The journey
It’s been 8 days since I returned to my page. I’m so glad to be back. I returned to journaling which opened my eyes to my bad habits and the need to change them. I’m back in the gym. Last night was an easy night. Just yoga and some strength and cardio kicked in there - 2 hours of fun and it was over too soon. I’m glad the scale is moving even if it is a bit at a time. Last night I thought I did bad but according to the food journal I did well - and am actually low on the calorie count. I’ve come to realize that the traditional Khmer cooking I grew up on is the best food for me. Like last night I had a traditional soup style dish which is eaten with rice, like everything else in Cambodian cooking, and it was delicious. It had everything, rich tasting broth made from seasoning with ethnic spices like lemon grass, stinky fermented fish (but so good although it does stink and I always give my boyfriend a heads up to leave the room or pay for it hehehe), chicken, vegetables - which I was going for but couldn’t find that much of but the bits and pieces were sooo good. It’s an all in one type dish and so good for me because the only fat in it comes from the chicken only. Anyhow, I did indulge and ate a piece of my mom’s b-day cake. The only food I hated eating yesterday was the steamed veggies because it was so hard to chew and swallow - I aimed for 4 servings but got it a little less then that and ended up throwing the rest away -but but, I was so full from it that I wasn’t hungry even after I got home from the gym at 7:30pm. It is true, veggies and fruits fills you up like no tomorrow. Today I got into work a little early because I plan on leaving ’bout 15 minutes early for the gym. I’m taking my kickboxing class and Yoga as always. I can’t wait to work out. I love the rush that comes with it. I love feeling the sweat on my back, being out of breath, the whole nine yards….then I get to finish it off with an hour of yoga. I go home feeling so relaxed but full of energy.
WOW @ I can’t wait to work out. I love the rush that comes with it. I love feeling the sweat on my back, being out of breath, the whole nine yards….then I get to finish it off with an hour of yoga. GREAT for you!!!! I wish I had 1/2 the approach to excersise as you… I HATE IT! LOL!