“Get Fit” is Still Going Strong

This post is part of my ongoing “Get Fit” series, which is outside the typical marketing/public relations focus of this site.

I’ve been working out at a pretty steady rate now for three weeks; last week was a bit off due to the holiday, but I still managed to get in some good workouts.

My goal is to get a bit more toned, but also lose a few pounds along the way. The weight factor can be a mental road block if you have unrealistic expectations – especially when you’re working out at a pretty good rate, but don’t seem to be shedding any weight.

I’ve now lost two pounds since I started my healthier lifestyle a few weeks ago, but that didn’t happen until last Saturday.

Let’s take a moment and circle back to the “mental road block.” If you overlook the fact that you are building muscle at first it could be a crushing blow. There’s nothing worse than doing extremely hard workouts, but feeling as if you aren’t getting results. And for the average person, the scale is the only result that matters.

Mentally prepare yourself and you’ll have a much better experience.

Oh, and yes, I’m still on track with my new eating habits. I’ve had fries twice in the last three weeks, which is a big deal for me. The cravings are still there, but I’m learning to fight them (I’m not sure healthy eaters know exactly how hard this can be).

Heck, this happened just last night.

I got home around 9 pm and had absolutely no interest in making dinner. I instantly started thinking about going to Wendy’s – it was as if I could already taste the food. I’m not joking when I say this, but I sat in my room staring at the wall for about five minutes justifying why I was/wasn’t going to Wendy’s. In the end, I stayed home and had a peanut butter and banana sandwich.

I’ll keep sharing my experience with you and hope that you’ll find it motivating in some way. If I can change my bad habits anyone can.