring at the computer and time just zooms by. Or my head is filled with a thousand thoughts. Last challenge I did, I had the same struggle but then amazing mental clarity began. I'm hoping and praying this starts soon because I need to get this paperwork done and want to focus more on blogging and other projects. Anyone else having or have had this same issue?
Hi Abbey :) I miss you and I love this blog cause I feel like we're still in touch even though we don't get to talk often (or go for tacos, darnit! though with the new dietary restrictions i guess we wouldn't anyway, hm...). Anyhow, just wanted to send a little love & encouragement your way and let you know I am thinking of you. ~Jess
ReplyDeleteThanks Jess! Not to worry if you came to town I would go get those tacos. Or when I come out to you that place you and Steve took me for fish tacos. I still am trying to find a place that makes them as good. I always give myself free days to eat things that aren't on my new food plan.
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